BCG Daily Wednesday 23rd November 2011
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TV
Press clippings
Su Pollard steps on to Strictly
Hi-de-Hi! star Su Pollard will appear in the Christmas special of Strictly Come Dancing.
The Sun, 23rd November 2011Jason Manford hits out at 'pointless' Cheryl Cole
Shamed comic Jason Manford is facing a fresh storm after calling Cheryl Cole and Tulisa Contostavlos "equally pointless".
Lucy Connolly, The Sun, 23rd November 2011Stand-up Lee Evans set to top the DVD charts
Comic Lee Evans is on track to bag the No1 DVD spot this weekend with his new release, Roadrunner Live At The O2.
The Sun, 23rd November 2011An interview with Gary Delaney
One-liner comedian Gary Delaney tends to write for the likes of 8 Out of 10 Cats, Jason Manford's Comedy Rocks and Russell Howard's Good News, but last Thursday he appeared on Dave's One Night Stand alongside Ardal O'Hanlon and Josie Long. "It was nice to be the guy in front of the camera, rather than the guy behind it writing the jokes", he tells Radio Teesdale's Peter Dixon.
Peter Dixon, Giggle Beats, 23rd November 2011Dom Joly on hunting monsters
So I start monster hunting and suddenly everybody is in on the craze. I'm writing a new book called Scary Monsters and Super Creeps (thanks, David Bowie) in which I attempt to find the "big six" of Cryptozoology. No sooner do I start upon my quest and monsters start popping up everywhere.
Dom Joly, The Huffington Post, 23rd November 2011The Cafe - advance review
The Cafe has a Royle Family streak running through it. Overall The Cafe is a steady and, for me personally, a slightly-annoying-at-times show but it is also a charming, warm and well written program that makes me want to watch the next episode.
Simply Television, 23rd November 2011Coldplay charity gig to feature Steve Coogan
Coldplay will be joined by Steve Coogan's alter ego Alan Partidge for the Under 1 Roof benefit concert at London's O2 Arena.
The Telegraph, 23rd November 2011Review - No Pressure To Be Funny
An enjoyable topical show in need of a few tweaks.
London Is Funny, 23rd November 2011Ralf Little: "I'd love to play a serious baddie"
The actor and writer talks about The Royle Family, The Café - and his dream role.
Emma Cox, Radio Times, 23rd November 2011Misfits and the missing RTS award
Due to an administrative error, at Monday evening's RTS Craft and Design Awards, the award for Best Effects was given to Doctor Who when, in fact, the jury had voted for Misfits.
Channel 4, 23rd November 2011TV review: The Cafe
As a portrait of the tedium of life in a quiet seaside town, The Cafe was all too accurate. The main problem is that the pace is painfully slow. Glacial, even
Tom Meltzer, The Guardian, 23rd November 2011The 10 best comedy box sets
Snuggle up on a sofa with a drink and prepare to be amused.
Charles Parkison, The Independent, 23rd November 2011Johnny Vegas blasts BBC3 exec over 'Ideal' axe
Johnny Vegas has hit out at BBC Three controller Zai Bennett over the axing of his sitcom Ideal earlier this year.
Alex Fletcher, Digital Spy, 23rd November 2011BBC was right to axe Shooting Stars
Shooting Stars has been cancelled. Few people (other than those involved) are likely to seriously mourn its passing: the BBC already has too many panel shows and Shooting Stars was well past its best.
Chris Hallam, Chortle, 23rd November 2011Tom Allen gets chatty
Watch out Graham Norton, Tom Allen's electric new chat show comes to London next week. Emma McAlpine speaks to the sharp-witted host about weird guest revelations, stripping 76-year-olds and the shows that inspire him.
Emma McAlpine, Spoonfed, 23rd November 2011Video: Britain's got satirists
First there was Britain's Got People, now it's the turn of the Real George Osborne to bring the topical comedy ruckus, via a series of short videos.
London Is Funny, 23rd November 2011The big readthrough
Yesterday was weird day. But readthroughs are weird.
James Cary, Sitcom Geek, 23rd November 2011Charlie Brooker's 'Black Mirror' preview
Overall The National Anthem kept us second-guessing, delivering several well thought out twists with some fantastic performances. However, we can't help but feel that the strength of the message would've been a lot more powerful had the threat been less comical, though that isn't really Brooker's style, and that's why we love him.
William John, Cult Box, 23rd November 2011Ralf Little on following Royle Family with own creation
"When this was commissioned, my mother was text-book brilliant and supportive. She said, 'Oh, well done, I'm so proud of you'... Eight seconds later, the phone rang again and she added, 'Make sure it's good, won't you?'"
Caroline Frost, The Huffington Post, 23rd November 2011Videos
Radio
TV & radio
10:45am15 min
How Does That Make You Feel?
Series 2, Episode 3Caroline thinks her gifted daughter should be a celebrity but is traumatised at the child's stated desire to be a mere physics teacher.
5:45pm35 min
Hacker Time
Series 1, Episode 10 - Bill Turnbull And Sian WilliamsHacker tricks BBC Breakfast presenters Bill Turnbull and Sian Williams into appearing on his own new programme idea, Dog's Breakfast. Plus a visit to the Dogs In Space.
9pm30 min
The Café
Series 1, Episode 1 - There's No Place Like HomeQuiet life in the sleepy seaside town of Weston-Super-Mare, and its even sleepier seafront café, Cyril's, is thrown into a state of mild disarray when a flashy events manager from London comes to visit his ill mother.
9:30pm30 min
The Café
Series 1, Episode 2 - Afternoon TeaseSarah chases some literary agents, and the Dobsons spark a heated debate about jam and cream. Something's going on with Carol and the cafe too.
10pm50 min
Chris Moyles Quiz Night
Series 5, Episode 1In the studio this week, Jeremy Clarkson, Katherine Jenkins and Jason Manford are battling it out and there are appearances from Britney Spears and Robbie Williams.
11pm30 min
Mark Watson's Live Address To The Nation
Episode 4 - PassionMark Watson continues his quest to improve the world, nimbly assisted by Tim Key and Tom Basden. Broadcast live from the BBC Radio Theatre. Is passion a dangerous thing?