BCG Daily Saturday 9th April 2011

Press clippings

Grace Dent's TV OD: Candy Cabs

All's fare in love and war according to this all-female cab firm comedy which plays out the battle of the sexes with a fluffy line in cliche.

Grace Dent, The Guardian, 9th April 2011

Q&A: Mark Thomas, comedian and political activist

'My most unappealing habit? My innate wish to find the best in everyone, even my enemies. And lying'

Rosanna Greenstreet, The Guardian, 9th April 2011

Webb: Playwright in pyjamas who took my breath away

If my daughters ever decide to go into comedy, I hope I'll be understanding, says Robert Webb.

Robert Webb, The Telegraph, 9th April 2011

Russell Brand appears on American Idol

Funnyman Russell Brand has appeared on American Idol - as a "charisma coach".

The Sun, 9th April 2011

'Benidorm' series four closes with 5.8m

Benidorm closed for 2011 with a respectable 5.8m viewers, according to the latest overnight data.

Paul Millar, Digital Spy, 9th April 2011

Was HIGNFY right not to joke about Japan?

Andrew Pettie reviews the first episode of the 41st series of the satirical panel show in which guest host Jack Dee was at his miserable best.

Andrew Pettie, The Telegraph, 9th April 2011

C4 head 'apologises to Price over Boyle gags'

The head of Channel 4 has sent a letter to Katie Price apologising for an offensive joke that Frankie Boyle made about her son Harvey on his show Tramadol Nights.

Daniel Sperling, Digital Spy, 9th April 2011

Katie Price asks MP to sack C4 chief over Boyle joke

Glamour model Katie Price has called for the sacking of the Channel 4 boss who allowed the broadcasting of a vile sexual slur by comedian Frankie Boyle about her disabled son Harvey.

Lara Gould, Daily Mail, 9th April 2011

TV & radio

9am
180 min

Let's Get Quizzical

Episode 2 - Brains, Pickles and Slips

Russell Davies presents a historical trawl through radio quiz and panel games.

9am
10 min

Timmy Time

Series 3, Episode 11 - Timmy Makes It Shine

After a muddy ride around the playground, Timmy is shown how to clean his tricycle - but it doesn't stay clean for long.

11am
60 min

Fighting Talk

Series 8, Special - Live In Liverpool

To celebrate Grand National weekend, Colin Murray and his panel of pundits bring you the biggest ever Fighting Talk, live in front of an audience in Liverpool.