BCG Daily Friday 1st April 2011
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Candy Cabs: Playing the lead with Jo Joyner
When the scripts for Candy Cabs landed on my doormat - well, pinged in my inbox - I read them in one go, laughed, cried, read them again to make sure I wasn't dreaming, then said out loud to myself - I have to play this part!
Lisa Millett, BBC Blogs, 1st April 2011Gordon Ramsey turns Alan Partridge gag in TV show
Alan Partridge will be fuming. Gordon Ramsay has nicked one of his programme ideas - Cooking In prison.
Colin Robertson, The Sun, 1st April 2011Lauren Laverne is coming out of her shell
10 O'Clock Live presenters have relaxed into their roles, improved their material and best of all, learned to read the autocue.
Rachel Tarley, Metro, 1st April 2011US Version Of The Inbetweeners
MTV US have ordered a 12 episode adaptation of Channel 4's sitcom The Inbetweeners.
Rhiannon Jones, On The Box, 1st April 2011Video: Nick Frost and Simon Pegg's top 5 sci-fi moments
As Paul's DVD and Blu-ray release is announced, Simon Pegg and Nick Frost tell us their favourite five science fiction moments...
Tim Bisley, Den Of Geek, 1st April 2011Comic Rob Brydon fools DJ Ken's Radio 2 fans
Listeners were left baffled by the erratic behaviour of Radio 2 presenter Ken Bruce today - until it emerged the show was being hosted by comedian Rob Brydon.
Wales Online, 1st April 2011Audio: Rob Brydon impersonates Radio 2's Ken Bruce
Regular listeners to Ken Bruce's Radio 2 show on Friday morning might have noticed that the presenter's smooth Scottish tones were perhaps a little 'lighter' than usual.
BBC News, 1st April 2011Interview: Andy Nyman ('Campus')
Channel 4's new surreal comedy series Campus has plenty to live up to as many are already tipping the university-based sitcom to be the next Green Wing. Helmed by Victoria Pile (Smack The Pony, Green Wing), the show is a definite relation to the madcap hospital series. We caught up with the programme's leading man, Ghost Stories co-creator Andy Nyman, to find out more about the show.
Alex Fletcher, Digital Spy, 1st April 2011Videos
TV & radio
11:30am30 min
The Artiness Of Naughtiness
Documentary looking at history of tricksters and pranksters, from Jonathan Swift to Sacha Baron Cohen. Presented by Toby Amies.
1:45pm15 min
Laverloch Findo Speaks
Episode 4Marjory and Petey are trapped by Vladimir the Badger's unnamed assassin. Will Petey's lizard come to the rescue or will the good woman of Laverloch Findo finally come up trumps?
6:30pm30 min
The Now Show
Series 33, Episode 5Comedians Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis host the topical stand-up and sketch show. They are joined by Jon Holmes, Mitch Benn, Laura Shavin and guest stand-up Paul Sinha.
9pm60 min
Benidorm
Series 4, Episode 5The sun is shining in Benidorm again and although Pauline is more or less permanently drunk, everyone is looking forward to Eighties Night with special guests Bananarama.
9:30pm60 min
A League Of Their Own
Series 3, Episode 4Former world tennis number one Boris Becker and sports presenter Clare Balding join in the fun that sees Freddie Flintoff try his hand at modelling... a dress.
10pm30 min
Friday Night Dinner
Series 1, Episode 5 - The MercedesIt's Adam's birthday. As he arrives home, a silver Mercedes almost runs him over. Inside, is Sheila Bloom - or 'Bitchface' as Adam and his family call her.
10pm30 min
Frank Skinner's Opinionated
Series 2, Episode 2 - ManchesterFrank is in Manchester with guests Katy Brand and Ross Noble.