BCG Daily Monday 2nd January 2012
Press clippings
Armando Iannucci: Dickens was a 'gunpowderous' comic
The Thick of It creator Armando Iannucci on the genius of Charles Dickens and the novelist's comic legacy.
Armando Iannucci, The Telegraph, 2nd January 2012Tough and tender side of Alexander Armstrong
The record-breaking guest host of Have I Got News For You isn't afraid to turn his back on left-wing alternative comedy or to give in to emotion.
Glenda Cooper, The Telegraph, 2nd January 2012Ruth Jones tells of battle to shed weight
Ruth Jones, the Welsh actress, has told of her battle with weight problems and dismissed suggestions that it was the result of anything but hard work.
Andrew Hough, The Telegraph, 2nd January 2012Channel 4's Alan Carr New Year's marathon seen by 2m
Comedian Alan Carr's New Year's Eve extravaganza helped Channel 4 to a healthier year-on-year audience share.
Paul Millar, Digital Spy, 2nd January 2012Scots comedy stars pick their favourite screen moments
Despite great ratings and critical plaudits, our funniest shows are struggling to get a crack of the whip south of the border.
Craig McQueen, Daily Record, 2nd January 2012The Angelos Neil Epithemiou Show review
This was madness, almost exempt from criticism because of its complete stupidity.
Liam Tucker, TV Pixie, 2nd January 2012Hacked off
I was the NOTW's TV Editor when it closed its doors in July. At a Channel 4 lunch in the summer, I offered my services as a consultant. Having lived through what the programme was trying to send-up, I told them I could have added a sense of authenticity to the project. My proposal was never taken up. Having watched Hacks, I can see why. There was no desire to make it a wry look at the genuine excesses of the tabloid press, or even vaguely true-to-life.
Tom Latchem, The Spectator, 2nd January 2012TV & radio
6:30pm30 min
The Unbelievable Truth
Series 8, Episode 2David Mitchell hosts an edition of the game show recorded at the 2011 Edinburgh Fringe featuing Mark Watson, Phill Jupitus, Ed Byrne and Henning Wehn. The subjects discussed are The Olympics, butter, bees and blood.
9pm30 min
The Royal Bodyguard
Episode 2 - The Siege Of Blenheim SquareA routine shopping trip for a Prince turns into a potentially dangerous siege after a misunderstanding between Hubble and a member of the Prince's protection team.
9:05pm30 min
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
2012 Specials, Episode 1 - 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does CountdownAs part of Channel 4's special 'mash-up' evening, Jimmy Carr hosts the long-running quiz show while Sean Lock and Jon Richardson compete. Will the team get beaten by the fiendish Countdown conundrum?
9:30pm30 min
Mrs. Brown's Boys
Series 2, Episode 1 - Mammy Pulls It OffDermot and his new wife Maria have a baby on the way, and they are desperate for a place of their own. The newlyweds just can't afford to move out, but Mrs Brown has a plan to help her son...