BCG Daily Wednesday 22nd December 2010
Press clippings
Inbetweeners sequel in the pipeline, claims star
The cast only just started filming their first movie, which will see Buckley's character Jay and his pals Simon, Will and Neil going on a lads' holiday to Malia.
Speaking to What's On TV, Buckley said: "We're all ready to start shooting in January. If people like the film, hopefully we might make another one."
Metro, 22nd December 2010Alison Steadman interview
Now best known for her brassy Essex alter ego, Gavin and Stacey star Alison Steadman says she is living proof that women no longer have a sell by date in showbiz.
Judith Woods, The Telegraph, 22nd December 2010iGod: A Series of Comedy Apocalypses...
Greetings humble reader,
Y'know, you dopes are always trying to predict what's going to end the world. Hell, I've heard just about every theory going: "global warming", "bankrupt biosphere", "origami tsunami", "immigrant plastic bags", "virulent hypochondria pandemic", "Top Gear stunt", "terrorist chocolate orange", "pyjama-geddon", "llama-geddon", "we'll all be haunted to death by the furious ghosts of plughole bacteria"... The list goes on and on and on, and then stops.
BBC Comedy, 22nd December 2010Accidental Farmer review
I wasn't exactly expecting The Lakes, but this was beyond awful. And I am pretty tolerant when it comes to rubbish TV.
Emma Cave, Brighton Argus, 22nd December 2010Accidental Farmer review
Ashley Jensen is a very likeable actress. She has a knack for comedy, plays the awkward, clumsy roles brilliantly and is a lady in demand on both sides of the Atlantic. Which makes her decision to sign up for this plodding, predictable and tedious guff a very odd one indeed...
Steve Charnock, Orange TV, 22nd December 2010James Buckley cuddles up with girlfriend in Caribbean
The nearest his Inbetweeners character Jay Cartwright could get to a glamour model would be a grubby poster in his school locker - but actor James Buckley had no such problems on holiday in the Caribbean yesterday.
Jody Thompson, Daily Mail, 22nd December 2010How ill is that pigeon?
Hope you have all been enjoying the Good News marathon on BBC Three this week?
Tris Cotterill, BBC Blogs, 22nd December 2010Accidental Farmer harvests 4.5m viewers
Comedy drama pilot starring Ashley Jensen wins slot, beating ITV1 docusoap The Savoy.
John Plunkett, The Guardian, 22nd December 2010Is BBC revealing the signs of Tesco's Danish invasion?
This BBC report about tonight's edition of Panorama, covering the growth of the four main supermarkets, features some interesting yet disturbing graphics.
Ian Wolf, The Media Blog, 22nd December 2010A daunting leap for Just William
Britain's favourite 11-year-old imp is set to become a TV star. But will Richmal Crompton's wit survive the transition?
Michael Deacon, The Telegraph, 22nd December 2010Just William, BBC One, preview
Sam Richards previews Simon Nye's BBC One adaptation of Richmal Crompton's popular Just William short stories.
Sam Richards, The Telegraph, 22nd December 2010BBC withdraw Steptoe & Son documentary after complaints
The BBC has had to withdraw DVDs of a programme about Steptoe and Son star Harry H. Corbett after complaints about its portrayal of his second wife.
The Telegraph, 22nd December 2010Does God Exist? Ricky Gervais Takes Your Questions
Ricky Gervais answers via email some of the most frequently asked questions about his article on whether God exists.
Ricky Gervais, The Wall Street Journal, 22nd December 2010Videos
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11:30am30 min
Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!
Series 6, Episode 2 - Calendar BoysWhen he hears that the Church Hall is in need of funds to remain open, Arthur decides to help raise money for the cause and, of course, to involve his good friends in the process.
5pm60 min
The Unforgettable...
Series 4, Episode 7 - Mike ReidA celebration of the life and times of Mike Reid, the East End boy who started out on the wrong side of the law before bursting onto our screens as a stand-up comedian and ultimately becoming one of Britain's best-loved TV characters - Frank Butcher from EastEnders.
6:30pm30 min
Shappi Talk
Series 2, Episode 1 - Single MumShappi Khorsandi, using her own experience, investigates what it's like being a single mum with guests Jerry Hall and comedian Celia Pacquola.
8pm60 min
It's Paul Burling
One-off show in which Britain's Got Talent finalist Paul Burling gives his impressions of various comical showbiz characters.
9pm60 min
The Comedy Annual
Episode 1 - The Comedy Annual 2010Some of the biggest names in British comedy - including Jason Manford, Jenny Eclair, Mark Watson and John Bishop - come together to take a look back at 2010 and deliver their verdict on the most brilliant, outrageous and infuriating moments of the year. From the volcanic ash cloud to vuvuzelas, no comedy stone will be left unturned.
9pm15 min
Little Crackers
Little Crackers 2010, Episode 7 - Jo Brand's Little CrackerIt's all about teenage turmoil and a moggy mystery in an autobiographical short written by and starring Jo Brand.
9:15pm15 min
Little Crackers
Little Crackers 2010, Episode 8 - Bill Bailey's Little CrackerChristmas is about giving not gadgetry in an autobiographical short written, directed by and starring Bill Bailey.
10pm50 min
Chris Moyles Quiz Night
Series 3, Christmas Special - Chris Moyles Christmas Quiz NightChris is joined by guests Pamela Anderson, Kelly Osbourne and Paddy McGuinness, who compete in a festive themed quiz night of fun.
11pm30 min
Sports Mash - Taking The Mic
Episode 13Alistair McGowan, Dave Lamb and Lucy Montgomery trawl through the ITV World of Sport archive from the 1970s and 80s.
11pm15 min
iGod
Episode 2 - EgoIan causes the destruction of parallel earth 413 when his ego goes out of control by having demanding children of new genders. This causes problems, as there is a demand for 2,000 different public toilets.