BCG Daily Tuesday 19th November 2013
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Video interview: Russell Tovey and Sarah Solemani
Russell Tovey and Sarah Solemani, the stars of BBC Three comedy Him & Her, speak to Harriet Gibsone about the show, which returns for its fourth and final series on Thursday 21 November. It follows the antics of Becky and Steve, two lazy slobs in love. Though previous series have all been set exclusively in their bedsit, the fourth sees the action move to a hotel, scene of Becky's sister Laura's impending wedding.
Harriet Gibsone, The Guardian, 19th November 2013Monty Python reunion: the five best Python sketches
As news of a Monty Python reunion is announced, The Telegraph picks their five best sketches, from Dead Parrot to Gay Policeman.
Florence Waters, The Telegraph, 19th November 2013Monty Python reunion: five best songs of Monty Python
As news of a Monty Python reunion is announced, Martin Chilton selects their five best songs.
Martin Chilton, The Telegraph, 19th November 2013'Him & Her' final series interview
There's only a few things guaranteed to bring a tear to our eye - one is a wedding and the other is the emotional conclusion of a TV favourite, and the final series of BBC Three's superb Him & Her has both of those things...
Morgan Jeffery, Digital Spy, 19th November 2013Last Tango in Halifax returns for more generation games
One of the things that makes Last Tango so life-like is how wonderfully petty and two-faced it allows its characters to be, and the scenes between Caroline and Gillian are deftly handled by Sarah Lancashire and Nicola Walker.
Jane Simon, The Mirror, 19th November 2013Micky Flanagan: curtains caught fire at my first gig
Micky Flanagan, 51, was a club stand-up before finding success with his arena tour. He wants to make a Mike Leigh-style film about his native London.
Andrew Williams, Metro, 19th November 2013Ford Kiernan plans to take Still Game to Australia
After virtually selling out their 16 comeback shows at Glasgow's SSE Hydro next year, Kiernan and co-star Greg Hemphill are looking at playing overseas to treat expats in Australia and Canada.
Beverley Lyons, Daily Record, 19th November 2013Eddie Izzard on his Force Majeure tour
"You've got one life, you may as well try and make things last," is how Eddie Izzard explains the ambition behind his stream of consciousness comedy, captured most recently in his 'Force Majeure' stand-up routine.
Caroline Frost, The Huffington Post, 19th November 2013Monty Python reunion - Will it fly or be a dead parrot?
If they are going to produce new work, however, the hardest challenge will surely be for Cleese, who tended to collaborate with the late Graham Chapman.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 19th November 2013Frank Skinner: Man in a Suit
Welcome return to stand-up after six years.
Veronica Lee, The Arts Desk, 19th November 2013Review - DVD: Clochemerle
The tone is gentler than we're used to from Galton and Simpson, the Beaujolais sun burning away the gloom of Steptoe's scrapyard.
Nick Hasted, The Arts Desk, 19th November 2013Paul O'Grady in hospital after angina attack
Paul, 58 - who fears he will be lucky to make 60 - told pals he would take time off amid concerns he has been overworking.
Tom Bryant and Luke Traynor, The Mirror, 19th November 2013South Bank Sky Arts Awards - 2014 nominations announced
Comedy award between Psychobitches, Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa, and Bridget Christie's Fringe show A Bic for Her. Nick Helm nominated for "Breakthrough Award".
Sky, 19th November 2013No room in Derry as Alan Davies cannot find a hotel
It's not the kind of full house Derry-bound comedian Alan Davies is used to - the funnyman is struggling to find somewhere to stay while he's here.
The Derry Journal, 19th November 2013Overhyped? Yes but they're still the Beatles of comedy
News of a Monty Python reunion will put a smile on many faces but can their new project possibly live up to expectations? Dominic Cavendish gives his verdict.
Dominic Cavendish, The Telegraph, 19th November 2013No one else has the nerve to do what Python do
Monty Python were hugely influential, says Robbie Collin. They're reforming because nobody else could match their imagination and success.
Robbie Collin, The Telegraph, 19th November 2013Monty Python quiz: test your knowledge
Do you know the Knights Who Say 'Ni' from the Knights of the Round Table? Test your knowledge of all things Python with our quiz,
Gavin Fuller and Dominic Cavendish, The Telegraph, 19th November 2013Russell Kane: Smallness, Milton Keynes Stables, review
Russell Kane's new show will make this one-of-a-kind man of the people a big star, says Dominic Cavendish.
