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BCG Daily Tuesday 12th January 2010

News

Press clippings

Writer Tim Dawson on the return of Coming of Age

The idea for Coming of Age came to me when I was eighteen and trying to find a way out of doing more exams. I've always loved sitcom and I'd always wondered why there wasn't a proper sitcom about teenage life, so one weekend I sat down, wrote a script and sent it to the BBC.

Tim Dawson, BBC Comedy, 12th January 2010

Comedian Jimmy Carr guilty of speeding

Comic Jimmy Carr has been convicted of speeding for driving at 10mph over the limit through a village in Suffolk.

BBC News, 12th January 2010

Ricky Gervais plans world tour

Comedian and actor Ricky Gervais has said he is hoping to take his fourth live tour around the world.

BBC News, 12th January 2010

Jonathan Ross to work with US host Chelsea Handler?

Jonathan Ross and US chat show host Chelsea Handler are in talks to co-present a one-off show.

Danielle Gusmaroli, The Mirror, 12th January 2010

McLynn's Shameless about new role

The most striking thing about Pauline McLynn is not how glamorous she is compared to her Father Ted alter ego, nor her language - which at times reaches the most colourful shade of blue - but her laugh.

Wales Online, 12th January 2010

Videos

TV & radio

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Sneakiepeeks. Bill (Richard Lumsden). Copyright: BBC

Sneakiepeeks

Episode 6 - Two Of Our Spies are Missing

When Bill meets up with Ian Swaine, the organization's most effective, but least sane, assassin, it's up to Sharla and Mark to find them.

BBC Four 10pm
30 min
We Need Answers. Image shows from L to R: Mark Watson, Tim Key, Alex Horne. Copyright: BBC

We Need Answers

Series 2, Episode 7 - Come Dancing

Ex-Strictly Come Dancing champion Camilla Dallerup competes with presenter and broadcaster Terry Christian. The cunning physical challenge faced by the contestants features Terry and Camilla competing to see who can nod the most in a minute.

BBC Three 10:30pm
30 min
Coming Of Age. Image shows from L to R: Chloe (Anabel Barnston), Matt (Tony Bignell), DK (Joe Tracini), Ollie (Ceri Phillips), Jas (Hannah Job). Copyright: BBC

Coming Of Age

Series 2, Episode 1 - Rudies

Chloe finally loses her virginity to Matt, who spreads the good news ... via Facebook, Myspace, Bebo and the school newsletter. Though he may have earned the admiration of the guys on campus, Chloe is horrified and demands that her virginity be restored.

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