BCG Daily Wednesday 29th June 2011
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Coflimic is now open for submissions
Comedy film festival Cofilmic is now open for submissions. Hopefuls can log on to the Cofilmic website, follow the step-by-step submission process and upload their film. The team behind the Festival have also created a video featuring Slaughterhouse Live to further explain the process and submissions will remain open until the end of September.
Giggle Beats, 29th June 2011Robbie Coltrane in Lead Balloon brilliance
Those lucky enough to reside within range of a BBC Two signal last night, hopefully, saw a brilliant episode from the new season of the genius British comedy series, Lead Balloon, starring Jack Dee. In an apples and oranges kind of scenario, this reminded me of last years "Rope" episode from Psychoville in that it was not only innovative television, but pushed the boundaries of an ongoing series from a creative standpoint to a level that showcases the creative genius of the series.
Bill Young, Tellyspotting, 29th June 2011Sheridan Smith has a ball celebrating 30th birthday
Sheridan Smith turned up the sex factor on her 30th birthday posting a flirty picture worthy of a lads' mag.
Daily Mail, 29th June 2011The Stand set to take over Assembly Rooms in 2012
The Stand Comedy Club could be set to move into the famous Assembly Rooms as of next year after being announced as the preferred bidders for a new five-year lease.
Such Small Portions, 29th June 2011Radio review: Everyone Quite Likes Justin
There's a satisfyingly high gag hit-rate for this new comedy about a radio presenter.
Elisabeth Mahoney, The Guardian, 29th June 2011An interview with Vladimir McTavish
Vladimir McTavish is a veteran Scottish stand-up who has regularly been included in the Edinburgh Festival's Best of Scottish list, as well as many other competitions and festival favourites.
The Humourdor, 29th June 2011Tate & Walliams star in crowdsourced Tate Movie Project
Animation The Itch of the Golden Nit, which drew on ideas of 34,000 children, will be shown in galleries and on BBC2.
Mark Brown, The Guardian, 29th June 2011Gervais gets Spinal Tap guitar for birthday
Ricky Gervais received an extra-special gift to mark his 50th birthday - a guitar used in classic comedy This Is Spinal Tap.
The Daily Express, 29th June 2011Videos
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11:30am30 min
Everyone Quite Likes Justin
Series 1, Episode 1Following a split with his wife, local radio DJ Justin is back on the market, as is his house... he's currently living in his father-in-law's spare room in Bury.
8:30pm30 min
In With The Flynns
Series 1, Episode 4 - Wild At HeartLiam finds out that Chloe's got a fake ID and plans to go to a flash party. He sets off with Tommy to find her, only to discover she's been one step ahead of him all along.