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BCG Daily Wednesday 16th February 2011

Features

Press clippings

Lou and Andy to star in Dennis the Menace comic strip

Little Britain's Lou and Andy meet The Beano legend Dennis the Menace in a cartoon strip.

The Sun, 16th February 2011

Katie Price 'working on Comic Relief sketch'

Katie Price has claimed that she did not attend last night's Brit Awards because she was working on a comedy sketch for Comic Relief.

Ryan Love, Digital Spy, 16th February 2011

Comedians perform high and long for Comic Relief

The latest events added to the 2011 fundraising calender include a 24-hour comedy panel show and the world's highest stand-up gig.

Spoonfed, 16th February 2011

Broadcasters snap up LeBlanc comedy

Broadcasters in 186 countries have acquired Hat Trick Productions' Matt LeBlanc comedy Episodes following its debut in the US and UK.

C21 Media, 16th February 2011

Video: O'Briain on whether video games are an artform

Mock The Week star Dara O'Briain has said he believes video games are on their way to becoming an artform, and advised anyone working in the visual arts to join the industry.

The comedian will host the 2011 British Academy Video Games Awards in London on Wednesday 16 March, to celebrate the best innovation and talent from the video games industry.

BBC News, 16th February 2011

Two Pints: Jokebox Jukebox

BBC Three brings you a chance to contribute to Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps...

Steve Saul, BBC Comedy, 16th February 2011

Videos

TV & radio

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Radio 4

Ballylenon

Series 8, Episode 4 - Agroturismo In Irlande

Phonsie urges Ballylenon to grab agritourism grants with both hands.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5:15pm
30 min
The Legend Of Dick And Dom. Copyright: BBC

The Legend Of Dick And Dom

Series 3, Episode 5 - Land Of The Luvvies

A love of musical theatre threatens to infect Bottom World. Can the heroes high kick their way to freedom?

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5:45pm
30 min
Pixelface. Copyright: So Television

Pixelface

Series 1, Episode 5 - Fool's Gold

Aethelwynne is suddenly rich after he finds a hoard of gold coins in his game. He tries to employ the rest of the gang as his servants, but when an angry dragon demands the gold he has to find a way to get it back.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Showstopper! The Improvised Musical. Image shows from L to R: Lucy Trodd, Pippa Evans. Copyright: BBC

Showstopper! The Improvised Musical

Episode 5

Another musical is created on the spot, based on the suggestions of the audience.

Radio 4 11pm
15 min
Mordrin McDonald: 21st-Century Wizard. Mordrin McDonald (David Kay). Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Mordrin McDonald: 21st-Century Wizard

Series 2, Episode 4 - Birthday Magic

Mordrin takes on childminding duties for his neighbour Jill, but inadvertently gives Tracey a special Wizard edition of Treasure Island to read, with disastrous results.

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