BCG Daily Friday 20th December 2013
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Him & Her: The Wedding is a five-star finish
Some things really shouldn't make you laugh, but as monstrous bridezilla Laura careered around her diabolical reception like a nymphomaniac meringue in the climax of the cherishable Him & Her: The Wedding (BBC Three), I couldn't wait for her next mouthful of filth.
Keith Watson, Metro, 20th December 2013Comics who are stealing the show - the week in comedy
Joke Thieves gives audiences a glimpse of the workings behind the mic stand.
Alice Jones, The Independent, 20th December 2013Him & Her - TV review
Rolling in the aisles as the slackers are given the perfect send-off.
Ellen E. Jones, The Independent, 20th December 2013Playing Moran: how Caitlin's alter-ego came to life
Raised by Wolves, Caitlin Moran's semi-autobiographical pilot, is due to air this Christmas; so how did undergraduate, Helen Monks, get to play her idol?
Fiona Parker, The Telegraph, 20th December 2013The Office to be re-made in Czech Republic
Broadcasting rights have been sold to a Czech company to produce its own version of The Office.
The Guardian, 20th December 2013Harry Hill: The Movie - Review
Too many ideas that might look zany and original on paper actually seem increasingly futile, even desperate.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 20th December 2013The Harry Hill Movie - review
After a zippy opening 15 minutes, the duff jokes and spoofs accumulate and everyone starts to look stranded on screen.
Ryan Gilbey, The Guardian, 20th December 2013Harry Hill Movie - Review
There's not enough here to sustain 88 minutes, too many of the jokes fall flat and the image of Julie Walters rapping isn't one you'll be able to shift soon. But the set-piece gags are memorable.
Tom Huddleston, Time Out, 20th December 2013Ava Vidal on performing Christmas comedy shows
Ava Vidal dreads the comedy club circuit at Christmas time thanks to the influx of drunken office parties, where men in the audience often ask her during the break to quieten down so they can chat up the "bit of stuff" they've had their eye on all year.
Ava Vidal, The Telegraph, 20th December 2013Video: Mark Kermode reviews The Harry Hill Movie
Mark Kermode reviews The Harry Hill Movie. He says he didn't laugh once.
BBC, 20th December 2013TV Preview: Inside No. 9
Fans of Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith's previous work will know they like to combine the hilarious with the genuinely unsettling, and this series is no exception. Causing huge laughs and genuine fear by turns, Inside No. 9 will certainly be one to watch.
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11:30am30 min
On The Rocks
Series 1, Episode 4 - BarterMorwenna is trying to improve herself and Frank needs a lesson in island economics.
5pm30 min
4 O'Clock Club
Series 3, Christmas SpecialSchool may have banned Christmas celebrations, but the kids have other ideas!
6:30pm30 min
The News Quiz
Series 82, Episode 7A satirical review of the week's news, chaired by Sandi Toksvig, with guest panellists Anne McElvoy, Alexei Sayle and Miles Jupp joining regular guest Jeremy Hardy.
6:30pm30 min
Elis James' Pantheon Of Heroes
Series 3, Episode 2Elis James compares key figures in Welsh history to determine Wales's ultimate heroes.
8:30pm30 min
Citizen Khan
Series 2, Christmas SpecialMrs Khan is determined to hold a traditional 'family Christmas' - their first ever. Mr Khan is far more concerned with how much he can donate for sale at the mosque's charity Christmas fayre.
9pm30 min
Have I Got News For You
Series 46, Highlights SpecialA compilation of the popular news quiz that looks back at the big news stories of 2013. With team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, and a variety of guest hosts and panellists.
9:30pm30 min
Live At The Apollo
Series 9, Episode 4 - Adam Hills, Andi Osho, Terry AldertonAdam Hills is joined by Andi Osho and Terry Alderton.
10pm65 min
Alan Carr: Chatty Man
Series 11, Episode 17 - Lee Mack, Bruce Forsyth, Katy PerryAlan is joined by Lee Mack, who chats about the Christmas special of Not Going Out; Bruce Forsyth discusses the Strictly Come Dancing final; and Katy Perry chats and performs Unconditionally live in the studio.
10:35pm50 min
The Graham Norton Show
Series 14, Episode 10 - Julie Walters, Miranda Hart, Len Goodman, Tinie TempahJulie Walters talks about being recognised, Miranda Hart says her stand-up tour is crazy, Tinie Tempah reveals his house has been blessed, while Len Goodman won't be drawn on who's going to win Strictly.
10:45pm15 min
Aunts Aren't Gentlemen
Episode 5Bertie is still trying to extricate himself from a very unwelcome betrothal, while avoiding the terrifying Pop Cook. Must he rely again on his quick-thinking butler Jeeves?
11:05pm45 min
Stand Up For The Week
Series 5, Episode 8Paul Chowdhry, Seann Walsh, Josh Widdicombe, Simon Evans, Romesh Ranganathan and Angela Barnes joke about the week's news.