BCG Daily Tuesday 5th April 2011
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Frank Skinner's Opinionated Review
Frank Skinner seems to be having a second wind in career terms. Frank started his television life predominantly as a stand up. He was a quick hit becoming a regular television fixture and the winner of the much respected Perrier award in 1991.
A. Pinter, Comedy Critic, 5th April 2011Pegg and Frost hint at possible New Zealand film
Comedy film duo Nick Frost and Simon Pegg could be set to make a movie in New Zealand.
Such Small Portions, 5th April 2011Rev: preaching to the converted
It's great news the profound, well-observed and, above all, funny sitcom is a returning for a second series.
Ben Dowell, The Guardian, 5th April 2011Still Game's Greg Hemphill in Twitter rant against BBC
Still Game star Greg Hemphill had a Twitter rant against BBC bosses last night.
Daily Record, 5th April 2011Simon Evans interview
He's the well-spoken, remarkably small-eyed comic about to embark on his very own tour. We caught up with Simon Evans to talk rage, racy literature and roadshows.
UKTV, 5th April 2011Claire Sweeney interview
Claire Sweeney, one of the stars of Candy Cabs, talks to Metro about her work on a cruise ship, her failed audition for Emmerdale and her run-in with Richard Gere.
Andrew Williams, Metro, 5th April 2011Campus review: rude, crude and a bit funny
From the makers of Green Wing comes Campus, a comedy about life at the fictional Kirke University, and a programme that looks like it's probably going to split opinion quite widely.
Michael Anderson, On The Box, 5th April 2011Ask Will Mellor a question about White Van Man
I don't know about you, but I'm loving the new comedy White Van Man and I think Will Mellor is brilliant as struggling handyman Ollie. So we thought we'd give you a chance to ask him a question about starring in the show.
Dana Stevens, BBC, 5th April 2011Where are comedy's male-female double acts?
From Flight of the Conchords to French and Saunders, single-sex double acts are everywhere - but Frisky and Mannish show that more should cross the gender divide.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 5th April 2011The best comedy for spring 2011
Giggle your way through spring with Jeff Garlin (AKA Jeff Greene, Larry David's manager in Curb Your Enthusiasm), Dom Joly and Irish New Yorker Des Bishop.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 5th April 2011Caroline Quentin interview
Actress Caroline Quentin has criticised the gender balance of lead TV roles for older stars - claiming men far outweigh women.
Daily Record, 5th April 2011Campus episode 1 review
Will Campus divide audiences? Certainly. Is it a natural successor to Green Wing? Quite possibly. But is it any good? Here's Louisa's review...
Louisa Mellor, Den Of Geek, 5th April 2011Caroline Quentin interview
Caroline Quentin has her hands full again as multi-tasking mum, stepmum and wife, Maddy Riley in the comedy, Life Of Riley. Here, the 51-year-old mum-of-two reveals more about filming the third series, and her passion for Mad Men...
Elaine Penn, TV Choice, 5th April 2011Chris Addison interview
Dave's One Night Stand, the series where comics return to their roots to play a special stand-up gig, is back, beginning with The Thick Of It's Chris Addison in his home city of Manchester...
Graham Kibble-White, TV Choice, 5th April 2011Videos
TV
Podcasts
TV & radio
6:30pm30 min
Down The Line
Series 4, Episode 4Spoof phone-in show starring Rhys Thomas as Gary Bellamy. With Amelia Bullmore, Simon Day, Felix Dexter, Charlie Higson, Lucy Montgomery and Paul Whitehouse as the Great British Public.
9pm60 min
Candy Cabs
Episode 1With six pink cars making their way to the seaside resort of Hadley, will Jackie and Elaine be able to make their dream of setting up a taxi company run by women a reality?
10pm70 min
Campus
Episode 1 - Publication, Publication, PublicationAccording to Vice Chancellor Jonty De Wolfe, Kirke University's bank balance and academic reputation both need a bit of a boost.
10:30pm35 min
The Ricky Gervais Show
Series 2, Episode 5Karl reveals that he often goes on walks to observe ants, moths and other insects and that once, he saw a bee have a heart attack.
10:30pm30 min
White Van Man
Series 1, Episode 4 - The Morning AfterDarren wakes up next to a beautiful woman, but what should be his dream come true turns out to be a complete nightmare - particularly when he has absolutely no clue as to who she is or how he got there.