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BCG Daily Saturday 11th September 2010

Press clippings

Inbetweeners creator admits he's Will & co-writer's Jay

As Channel 4's funniest sixth-formers return for a third series of drunken fumbling the sitcom's makers tell us how much of The Inbetweeners is based on their own teenage life.

Iain Morris, The Guardian, 11th September 2010

My greatest mistake: Christopher Biggins

Christopher Biggins on why a good accountant is an actor's best friend.

Rekha Jogia, The Guardian, 11th September 2010

A working life: The club entertainer

Stage veteran Johnny Martell is one of the last of a dying breed on the northern circuit. Graham Snowdon saw his show ... and had to leave early.

Graham Snowdon, The Guardian, 11th September 2010

The Inbetweeners visit The Sun newspaper

Inbetweeners star Simon Bird used to get grief from parents - while working as a kids' football ref.

The Sun, 11th September 2010

James Corden wins GQ Comedian of the Year 2010

James Corden has confirmed once again that mainstream press have no idea about comedy after scooping the GQ awards for best comedian of the year this week.

Tim Clark, Get Comedy, 11th September 2010

Has political satire gone too far?

Five columnists, including Rory Bremner and Yes Minister co-creator Antony Jay, write about satire.

The Financial Times, 11th September 2010

Jonathan Ross and Russell Brand team up to promote book

Controversial presenters Jonathan Ross and Russell Brand, who were disgraced after leaving lewd messages on the phone of veteran actor Andrew Sachs, are teaming up again to promote a new book.

The Telegraph, 11th September 2010

The Inbetweeners review: low-brow laughs

For all its limitations, the sharpness of the script and dependable characters manage to continue to appeal to viewers far beyond the section of society it depicts.

Tom Ford, On The Box, 11th September 2010

TV & radio

BBC Radio 5 Live 11am
60 min
BBC Two 12:50pm
25 min
Shelfstackers. Image shows left to right: Dan (Sean Michael Verey), Dani (Georgia Henshaw)

Shelfstackers

Episode 2 - Frenemies

Fitzy is horrified to learn that his mother is Roy's new girlfriend, but has an attack of conscience when he schemes to break up the happy couple. Dani is miffed when Dan fawns over Alyssa, so Alyssa sets out to teach Dani a lesson about the importance of appearances.

Radio 2 logo 11pm
60 min
Rhod Gilbert

Rhod Gilbert's Bulging Barrel Of Laughs

Episode 2

Rhod, Lloyd, Greg and Sarah are joined by Edinburgh Comedy Award winner Russell Kane and the band Athlete.

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