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BCG Daily Tuesday 2nd November 2010

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Features

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The Trip review

The trip is a treat.

Geeks.co.uk, 2nd November 2010

Al Murray: Through the looking glass

Think the Pub Landlord is a close relative of his creator? Think again. Ian Burrell meets a multilingual, renaissance pint-puller.

Ian Burrell, The Independent, 2nd November 2010

Shameless star Elliott Tittensor attacked outside court

Shameless star Elliott Tittensor, who plays Carl Gallagher in the C4 comedy drama, was attacked today after appearing in court over an incident that left a teen blind in one eye.

The Sun, 2nd November 2010

Video: Bill Bailey on today's celebrity culture

Bill Bailey explains to BBC Breakfast how the term "celebrity" has become devalued over the years. The comedian suggests that in today's world you only need to wave your hands on television to become famous.

BBC News, 2nd November 2010

Interview with Michael McIntyre

Celia Walden meets the comic who looks more like a private school sixth former.

Celia Walden, The Telegraph, 2nd November 2010

Gerard Kelly obituary

TV, film and theatre actor whose inimitable physicality made him a pantomime legend.

Mark Fisher, The Guardian, 2nd November 2010

The Trip Episode 1.1 review

There's a very appealing and amusing atmosphere whenever Coogan and Brydon are sharing scenes, which they do the majority of the time.

Dan Owen, Obsessed With Film, 2nd November 2010

The Trip review

The Trip isn't consistently funny and could be viewed as a letdown in that sense but it's a pleasant means of spending a half hour in front of the googlebox.

Steven Cookson, Suite 101, 2nd November 2010

The joke that'll make you laugh - or fume

Actress Tracy-Ann Oberman talks about her controversial quest to uncover the secret of comedy.

Marc Lee, The Telegraph, 2nd November 2010

Whites: The Last Dance

So here we are, Episode Six, the end of the series and the end of a long and eventful journey for all those involved in the making of Whites. We really hope you've enjoyed the series and it's conclusion in this final episode.

Oliver Lansley, BBC Comedy, 2nd November 2010

Review: The Trip 1x1

You'll laugh a bit, but mostly you'll find your mind messed up by the whole experience and wondering what's going on.

Rob Buckley, The Medium Is Not Enough, 2nd November 2010

Where would you go if you could travel back in time?

Thanks for all the stories you have been sending in for the show. This week Russell and the team have been looking at @JAMMorgan's suggestion about a woman spotted in a 1928 Charlie Chaplin film supposedly on a mobile. It went massively viral but if you haven't seen it...

Tris Cotterill, BBC Blogs, 2nd November 2010

Misfits interview

As the second series of Misfits begins, the four are mourning recently departed Nathan, little realising he's immortal and buried alive. We caught up with Simon, Kelly, Nathan and Alisha on set in south east London...

TV Choice, 2nd November 2010

Videos

Podcasts

TV & radio

BBC Two 9pm
30 min
Whites. Roland White (Alan Davies). Copyright: BBC

Whites

Episode 6

Roland is feeling lost without Bib, who is planning his new life in Australia. Whilst the White House staff prepare their acts for the talent show, Roland begrudgingly interviews for a new sous chef, which he makes sure Bib knows about when he pops in to say his goodbyes.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm
60 min
FHM's Stand-Up Hero. Josh Widdicombe

FHM's Stand-Up Hero

Episode 2 - Heat 2

With Josh Widdicombe, Prince Abdi, Simon Constantine, Mark Tigwell and Chris Carr. This week, seasoned pro Phill Jupitus casts a critical eye over this week's budding comics.

BBC Two 9:30pm
30 min
Harry & Paul. Image shows from L to R: Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Harry & Paul

Series 3, Episode 6

The Benefits appear on quiz show Ask The Dysfunctional Family; the Writer helps the Landlady deal with her troublesome husband; all the modelling hopefuls spotted by Mike Noughts gather to meet him at his house; the Football Manager is relegated to League One; and the Lovelorn Customer makes his last-ever visit to the Polish Café.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
40 min
Argumental. Image shows from L to R: Mark Watson, Katy Brand, Jack Whitehall, Marcus Brigstocke, John Sergeant, Johnny Vegas, Rufus Hound. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Argumental

Series 3, Episode 12

With guests Sarah Millican and Sean Lock.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm
30 min
Ladies Of Letters. Image shows from L to R: Vera Small (Anne Reid), Irene Spencer (Maureen Lipman). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Ladies Of Letters

Series 2, Episode 8

Vera reports more violence and mayhem at the trailer park, but is still providing a happy home there for granddaughter Sabrina.

BBC Four 10pm
30 min
Getting On. Image shows from L to R: Nurse Kim Wilde (Jo Brand), Doctor Pippa Moore (Vicki Pepperdine), Hilary Loftus (Ricky Grover), Sister Den Flixter (Joanna Scanlan). Copyright: Vera Productions

Getting On

Series 2, Episode 2

While Den and Matron Hilary Loftus are flirting behind closed doors, an incident on the ward triggers the blame game. Meanwhile, Pippa receives good news about her faecal forum paper, and the arrival of consultant Peter Healy further lightens her mood.

Radio 4 11pm
30 min
Beautiful Dreamers

Beautiful Dreamers

Episode 2 - The Traitor of the Zazalcara

Nat explores the difficult life of the man who tried to counter one of world football's worst scandals.

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