BCG Daily Thursday 5th January 2012
Press clippings
Al Murray with new girlfriend
Pub Landlord Al Murray got all he wanted for Christmas - a live-in girlfriend in the shape of Becky Sunshine.
Colin Robertson, The Sun, 5th January 2012Shooting Stars turned down by Sky
Sky TV bosses have turned down the chance to screen Shooting Stars after it was dumped by the BBC.
The Sun, 5th January 2012Stephen Merchant 'too exhausted' to write second series
Stephen Merchant, who co-wrote The Office and Extras with Ricky Gervais, has admitted that he thinks he will struggle to pen the second series of Life's Too Short, as he is too tired.
Rachel Tarley, Metro, 5th January 2012Interview: Greg McHugh
He may have made his name playing naïve objects of ridicule, but Greg McHugh is having the last laugh...
Jay Richardson, The Scotsman, 5th January 2012Video: Ruth Jones swaps Nessa for Stella
Gavin and Stacey co-writer, Ruth Jones, has written a new series that is again set in her native South Wales. Jones says the title character, single mother Stella, is completely different from her role as Nessa in Gavin and Stacey.
Sian Williams and Bill Turnbull, BBC News, 5th January 2012Tim Minchin among 20 most influential theatre figures
The annual Stage 100 list has been revealed, with the Australian musical comedian Tim Minchin among newcomers on the industry guide.
Florence Waters, The Telegraph, 5th January 2012Miranda Hart denies replacing Alesha Dixon on Strictly
Miranda Hart has ruled herself out of the running for a judging role on Strictly Come Dancing.
Paul Millar, Digital Spy, 5th January 2012Janey Godley: My comedy hero - Jerry Sadowitz
Chatty comedian Janey Godley booked the hate-fuelled magician Jerry Sadowitz in the early 80s and has never looked back.
Brian Donaldson, The List, 5th January 20125 things you might not know about Nick Helm
The former 'dinner lady' and 2011 Best Joke of the Fringe winner Nick Helm doesn't get on with Alice Cooper.
Brian Donaldson, The List, 5th January 2012Ruth Jones: I enjoy it when characters love each other
The Gavin & Stacey star talks to Sheryl Garratt about her new Sky1 comedy, Stella, which is set in the Welsh valleys.
Sheryl Garratt, The Telegraph, 5th January 2012'You Dirty Old Man!': Masculinity and Class in Steptoe and Son (1962-74)
Inevitably what follows does neglect some of the things I feel made the series great - needs more jokes - but I've also stripped away the more academic jargon to hopefully make it more engaging for a wider audience. But I won't apologise for being a bit serious in order to state the case for Steptoe and Son as one of British television's finest series.
David Rolinson, British Television Drama, 5th January 2012TV & radio
8am30 min
The Men From The Ministry
Overseas Episodes, Episode 4 - Traffic DiversionsWhen planning a Surrey bypass, the bungling duo fall foul of budget cuts.
9:40pm40 min
Argumental
Series 4, Highlights Special - The Best Of ArgumentalCatch the new team at their sparkling best in this highlights show. Sean Lock, Robert Webb and Seann Walsh welcome panellists including Jimmy Carr, Jack Whitehall and Jo Brand.
11pm30 min
Meanwhile, It's Will & Greg
Episode 1Radio 4 sketch show mixing live and studio-based material. William Andrews and Greg McHugh explore the surreal and the absurd through characters and everyday situations.