BCG Daily Saturday 14th June 2014
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Interview: Tamsin Greig
"I have a friend whose family all call each other these nicknames," Tamsin reveals. "They are meant very tenderly. It just goes to show how much Friday Night Dinner has caught on."
James Rampton, The Daily Express, 14th June 2014This week's new comedy
Previews of Tell Me Something I Don't Know, Aamer Rahman and Lucy Porter.
James Kettle, The Guardian, 14th June 2014Jesterval review: BBC Children In Need comedy quiz
Recorded live for BBC Newcastle and Children in Need, tonight's show at Jesterval sees stars from the world of comedy and radio compete to see just who knows the most.
Jake Massey, Giggle Beats, 14th June 2014Going it alone: Dawn French
Not much fazes Dawn French, except the prospect of going it alone with her new one-woman show.
Grace Hammond, The Yorkshire Post, 14th June 2014Comedy review: Dawn French - 30 million minutes
Adoration is a rare and often dubious quality in comedy. But it's evident long before the standing ovation that this audience genuinely love Dawn French, testimony to a jolly but frank Everygirl persona that rarely approaches shtick.
Jay Richardson, The Scotsman, 14th June 2014What I see in the mirror: Alan Davies
I was told when I was young that my eyes were olive-coloured. At the time I'd never seen an olive, let alone eaten one, but I've since eaten many and my eyes aren't that colour at all.
Rosanna Greenstreet, The Guardian, 14th June 2014Why didn't the US re-make of Gavin & Stacey work?
I'm inclined to think that it's less a matter of clashing senses of humour than timing.
Alice Jones, The Independent, 14th June 2014Rik Mayall's World Cup song heading for Top 5
Rik Mayall is on course to score a Top 5 hit in this week's singles chart.
Tom Eames, Digital Spy, 14th June 2014Alan Davies attacks BBC all-male panel ban
Alan Davies has hit out at the BBC's decision to announce the fact that the corporation had banned all-male talent shows.
Catriona Wightman, Digital Spy, 14th June 2014Actress Rebecca Front on her new memoir
Rebecca Front is curious. Not as in odd, although the actor is happy to admit to various anxieties and phobias in her memoir, more as in inquisitive.
Janet Christie, The Scotsman, 14th June 2014Steve Pemberton's favourite TV
Steve Pemberton likes Only Connect and Whodunnit?
Gwilym Mumford, The Guardian, 14th June 2014The Carly Smallman three minute interview
Carly Smallman has sung her funny songs at some fabulous venues. From comedy clubs, to arts centres, to the Hammersmith Apollo to her living room... Martin Walker asks about her ITV2 show and latest offering for the Edinburgh Fringe.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 14th June 2014Videos
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11am60 min
Fighting Talk
Series 11, Special - World Cup SpecialChristian O'Connell is joined by a panel from the world of football and comedy for a World Cup special, on the morning of England's opening game in the tournament against Italy. Recorded live in front of an audience.
11am30 min
5-A-SIDE
Episode 1 - Game OnStar United kick-off the tournament, but things take a turn for the worst when Johnny loses it with the opposition captain. Matt gets cold feet after a meeting with the in-laws. Lee scores off the pitch with Tara, while Richard has the shock of his life when an unexpected visitor turns up. Things do not look good for the team when they go into a crucial game without their star player.