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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 2011

It'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 2011

Interview: 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 2011

42 - 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 2011

Episodes 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 2011

Jonathan 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 2011

Radio 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 2011

Episodes 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 2011

Jonathan 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 2011

Call 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 2011

PBH 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 2011

Japan 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 2011

Video: 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 2011

Good 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 2011

Videos

TV & radio

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Lenny Henry

Rudy's Rare Records

Series 3, Episode 4 - Rudy's Rare Record

With 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...

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
How TV Ruined Your Life. Charlie Brooker. Copyright: Zeppotron

How TV Ruined Your Life

Episode 3 - Aspiration

From 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.

BBC Three 10:30pm
30 min
Coming Of Age. Image shows from L to R: Robyn (Minnie Ayres), Jas (Hannah Job), Ollie (Ceri Phillips), DK (Joe Tracini), Matt (Tony Bignell), Chloe (Anabel Barnston). Copyright: BBC

Coming Of Age

Series 3, Episode 4 - Robbery

Having lost his mum's engagement ring, DK is distraught and tells the principal about everything that has happened.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:35pm
60 min
Come Fly With Me. Image shows from L to R: David Walliams, Matt Lucas

Come Fly With Me

Special - Come Fly On The Wall

Documentary 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.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm
60 min
Shameless. Frank Gallagher (David Threlfall). Copyright: Company Pictures

Shameless

Series 8, Episode 10

Micky 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.

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