BCG Daily Thursday 2nd January 2014
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Are sitcom revivals a good idea?
As Birds of a Feather returns to ITV, Michael Hogan considers the troubled history of reviving sitcoms.
Michael Hogan, The Telegraph, 2nd January 2014Why I hate Mock the Week
Does anyone actually find Mock the Week amusing? It's about as funny as mass genocide and is everything that comedy shouldn't be...
Craig Campbell (not the comedian), Sabotage Times, 2nd January 2014Interview: Seymour Mace
Seymour Mace is a surreal stand-up comedian from Jarrow. Best known for his twin roles as Craig and Steve Dawson in the Johnny Vegas sitcom Ideal, Mace has carved a reputation for creating the sort of delightfully stupid comedy that would make Vic and Bob glow with pride. In an extensive interview with Giggle Beats, he talks about a lifetime clowning around, his comedy heroes, Johnny Vegas' comments at the 2013 British Comedy Awards, his part in series two of Hebburn, and why being an idiot is just "really good".
Andrew Dipper, Giggle Beats, 2nd January 2014Birds of a Feather - Series 10 review
Despite being the first episode in 15 years, it felt like it had never been away.
Elliot Gonzalez, I Talk Telly, 2nd January 2014In praise of ... George Parr
His was the voice of the establishment and from his mouth issued the most flatulent of hypocrisies.
The Guardian, 2nd January 2014Clive James: Why I went for vintage comedy this Xmas
Clive James reviews last week's Christmas TV including Victoria Wood's Mid Life Christmas (BBC Two), Tommy Cooper's Christmas Special (Channel 5) and Morecambe and Wise (BBC Two).
Clive James, The Telegraph, 2nd January 2014Opinion: Could a comedians' union ever work?
If there was a union, the argument goes, clubs would have to abide by certain rules and pay certain rates.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 2nd January 2014Harry Hill & Omid Djalili for Slapstick festival
Barry Cryer, Omid Djalili, The Goodies, Harry Hill, Terry Jones, Phill Jupitus, Paul McGann, Lucy Porter and Tim Vine will be among the celebrities who will be visiting Bristol between 24 and 26 January.
Guide2Bristol, 2nd January 2014Birds of a Feather, ITV, review
There are many TV shows we've loved and lost over the years, but Birds of a Feather (ITV) isn't one of them.
Isabel Mohan, The Telegraph, 2nd January 2014Review: The girls' return is surprisngly fun
OK, it's not going to change the face of comedy or rock many boats, but it packed in the cheesy groan-inducing gags and Pauline Quirke almost single-handedly carried the half-hour with her natural warmth and funny bones.
Alex Fletcher, Digital Spy, 2nd January 2014Rab C. Nesbitt, TV review
Mrs Brown's Boys might have won the Christmas Day ratings battle, but it didn't tackle bedroom tax, ATOS, workfare and Scottish Independence.
Ellen E. Jones, The Independent, 2nd January 20141990s comedy returns with a surprisingly funny episode
Birds of a Feather is a sitcom I remember watching in my youth, but at the same time I don't have any really strong memories of it. I was surprised then by how much I enjoyed the return of the series and enjoyed getting to know the characters all over again.
Matt D., Unreality TV, 2nd January 2014Birds of a Feather review
Contrary to what many critics predicted (and probably wanted), it appears that birds of a feather have not flopped together.
UK TV Reviewer, 2nd January 2014Birds of a Feather review
OK, it's not going to change the face of comedy or rock many boats, but it packed in the cheesy groan-inducing gags and Pauline Quirke almost single-handedly carried the half-hour with her natural warmth and funny bones.
Alex Fletcher, Digital Spy, 2nd January 2014Harry Hill interview
Harry Hill has moved away from prime-time TV with a Simon Cowell-baiting musical.
The Big Issue, 2nd January 2014Cheap comedy gigs in London this January
It's cold out and everyone's skint. But there's hope! Here are six January comedy picks where tickets are priced at a tenner or less.
Ben Williams, Time Out, 2nd January 2014Videos
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6:30pm30 min
The Secret World
Series 4, Episode 6Peter Sallis lays down a track for Lady Gaga's new album, Chancellor Merkel plays 'snog marry avoid' and Ed Miliband learns to boogie. It can only be the strange goings on in the show that shines a light on the private lives of public people.
8:30pm30 min
Birds Of A Feather
Series 10, Episode 1 - Gimme ShelterSharon's living back in her council flat and Tracey's still in Chigwell with younger son Travis... but what's become of Dorien? What can bring the Birds back together? And who else might return to the nest?
9pm60 min
Benidorm
Series 6, Episode 1Everything seems to be going wrong as the families return for another break in the Spanish sun. Joyce is refusing rooms, Kenneth receives strange messages, and the Garveys don't even leave the airport without problems!
10pm45 min
Rab C. Nesbitt
Christmas Special - Rab In HoodieTimes for Rab seem harder than ever, so he turns to a very English inspiration: Robin Hood. But Rab will be robbing from the rich to give to the scum!
10pm30 min
Fake Reaction
Series 2, Episode 1The guests are Helen Flanagan, Marlon Davis, former Westlife member Brian McFadden and his wife, model and DJ Vogue Williams.
11pm30 min
