BCG Daily Tuesday 3rd May 2011
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Radio review: French and Saunders
Their bank holiday special delivered guests, laughs, chat - and, best of all, their mothers.
Elisabeth Mahoney, The Guardian, 3rd May 2011Bigger venues need supersize stand-up
Stand-up's growing popularity has seen it emerge from pubs and clubs to grander venues from the Nottingham Arena to the Albert Hall. Now the comedy must develop to fit them.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 3rd May 2011Russell Howard extends sell-out UK tour
Russell Howard has added six new dates to his sell-out UK arena tour.
Ryan Love, Digital Spy, 3rd May 2011Stand Up Against Racism announces South Shields Show
The third ever Stand Up Against Racism is to take place at South Shields' iconic Customs House venue later this month.
Giggle Beats, 3rd May 2011Tim Minchin interview
He's a stylish ivory-tinkler with a fine line in comedy songs and a healthy fear of ukuleles. We spoke to Tim Minchin about life on tour and the old Joanna...
UKTV, 3rd May 2011Stewart Lee's comedy vehicle moves into second
Comedy's finest Squashed Morrissey is back for a second series with his comedy vehicle on BBC2 on the 4th of May, so we look back at some of his finest moments so far...
UKTV, 3rd May 2011Preview: Tedious. Problematic. Brilliant
Steve Bennett previews the first two episodes of Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 3rd May 2011Jon Culshaw and Rory Bremner dread 'Ed Nose Day'
Ed Miliband's nose operation could prove disastrous for the nation's impressionists.
Tim Walker, The Telegraph, 3rd May 2011Limmy, Tank Commander & Burnistoun may be shown UK wide
Hit Scottish comedies Limmy's Show, Gary: Tank Commander and Burnistoun are on the verge of securing a deal to be screened across the UK.
Paul English, Daily Record, 3rd May 2011John Bishop plans touring break and aims to write book
Liverpool comedian John Bishop plans to take a break from touring to write an autobiography.
Catherine Jones, Liverpool Echo, 3rd May 2011Michael McIntyre on BGT: I really don't want disaster!
Michael McIntyre, Britain's Got Talent's hilarious new judge, talks to TV Times magazine about what it takes to spot talent - and why he could be in trouble with boss Simon Cowell...
TV Times, 3rd May 2011Videos
TV & radio
10pm60 min
Campus
Episode 5 - Post-CoitalAs George puts the finishing touches to her Final Report, Matt is plunged into total crisis over his recent shenanigans.
10:30pm35 min
The Ricky Gervais Show
Series 2, Episode 9Karl contemplates how many different species are actually needed in the world, and whether or not we should keep looking for new forms of life.
10:30pm30 min
Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps
Series 9, Episode 3 - Trial SchmileIn the aftermath of the fire, Donna and Gaz are forced to move into Janet's old place.