BCG Daily Thursday 6th January 2011
Press clippings
'Episodes' with Matt LeBlanc takes a slap shot at TV
Matt LeBlanc, the lovable doofus Joey of NBC's smash Friends, is playing himself - sort of - in Episodes, Showtime's send-up of the TV business, which premieres Sunday (9:30 ET/PT).
Gary Levin, USA Today, 6th January 2011Audio: An interview with John Lloyd
In this episode, I chat with the legendary producer behind Not The Nine O'Clock News, Blackadder, Spitting Image and the creator of QI, John Lloyd, about awards, curiosity, creativity, and more...
Ken Plume, A Site Called Fred, 6th January 2011TV review - Barbara Windsor: A Comedy Roast
The hair, the chest, the men - Babs's comedy roast is more of a gentle braising.
Sam Wollaston, The Guardian, 6th January 2011Episodes: The one where Matt LeBlanc plays himself...
Matt LeBlanc became a hermit after Friends and Joey - but the chance to send himself up in a new sitcom was irresistible, he tells James Rampton.
James Rampton, The Independent, 6th January 2011British Comedy Awards to revamp for Channel 4 debut
Extended awards ceremony to feature live vote and include public in audience, while Jonathan Ross will return as host.
Tara Conlan, The Guardian, 6th January 2011Should a Frankie Boyle live TV slot go ahead?
He's the country's most controversial comedian, whose material has caused outcry, led to Ofcom investigations and angry newspaper editorials - but now Channel 4 is set to give Frankie Boyle a spot on live television.
Yahoo, 6th January 2011Ricky Gervais to voice mole in Wind In The Willows
Ricky Gervais will voice the lead character of Mole in the new live-action/animatronic Wind in the Willows movie.
Dave McNary, Variety, 6th January 2011QI: Quite interesting facts about white
A quietly intriguing column from the brains behind QI, the BBC quiz show. This week: QI turns white.
Molly Oldfield & John Mitchinson, The Telegraph, 6th January 2011Interview: Jo Enright
Jaffa Cakes, Sainsbury's, Nescafe. Actress turned stand-up Jo Enright has voiced ads for them all. The 42-year-old has also appeared in TV ratings winners such as I'm Alan Partridge, and Ideal, with Johnny Vegas.
Liam Rudden, The Scotsman, 6th January 2011Let's hear it for the likes of Sykes!
Many who are drawn to the flame of the stage like a moth, Eric Sykes suffered painful shyness when he was younger.
Tony Watts, Mature Times, 6th January 2011When Mark Thomas invaded Jersey
A new series of Mark Thomas: The Manifesto is back. You can download Episode 1 on Radio 4's new Comedy of the Week podcast.
Before the new series began, Mark had some unfinished business to attend to.
Steve Saul, BBC Comedy, 6th January 2011TV & radio
7:45am15 min
11:30am30 min
North By Northamptonshire
Series 2, Episode 5The dawn of the Dickensian festival brings chaos to Wadenbrook and Angela has something to tell Frank.
6:30pm30 min
Mark Thomas - The Manifesto
Series 3, Episode 1In the first programme, the policies include a shame-based pay policy for professional footballers, compulsory relationship MOTs and a new clocking-in system for MPs.
9pm30 min
Come Fly With Me
Episode 3Flylo ground crew member Taaj Manzoor bumps into Harry Potter actor Rupert Grint, and Customs Officers Roberts and Stewart try to work out what to do with a truly massive drugs haul.
9:30pm30 min
Not Going Out
Series 4, Episode 1 - DrugsAfter a night spent out clubbing, Tim returns to the flat wearing the wrong coat, and convinces Lee to help him return it to its owner.