BCG Daily Wednesday 18th May 2011
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Ruby Wax: A theatrical approach to mental health
Comic actor Ruby Wax and musician Judith Owen hope to reach out to people with mental health issues with their theatre show.
Carrie Dunn, The Guardian, 18th May 2011An interview with Ivor Dembina
Ivor Dembina is a London based Jewish comedian who has spent 20 years honing his craft on the circuit; often using Jewish humour to tackle subjects that are considered controversial.
The Humourdor, 18th May 2011Imran Yusuf helps himself to stardom
Not so long ago, this British-Muslim phenomenon was a games tester without a 'single positive aspect' to his life. A trip to see much-mocked self-help guru Tony Robbins changed all that.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 18th May 2011Ideal: New series features Paul Weller and Kara Tointon
Dope opera Ideal makes its long awaited return to BBC3 on Thursday 26th May - and there will be some extra special guest stars knocking on Moz's dingy door.
Rob Leigh, The Mirror, 18th May 2011Pappys vs Betas: battle of the sketches
Who's better at bowling - sketch favourites Pappy's or hot new kids on the block The Beta Males? And just how competitive are they? Emma McAlpine finds out...
Emma McAlpine, Spoonfed, 18th May 2011The Spotlight on ... Gemma Whelan
Character comic Gemma Whelan is a winner of the Funny Women Variety award, she was very nearly a pro ballet dancer and she's on biscuit terms with Anthony Hopkins. Say hello!
London Is Funny, 18th May 2011Jason Cook's Happiness HQ to air tomorrow
The highly anticipated pilot episode of Jason Cook's new radio panel show is set to air tomorrow night on Radio 4.
Giggle Beats, 18th May 2011Videos
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10:45am15 min
Incredible Women
Series 1, Episode 3 - Peggy SavilleIn today's episode, Jeremy takes a look at Peggy Saville. He speaks to 'close friend' Honor Blackman about what made Peggy such a special and loved star.
8:30pm30 min
Life Of Riley
Series 3, Episode 6 - Absent FriendsWhen an old friend passes away, Jim realises how small his social circle has become; Maddy decides to solve this problem by any means necessary. Meanwhile, Ted decides to take charge of the family finances.
11:20pm30 min
Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle
Series 2, Episode 3 - CharityStewart Lee talks about charity - do we have a moral obligation to give to charity? Most people in the UK are well off by global standards, so what should we be giving to charity?