Dominic Cavendish, The Telegraph, 19th November 2013Last Tango in Halifax, BBC1, episode 1, series 2 review
Last Tango in Halifax with Derek Jacobi and Anne Reid is a welcome and unmissable returnee to our wintry TV schedules.
Gerard O'Donovan, The Telegraph, 19th November 2013A Monty Python reunion? I'm not laughing
As the surviving members of Monty Python agree to reunite for a new show, not everyone is amused.
Glenda Cooper, The Telegraph, 19th November 2013Morrissey backs Russell Brand's no vote call
Morrissey has given his public support of Russell Brand's call to abstain from voting in rebellion against the 'broken political system'.
Daisy Wyatt, The Independent, 19th November 2013Review: Adam Hills: Happyism - Newcastle
Unlike most acts where the audience need a break to get a drink or stretch their legs, at this show you need an interval to catch your breath from constant laughing.
Elliott Clarke, Giggle Beats, 19th November 2013News: Raising laughs and money
It's nice to be reminded every now and again that stand-up comedians aren't a bunch of egocentric careerists intent on piling up small fortunes comparable to the GDP of a minor principality.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 19th November 2013Interview: Derek Jacobi and Anne Reid
Derek Jacobi and Anne Reid are perfectly in step, whether smashing stereotypes or snuggling up with Daniel Craig.
Zoe Williams, Radio Times, 19th November 2013Bill Bailey interview
The bearded, bald and brilliant behemoth of stand-up comedy says that this tour is his last. For now. Time Out finds out what else is on Bill Bailey's to-do list.
Ben Williams, Time Out, 19th November 2013Michael McIntyre announces Christmas charity show lineu
Michael McIntyre has announced the details of his fourth annual Christmas charity show.
Alex Fletcher, Digital Spy, 19th November 2013Tom Stade interview
Tom Stade has said that he is in favour of total freedom of speech.
Mayer Nissim, Digital Spy, 19th November 2013Adam Hills takes Barnstaple crowd bowling
Adam Hills took the crowd at a recent stand-up gig bowling after the show.
Mayer Nissim, Digital Spy, 19th November 2013Manchester's XS Malarkey to move again
Manchester's XS Malarkey comedy club is searching for another new home, its fifth in three years.
Jay Richardson, Chortle, 19th November 2013How many characters should you have?
Quite often, I find, when you're storylining a new show, some characters generate stories and seem to end up in the thick of the action, and other characters you thought were going to be funny or useful fall by the wayside.
James Cary, Sitcom Geek, 19th November 2013Review: Derek Jacobi and Anne Reid shine
As it was one of my favourite programmes of last year, I was incredibly glad to have Last Tango in Halifax back on our TV screens. The joy of the show is watching a romance that you believe in.
Unreality TV, 19th November 2013Adam Hills interview
Adam Hills talks 'taches, TV stars and why he's joining the hairy masses in the month of Movember.
Adam Hills, The Big Issue, 19th November 2013Barry Humphries's Farewell Tour - Eat, Pray, Laugh
You can take the Dame out of the panto, but you can't take the panto out of the Dame...
Time Out, 19th November 2013TV & radio
2:15pm45 min
Two Pipe Problems
Series 7, Episode 2 - The House on the MarshWilliam and Sandy travel to a windswept wintry Suffolk in search of William's inheritance, where they are haunted by ghosts from the past and threats from the present, and William makes a life changing decision about his future.
9pm60 min
Last Tango In Halifax
Series 2, Episode 1Alan regains consciousness from his heart scare, much to Celia's relief and delight.
10pm30 min
Sweat The Small Stuff
Series 2, Episode 6On the panel this week is Scissor Sisters singer Ana Matronic, pop sensation Example and top comic talent Joel Dommett and Bobby Mair.
10pm30 min
Hebburn
Series 2, Episode 2 - Easy TigerSarah desperately wants Jack to sort their new home out, so he calls in Hebburn's best decorator: Big Keith. Meanwhile, Dot moving into the family home with all of her ornaments attracts a gentleman caller.
10pm60 min
Ross Noble Freewheeling
Series 1, Episode 4Ross forms his own religion in the West Country. The monkeying around continues as Ross discovers if simians really can write Shakespeare on a typewriter.