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BCG Daily Monday 2nd December 2013

News

The Inbetweeners. Image shows from L to R: Simon Cooper (Joe Thomas), Neil Sutherland (Blake Harrison), Jay Cartwright (James Buckley), Will Mackenzie (Simon Bird). Copyright: Bwark Productions Film

The Inbetweeners head to Australia for second film

The highly-anticipated sequel to 2011 smash-hit film The Inbetweeners Movie will be set in Australia, according to reports.

Big School. Mr Church (David Walliams). Copyright: BBC / King Bert Productions TV

David Walliams's Big School to return

David Walliams's school-based comedy series Big School will return for a second series, BBC One boss Charlotte Moore has announced.

Citizen Khan. Mr Khan (Adil Ray). Copyright: BBC TV

Citizen Khan gets third series

BBC One has today confirmed the commission of a third series of hit multi-ethnic studio sitcom, Citizen Khan

Boomers. Image shows from L to R: John (Russ Abbot), Maureen (Stephanie Beacham), Alan (Philip Jackson), Joyce (Alison Steadman), Trevor (James Smith), Carol (Paula Wilcox), Joan (June Whitfield). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions TV

BBC One commissions old-age sitcom Grey Mates

Grey Mates, a sitcom starring British comedy legends including June Whitfield, Paula Wilcox and Russ Abbot, has been commissioned for a full series on BBC One.

Tim Minchin: Ready For This?. Tim Minchin. Copyright: Universal Pictures TV

Tim Minchin to star in cocktail pianist BBC studio sitcom

Tim Minchin is to star with Kayvan Novak in a BBC sitcom pilot, 88 Keys, about a "loudmouth cocktail pianist".

Features

The League of Gentlemen at Royal Free Rocks With Laughter 2013. Image shows from L to R: Steve Pemberton, Reece Shearsmith, Mark Gatiss Live

The League of Gentlemen perform together again

The League of Gentlemen performed live sketches together last night for the first time in eight years, as part of a star-studded charity gig that also featured the likes of Rowan Atkinson.

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Comedy tutorial books

After our Big Comedy Conference on 30th November, we take a look at some of the newly-published books from the esteemed list of speakers.

Press clippings

Bizarre facts from the TV comedy quiz QI

The comedy quiz show QI has been delighting TV audiences for ten years with a cornucopia of off-the-wall facts. But the name of the BBC programme - based on the phrase Quite Interesting - doesn't do them justice, as this fascinating collection from a new book proves...

Daily Mail, 2nd December 2013

Royal Free Rocks with Laughter - review

The League of Gentlemen reassemble to headline a one-off gig with a top-notch line-up to raise funds on World Aids Day.

Brian Logan, The Guardian, 2nd December 2013

Bill Bailey, Wembley Arena - comedy review

Terrific lines were expertly delivered at this final show of Bill Bailey's lengthy Qualmpeddler tour.

Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 2nd December 2013

Report: The Big Comedy Conference

So was the conference worth it? The people frantically scribbling notes and networking furiously certainly thought so. TV bosses and comedy club promoters had better brace themselves for a lot more scripts and a lot more enquiries about open spots in the near future.

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 2nd December 2013

Alan Partridge on why he's grateful to Nigel Farage

After rescuing North Norfolk Digital from a serious hostage crisis, new hero Alan Partridge has had a few months to reflect on his actions.

Catherine Gee, The Telegraph, 2nd December 2013

Why you should watch Jason Cook's BBC2 sitcom

With honest reactions and appealing TV characters, you shouldn't miss out on Jason Cook's fabulous BBC Two comedy Hebburn.

Rachel MacGregor, Yahoo, 2nd December 2013

Carl Donnelly - review

Carl Donnelly's easygoing pub banter is low-horizoned stuff that rarely reaches for anything more challenging - or more satisfying.

Brian Logan, The Guardian, 2nd December 2013

Have you been watching ... Yonderland?

The sort of frothy concoction that looks effortless but is actually very hard to get right, Yonderland is perfect family viewing: utterly daft but very big-hearted.

Sarah Hughes, The Guardian, 2nd December 2013

Fresh Meat, series 3 episode 5, review

Fresh Meat's most bittersweet episode yet brought gallows humour and emotional clout, as Vod's mother visited, says James Lachno.

James Lachno, The Telegraph, 2nd December 2013

Royal Free Rocks With Laughter, comedy review

What could have been a gruelling marathon ended up a sprightly showcase where no one outstayed their welcome.

Julian Hall, The Independent, 2nd December 2013

Jack Dee's dig at Crewe is blasted by council leader

Cheshire East Council leader Michael Jones has urged comedian Jack Dee to 'cheer up, get on a train and come up here' after running down Crewe in a media interview.

