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BCG Daily Monday 8th November 2010

News

Features

Press clippings

A very British squad of superheroes

They're the Asbo avengers who beat Spooks and The Street to a Bafta. Gerard Gilbert welcomes the return of the Misfits.

Gerard Gilbert, The Independent, 8th November 2010

Steve Coogan interview

The hideous Alan Partridge made Steve Coogan famous, but far from happy. Now it seems he's in danger of being both.

John Preston, The Telegraph, 8th November 2010

Jason Manford: Missus has forgiven me

One Show host Jason Manford says his pregnant wife forgave him for his Twitter sex shame - after calling him a d***head.

The Sun, 8th November 2010

Lenny Henry jokes about comparison with X factor Paije

Lenny Henry laughed off Louis Walsh's X Factor comments as he made an appearance last night.

Evening Standard, 8th November 2010

Model receives hate mail for dating Inbetweeners star

Glamour model Clair Meek came out fighting after getting internet hate messages because she's dating James Buckley, aka Jay.

Lynn Davidson, Daily Record, 8th November 2010

Malcolm Tucker on comedy

EXCLUSIVE Q&A with the spin doctor from The Thick Of It.

Tony Roche, Chortle, 8th November 2010

General Ignorance sweeps Great Britain...

On the publication of The Second Book of General Ignorance, John Lloyd, John Mitchinson and the QI team can reveal that Britain's most generally ignorant town is ... Swindon!

The Thought Fox, 8th November 2010

Is QI having a laugh at Swindon?

Been dubbed the most ignorant town in Britain has outraged the people of Swindon.

Swindon Advertiser, 8th November 2010

World of Bill Bailey, comedian, actor and musician

The 45-year old comedian discusses starting out, his daily routine and his beloved birds.

Jessica Salter, The Telegraph, 8th November 2010

Tim Minchin on his busiest year yet

If you don't know the name you will recognise his face.

Fiona Bailey, BBC News, 8th November 2010

Video - Harry Hill's Little Internet Show: Mr Ronson

Episode four: Harry's landlord, Mr Ronson, attempts to change a light bulb.

The Guardian, 8th November 2010

Ugly Betty star Ana Ortiz joins 'Outnumbered' US remake

Ana Ortiz has signed up for the lead role in the American remake of Outnumbered.

Catriona Wightman, Digital Spy, 8th November 2010

Trigger Happy TV star headed for I'm A Celeb...

Dom Joly is reportedly on his way to the Australian jungle as part of this year's I'm a Celebrity... line up.

Comedy Central, 8th November 2010

Steve Coogan: 'The Trip was gruelling'

Steve Coogan has said that filming The Trip was at times a lengthily and uncomfortable experience.

Digital Spy, 8th November 2010

Videos

TV & radio

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Craig Brown's Lost Diaries. Craig Brown. Copyright: BBC

Craig Brown's Lost Diaries

Episode 6 - November & December

As winter sets in, John Prescott's thoughts turn to home.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 4pm
30 min
Hotel Trubble. Image shows from L to R: Jamie (Sam Phillips), Sally (Dominique Moore), Lenny (Gary Damer). Copyright: BBC

Hotel Trubble

Series 2, Episode 8 - Strictly Come Prancing

Prime-time show Strictly Come Prancing comes to Hotel Trubble with star performer Darren Chiseljaw - and Lenny is hiding a dance-related secret.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6:30pm
25 min
Me & My Monsters. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Me & My Monsters

Series 1, Episode 13 - Bogey Brothers

A nasty surprise awaits the unruly monsters when their fiendish behaviour becomes too much for the Carlson family.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Just A Minute. Nicholas Parsons. Copyright: BBC

Just A Minute

Series 58, Episode 1

Nicholas Parsons chairs the first in the current series of the devious word game. With panellists Paul Merton, Tony Hawks, Kit Hesketh-Harvey and Alun Cochrane.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
The Trip. Image shows from L to R: Steve (Steve Coogan), Rob (Rob Brydon). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions / Arbie

The Trip

The Trip, Episode 2 - L'Enclume

Steve and Rob enjoy a taster menu at L'Enclume in Cartmel.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
55 min
Chris Moyles Quiz Night. Chris Moyles. Copyright: Magnum Media

Chris Moyles Quiz Night

Series 3, Episode 2

Chris is joined by TV presenter Jonathan Ross, dance expert Louie Spence and Strictly Come Dancing contestant Patsy Kensit.

BBC Three 10:30pm
30 min
How Not To Live Your Life. Image shows from L to R: Mrs Treacher (Leila Hoffman), Brian (Silas Carson), Samantha (Laura Haddock), Don Danbury (Dan Clark), Eddie (David Armand), Jason (Daniel Lawrence Taylor). Copyright: Brown Eyed Boy

How Not To Live Your Life

Series 3, Episode 1 - Don's New Job

Don has to face up to the fact that he blew his chance with flatmate Sam. To make matters worse, Sam has a new boyfriend who is everything Don isn't. Featuring guest star Noel Fielding.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:35pm
40 min
Ask Rhod Gilbert. Image shows from L to R: Greg Davies, Rhod Gilbert, Lloyd Langford. Copyright: Green Inc Film And Television

Ask Rhod Gilbert

Series 1, Episode 7

Rhod Gilbert gets to grips with another set of burning questions posed by well-known personalities and members of the public. The guests joining Greg and Lloyd are Goldie and Andi Osho. The 'Authenticator' is newsreader Susanna Reid.

BBC Three 11pm
30 min
How Not To Live Your Life. Image shows from L to R: Mrs Treacher (Leila Hoffman), Brian (Silas Carson), Samantha (Laura Haddock), Don Danbury (Dan Clark), Eddie (David Armand), Jason (Daniel Lawrence Taylor). Copyright: Brown Eyed Boy

How Not To Live Your Life

Series 3, Episode 2 - Don's Angry Girlfriend

It's been a while since Don has been out on a date but things are looking up and he heads out for dinner with Jenny.

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