BCG Daily Wednesday 22nd June 2011
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Dawn French is dating again and open to marrying again
Comedian Dawn French has revealed her lovelife is back on track after her heartbreaking marriage break-up from Lenny Henry.
Mark Jeffries, The Mirror, 22nd June 2011Iannucci joins Baby Cow
Baby Cow Productions has appointed Armando Iannucci as its first Creative Director.
Televisual, 22nd June 2011Life's Too Short preview
There's good news in store for fans of Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant. After a successful 30 minute pilot and the announcement of a full series commission last year, we can reveal some more details about Life's Too Short, as part of BBC Two's summer/autumn season.
Jaine Sykes, BBC Comedy, 22nd June 2011Jim Tavare: A victim of identity theft?
I have had plenty of jokes stolen over the years. In fact, it was only last year I attended a very well-known American prop comedian's show in Las Vegas. A few minutes in, I watched him perform a routine of mine, word for word. But what happens when someone takes more than the odd joke? Sid Bowfin has done just that.
Jim Tavare, Chortle, 22nd June 2011Harry Hill calendar and greeting cards launched
Harry Hill will be coming to a greeting card and calendar near you soon.
Harry Hill Fansite, 22nd June 2011Where should I send my Script? Part 3
I've run a few sitcom course with the highly-experienced comedy writer Dave Cohen. We do plan to run some more in the autumn so look out for dates. But in the meantime, Dave's got some useful thoughts following up some recent posts here on the blog. And it's probably the best advice of the lot. So here, in a sitcom geek first, is a guest post from Dave Cohen:
James Cary and Dave Cohen, Sitcom Geek, 22nd June 2011Life's Too Short: Big casting spoliers
Earlier this morning we blogged the teaser trailer for Life's Too Short. Tonight we can reveal some big casting SPOILERS...
Steve Saul, BBC Comedy, 22nd June 2011French took months to decide over Henry split
Dawn French spent months deliberating over whether she should end her marriage to Lenny Henry as they battled to salvage the relationship.
The Daily Express, 22nd June 2011TV review - In With The Flynns, BBC1
The latest comedy offering from the BBC is certainly ideal pre-watershed viewing - no sex, no swearing and no violence. Alas they also left out the laughs.
Arlene Kelly, Suite 101, 22nd June 2011Videos
TV
Podcasts
TV & radio
5pm30 min
And The Winner Is...
2Day SpecialA specially commissioned 2DAY edition of And the Winner Is... starring Matt Lucas and featuring the talents of Radio 2's own Alex Lester plus comedians Henning Wehn and Susan Calman.
5:30pm30 min
Stand Up 2Day
A sampler of Radio 2's comedy gold with Patrick Kielty, Russell Kane, Barry from Watford, Mitch Benn and Jason Byrne.
6:30pm30 min
Party
Series 2, Episode 4 - Is The Party Over?The aspiring politicians move on to tackle drugs and housing, but the future of the party looks uncertain as Jared is all set to move to the Isle of Wight.
8:30pm30 min
In With The Flynns
Series 1, Episode 3 - The Hardest CutFollowing a pregnancy scare, Liam and Caroline agree that Liam should have a vasectomy.
11pm30 min
Shedtown
Series 1, Episode 4 - StormA layer cake of disaster threatens the creosoted community. And where's Colin?