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BCG Daily Sunday 22nd January 2012

Press clippings

How we met: Mark Watson & Alex Horne

'He's the ideal person you'd want to be in the trenches with, as he's so calm'

Adam Jacques, The Independent, 22nd January 2012

Harry Enfield interview

The comedian Harry Enfield has killed off almost as many characters as he has created. His latest project sounds like the strangest yet: a film his next-door neighbour asked him to appear in - in exchange for a baked potato.

Decca Aitkenhead, The Guardian, 22nd January 2012

How Galton and Simpson revived their lost movie

They made TV history together and were planning their next film - until Tony Hancock rejected their script. Ray Galton and Alan Simpson reveal why "The Day Off" is now back on.

Ray Galton and Alan Simpson, The Guardian, 22nd January 2012

Harry Hill confirms new TV Burp to be last series?

In his latest blog post, Harry Hill has suggested that the new series of TV Burp may indeed be the last, suggesting fans make the most of it.

Harry Hill Fansite, 22nd January 2012

David Walliams runs rings round Simon Cowell

New Britain's Got Talent judge David Walliams stole the show at his first audition with a string of hilarious gags... aimed at Simon Cowell.

Will Payne, The Mirror, 22nd January 2012

Jonathan Ross Show strong again

The Jonathan Ross Show's prerecorded format meant it wasn't very topical - Seal had no chance to answer rumours about divorcing Heidi Klum, for example - but this was another watchable edition of the show.

Rachel Tarley, Metro, 22nd January 2012

Stewart Lee talks about Cameron's views on British film

"David Cameron's advice to the British film industry is at odds with the nature of creativity."

Stewart Lee, The Observer, 22nd January 2012

Videos

TV & radio

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 9am
30 min
My Phone Genie. Image shows from L to R: Gene (Adam Wadsworth), Mobbsy (Fox Jackson-Keen), Jaz (Bessie Cursons), Naoko (Haruka Abe). Copyright: Talent TV

My Phone Genie

Episode 4 - Growing Pains

Annoyed at her younger brother's silly antics, Jaz wishes he 'would just grow up'.

BBC Radio 5 Live 11am
60 min
7 Day Saturday. Al Murray. Copyright: Avalon Television

7 Day Saturday

Series 3, Episode 3

Al Murray is joined by Andy Zaltzman, Rebecca Front and Chris Ramsey.

Radio 4 7:15pm
30 min
Edge Media Network 8pm
60 min
Behind The Sofa. Image shows from L to R: Toby Hadoke, Gary Slaymaker, Mitch Benn, Alex Geairns. Copyright: Cult TV Productions

Behind The Sofa

Episode 2

DVD review show with Mitch Benn, Toby Hadoke and Gary Slaymaker.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm
30 min
That Sunday Night Show. Adrian Chiles. Copyright: Avalon Television

That Sunday Night Show

Series 3, Episode 3

This week, Adrian is joined by comedian Ardal O'Hanlon and regular panellist Ross Noble, plus EastEnders star Pam St Clement. They are joined by Costa Concordia staff Rosalyn Rincon and Antonio Rinaldi.

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