BCG Daily Sunday 5th June 2011

Jonathan Ross cancels TV show after his dog is killed

Jonathan Ross was left ­"completely devastated" when his beloved dog Mr Pickle died while filming on the Trans-­Siberian Railway.

BBC bosses rule the c-word is 'a good joke' for 6.30pm

The BBC was at the centre of a new decency row last night after ruling that the most offensive word in English is acceptable for broadcast.

Q&A: Actor Nicholas Parsons

Nicholas Parsons has been an actor - he is most adamant that he is first and foremost an actor - for almost 70 years so it's not surprising, given the erratic nature of his profession, that he has been obliged to assume a number of alternative guises over the years from leading man to comedy sidekick to quiz master.

It Ain't Half Hot Mum's Donald Hewlett dies at 90

Donald Hewlett, who was best known for his role in the 1970s BBC sitcom It Ain't Half Hot Mum, has died aged 90.

The actor, who played Lieutenant-Colonel Charles Reynolds in the show, had been ill for some time, his wife told the BBC.

Julian Barratt: 'Pain - that's what life is all about'

Julian Barratt, the melancholic half of The Mighty Boosh reveals why he's terrified of his first stage role as the mayor in Gogol's The Government Inspector.

Marc Blake: Live comedy is priceless, costs a fortune

Live comedians such as Jimmy Carr, Lee Evans and Michael McIntyre, can make up to £5m a year from touring their stand-up shows.

BBC4 to ditch drama and comedy to focus on arts

Channel controller Richard Klein's statement indicates emphasis on arts and culture as corporation looks to save 20% of budget.