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BCG Daily Tuesday 14th June 2011

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Rebecca Adlington: I'm over Frankie Boyle spoon jibe

Rebecca Adlington has admitted she was "hypocritical" to complain about a BBC comedian who mocked her appearance.

Anita Singh, The Telegraph, 14th June 2011

Alan Carr to try and break into America

Funnyman Alan Carr is the latest Brit hoping to storm America - with help from Whoopi Goldberg.

The Sun, 14th June 2011

David Walliams dresses up as Pippa Middleton

His hairy arms and large hands might blow his cover but David Walliams tried his best at impersonating Pippa Middleton in his latest photo shoot.

Daily Mail, 14th June 2011

20 comedians to catch at the Edinburgh Festival

Is she having a laugh? Kate Copstick rounds up the 20 comedians to catch in Edinburgh come festival time.

Kate Copstick, The Scotsman, 14th June 2011

Boyle's Katie Price joke was signed off by C4 chief

MPs grill David Abraham over why he failed to apologise after Ofcom ruled jibe about star's disabled son was 'highly offensive'.

Mark Sweney, The Guardian, 14th June 2011

Misfits makes move to US TV screens

British sci-fi drama Misfits is to be shown in the US for the first time via an online and digital TV service.

BBC News, 14th June 2011

Top class comedy

Here at BBC Comedy HQ we've noticed a lot of love for our new Class Collection on our Facebook and Twitter accounts so we thought it deserved a salute on our blog.

Steve Saul, BBC Comedy, 14th June 2011

Walliams keen on becoming a father

David Walliams is eager to start a family with wife Lara Stone after seeing several of his pals, including Sir Elton John, settle down with children in recent months.

The Daily Express, 14th June 2011

Lee Mack 'winces at early Not Going Out'

Lee Mack has admitted that he struggles to watch early episodes of his sitcom Not Going Out.

Morgan Jeffery, Digital Spy, 14th June 2011

A quick chat with Lee Mack

Not Going Out's Lee Mack is your host for Lee Mack's All Star Cast, BBC1's new Saturday-night mix of stand-up, music, celebrity guests and sketches, complete with audience participation.

What's On TV, 14th June 2011

Lee Mack interview

Lee Mack is hosting a new entertainment series for Saturday nights. But he's keeping his guest list a surprise...

Elaine Penn, TV Choice, 14th June 2011

Bradley Walsh interview

Bradley Walsh is back with a new series of his game show in which celebs try and spot who's the Odd One In...

Graham Kibble-White, TV Choice, 14th June 2011

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