BCG Daily Saturday 25th January 2014
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Previews of No Pressure To Be Funny, John Robins and Andrew Lawrence.
James Kettle, The Guardian, 25th January 2014Dick Emery: the neglected superstar of TV comedy
A new BBC documentary pays tribute to Dick Emery who was rated 'one of the comedy greats' by David Walliams. But is he still funny?
Martin Chilton, The Telegraph, 25th January 2014Room 101, BBC One, review
The first episode of the new series of Room 101 suggested that the format is on its last legs.
Rupert Hawksley, The Telegraph, 25th January 2014The nun who inspired TV's most X-rated comedy
As the hit critics love to hate scoops another award, here is the very unlikely story of the show's inspiration.
Alison Boshoff, Daily Mail, 25th January 2014Big Issue founder John Bird sets out on stand-up tour
Prime ministers, pop stars and one very colourful life - catch The World According to John Bird.
The Big Issue, 25th January 2014Radio Times review
Actors Robert Lindsay and Rufus Hound appear as a duo tonight to discuss their upcoming performance in the West End version of Dirty Rotten Scoundrels - no doubt Ross will be quizzing them on how scheming they can be in real life. Stand-up comedian Seann Walsh, who is about to embark on his Lie-in-King tour, has kindly got out of bed to share some banter on the sofa as well.
It'll be interesting to see if Ross can rap along in time to Tinie Tempah, who will be performing live. Let's hope Tinie doesn't completely overshadow fresh-off-the-production-line X Factor winner Sam Bailey, who will also be taking the stage.
Amber Rolt, Radio Times, 25th January 2014Reincarnation appears to be the watchword for 2014
In the case of true comedy greats, sometimes it might be better to leave us with our memories.
Terry Wogan, The Telegraph, 25th January 2014Stephen Fry plays Prime Minister in new series of '24'
Actor and comedian Stephen will play fictional British Prime Minister Trevor Davies in the spy drama series starring Kiefer Sutherland.
Charlotte Wareing, The Mirror, 25th January 2014Danny Boyle returns to TV with Babylon
Danny Boyle is pulling his hair until it stands up on end, talking animatedly to his cinematographer. Both men appear tense as they prepare to shoot a scene in a disused building yards from London's Tower Bridge.
Andrew Preston and Amy Raphael, Daily Mail, 25th January 2014Review: Slapstick Festival 2014
Bristol's Slapstick Festival Silent Comedy Gala started with a real-life farce. The audience was stuck outside the Colston Hall auditorium for half an hour after last night's event should have started because of what was euphemistically described as a "technical situation" with the doors.
Ken McCormick, The Bristol Post, 25th January 2014Videos
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11am60 min
Fighting Talk
Series 11, Episode 22Christian O'Connell is joined by broadcaster and writer Tom Watt, F1 broadcaster Jennie Gow, broadcaster and journalist Martin Kelner and comedian Romesh Ranganathan.
8:30pm60 min
Morecambe & Wise In Pieces
Episode 3 - At HomePenelope Keith presents a celebration of the domestic chaos of Eric and Ernie and the hilarious home life in their flat, from their unique way of preparing breakfast to their famous double bed.
9:30pm60 min
The Jonathan Ross Show
Series 6, Episode 4 - Tinie Tempah, Robert Lindsay, Rufus Hound, Seann Walsh, Sam BaileyThis week's guests are chart-topping musician Tinie Tempah, actors Robert Lindsay and Rufus Hound, comedian Seann Walsh and X Factor 2013 winner Sam Bailey.