BCG Daily Tuesday 22nd February 2011
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Manford leaves out Twitter scandal from autobiography
Comic Jason Manford is cashing in on his Twitter sex fame with an autobiography. But he will leave out the bit about his sleazy internet habits, revealed by The Sun.
The Sun, 22nd February 2011Mrs Brown was just jaw-droppingly past its sell-by date
Mrs Brown's Boys (BBC1) was not even remotely funny, the BBC should hang its head in shame.
Keith Watson, Metro, 22nd February 2011Episodes: Cliffhanger but chances of 2nd series shaky
The BBC's LA comedy series starring Matt LeBlanc finished on a cliffhanger but chances of a second series are touch-and-go as theory proved funnier then practice.
Malcolm Burgess, Metro, 22nd February 2011Celebs survive rockslide, snakes & heat on trek Day 1
Shaken celebrities had a lucky escape on Day One of their Red Nose Desert Trek when a rock-slide threatened to wreck the charity event almost before it had begun.
Rick Fulton, Daily Record, 22nd February 2011Mrs Brown's Boys, Monday 10.35pm, BBC One
I have no doubt that seeing Mrs Brown's Boys on stage would make for a good night out - especially after a couple of pints. But I can't help thinking there are probably more deserving comedy shows worthy of a six-episode run on BBC One.
Jane Murphy, Orange TV, 22nd February 2011BBC comedy 'Mrs Brown's Boys' grabs 2.6m
New BBC comedy Mrs Brown's Boys debuted with 2.6 million on Monday evening, while Outcasts again lost out to The Biggest Loser, according to the latest audience data.
Andrew Laughlin, Digital Spy, 22nd February 2011Kasabian's Tom Meighan stars in sitcom pilot
Kasabian's Tom Meighan has revealed that acting was the most scariest thing he has done.
Holly Firth, Gigwise, 22nd February 2011Episodes episode 7 review: series finale
It's the series finale of Episodes, and Matt LeBlanc smells of cinammon. Does the show end on a high? Here's Ryan's review...
Ryam Lambie, Den Of Geek, 22nd February 2011Episodes 1.7 review
After nearly two months, that's the finale? While Episodes showed signs of life in "Episode Four" and "Five", the show completes its run with an entirely predictable and largely unfunny installment. Everything you'd expect to happen following the events of last week, happened. And without the laughs or drama to cloud that disappointment, the show came to a non-resolution that teased a second season I can't imagine many people craving.
Dan Owen, Dan's Media Digest, 22nd February 2011Mrs Brown's Boys: I love the lines that aren't scripted
Welcome to the world of Agnes Brown. It's a world where family comes first, authority is to be challenged, and everything always works out in the end.
Brendan O'Carroll, BBC Blogs, 22nd February 2011Jim Bowen recovering from mild strokes
Comedian and former BBC Radio Lancashire presenter Jim Bowen is recovering after suffering two mild strokes.
BBC News, 22nd February 2011Simon Pegg comedy Paul tops UK film chart
Simon Pegg's extra-terrestrial comedy Paul has entered the UK box office chart at number one, knocking Gnomeo and Juliet off the top spot.
BBC News, 22nd February 2011Russell Brand: 'Fame hasn't brought happiness'
Russell Brand has admitted that being famous has not brought him the happiness he had hoped for.
Ryan Love, Digital Spy, 22nd February 2011Who owns a joke?
The row about joke ownership continued gathering momentum this week with the news that Ed Byrne has quit Twitter after clashing, once again, with Keith Chegwin.
Spoonfed, 22nd February 2011Tim Healy: 'My life in drag!'
From the sunny Spanish set of Benidorm, Tim Healy reveals the joys, and pitfalls, of portraying Les/Lesley in the hit ITV1 comedy.
What's On TV, 22nd February 2011Videos
TV & radio
6:30pm30 min
Rudy's Rare Records
Series 3, Episode 6 - Girls And BoysWith Rudy about to tie the knot, it's party time - Adam style.
10:30pm30 min
Coming Of Age
Series 3, Episode 6 - PenguinFollowing Matt and Chloe's break up, Chloe is at a loss while Matt finds himself caught up in a gang who love nothing more than gentle humour. Ollie's foul-mouthed Aunty Olwen has come to stay with him, much to Jas's concern. And DK finds a gun.
11:05pm60 min
Shameless
Series 8, Episode 12Mimi is surprised when her brother Bobbi turns up to announce he's soon to become her sister!