BCG Daily Wednesday 11th May 2011
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Joe Cornish on how a mugging inspired Attack the Block
Director Joe Cornish talks about the inspiration behind his sci-fi film Attack the Block - and why he turned a gang of hoodies into movie heroes.
Tim Masters, BBC News, 11th May 2011Inbetweeners film to preview at National Film Awards
The long awaited release of The Inbetweeners feature film will be launched at The National Movie Awards tonight, it has been reported.
Ann Lee, Metro, 11th May 2011An interview with James Sherwood
James Sherwood is a stand-up comedian who first made his name in topical comedy, writing one-liners for commercial radio stations.
The Humourdor, 11th May 2011Ian Smith - doesn't have a wheat allergy
It's not all glitz and glamour for Ian Smith, he of BBC's Popatron and Leicester Square Comedian of the Year podium placer. Last Christmas, the lad started experiencing terrible stomach pains. Here is his moving account of what happened next.
Ian Smith, London Is Funny, 11th May 2011Greg Davies interview
Greg Davies is sitting in a hotel in Sheffield, not far from where the snooker final was recently held. "I like to paint a picture for readers," he says. "I've treated myself to a posh hotel this time, but I've spent most of my time over the past six months in hotels up and down the country while on tour."
Andy Welch, AOL, 11th May 2011Videos
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11:30am30 min
Beauty Of Britain
Series 2, Episode 6 - Life In The UKBeauty's visa to work in the UK is about to run out. Will she pass her citizenship test and be granted indefinite leave to remain, and will the handsome mature Ade be her saviour?
8:30pm30 min
Life Of Riley
Series 3, Episode 5 - Lost In TranslationWhen Maddy persuades Jim to open up about his feelings she gets more than she bargained for. Meanwhile, Danny plays host to a visiting French exchange student, awakening Ted's latent xenophobia.
11:20pm30 min
Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle
Series 2, Episode 2 - LondonStewart Lee looks at what it's like living in London these days. City living is certainly not getting any easier, and people are moving to the countryside... but have they thought it through?