BCG Daily Thursday 29th December 2011
Press clippings
Russell Kane interview: 'I'm such a loser...'
Russell Kane's plans for a two-year "shagathon" failed just one month - and four girls - in.
Jen Blackburn, The Sun, 29th December 2011Felix and Murdo, Wednesday 10.35pm, Channel 4
Immensely silly stuff, the gags both hit and missed, but Felix and Murdo was fast-paced enough to just about get away with any wobbles.
Will Parkhouse, Orange TV, 29th December 2011Arthur Christmas tops UK and Ireland film chart
Animated film Arthur Christmas has leapt back to the top of the UK and Ireland box office chart in its seventh week of release.
BBC News, 29th December 2011The best television of 2011: comedy
This year saw more hits than misses. There were surprises too - Spy, Jack Whitehall's acting and the end of Shooting Stars.
Julia Raeside, The Guardian, 29th December 2011Absolutely Fabulous film to be set on French Riviera
Creator and co-star Jennifer Saunders says movie followup to sitcom's TV return will be shot on location in south of France.
Ben Child, The Guardian, 29th December 2011Paddy McGuinness: "I was scared to leave my old job"
Paddy McGuinness has revealed that childhood friend Peter Kay "nagged" him to quit his job for a full-time career in comedy.
Kate Goodacre, Digital Spy, 29th December 2011Felix & Murdo review
Overall, I really want Felix & Murdo to succeed, so we need to see more and hope Simon Nye improves on this confident but uneven start.
Dan Owen, Dan's Media Digest, 29th December 2011Last Night's Viewing: Felix & Murdo
Felix & Murdo was recognisably Blackadderish in its approach to history, silly and inventive and with a good line in visual gags. I'd happily watch more.
Tom Sutcliffe, The Independent, 29th December 2011Felix & Murdo: Men Behaving Blackadderish
Felix & Murdo may well have legs for a full six episodes. Let's just hope we have less of the Men Behaving Badly naughtiness and slightly more of the Regency Prince wit. Its survival may depend on it.
Liam Tucker, TV Pixie, 29th December 2011I've Never Seen Star Wars: 2011 special - review
A decent enough Christmas treat - and it's good to see this very versatile format has arrived in the mainstream. But it's slightly disconcerting to see it reformatted so drastically, and it's puzzling to consider why Jo Brand got the job ahead of Marcus Brigstocke.
Liam Tucker, TV Pixie, 29th December 2011Russell Brand leaves wedding ring at home
Russell Brand has been spotted out shopping without his wedding ring on amid rumours his relationship with Katy Perry is on the rocks following a 'massive fight' that saw them spending Christmas apart.
Amy Duncan, Metro, 29th December 2011'Felix and Murdo' pilot seen by 650k
Alexander Armstrong and Ben Miller's new Channel 4 pilot Felix and Murdo made a quiet impact on TV last night, overnight viewing figures indicate.
Paul Millar, Digital Spy, 29th December 2011Podcasts
TV & radio
8am30 min
The Men From The Ministry
Overseas Episodes, Episode 3 - Pardon My FrenchTrying to get Europe playing cricket, the bungling duo are on a sticky wicket.
9pm30 min
QI
Series I, Christmas Special - IceA Christmas special with Ross Noble, Sean Lock and Brian Blessed.
9:30pm30 min
Never Mind The Buzzcocks
Series 25, Highlights SpecialGreg Davies guides a small group around The Museum of Never Mind The Buzzcocks Series 25, with clips featuring Alice Cooper, Lorraine Kelly, James Blunt, Tinie Tempah, Cilla Black and more.
10pm60 min
Celebrity Juice
Series 6, Highlights Special - 2041 - A Juice OdysseyIt's New Year's Eve 2041 and an ancient Keith Lemon, Fearne Cotton, Holly Willoughby and Rufus Hound look back at some of the best bits from Series 6.