Crewe Chronicle, Crewe Chronicle, 2nd December 2013

Videos

The Graham Norton Show. Graham Norton. Credit: So Television, Christopher Baines TV

The Graham Norton Show - Sharon Osbourne chats about cosmetic surgery

Sharon Osbourne chats about cosmetic surgery and reuniting with her husband Ozzy Osbourne.

Live At The Apollo. Copyright: Open Mike Productions TV

Live At The Apollo - Sean Lock on living alone

Sean Lock remembers what it was like to live alone.

Brett Domino Online

Brett Domino - Parents on Facebook song

The parents are now all on Facebook... Brett Domino are not happy. They are on the verge of going back to MySpace.

Yonderland. Simon Farnaby. Copyright: Working Title Films TV

Yonderland - Episode 6 Clip

Turn out Debbie is the only one that can read a map.

Kunt and the Gang - Simon Cowell song Online

Kunt and the Gang - Simon Cowell song

Kunt has come up with a plan for how to let Simon Cowell know he is not a fan of The X Factor.

Set List. Copyright: Princess Productions / Susquehanna Hats TV

Set List: Stand-Up Without A Net - Culture Clash

The American comedians are struggling a bit with British culture.

This Glorious Monster Online

This Glorious Monster - Ladies Of HR

Another sketch featuring the ladies of HR and their persuasive ways.

Jack Whitehall gets a PR. Image shows from L to R: Jack Whitehall, Greg McHugh Online

Jack Whitehall gets a PR man

Jack Whitehall's stand-up tour is coming up fast, so to ensure that it sells out he is meeting PR guru Paul Richards.

TV & radio

Radio 4 10:45am
15 min
HighLites. Beverley (Lorraine Ashbourne). Copyright: BBC

HighLites

HighLites: Split Ends, Episode 1

An impending wedding looks like a great opportunity for Bev. The fact that her rival, Anton, has already secured the business is not likely to put her off.

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Ed Reardon's Week. Ed Reardon (Christopher Douglas). Copyright: BBC

Ed Reardon's Week

Series 9, Episode 4 - Blood of the Reardons

To escape his daughter's gluten-free falafel salad, Ed enrols on a clinical trial.

Radio 4 4:30pm
30 min
The Infinite Monkey Cage. Image shows from L to R: Brian Cox, Robin Ince. Copyright: BBC

The Infinite Monkey Cage

Series 9, Episode 3 - Science Rocks!

With Hermione Cockburn, Ross Noble, Eric Idle.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 5:15pm
15 min
Gigglebiz. Justin Fletcher. Copyright: BBC

Gigglebiz

Series 3, Episode 16

Fading acrobatic act the Berrito Brothers show off their beanbag-tossing skills, newsreader Arthur Sleep gets a prank phone call, fitness expert Keith Fitt demonstrates how to get fit by cycling and Farmer Dung has fun harvesting carrots with his best friend Reggie.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue. Jack Dee. Copyright: BBC

I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue

Series 60, Episode 4

A return visit to the Theatre Royal Drury Lane for regulars Tim Brooke-Taylor, Graeme Garden and Barry Cryer plus special guest Victoria Wood on the panel and Jack Dee in the chair.

Radio 2 logo 10pm
30 min
BBC New Comedy Award. Steve Bugeja. Copyright: BBC

BBC New Comedy Award

2013, Episode 10 - Semi Final 1

Patrick Kielty hosts the first of two semi-finals of the BBC Radio New Comedy Award 2013. This one comes from London.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Copyright: TalkbackThames / BBC

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 27, Episode 11

Dizzee Rascal takes on hosting duties. Joining team captains Phill Jupitus and Noel Fielding are Jamie Cullum, Aston Merrygold from JLS, singer Foxes and comedian Katherine Ryan.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
50 min
Fresh Meat. Image shows from L to R: Kingsley (Joe Thomas), Josie (Kimberley Nixon), JP (Jack Whitehall), Vod (Zawe Ashton), Howard (Greg McHugh), Oregon (Charlotte Ritchie). Copyright: Objective Productions / Lime Pictures

Fresh Meat

Series 3, Episode 5

Vod announces that her mum is coming to stay and, when she arrives, she is not what anybody expected.

Sky Atlantic logo. Copyright: Sky 10:15pm
30 min
Set List. Copyright: Princess Productions / Susquehanna Hats

Set List: Stand-Up Without A Net

Episode 1

Frank Skinner, Richard Herring and American comic TJ Miller take the challenge. With no time to prepare, will they have sides splitting or crumble under the pressure as they step up to the London mic?

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