BCG Daily Friday 12th March 2010
Press clippings
Caroline Quentin: 'I'm canny, but not very bright'
Caroline Quentin doesn't often get recognised these days. Occasionally, a cab driver might ask, "where have I seen you before?".
Fiona Sturges, The Independent, 12th March 2010Harry Hill in £5m ITV pay deal
Harry Hill has signed a new £5 million ITV deal. The comic had been courted by Sky, but decided to stay with ITV - for extra wonga.
The Sun, 12th March 2010Katy Brand on Kate Moss and that Sport Relief dance
If Katy Brand were a band, she'd play every instrument. Equally at home playing the role of Her Majesty The Queen as she is Lady GaGa, the 31-year-old tours her Big Ass show from next month.
Tommy Holgate, The Sun, 12th March 2010From the genius vault: Spaced
Originally pitched as a cross between The Simpsons, The X-Files and Northern Exposure, Spaced only ran for a couple of seasons on Channel 4 in the UK, but this has to be one of the most clever British comedies series of all time.
Tellyspotting, 12th March 2010John Cleese to lend voice to 'Fable III' computer game
John Cleese will supply voice work for Fable III. The Monty Python star will play the butler when users take the throne within the later stages of the game.
Matthew Reynolds, Digital Spy, 12th March 2010Chris Tarrant is ribbed by comedians at gala night
Chris Tarrant was given a "comedy roasting" at a special gala night dedicated to him. Comics including Jimmy Carr and Jack Dee laid into the divorced quiz show host.
The Sun, 12th March 2010Life of Riley: the return of the family sitcom
The writer of the BBC's latest family-orientated sitcom reveals if this often-used formula is back in fashion again.
Georgia Pritchett, The Telegraph, 12th March 2010And we are back!
Russell and the Good News team are back in the office and its all go prepping for our first show. Last time round you all did an amazing job sending in stories and funny bits. For series two we would love you to do the same again.
Tris Cotterill, BBC, 12th March 2010A League of Their Own review
A League of Their Own is a horrible and pathetic attempt at trying to copy They Think It's All Over but forgets that it has to be funny.
Steven Cookson, Suite 101, 12th March 2010Videos
Film
TV & radio
11:30am30 min
People In Cars
Episode 3 - Sat LoveA businessman spices up his life with excursions to extramarital assignations. But why is his new sat nav directing him back home?
6:30pm30 min
The Now Show
Series 30, Episode 2Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present a satirical review of the week's news, with help from Jon Holmes, Laura Shavin, Mitch Benn and special guest John Finnemore.
10pm30 min
The Bubble
Episode 4 - Julia Hartley-Brewer, Marcus Brigstocke, Sue PerkinsSue Perkins, Marcus Brigstocke and journalist Julia Hartley-Brewer attempt to identify the true stories from the fakes.
10pm55 min
Chris Moyles Quiz Night
Series 2, Episode 3Billie Piper, Dale Winton and boxer David Haye join Chris for the Quiz Night showdown this week.
10:35pm60 min
Friday Night With Jonathan Ross
Series 18, Episode 9 - Charlotte Church, James Corden, Cast Of Outnumbered, Amy Williams, Plan BJonathan Ross welcomes Charlotte Church, James Corden, the cast of Outnumbered and Olympic golden girl Amy Williams.