BCG Daily Wednesday 1st February 2012
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TV
Press clippings
Baron Cohen's "The Dictator" to advertise in Super Bowl
There is no shortage of money behind Sacha Baron Cohen's new film The Dictator. It bagged one of the world's most expensive advertising slots - during Sunday's Super Bowl.
Gordon Smart, The Sun, 1st February 2012Jamelia wants to put text speak in Room 101
Singer Jamelia has revealed that she hates text talk. The R&B star makes the confession on BBC1's Room 101.
The Sun, 1st February 2012Mitch Benn tweets his way to a book contract
The Now Show star is set to write a science fiction novel after an unusual exchange.
Dave Golder, SFX Magazine, 1st February 2012Room 101: do Frank Skinner and the new format work?
The comedy show is back on a new channel after a revamp - so what do you make of its new host and format?
Stuart Heritage, The Guardian, 1st February 2012Miranda Hart: Call the Midwife delivers fans for BBC
Self-deprecating former PA follows long tradition of comedians going straight for hit Sunday-night drama
Vicky Frost, The Guardian, 1st February 2012David Jason doubts Only Fools US remake can work
The Del Boy actor fears that the classic comedy will get lost in translation.
David Brown, Radio Times, 1st February 2012Noel Fielding: 'I've not ditched The Mighty Boosh'
Comedian says he wants to make film with co-star Julian Barratt.
NME, 1st February 2012Keith Lemon: 'I'm a man in my own right!'
Keith Lemon is back with a new series of his bang tidy comedy panel show...
What's On TV, 1st February 2012Noel Fielding: The new face of surrealism
Noel Fielding's new solo show may be the most surreal thing ever seen on TV. He reveals all to his old friend and ShortList columnist Danny Wallace...
Noel Fielding, ShortList, 1st February 2012Podcasts
TV & radio
11:30am30 min
HR
Series 3, Episode 1 - NakedPeter and Sam receive a chilly warning about an imminent danger to their pensions. Will they soon be joining the army of dispossessed older folk?
5:15pm30 min
Sadie J
Series 2, Episode 2 - TofutasticWhen Sadie discovers that her new crush, Taylor, is a committed vegetarian, she starts a campaign to get a veggie menu at the Y - but will Ashlii expose her as a fully-fledged meat eater? Meanwhile, Danny is stunned when he gets a good school report. Is this the end for him and Jake?
7:30pm30 min
The Unforgettable...
Series 5, Episode 2 - Rod HullA tribute to Rod Hull, best known for creating and performing with his temperamental and much-feared puppet sidekick Emu.
11pm15 min
