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BCG Daily Saturday 16th April 2011

Press clippings

Stephen Fry prison 'pledge' over 'Twitter joke' trial

Comedian Stephen Fry has said he is "prepared to go to prison" over the "Twitter joke" trial.

BBC News, 16th April 2011

Stand and deliver: The Stand in Newcastle

The Stand Comedy Club was established in August 1995 at W.J. Christie's pub next to Edinburgh's Grassmarket. It started as a hobby by a few comedy fans but has grown into one of the most iconic comedy clubs in the world, not simply for the quality of acts it attracts but the sheer variety of their nights.

Andrew Dipper, Comedy Critic, 16th April 2011

Q&A: Kathy Burke

'Someone once said to me: "Don't take this the wrong way, but you look like Kathy Burke."'

Rosanna Greenstreet, The Guardian, 16th April 2011

John Cleese: 'Divorce cost me $65m'

John Cleese has revealed that his most recent divorce has cost him a total of $65m (£40m).

Colin Daniels, Digital Spy, 16th April 2011

James Corden's 'League Of Their Own' nets 490k

James Corden's A League Of Their Own was Sky1's most watched broadcast on Friday night, according to the latest audience data.

Paul Millar, Digital Spy, 16th April 2011

Russell Brand reveals his former lothario lifestyle

He may well have married pop princess Katy Perry but his past has not always been so picture perfect.

Sara Fitzmaurice, Daily Mail, 16th April 2011

Queen of the castle: Ruby Wax lives it up in Bavaria

Forget the United Nations - world peace is only a massage away at the Schloss Elmau Luxury Spa and Cultural Hideaway in Bavaria.

Ruby Wax, The Independent, 16th April 2011

TV & radio

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 9am
10 min
Timmy Time. Copyright: Aardman Animations

Timmy Time

Series 3, Episode 13 - Timmy And The Balloon

Yabba is distraught when Timmy manages to let her balloon go flying off into the sky.

BBC Radio 5 Live 11am
60 min
Fighting Talk. Colin Murray. Copyright: World's End Productions

Fighting Talk

Series 8, Special - Music Special

A panel of guests from the music industry take part in Fighting Talk's first ever music special, to celebrate National Record Store Day.

Radio 2 logo 10pm
30 min
And The Winner Is.... Matt Lucas. Copyright: BBC

And The Winner Is...

Series 2, Episode 3

Matt is joined by Scottish comic Limmy, Holly Walsh and Marc Wootton.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:20pm
50 min
Stand Up For The Week. Image shows from L to R: Jack Whitehall, Jon Richardson, Kevin Bridges, Andi Osho, Rich Hall. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Stand Up For The Week

Series 2, Episode 6

This week's guest comedian is the award-winning Josh Widdicombe.

BBC Three 5:25am
5 min
Special 1 TV. Copyright: Blue Elf Productions / Caboom Entertainment

Special 1 TV

Series 3, Episode 6

11 further episodes followed in 2011.

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