BCG Daily Saturday 16th November 2013
News
TV
Press clippings
This week's new live comedy
Previews of Joke Thieves, Jane Bussmann and Toby Hadoke.
James Kettle, The Guardian, 16th November 2013Russell Brand refused entry to South Africa
Russell Brand has been refused admission to South Africa, twice by authorities.
Hanna Flint, Daily Mail, 16th November 2013Eddie Large left battling for his life
Eddie Large, one half of TV double act Little & Large, spent time in a high dependency unit as medics fought to save him. He broke four ribs after tripping over a road sign near his home. He was taken to hospital but took a turn for the worse when he contracted pneumonia and doctors discovered he had pancreatic problems and a collapsed lung.
Halina Watts, The Mirror, 16th November 2013James Arthur apologises to Matt Lucas
James Arthur has apologised on twitter after being accused of singing homophobic lyrics.
BBC News, 16th November 2013Jon Hamm interview
Jon Hamm has put away the sharp suits to play a Russian medic in A Young Doctor's Notebook with Daniel Radcliffe. Here he talks about moving on from Mad Men and his alter ego Don, whose inner life draws so much on Hamm's own past...
Tim Adams, The Observer, 16th November 2013Griff Rhys Jones: 'Mel Smith died shockingly early.'
Comedy partner reveals how he coped with his friend's death.
Tara Conlan, The Observer, 16th November 2013So what was it like bringing up Jack Whitehall?
Michael Whitehall, irascible father of Britain's most rebellious young comedian, reveals his laid-back approach to keeping his stand-up son Jack in line.
Julia Llewellyn Smith, The Telegraph, 16th November 2013Eat Pray Laugh!, London Palladium, review
It's the end of an era as Barry Humphries bids farewell to Sir Les Patterson, Sandy Stone, and the divine Dame Edna Everage.
Dominic Cavendish, The Telegraph, 16th November 2013News: Edna Everage opening night
If you judge a show on the number of celebrities you spot in the audience Barry Humphries' opening night at the Palladium must rank as a massive hit.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 16th November 2013Eat Pray Laugh!: Barry Humphries' Farewell Tour, London
Shameless Dame Edna, her Svengali manager and seedy intruders hit comic heights as ever.
David Nice, The Arts Desk, 16th November 2013Flicks and Giggles: Tyneside Cinema launch new night
Newcastle's Tyneside Cinema have launched a new stand-up night combining comedy and film.
Andrew Dipper, Giggle Beats, 16th November 2013GQ&A: Andrew Lawrence
Self-confessed pessimist Andrew Lawrence chats to GQ about his "show about nothing", the allure of a naff sitcom and why you won't see a There is No Escape fridge magnet.
Harry Grindrod, GQ, 16th November 2013GQ&A: Jarred Christmas
Kiwi comic and host of BBC Northern Ireland's Monumental, Jarred Christmas chats with GQ about New Zealand, online trolls, and his burgeoning fame.
Harry Grindrod, GQ, 16th November 2013Videos
Videos
TV & radio
7:25am10 min
Sooty
Series 2, Episode 21 - Some HolidayWhen Sooty and the gang win a luxury holiday, none of them can wait to get packing. But with Sweep trying to mend the broken china, and Richard stuck on the phone, will they ever get away?
8:15am15 min
Bottom Knocker Street
Episode 33 - The CoinUsing a homemade metal detector, the gang stumble upon an old gold coin. Could this be the key to finally building their city farm? The hardest thing may be keeping hold of it.
11am60 min
Fighting Talk
Series 11, Episode 12Christian O'Connell is joined by Dougie Anderson, journalist and presenter Alex Brooker, comedian Ian Stone and writer Will Buckley.
9:30pm60 min
The Jonathan Ross Show
Series 5, Episode 6 - One Direction, Forest Whitaker, Sarah Millican, Oprah Winfrey, EminemJonathan chats to chart-topping boy band One Direction, esteemed Hollywood actor Forest Whitaker, hilarious Geordie comedian Sarah Millican, Oprah Winfrey, and global superstar rapper Eminem, who also performs live.
10pm60 min
4 Extra Stands Up
Series 1, Episode 3A selection of the best stand-up comedy recorded at the Edinburgh Fringe with Jo Caulfield. Featuring Carl Donnelly, Paul Foot, Hal Cruttenden, Gary Delaney, Ivo Graham and others.