BCG Daily Thursday 28th October 2010
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TV
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What Went Wrong With the Olympics? - review
The Radio 4 schedule at the moment is an even split between documentary and spoof documentary.
Zoe Williams, The Guardian, 28th October 2010Carpool: Robert Llewellyn Interview
Some chat show interviews don't go anywhere, but that can't be said of Robert Llewellyn's new talk show.
Sky, 28th October 2010Audio: League of Gentlemen contact spirit world
The League of Gentlemen attend a seance during a night spent at one of Britain's most haunted houses, The Ancient Ram Inn at Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire.
You can hear more of their overnight ghost-hunting adventure in The League of Gentlemen's Ghost Chase on BBC Radio 4 on Thursday 28 October at 1130 BST. It will also be available after that on the BBC iPlayer.
BBC News, 28th October 2010Trick or treat?
Steve Bennett meets Psychoville's Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 28th October 2010Him and Her to get new series!
BBC Three today confirmed the re-commission of Him and Her, which has become the channel's most successful ever sitcom launch.
David Thair, BBC Comedy, 28th October 2010Psychoville live chat: Reece Shearsmith
Reece Shearsmith will be live online from 12.30 on Friday ahead of Sunday's Psychoville Halloween special. Leave your questions for him here.
Vicky Frost, The Guardian, 28th October 2010Psychoville Halloween special: in pictures
What could be more terrifying than spending Halloween in the company of Psychoville - Reece Shearsmith and Steve Pemberton's BBC2 comedy horror show? And what fresh frights are in store?
The Guardian, 28th October 2010Escaping Our Certain Fates
I was in a meeting recently when someone who makes more money than me told me not to be cynical, and to hold fast to original ideas and not make my ideas fit into holes that I may have perceived commissioners and controllers think they have in their schedules.
James Cary, Sitcom Geek, 28th October 2010Charlie Chaplin time traveller spotted in old film
Charlie Chaplin has always been viewed as a pioneer in the world of cinema but until now it's not been clear quite how ahead of their time his movies were.
Jon Dean, The Telegraph, 28th October 2010Psychoville Halloween: Pemberton & Shearsmith interview
In the run-up to the Psychoville Halloween special, we caught up with writers Reece Shearsmith and Steve Pemberton to talk horror, comedy and Most Haunted...
Ryan Lambie, Den Of Geek, 28th October 2010Videos
TV
TV
Podcasts
TV & radio
8am25 min
Me & My Monsters
Series 1, Episode 9 - Dear DiaryEddie and the monsters keep reading Angela's diary - obsessed with her day-to-day life. But when Angela finds out, she gets her revenge by writing entries she knows will freak the monsters out.
9:45am15 min
The Fry Chronicles
Episode 4Stephen talks about his early love of radio and his first forays into broadcasting on Radio 4.
11:30am30 min
Laughed Off The Page
Series 3, Episode 1 - Rob GrantJanice Forsyth talks to Rob Grant about the strains of writing for those mighty Spitting Image puppets and how he was one of the men responsible for Red Dwarf.
6:30pm30 min
Richard Herring's Objective
Series 1, Episode 3 - The St George's FlagWhy do the English rarely wave their flag with national pride?
9pm30 min
Have I Got News For You
Series 40, Episode 3John Bishop hosts the satirical panel game featuring Ian Hislop and Paul Merton, with guest panellists Andy Hamilton and Miles Jupp.
9:30pm30 min
Reggie Perrin
Series 2, Episode 3Reggie is the new boss at Groomtech. With the freedom to do what he wants, he decides to have some fun and introduce a new kind of product. But Nicola is feeling neglected, and is grateful for the attention of her new neighbour.
10pm45 min
Celebrity Juice
Series 4, Episode 8 - X Factor SpecialFeaturing X Factor host Dermot O'Leary, 2008 finalist and West End star Diana Vickers and last year's runner-up Olly Murs. Plus X Factor twins Jedward take on a Halloween potato bobbing challenge.
10pm30 min
A League Of Their Own
Series 2, Episode 5James Corden referees as the Reds and Blues butt heads in round five of the panel show. Chart-topper Tinchy Stryder and sports presenter Clare Balding join in the fun too.
10pm30 min
PhoneShop
Series 1, Episode 4 - Bear Bad ManIt's 'Super Sales Wednesday', otherwise known as a 'Family Fun Day' to the annoyed staff of PhoneShop Sutton. As if that wasn't enough, the threatened arrival of a security guard casts a shadow over the day.
10pm30 min
Never Mind The Buzzcocks
Series 24, Episode 2The presenter is Catherine Tate, with guests Howard Marks, Badly Drawn Boy, Katy Wix and Tulisa Contostavlos.
10:30pm30 min
A League Of Their Own
Series 2, Episode 6Bragging rights are up for grabs in a rematch between the Reds and Blues. James Corden welcomes X Factor's Dermot O'Leary and triple-jumper Phillips Idowu into the fold as well.
10:30pm30 min
Russell Howard's Good News
Series 3, Episode 2Russell Howard gives his take on some of the key stories of the week. The Good News Extra stand-up is Pete Johansson.
10:35pm40 min
Mark Watson Kicks Off
Episode 2Today's special guests are Tim Lovejoy, Bob Mills and Austin Healey, who give their spin on the sporting week.