BCG Daily Wednesday 13th April 2011
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TV
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The weird and wonderful world of Dom Joly
From his massive phone to a great big claim about Osama Bin Laden: Joly's career highlights.
The Telegraph, 13th April 2011Show makes you re-evaluate women's position in society
Candy Cabs is a big mess of hair, nails and shocking pink. But when you consider the message this programme is sending out, it's not only the pink that is shocking.
Rachel Tarley, Metro, 13th April 2011Campus offered more Green Wing-esque surrealism
While perhaps not as sharp as its Channel 4 predecessor Green Wing, Campus still dishes out some acerbic and deliciously dark dialogue.
Christopher Hooton, Metro, 13th April 2011Campus episode 2 review: The Culling Fields
Campus didn't win many friends after its first week. But Louisa liked it. And after episode two, she still does...
Louisa Mellor, Den Of Geek, 13th April 2011'Candy Cabs' waves goodbye to 1m viewers
New BBC comedy Candy Cabs lost more than 1m viewers on Tuesday evening, but still outperformed Smugglers on ITV1, the latest audience data has revealed.
Andrew Laughlin, Digital Spy, 13th April 2011SuBo accepts special invite to Peter Kay's Glasgow gig
Comic Relief duo Peter Kay and Susan Boyle will reunite once again at the SECC at Kay's Tour That Doesn't Tour Tour.
STV, 13th April 2011Vic Reeves puts 250 artworks on sale
A collection of 250 artworks by comedian Vic Reeves is opening ahead of an auction he hopes will make some space at his Kent home.
BBC News, 13th April 2011Wife wuins Woss's Wussian wail twip
Jonathan Ross's latest TV venture has hit the buffers - because his missus wants him at home.
Colin Robertson, The Sun, 13th April 2011The Rob Brydon Show needs YOU!
Rob Brydon's chat show is back and he's looking for funny people to banter with via the medium of audience participation.
BBC Comedy, 13th April 2011'CAMPUS' 1.2 - "The Culling Fields"
Campus got off to a very poor start last week, but everything deserves a second chance. The fact its opening episode was an extension of a 2009 pilot certainly didn't help matters, so I tuned into "The Culling Fields" expecting a firmer grip on things. But while it was less pointlessly offensive and arbitrary, it was generally more of the same dizzy drivel.
Dan Owen, Dan's Media Digest, 13th April 2011Script Competitions
I've never been keen on sitcom competitions, script initiatives, new writing prizes and all that.
James Cary, Sitcom Geek, 13th April 2011Interview with Jake Mills
Jake Mills is one of Liverpool's brightest up-and-coming comedy stars.
Vicky Anderson, Liverpool Daily Post, 13th April 2011Interview with Helen Keen
We speak to comedian and writer Helen Keen about her BBC Radio 4 series, It Is Rocket Science...
Barry Donovan, Den Of Geek, 13th April 2011DVDs: Black Pond
A totally supber comedy-drama.
Nigel Andrews, The Financial Times, 13th April 2011Videos
TV
TV
TV & radio
8am25 min
Me & My Monsters
Series 2, Episode 3 - StaycationThe Carlsons are all set to go on a dream holiday to Mexico - until Norman eats their passports at the last minute. But Eddie and the monsters persuade the family they don't need to go away to have fun, and they decide to have their holiday at home.
11:30am30 min
Beauty Of Britain
Series 2, Episode 2 - Laurelmead'A British care home is basically a big house named after a tree,' observes Beauty, as she decides to work at Laurelmead. A change from her usual live-in work, but working for the care home brings its own difficulties. Meanwhile there is some good news - her church choir is through to the regional finals of 'Go for Gospel'.
6:30pm30 min
Act Your Age
Series 3, Episode 4Holly Walsh is joined by Tom Deacon, Rufus Hound teams up with Henning Wehn and Ted Robbins is paired with Billy Pearce.
8:30pm30 min
Life Of Riley
Series 3, Episode 1 - The BoyfriendWhen Maddy discovers her mum has a boyfriend, her attempts to talk her out of the relationship lead to wedding plans and Maddy in a big pink fluffy dress. Ted finds a novel way of outwitting a bully, and Katy misplaces a car.
11pm15 min
Living With Mother
Series 1, Episode 2 - Home TimeA keen golfer, about to take early retirement and begin a tour of some of the best courses in the country, thinks it is time for his mother to go into a home.