BCG Daily Tuesday 21st June 2011
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BBC to dramatise row over Monty Python's Life of Brian
Holy Flying Circus to focus on comedians' struggle with church, councils and critics in runup to release of controversial film.
Ben Dowell, The Guardian, 21st June 2011Audio review: Rhod Gilbert's Bulging Barrel of Laughs
New to Audio book this July is Radio 2 hit show "Rhod Gilbert's Bulging Barrel of Laughs". A show which features the golden radio trio of panel whimsy, high quality stand-up comedy and audience participation.
B. North, Comedy Critic, 21st June 2011Denis Leary to remake 'Sirens' for USA
Denis Leary has signed up to develop a remake of UK series Sirens for the USA network.
Morgan Jeffrey, Digital Spy, 21st June 2011Stephen Fry meets his own tattoo portrait
Stephen Fry came face to face with an unusual portrait of himself.
Ruth Lawson, Newcastle Chronicle, 21st June 2011David Mitchell defends Little Britain
Peep Show star David Mitchell has defended a recent slur on Little Britain after an Observer writer branded it 'cold-hearted' and 'nasty'.
Comedy Central, 21st June 2011Tamara Ecclestone interview
Billionaire's daughter Tamara Ecclestone won't let her mega-bucks make her a TV turn-off. The super-rich Wall of Fame star reckons she clicks with viewers thanks to her wealth of real-life experience.
Leigh Holmwood, The Sun, 21st June 2011The Marriage Ref review
While the US version has A and B-list guests the audience may be intrigued to see pass comment on ordinary people's love lives, the UK version's just got some comedians to provide quips.
Dan Owen, Dan's Media Digest, 21st June 2011Heard the one about the pope? Sadly, yes
Good stand-up comedy makes us question ourselves, but the contemporary ridicule of religion lacks any originality or insight.
Patrick McKearney, The Guardian, 21st June 2011Sophie Ellis-Bextor confirms 'Life's Too Short' cameo
Sophie Ellis-Bextor has revealed that she is filming a cameo for Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant's new comedy series Life's Too Short.
Mayer Nissim, Digital Spy, 21st June 2011Out with the Flynns
Two episodes down and In With The Flynns has yet to offer much hope for the sitcom-lover. For those yearning for another Miranda, or merely something to erase the memory of My Family, the eponymous Mancunians are proving a tad underwhelming.
Matthew Richardson, The Spectator, 21st June 2011Vote for The Inbetweeners Top Ten Moments
To celebrate the release of The Inbetweeners Movie in August, we're devoting a special programme to Simon, Will, Jay and Neil. We'll be counting down the best ever Inbetweeners moments as voted by YOU.
Channel 4, 21st June 2011Sirens cast interview
Rhys Thomas, Kayvan Novak and Richard Madden talk about filming Sirens...
Mary Comerford, TV Choice, 21st June 2011A quick chat with Robbie Coltrane
Robbie Coltrane makes a rare TV appearance in Jack Dee's acerbic BBC2 sitcom, Lead Balloon...
What's On TV, 21st June 2011Want to make a sitcom? Do it yourself
Producers of a new sitcom have raised £175,000 to launch their show online after becoming so frustrated with the TV commissioning process they decided to go it alone.
Chortle, 21st June 2011TV & radio
5:15pm30 min
Horrible Histories
Series 3, Episode 8A selection of monarchs, a rather unsavoury make and singing suffragettes provide the entertainment in another packed episode of the historical comedy sketch show.
10pm30 min
Lead Balloon
Series 4, Episode 4 - OffRick is at his lowest ebb. With no other work on offer, he decides to set up his own stand-up comedy workshop.