BCG Daily Wednesday 15th December 2010
Press clippings
Jonathan Ross 'flashed famous director'
Jonathan Ross has revealed that he recently presented himself naked to a "world famous film director".
Christian Tobin, Digital Spy, 15th December 2010Just Jensen: How Ashley Jensen is keeping it real
Despite her huge success, Extras and Ugly Betty star Ashley Jensen is keeping it real. The Scottish actress tells why LA life hasn't changed her...
Lisa Williams, The Scotsman, 15th December 2010Dirk Gently: Appliance of science is stuff of fantasy
Can a TV drama with a detective who uses quantum mechanics to solve cases be a success?
Gerard Gilbert, The Independent, 15th December 2010My Teenage Diary - review
My Teenage Diary (Radio 4) returned yesterday with Sheila Hancock reading from her 14-year-old self's account of a trip to France.
Elisabeth Mahoney, The Guardian, 15th December 2010Jest a great way to tune in to TV work
If funniness is burning a hole in your pocket, then it's time to pay up. Sam Wonfor talks to Bob Mortimer about bringing the region's laugh makers out of their shell.
Sam Wonfor, Newcastle Journal, 15th December 2010New writing opportunity: Jesting About
Hot on the heels of Laughing Stock comes another great writing opportunity specifically for those in the North East of England. Here's the official word from the launch.
David Thair, BBC Comedy, 15th December 2010Britain's Got Talent: what will Michael McIntyre add...
Michael McIntyre and The Hoff are replacing Piers Morgan on the Britain's Got Talent judging panel. Which in one way is excellent news ...
Stuart Heritage, The Guardian, 15th December 2010Video: Dara O'Briain explains why he's going stargazing
Dara O'Briain, explained to BBC Breakfast why he's now going stargazing with the physicist Professor Brian Cox.
BBC News, 15th December 2010Video: Stephen Mangan on playing Dirk Gently
The actor, Stephen Mangan talks to BBC Breakfast about playing the lead role in Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency, adapted from the novel for BBC Four.
Its writer, the late Douglas Adams, always thought that his stories about Dirk Gently, the hapless detective, would make a better film than The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, but found it difficult to get his books adapted at the time.
BBC News, 15th December 2010Stephen Mangan 'wants more Dirk Gently'
Stephen Mangan has admitted that he is keen to film more episodes of Dirk Gently.
Morgan Jeffery, Digital Spy, 15th December 2010Tim Vine interview
An interview with Tim Vine to find out about his new DVD, his plans, and the jokes that cost him a U rating...
Simon Brew, Den Of Geek, 15th December 2010Writersroom Blog: Miranda
The writing process for Miranda begins with a vast amount of material.
Richard Hurst, BBC Writersroom, 15th December 2010What ARE they thinking?! Boyle insults cancer victims
More viewers complain to Ofcom after 'jokes' about cancer victims and AIDs sufferers.
Daily Mail, 15th December 2010James Buckley: 'I take playing Del very seriously'
James Buckley returns as a young Del Boy in a Christmas special of Rock and Chips. And he reveals this is where Del's wheeling and dealing begins...
What's On TV, 15th December 2010Videos
TV & radio
8:10am10 min
Timmy Time
Series 2, Episode 23 - Timmy's SnowballWhile playing in the snow, Timmy makes a little snowball - which immediately becomes his best friend.
10:45am15 min
Uncle Gwyn's Posthumous Curse
Episode 3After years of repression, Angharad's rampant desire for the disgusting old greenkeeper Riddle can no longer be contained.
11:30am30 min
Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!
Series 6, Episode 1 - Citizens' AdviceArthur's attempts at returning an item of clothing to a local shop go somewhat awry, leading him to take some 'legal' advice at the Citizen's Advice Bureau.
3:50pm7 min
Shaun The Sheep
Series 2, Episode 38 - Fireside FavouriteBitzer has caught a cold, and the farmer decides to tuck him up in the house to recover. In doing so, Pidsley the cat is ousted from his favourite spot next to the fire. The mean cat attempts various ways to remove the snotty dog, while the sheep do their best to keep Bitzer where he needs to be.
5:15pm25 min
Scoop
Series 2, Episode 13 - Court In The ActDigby is summoned to court charged with 892 offences against the people of Pilbury.
5:45pm25 min
Bear Behaving Badly
Series 4, Episode 11 - Alice in NevvielandAunt Barbara arranges for her sister Alice to check on Prank all day.
6:30pm30 min
Lucy Montgomery's Variety Pack
Series 1, Episode 4Sketch show packed with characters from a non-stop chattering public school girl to an 80-year-old diva.
10:30pm30 min
Sports Mash - Taking The Mic
Episode 12Alistair McGowan, Dave Lamb and Lucy Montgomery trawl through the ITV World of Sport archive from the 1970s and 80s.
11pm15 min
iGod
Episode 1 - FoodIan goes to jail for manslaughter after cooking some lamb shanks. In jail he tries to redeem himself by making the world's greatest tomato soup with a certain special ingredient.