BCG Daily Friday 19th September 2014

Ross Noble: journey from the circus to king of stand-up

How can you not want to interview someone who used to ride to school on a unicycle and spend his lunchtimes juggling?

Radio Times review

When Would I Lie to You? takes off, there's nothing like it. You get to a point where everyone in the studio is having such a high old time ribbing each other, they've almost forgotten they're on a panel show - and there are a few of those in this cracker of a show.

Bruno Tonioli is trying to convince us (and David Mitchell) that he once caused a fire while making pasta for Bananarama, whereupon Rob Brydon runs with it and does an impression of Bruno choreographing Bananarama that stops the show for a while. Then when Bruno tries to mock Mitchell's long-winded style, the comeback is pure joy.

Elsewhere, Adam Buxton maintains he has arguments with his partner via Skype and Kirsty Wark recalls a tiff with Jeremy Paxman over his Snoopy mug.

Radio Times review

People who have reached their 60s are like teenagers, apparently. No kids to look after, no job to get up for and no responsibilities - they can do whatever they like, enjoy themselves... go mad. For Joyce and the gang that means a weekend at a ghastly holiday camp where the Searchers are playing and everyone turns in by ten o'clock. Not exactly a drug-fuelled rave. But at least Carol is having fun because she has bumped into an old friend (played by George Layton).

Boomers has had a mixed reception, with some older viewers identifying with the gentle humour while others are insulted by what they perceive as ageist stereotyping and creaky gags.

Radio Times review

Ofsted inspection tomorrow: an announcement that scares the teaching staff at Greybridge School more than most. And with good reason - the most positive comment in the entire report is that the school has an adequate number of bins.

You can see exactly where this episode is going even before chemistry teacher Mr Church dresses up as a hydrogen atom (but looks more like a sperm) and Miss Postern makes a lame attempt at playing Le Bingo (she forgot to tell the class the numbers were in French). But Frances de la Tour is as wonderful as ever, especially after she samples the drugs she has confiscated from a pupil.

Detectorists never know what they'll find - but fame?

Britain's metal-detecting diggers come under the spotlight in a new TV comedy series, but are they happy?

Review: Lee Evans at the NIA

A packed NIA audience got everything they expected from rubber-faced comedian Lee Evans last night, and a little bit more.

The WILTY? team put their poker faces to the test

Has BBC One's game of bluff made these three comedians consummate liars? We put Brydon, Mitchell and Mack's poker faces to the test...

New interview: Doc Brown

This interview is the first in a series which I've dubbed RAQS. Rather than frequently asked questions these are rarely asked questions. The performer might choose not to answer some, but the answers they do provide are pretty revealing and also entertaining. As is very much the case here.

Meet the contestants: Heat Two - Edinburgh, 2014

Here's some extra information about competitors in our second heat.

Nick Frost to star in Doctor Who Christmas special

Nick Frost will guest star in the Doctor Who Christmas special.

This week's new live comedy

Previews of Ross Noble, Marcel Lucont and the Greenwich Comedy Festival.

Things you might not know about . . . Aisling Bea

Some lesser known facts about the Irish comedian.

Crackanory: review

Iconic TV show returns for new series featuring Vic Reeves and the late Rik Mayall at his best.

My comedy hero: Bennett Arron

The Welsh funnyman discusses the influence of old-school comedians on his material.

Interview: Ford Kiernan & Greg Hemphill - first & last

The Still Game stars talk Neil Diamond, Farrah Fawcett and a shared love of Italian cooking.

In pictures: Still Game Live

Ford Kiernan, Greg Hemphill and co wowed crowds with a hilarious night of entertainment on the opening night of their 21-date run at the Glasgow venue.