BCG Daily Wednesday 29th December 2010
Press clippings
Eric, Ernie... and Victoria
Victoria Wood has brought the story of the double act's early years to the screen - and she plays Morecambe's mother. Gerard Gilbert meets her.
Gerard Gilbert, The Independent, 29th December 2010Video: Daniel Rigby and Bryan Dick interview
Daniel Rigby and Bryan Dick, who play comic duo Morecambe & Wise in Victoria Wood's drama, say the story of their formative years will surprise audiences.
BBC News, 29th December 2010Students lobby for Stephen Fry as chancellor
Nominations will close next month in the search for a new university chancellor.
Durham University has set a deadline of January 20 for candidates to succeed writer Bill Bryson for the post, with staff and students invited to make nominations on the university's website.
Andrew Hair, The Northern Echo, 29th December 2010iGod: Ctrl+Alt+Del Parallel Earth 404
Greetings humble reader. The Parallel Beatles once sung: "All you need is love... But failing that a shiny gadget will do."
David Thair, BBC Comedy, 29th December 2010James Corden has got engaged
James Corden - Smithy in TV's Gavin & Stacey - proposed to pregnant girlfriend Julia Carey on Christmas Day.
The Sun, 29th December 2010Eric and Ernie: Positive Thinking
Regular readers of this blog will know that I went on location during filming of BBC2's wonderful New Year's Day drama Eric & Ernie. It's a brilliant, life-affirming film. Do not miss it.
Ian Wylie, Life Of Wylie, 29th December 2010TV & radio
10:45am15 min
Ladies Of Letters
Series 11 - Ladies Of Letters Go Crackers, Episode 3The women have a major falling out after Vera's theories about Irene's relations cause family uproar.
11:30am30 min
Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!
Series 6, Episode 3 - Tour GuideWhen Arthur joins a tour bus for a guided journey around the city, he decides he could do a much better job.
12:20pm30 min
Just William
Episode 2 - Parrots For EthelExotic Uncle Neville has come to stay, and William decides to give a lecture on 'intrestin' animals. But with only a dead dormouse and a caterpillar on the bill, things are not looking too promising.
6:15pm15 min
15 Minute Musical
Series 6, Episode 4 - Thoroughly Modern MilibandsEd Miliband gets a West End Musical makeover in Thoroughly Modern Miliband.
6:30pm30 min
Shappi Talk
Series 2, Episode 2 - AddictionHaving an addictive personality, Shappi Khorsandi reveals what it is like being an addict and also chats with Trisha Goddard and comedian Mike Gunn.
9pm60 min
Rock & Chips
Episode 1 - Five Gold RingsChristmas is coming and money is tight in the Trotter household. Reg and Ted are still their usual workshy selves. It's only Del who is bringing in any cash, from his market stall dealings in American imported records.
10pm30 min
Peep Show
Series 7, Episode 6 - New Year's EveIt's New Year's Eve, and Mark is depressed about Dobby, but Jeremy is determined that the 'El Dude Brothers' are going to enjoy the night of their lives.
10:30pm30 min
Frankie Boyle's Tramadol Nights
Episode 6The Glaswegian comedian applies his no-holds-barred style to a selection of stand-up performances and pre-filmed sketches, in which he picks apart all aspects of modern life and British culture.
11pm15 min
iGod
Episode 3 - TechnologyTonight we see how the people on Parallel Earth 404 were wiped out when a very stupid robot based on Ian becomes a hit.