BCG Daily Thursday 12th May 2011
Press clippings
An interview with Holly Walsh
Holly Walsh is a comedian and comedy writer whose comedy career started whilst working in art galleries and writing for Jo Caulfield on BBC Radio 4.
The Humourdor, 12th May 2011The real Keith Lemon
Life's not exactly easy as peas when you're walking around with the same name as an outrageous comic creation - just ask Keith Lemon.
Tom Parry, The Mirror, 12th May 2011Paddy McGuinness interview
He earns hundreds of thousands of pounds as the host of Take Me Out ... but when the series ended, Paddy McGuinness's dad offered him money because he was worried he had fallen on hard times.
Rick Fulton, Daily Record, 12th May 2011Video: Stephen Fry on saving classical music
Actor and presenter Stephen Fry talks about his love of classical music and why he is trying to encourage more young people to appreciate it.
Fry joined campaigner Suzi Digby on the Breakfast sofa to talk about classical music and why young people need to be introduced to it early on.
BBC News, 12th May 2011Gav's trip to Russell Howard's Good News
Hello, I'm Gav. I'm the bloke who talks between the programmes on BBC Three. Occasionally the bosses let us out of our cupboard - sorry I mean studio - to go and visit some of our shows. So I went along to watch Russell Howard's Good News being recorded last week. This is what happened...
Gavin Inskip, BBC, 12th May 2011Interview: Dom Joly, comedian
A man with a giant mobile phone. Say the name Dom Joly and that's the image that springs instantly to mind. But then Joly's reputation as a prankster is well documented, not least from his signature gag, screeching loudly into a giant mobile phone as bemused members of the public look on.
Carla Gray, The Scotsman, 12th May 2011Family wanted!
Do you think you're a good judge of comedy? If so this might be for you...
Jon Aird, BBC Comedy, 12th May 2011QI: Quite interesting facts about the solar system
A quietly intriguing column from the brains behind QI, the BBC quiz show. This week: QI visits the planets.
Molly Oldfield & John Mitchinson, The Telegraph, 12th May 2011Big talk and all action: Nira Park interview
The busy BAFTA-winning producer talks Attack The Block and more.
Quentin Falk, Bafta, 12th May 2011Psychoville series 2 episode 2 review
It's episode 2 of Psychoville series 2, and it's once again full of macabre humour and unexpected twists. Here's Ryan's review...
Ryan Lambie, Den Of Geek, 12th May 2011Psychoville: series 2, episode 2
The disturbing comedy gets better and funnier.
Gareth Barsby, Suite 101, 12th May 2011'Paul' wins at The National Movie Awards
Simon Pegg and Nick Frost's movie Paul was named best comedy at The National Movie Awards, beating Little Fockers, Due Date and Just Go With It.
Big Talk Productions, 12th May 2011The NS Interview: James Corden
"I'm an attention-seeker. I'm useless at everything else" says James Corden.
Sophie Elmhirst, The New Statesman, 12th May 2011Videos
TV
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TV & radio
6:30pm30 min
The Simon Day Show
Series 1, Episode 4 - Billy BleachThe headlining stand-up comedian has not shown up, so newcomer Billy Bleach is called upon to perform an extended set.
9pm60 min
Dave's One Night Stand
Series 2, Episode 5 - Greg DaviesGreg Davies performs in his hometown of Shrewsbury. With support from Roisin Conaty, Tom Deacon and Ed Gamble.
10pm30 min
Psychoville
Series 2, Episode 2The search for the missing locket continues with the investigation turning to Christopher Biggins for answers. Meanwhile, we find out what happened to Robert and Kerry as we return to the mysterious cottage in the woods.
10pm45 min
Celebrity Juice
Series 5, Episode 14Joining the panel this week is Boyzone heartthrob Shane Lynch, fellow Boyzone band mate and Coronation Street star Keith Duffy and pop legend Lulu. With Keith Lemon, Fearne Cotton, Rufus Hound and guest team captain Chris Moyles.
10:30pm30 min
Russell Howard's Good News
Series 4, Highlights Special - Best BitsThe best bits from Series 4 of the topical comedy show hosted by Russell Howard. Includes some previously unseen material.
11pm30 min
Sparkhill Sound
Radio 4 sitcom pilot about an ethnically diverse local radio station broadcasting from Birmingham.