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BCG Daily Wednesday 2nd March 2011

News

Mount Pleasant. Image shows from L to R: Dan Johnson (Daniel Ryan), Lisa Johnson (Sally Lindsay). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions TV

Production starts on new Sky comedy drama Mount Pleasant

Sky 1 HD has started production on a new comedy-drama called Mount Pleasant. The 8-part Manchester-based series will star Sally Lindsay.

Features

Jim Campbell Live

Jim Campbell interview

An interview with Jim Campbell. He's the co-presenter of The Football Ramble podcast (the biggest independent sports podcast in the UK), and also a stand-up comedian...

Press clippings

Cruel jokes aren't funny except setting Redknapp ablaze

A League Of Their Own host James Corden has told he hates cruel jokes - unless they involve setting fire to Jamie Redknapp.

Jen Blackburn, The Sun, 2nd March 2011

Craig Campbell interview

Craig Campbell once found himself trawling through his wardrobe to find trousers that made him look funny.

Tommy Holgate, The Sun, 2nd March 2011

Interview with Pappy's

They've been seen on all sorts of kids' telly. And there's no shortage of grown ups enjoying them either. Pappy's. Formerly Pappy's Fun Club, but they dropped the 'fun' part of the name when one of the sketch members left, leaving a trio. Three's a 'crowd' rather than a 'club' you might say.

Tommy Holgate, The Sun, 2nd March 2011

Dave Spikey interview

When it comes to pier-to-pier performance, Dave Spikey excels.

Tommy Holgate, The Sun, 2nd March 2011

Ed Byrne interview

If Ed Byrne's lifestyle were a genre of a kids' book it would be a fairytale.

Tommy Holgate, The Sun, 2nd March 2011

London 2012 comedy role for Olympics chief Lord Coe

The man at the helm of the London 2012 Olympic Games has turned his hand to acting in a new BBC comedy series.

BBC News, 2nd March 2011

Two Pints: Got a question for Natalie and Luke?

Filming of Series 9 of Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps is in its final stages. But before the cast go off and take a well earned break, we want to give you the chance to ask them some questions.

Dana Stevens, BBC, 2nd March 2011

James Cary reviews Friday Night Dinner

Let us begin with a few caveats. The first is that Sitcom Geek is in awe of Robert Popper, the writer of Friday Night Dinner.

James Cary, Sitcom Geek, 2nd March 2011

#AskMrsBrown: Your Questions Answered!

Mrs. Brown has been rather busy this week, meddling in her son Mark's marriage to Betty. However, she's taken time out to read through and respond to your questions. So see if you have got a reply in the video below!

Jaine Sykes, BBC Comedy, 2nd March 2011

Videos

Twenty Twelve. Image shows from L to R: Siobhan Sharpe (Jessica Hynes), Ian Fletcher (Hugh Bonneville). Copyright: BBC TV

Twenty Twelve - Interview With Karl Theobald

Behind the scenes interview with Karl Theobald, AKA Graham Hitchins, Head of Infrastructure for Twenty Twelve.

Twenty Twelve. Image shows from L to R: Siobhan Sharpe (Jessica Hynes), Ian Fletcher (Hugh Bonneville). Copyright: BBC TV

Twenty Twelve - Interview With Amelia Bullmore

Behind the scenes interview with Amelia Bullmore, AKA Kay Hope, Head of Sustainability for Twenty Twelve.

Twenty Twelve. Image shows from L to R: Siobhan Sharpe (Jessica Hynes), Ian Fletcher (Hugh Bonneville). Copyright: BBC TV

Twenty Twelve - Interview With Jon Plowman, Executive Producer

Jon Plowman, Executive Producer, BBC Comedy talks about the ideas behind new BBC Four comic documentary series Twenty Twelve featuring the people behind the scenes of the London Olympics in 2012.

Twenty Twelve. Image shows from L to R: Siobhan Sharpe (Jessica Hynes), Ian Fletcher (Hugh Bonneville). Copyright: BBC TV

Twenty Twelve - Interview With Vincent Franklin

Behind the scenes interview with Vincent Franklin, AKA Nick Jowett, Head of Contracts for Twenty Twelve.

Twenty Twelve. Image shows from L to R: Siobhan Sharpe (Jessica Hynes), Ian Fletcher (Hugh Bonneville). Copyright: BBC TV

Twenty Twelve - Interview With Hugh Bonneville

Behind the scenes interview with Hugh Bonneville, AKA Ian Fletcher, Head of Deliverance for Twenty Twelve.

Twenty Twelve. Image shows from L to R: Siobhan Sharpe (Jessica Hynes), Ian Fletcher (Hugh Bonneville). Copyright: BBC TV

Twenty Twelve - Interview With Jessica Hynes

Behind the scenes with Jessica Hynes, AKA Siobhan Sharpe, Head of Brand for Twenty Twelve.

How TV Ruined Your Life. Charlie Brooker. Copyright: Zeppotron TV

How TV Ruined Your Life - David Mitchell Reviews the Rave Scene

David Mitchell takes the viewer on a personal and sentimental journey through the Acid House and Rave scene in Charlie Brooker's How TV Ruined Your Life.

Nightingales. Image shows from L to R: Bell (David Threlfall), Sarge (James Ellis), Carter (Robert Lindsay) TV

Nightingales - Moonlight Becomes You (Part Three)

The final five minutes of the opening episode.

Nightingales. Image shows from L to R: Bell (David Threlfall), Sarge (James Ellis), Carter (Robert Lindsay) TV

Nightingales - Moonlight Becomes You (Part Two)

The second part of the opening episode.

Nightingales. Image shows from L to R: Bell (David Threlfall), Sarge (James Ellis), Carter (Robert Lindsay) TV

Nightingales - Moonlight Becomes You (Part One)

The first ten minutes of the opening episode.

TV & radio

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Radio 4

Ballylenon

Series 8, Episode 6 - The Threat Of Television

Television is coming. For once, the Churches unite in moral outrage.

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 7 - The Numbskull Of The Beast

The princes journey into the mind of the Beastmaster. What foul discoveries lie in wait?

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

Pixelface

Series 1, Episode 7 - High Spirits

After she borrows a golden Egyptian idol from her game, Alexia is accused of always taking things without asking.

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