BCG Daily Tuesday 20th May 2014
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Harry Enfield: BBC didn't stand up for itself
Harry Enfield reopens the wounds over the so-called 'Queengate' affair and says that the BBC "didn't stand up for itself".
Ben Dowell, Radio Times, 20th May 2014Quiz: Which Ricky Gervais are you?
Did you hear? #Brentsback! But are you basically just a chilled out entertainer - or have you been channelling your inner-Ricky Gervais in a completely different direction all this time?
Emma Daly, Radio Times, 20th May 2014Opinion: What Ricky Gervais & Russell Brand taught me
Never throw anything away.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 20th May 2014Meera Syal hits out at decision to ban all-male panels
Actress Meera Syal has become the latest star to voice concern over the BBC ban on all-male comedy panel shows.
The Irish Examiner, 20th May 2014Liz Lewin joins Channel 4 as Comedy Commissioner
Liz Lewin has joined Channel 4's comedy commissioning team, covering Deputy Head of Comedy Nerys Evans' maternity leave.
Channel 4, 20th May 2014Stephen Mangan: Postman Pat, Statham & Dirk Gently
The new Postman Pat, Stephen Mangan, chats to us about the film, about children's telly, and on a darker sequel...
Simon Brew, Den Of Geek, 20th May 2014Ricky Gervais asks fans for their David Brent ideas
It wasn't all that long ago that Ricky Gervais was talking about a David Brent documentary - and now it seems he's looking to his fans to help him decide where to go with it.
Emma Daly, Radio Times, 20th May 2014The 10 best TV sitcoms of all time
From Porridge to Seinfeld to Alan Partridge, Telegraph writers choose the greatest TV sitcoms ever to grace our screens.
The Telegraph, 20th May 2014Sadia Azmat interview
Sadia Azmat talks about stand-up comedy.
Sara Shulman, Comedy Blogedy, 20th May 2014Meera Syal interview
Meera Syal chats to TV Choice about reviving the hit comedy show Goodness Gracious Me.
Nick Fiaca, TV Choice, 20th May 2014Robert Webb interview
Robert Webb - the new Bertie Wooster - on Peep Show's final season, Russell Brand, and why he's not a "miserable bastard".
Andrew Burns, The Big Issue, 20th May 2014Ryan Good interview
Martin Walker talks to Neo Futurist Ryan Good - aka Ryan the Bisexual Lion - who has surveyed the sexual habits of the animal world.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 20th May 2014The Ryan Good three minute interview
Martin Walker talks to Neo Futurist, Ryan Good - AKA Ryan the Bisexual Lion
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 20th May 2014Videos
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2:15pm45 min
Magpie
Comedy drama about a man who is making changes in his life.
3:50pm10 min
Boj
Episode 2 - Musical MayhemBoj's friends are all practising the Cloppity Concerto to play at the Giggly Gig in the park. But when Denzil breaks his guitar, Boj shows him that with a bit of improvisation he can still play at the concert. But what instrument is Boj going to play? He's sure to liven things up with his homemade one-man-band!
5pm30 min
Strange Hill High
Series 2, Episode 4 - Little School Of HorrorsBecky, Mitchell and Templeton stumble upon a dilapidated greenhouse with one lone plant struggling for life.
6pm30 min
The T-Boy Show
Series 1, Episode 8 - T-Boy And JulietT-Boy has a birthday but what have the family got for him?
6:30pm30 min
Alex Horne Presents The Horne Section
Series 3, Episode 3Alex and his band explore fashion and trends. There's a ceilidh and songs about Alex's car and the first dance at his wedding, amongst others. They are joined by special guest comedian Marcus Brigstocke and singer Vula Malinga.
10pm30 min
Sweat The Small Stuff
Series 3, Episode 7The panel this week features Radio 1 DJ Fearne Cotton, Outnumbered star Tyger Drew-Honey, comedian and star of BBC Three's Uncle, Nick Helm, and stand-up comedian Rhys James.
10pm30 min
Warren United
Episode 5 - SponsorshipBrainsford United are in need of a new sponsorship deal and Fat Baz's job is on the line. Warren and Ingrid both get drawn into the world of mystery shopping.
10pm30 min
24 Hours To Go Broke
Episode 2 - IrelandHeavy-Weight Boxing Champion David Haye teams up with comedian Seann Walsh to take on the Emerald Isle's zany second city, Cork. Here they take on homicidal leprechauns, earnest ghostbusters and a singing taxi driver, as well as an Irish triathlon.