Adrian Chiles

If Russell Brand's interview with Jimmy Savile happened today, we'd be thankful for the Twitterstorm

In 2007, before Twitter rage and pile-ons, Brand offered up his female assistant to go to Savile's place naked. With little social media to provide a forum for outrage, no action was taken.

Jerk, BBC One, review

It's hard not to admire Tim Renkow's commitment to being as dark as possible as Tim, a man with cerebral palsy who also happens to be a cynical narcissist.

Tom Walker: Some people think I'm really 'Jonathan Pie'

Actor Tom Walker, who plays spoof reporter Jonathan Pie, has told BBC Radio 5 live that some people don't believe he is playing a character. Speaking to Adrian Chiles, the actor explained how recent political events have enhanced his role.

Preview: It's Not What You Know, Radio 4

Lycett says: "We had the most terrific fun recording the new series of It's Not What You Know and I personally can't wait for audiences to hear about Adrian Chiles' worrying eating habits, discover Nish Kumar's homicidal mother, and enjoy me having an argument with Vanessa Feltz."

Radio Times review

About once an episode, a guest on Frank Skinner's amiable pet-hates show makes a suggestion that immediately unites celebs, studio audience and viewing public. Adrian Chiles takes that mantle this week with his disdain for people who recline aircraft seats. It provides the best banter of the episode, too. Skinner has a stronger bond with Chiles, having witnessed many a West Bromwich Albion loss alongside him, than he does with the other two panellists.

They chip in, though. Des O'Connor springs to life with a perfectly timed gag about his own libido, while Radio 1's Jameela Jamil causes a generational and gender clash that's sometimes awkward, sometimes fruitful.

Radio Times review

"I find nothing more relaxing than making scented candles," is the claim Adrian Chiles reads from his card to start the show. It's a splendid image - the football presenter dabbling with hot wax and perfume - and even better, it kicks off a heated dispute about what exactly candlestickmakers sell, which gets Lee Mack, Rob Brydon and David Mitchell barking at each other in a surreal shouting match.

Otherwise it's an episode held together by Mack's artful embroidery - right up to the point where guest June Brown almost collapses the whole format by replying in an exasperated tone, when asked if she thinks a story is true, "I don't see why it's so important!"

More women on panel shows? Yes, if you're posh & pretty

Only when we have a female equivalent of Adrian Chiles hosting a panel show will I believe TV is getting gender equality right.