BCG Daily Monday 12th September 2016
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Matt Berry interview
The toast of comedy Matt Berry on his "brilliant" parents, his teenage musical tastes - and why he loved working in the London Dungeon.
Jane Graham, The Big Issue, 12th September 2016Renée Zellweger interview
Renée Zellweger on missing Hugh Grant, returning to acting and her own pair of enormous panties.
Ellie Harrison, Radio Times, 12th September 2016Comedy Feeds: Pumped review
Pumped's comedy is crude, and the script by Stewart Thomson writer heavy with double entendres, but it's infantile fun, if you're not after sophistication.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 12th September 2016Can satire show Unspun humanise our MPs?
Trust in our leaders has never been lower. But now, Matt Forde's comic current affairs show is here to humanise the people behind the politics.
Rachel Aroesti, The Guardian, 12th September 2016Paddy McGuinness and his wife have welcomed baby girl
The Take Me Out host has announced the arrival of their third child.
Katie Fitzpatrick, Manchester Evening News, 12th September 2016Tom Ballard review
Australian comic with a pleasingly original take on modern life.
Veronica Lee, The Arts Desk, 12th September 2016Which BBC sitcom revival deserves its own new series?
From Porridge to Goodnight Sweetheart and Are You Being Served? Which sitcom deserves another outing on our screens?
Sarah Doran, Radio Times, 12th September 2016Bridget Jones's Baby review
Renee Zellweger returns as a newly-pregnant Bridget Jones in this disappointing new instalment of the comedy franchise.
MaryAnn Johanson, The List, 12th September 2016Do Fringe acts screw themselves by advertising?
The target audience is not the punters. It is the advertising industry itself.
John Fleming, John Fleming's Blog, 12th September 2016Cold Feet episode two recap - life begins at 50?
Middle age is not such a barrel of laughs. The whole gang is miserable - apart from Jenny, who wants to do some kinky role play ... as a mill-owner.
Sam Wollaston, The Guardian, 12th September 2016Pete's depression takes centre stage in moving episode
In an emotional second visit to the gang of Manchester friends, John Thomson's character finally opens up to his troubles.
Ben Dowell, Radio Times, 12th September 2016Kunt and the Gang calls it a day
Kunt And The Gang, the cult musical comedian known for his crude songs, is to call it a day. The Essex-based act, whose real name is never disclosed, has released six studios albums in his 13-year career, played more than 2,000 gigs and is a minor internet star.
Chortle, 12th September 2016Rarely asked questions - Hans Teeuwen
Bridget Christie, no less, has called Dutch absurdist Hans Teeuwen "the gold standard of comedy" and says that the first time she saw him, in 2008, it was like "watching a hilarious snake slowly digest a rat, while pulling funny faces and playing The Horst Wessel Lied on a tin whistle." I'm not sure I can improve on that description.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 12th September 2016Preview: Matt Forde gets political with Unspun on Dave
The show is recorded the day before transmission to give it that all-important topical edge.
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6pm10 min
Shaun The Sheep
Series 5, Episode 6 - Babysitter BitzerThe flock are off for a girls night out leaving Bitzer to Babysit Timmy. It's not long before the youngster makes clear who's in charge.
6:30pm30 min
Just A Minute
Series 76, Episode 6This week Nicholas is joined by Paul Merton, Julian Clary, Tony Hawks and Zoe Lyons and the team tackle topics such as Brighton Rock, Enid Blyton and Julian tells us about The French Connection.
8pm60 min
The Last Leg
The Last Leg: Live From Rio, Episode 6Adam Hills, Josh Widdicombe and Alex Brooker are live in Rio with special guest Johnny Vegas on his last night in Brazil for an anarchic review of all things Paralympic as Day 5 hots up.
9pm60 min
Cold Feet
Series 6, Episode 2Adam reveals that he's changed his mind about starting a future together in Singapore. Meanwhile, David continues to try and impress Adam's father-in-law.
9pm60 min
British Sitcom: 60 Years Of Laughing At Ourselves
Documentary celebrating the history of British television sitcom.
10pm60 min
Dara O Briain's Go 8 Bit
Series 1, Episode 2Comedians Marcus Brigstocke and Gina Yashere join host Dara O Briain, games expert Ellie Gibson and team captains Steve McNeil and Sam Pamphilon to play five video games; Sonic 2, Portal 2, Snake, Little Big Planet and special endgame Boom! Shake the Rooms in a bid to become this week's Go 8 Bit Champions