BCG Daily Saturday 2nd July 2011
Press clippings
Russell Brand's road rage after cut-up on his bike
Bike-riding Russell Brand flies off the handle - after a motorist cuts him up.
The Sun, 2nd July 2011Stephen Fry plays God in Holy Flying Circus
Funnyman Stephen Fry sports a "divine beard" for his new TV role - as God.
The Sun, 2nd July 2011Johnny Vegas: I never liked being centre of attention
How has Johnny Vegas done it? By 'it', I mean transformed himself from a failed priest and potter to sought-after comic actor and much-loved household name. As he says himself, he's "no great shakes in the looks department" and first made his name as a stand-up who specialised in being bitter and drunk and bellowing insults at audiences.
Fiona Sturges, The Independent, 2nd July 2011An interview with Ashley Frieze of Funny's Funny
Upon discovering some terrible news, regarding the national Funny Woman competition, comedian Ashley Frieze decided to do something about it and went about putting the wheels in motion for an alternative female comedian of the year event, which has now, with help from people like Chortle, become a national competition with over 20 events spread across the the UK and many, many entrants. We don't want to repeat what's in the interview, so enjoy!
The Humourdor, 2nd July 2011Victoria Wood interview
Victoria Wood, 58, has written and starred in plays, films, television shows and revues. Her many awards include eight Baftas. She was awarded an OBE in 1997 and a CBE in 2008.
The Financial Times, 2nd July 2011Videos
TV
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TV & radio
11am60 min
Fighting Talk
2011 Summer Specials - Wimbledon SpecialGabby Logan is judge and jury for a special Fighting Talk, live from Wimbledon. With Jamie Murray, Robbie Savage, Bob Mills and Martin Kelner.
7:15pm45 min
Odd One In
Series 2, Episode 3An I'm A Celebrity... special, with jungle survivors Joe Pasquale and Sian Lloyd taking on presenters Caroline Flack and Russell Kane.
9pm60 min
The Marriage Ref
Episode 3On tonight's show, James Corden, Jimmy Carr and Lorraine Kelly meet a couple who row about the husband's backseat driving, and a boyfriend who refuses to cut back on his hobby of trainspotting.
9:50pm40 min
Lee Mack's All Star Cast
Episode 3Today, Lee is joined by rock legend Alice Cooper, funny lady Sarah Millican, and veteran American stand-up comic Rita Rudner. Plus music from the Kaiser Chiefs.
10pm30 min
Hot Gossip
Series 4, Episode 2Sara Cox is joined by guests Stephen K Amos, Simon Evans and Andi Osho.