BCG Daily Tuesday 19th April 2011
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Interview: Russell Brand, comedian
Russell Brand is talking about the best date he and the missus - pop star Katy Perry - have had this year. It wasn't at the Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, at which Perry performed prior to racking up the fourth US Number One from her current album, making her the first female artist to achieve the feat since Mariah Carey.
Craig McLean, The Scotsman, 19th April 2011Book Review: Jack Dee - Thanks for Nothing
Not exactly a cutting edge just released review but I have just had chance to read Jack Dee's debut book "Thanks for nothing" and felt that it was definitely worth a quick write up. The book is fundamentally an autobiography telling the story of Jack Dee's life up to this point.
M. Franks, Comedy Critic, 19th April 2011Stand-up Josie Long to help students with new charity
As tuition fees continue to make the news, the comedian Josie Long has taken her comedy - and her actions - into the political arena, setting up a charity to support students.
Mary O'Hara, The Guardian, 19th April 2011Jason Cook finds happiness on Radio 4
Jason Cook's pilot Happiness HQ will broadcast on Radio 4 after being given the green light by the BBC. The show, where he and a panel of guests attempt to find the happiest people in Britain, will be aired on Thursday 19th May at 11pm, and will feature Cook, Chris Ramsey, TV Psychologist Dr. Sandra Scott, and Cook's mum Patricia.
Giggle Beats, 19th April 2011Candy Cabs Q&A: Claire, Jodie and Melanie
Don't miss the last episode of Candy Cabs tonight (21.00, BBC One). Before you watch that, read our interviews with the stars of Candy Cabs. Next up? Claire Sweeney, Jodie Prenger and Melanie Hill answer your questions...
Steve Saul, BBC Comedy, 19th April 2011Candy Cabs Q&A: Danielle and Lu
It's the last episode of Candy Cabs tonight (21.00, BBC One). Watch out teaser clip (above) and read the final Candy Cabs Q&A interview. Danielle Henry and Lu Corfield answer your questions...
Steve Saul, BBC Comedy, 19th April 2011Funny Women Awards launch for 2011
Funny Women has launched its annual competition to find the best new female comedians in the country.
Spoonfed, 19th April 2011Book Review: Frankie Boyle - My S*** Life So Far
The point missing BBC4 sitcom Twenty Twelve coupled with repeats of Auf Vedasane Pet have given me chance to catch up on my reading. I've always been a big fan of Digby Mackworth Dolben so I have naturally gravitated to Frankie Boyle's semi Autobiography "My shit life so far".
B. North, Comedy Critic, 19th April 2011Interview: Sarah Millican
Sarah Millican couldn't give two hoots about a pot of gold at the end of the 121-date tour rainbow she's currently riding. All she wants is enough time to wash and dry her underwear in the confines of her Manchester flat and a "bloody big milk" in the fridge.
Sam Wonfor, Newcastle Journal, 19th April 2011James Buckley interview
With Rock & Chips returning for its third special, James Buckley again plays the young Del Trotter in the Only Fools And Horses prequel. Best known for playing vulgar fantasist Jay in The Inbetweeners, James Buckley talks to TV Choice about his two most famous roles...
Nick Fiaca, TV Choice, 19th April 2011Videos
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8am25 min
Me & My Monsters
Series 2, Episode 7 - Quality TimeThe monsters are fed up with the family never having time for them, so they steal all the clocks in the house. In response, Nick installs a huge and terrifying grandfather clock - from now on, the house is going to run like clockwork! There's definitely no 'time' for fun anymore.
6:30pm30 min
Down The Line
Series 4, Episode 6Spoof 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 3Jackie and Elaine go on a spying mission and are shocked when they discover Tony's little secret.
10pm30 min
Comedy Kings - Best Of Just For Laughs
Episode 7Dara O'Briain, Jack Whitehall and Louis C.K. perform stand-up comedy routines at Montreal's renowned Just For Laughs festival.
10pm60 min
Campus
Episode 3 - Hurricane GeorgeThe arrival of a restructuring guru, in the shapely shape of George Bryan, sends a chill wind up many a Kirke trouser leg.
10:30pm35 min
The Ricky Gervais Show
Series 2, Episode 7Karl says that sometimes he wishes he were smaller so that things like food portions and cities would be bigger in comparison.
10:30pm30 min
White Van Man
Series 1, Episode 6 - Beginnings And EndsSomething is up with Ollie and, when he and Darren find themselves trapped in a elderly client's bedroom, it's not long before tempers begin to flare.