BCG Daily Tuesday 8th February 2011
Press clippings
Victoria Wood honoured at Chortle Awards
Victoria Wood has been honoured for her outstanding contribution in this year's Chortle Awards, in association with Universal Pictures.
Chortle, 8th February 2011Little Britain characters banned from Come Fly With Me
David Walliams banned Little Britain characters from new hit Come Fly With Me.
The Sun, 8th February 2011It'll be a sad day when these Episodes run out
A strong cast, a strong script and another strong week for Episodes - this year's best sitcom so far.
Rachel Tarley, Metro, 8th February 2011Interview: Ashley Jensen, actress
There are Scottish actors, and then there's Ashley Jensen. The 41-year-old from Annan flashes her perfect teeth in a posh London hotel, all bouncy blonde hair, 21-carat confidence and the kind of dentistry you don't find in Dumfries.
Chitra Ramaswamy, The Scotsman, 8th February 201142 - need I say more?
We have all known for some time that the answer to the ultimate question of "...what's the meaning of life, the universe and everything" is 42. Ever since Douglas Adams wrote The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy in 1979, researchers have frantically tried to determine the meaning of the meaning of life. Legend has it that Adams floated several possibilities, but told only Stephen Fry, who has vowed to take the secret to his grave.
Bill Young, Tellyspotting, 8th February 2011Episodes episode 5 review
Episodes reaches its fifth week, but is it showing signs of running out of steam?
Ryan Lambie, Den Of Geek, 8th February 2011Jonathan Ross 'autistic' Simon Cowell gag risks wrath
Jonathan Ross has taken a fresh pop at Simon Cowell, this time comparing him to someone with Asperger's Syndrome.
Andrei Harmsworth, Metro, 8th February 2011Radio 7 to be rebranded and provide more comedy
Archive station BBC Radio 7 is to be rebranded Radio 4 Extra and will provide more comedy and drama, as well as "family friendly content for older children", a review carried out by the BBC Trust has concluded.
Matthew Hemley, The Stage, 8th February 2011Episodes 1.5 review
What's this? A really good episode of Episodes? Can such a thing even exist? Surprisingly, it can.
Dan Owen, Dan's Media Digest, 8th February 2011Jonathan Ross was sent death threat
Jonathan Ross has revealed he got a death threat before hosting the Baftas two years ago.
The Sun, 8th February 2011Call for investigation into BBC Radio 7 rebranding
Commercial radio trade body rejects trust ruling that Radio 4 Extra plan does not need further consultation.
John Plunkett, The Guardian, 8th February 2011PBH Free Fringe founder elected to Fringe Society board
Peter Buckley Hill, founder of PBH's Free Fringe, has been elected to the board of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society, amidst allegations that a performer candidate was not allowed to stand in their own constituency.
Thom Dibdin, The Stage, 8th February 2011Japan is right to be angry at QI atom bomb joke
Joking about nuclear survivors reflects Britain's tendency to revel in a false memory of a 'good war', ignoring the messy reality.
Clinton Godart, The Guardian, 8th February 2011Video: Bailey 'horrified' at appearing nude by accident
Bill Bailey has described his horror on learning that a moment when he accidentally dropped his towel during filming had been included as a nude scene in his new romantic comedy, Chalet Girl.
The comedian was joined on BBC Breakfast by actress Felicity Jones, who plays Bill's daughter Kim in their film about a young woman who leaves home to work on a ski resort.
Chalet Girl, which also stars Sophia Bush, Ed Westwick and Bill Nighy, is released in the UK on 16 March 2011, rated 12A.
BBC News, 8th February 2011Good Life actress Penelope Keith's tea room approved
Good Life actress Penelope Keith has been given permission to open a tea room in the Scottish Highlands following a six-year planning battle.
BBC News, 8th February 2011Videos
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TV & radio
6:30pm30 min
Rudy's Rare Records
Series 3, Episode 4 - Rudy's Rare RecordWith the discovery on one of the rarest records ever recorded on a dusty shelf at the back of the shop, Rudy, Adam and Richie each allow themselves to imagine what life would really be like if they were that rich. Turns out, their dreams are a bit premature...
10pm30 min
How TV Ruined Your Life
Episode 3 - AspirationFrom Dallas to Grand Designs, TV continually rubs desirable lifestyles in your face, making you feel inadequate in the process. Warning: contains Sophie Dahl and coffins.
10:30pm30 min
Coming Of Age
Series 3, Episode 4 - RobberyHaving lost his mum's engagement ring, DK is distraught and tells the principal about everything that has happened.
10:35pm60 min
Come Fly With Me
Special - Come Fly On The WallDocumentary going behind the scenes as Lucas and Walliams create and develop Come Fly With Me, following the trials and tribulations as they bring to life a host of new characters.
11:05pm60 min
Shameless
Series 8, Episode 10Micky pines for somebody to love so when the opportunity arises for him to adopt a cat it becomes the perfect outlet for his paternal urges.