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BCG Daily Friday 3rd February 2012

News

Micky Flanagan TV

Micky Flanagan signs up for new panel show

Micky Flanagan has been signed up for a new panel show pilot entitled Is It Just Me?, for Channel 4.

Stand Up For The Week. Image shows from L to R: Seann Walsh, Paul Chowdhry, Jon Richardson, Sara Pascoe, Josh Widdicombe, Rich Hall. Copyright: Open Mike Productions TV

Andrew Lawrence joins fourth Stand Up For The Week series

Channel 4 has ordered a fourth series of topical stand-up series Stand Up For The Week, once again from the Clapham Grand.

Press clippings

David Jason moves behind the camera

Sir David Jason has gone from actor to director for his latest project, taking the helm on the pilot of a new sitcom about a firm of undertakers.

Ian Youngs, BBC News, 3rd February 2012

Chris Tarrant wants to put Parky's ads into Room 101

Chris Tarrant has a dig at Sir Michael Parkinson's cringe-worthy insurance adverts in tonight's episode of Room 101.

The Sun, 3rd February 2012

Peter Capaldi on his new foray into gentle comedy

Foul-mouthed Malcolm Tucker has allowed his creator to explore his range of talents on film, TV, and stage.

James Rampton, The Independent, 3rd February 2012

Peter Capaldi on Cricklewood Greats, interview

The Thick of It's Peter Capaldi tells Jasper Rees about his spoof documentary for BBC Four on the early British film industry.

Jasper Rees, The Telegraph, 3rd February 2012

Horrible Histories creator blasts 'boring' classes

His Horrible History books have sold in their millions and author Terry Deary believes giving children facts, not fairytales, is a great way to get them to read.

John Dingwall, Daily Record, 3rd February 2012

Harry Hill's TV Burp, we'll miss you

This could be the last series of TV Burp - how will we cope without Wagbo, bits of scenery that look like faces, and 'there's only one way to find out' fights?

Bruce Dessau, The Guardian, 3rd February 2012

Billy Connolly should know how to deal with hecklers

Billy Connolly's irritation at hecklers suggests a dangerous disconnect with his own legend writes Dominic Cavendish.

Dominic Cavendish, The Telegraph, 3rd February 2012

David Jason calls for return to traditional comedy

Television channels should bring back traditional comedies because there are no longer enough shows aimed at families, Sir David Jason has said.

Nick Collins, The Telegraph, 3rd February 2012

Ricky Gervais on fame

I've always been fascinated by the subject of fame. Probably because I've never really understood it. Or rather, I've never really understood why people would put fame above all else.

Ricky Gervais, The Huffington Post, 3rd February 2012

Angus Deayton: Paul and Ian were paid as much as me

Angus Deayton on sex, scandals and why everybody gets paid too much on TV.

Decca Aitkenhead, The Guardian, 3rd February 2012

Videos

Red Dwarf. Image shows from L to R: Lister (Craig Charles), Rimmer (Chris Barrie), Kryten (Robert Llewellyn), Cat (Danny John-Jules). Copyright: UKTV TV

Red Dwarf X: spaceship model

A quick behind-the-scenes sneak look at the model of the Red Dwarf spaceship used in the filming of the new 10th series.

Room 101. Frank Skinner. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions TV

Room 101 - Chris Packham on Chris Moyles

Chris Packham expresses his dislike of 'odious' Radio 1 DJ Chris Moyles to host Frank Skinner.

Peter Capaldi TV

The Cricklewood Greats

A clip from the spoof documentary. Peter Capaldi explains how horror films saved Cricklewood Studio from financial ruin in the 1950s.

Mrs. Brown's Boys. Image shows from L to R: Buster Brady (Danny O'Carroll), Grandad Brown (Dermot O'Neill), Dino Doyle (Gary Hollywood), Rory Brown (Rory Cowan), Cathy Brown (Jennifer Gibney), Mark Brown (Pat Shields), Betty Brown (Amanda Woods), Winnie McGoogan (Eilish O'Carroll), Dermot Brown (Paddy Houlihan), Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll), Maria Nicholson / Brown (Fiona O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC / BocPix TV

Mrs. Brown's Boys - Mrs Brown's Takeaway Order

We discover that Mrs Brown's Italian isn't up to scratch when she orders takeaway...

Mrs. Brown's Boys. Image shows from L to R: Buster Brady (Danny O'Carroll), Grandad Brown (Dermot O'Neill), Dino Doyle (Gary Hollywood), Rory Brown (Rory Cowan), Cathy Brown (Jennifer Gibney), Mark Brown (Pat Shields), Betty Brown (Amanda Woods), Winnie McGoogan (Eilish O'Carroll), Dermot Brown (Paddy Houlihan), Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll), Maria Nicholson / Brown (Fiona O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC / BocPix TV

Mrs. Brown's Boys - Outtake: Mrs Brown Makes Rory Laugh

Brendan O'Carroll often misbehaves on set. In this scene, he keeps making Rory Cowan laugh even though, according to the script, he's supposed to be miserable.

Mrs. Brown's Boys. Image shows from L to R: Buster Brady (Danny O'Carroll), Grandad Brown (Dermot O'Neill), Dino Doyle (Gary Hollywood), Rory Brown (Rory Cowan), Cathy Brown (Jennifer Gibney), Mark Brown (Pat Shields), Betty Brown (Amanda Woods), Winnie McGoogan (Eilish O'Carroll), Dermot Brown (Paddy Houlihan), Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll), Maria Nicholson / Brown (Fiona O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC / BocPix TV

Mrs. Brown's Boys - Mrs Brown's Grandson

Mrs Brown's grandson Bono has being playing with Grandad, but Grandad isn't very happy about it...

Mrs. Brown's Boys. Image shows from L to R: Buster Brady (Danny O'Carroll), Grandad Brown (Dermot O'Neill), Dino Doyle (Gary Hollywood), Rory Brown (Rory Cowan), Cathy Brown (Jennifer Gibney), Mark Brown (Pat Shields), Betty Brown (Amanda Woods), Winnie McGoogan (Eilish O'Carroll), Dermot Brown (Paddy Houlihan), Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll), Maria Nicholson / Brown (Fiona O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC / BocPix TV

Mrs. Brown's Boys - Mrs Brown's Virginity

Mrs Brown and Winnie reminisce about their former sex lives - in particular, losing their virginity.

Mrs. Brown's Boys. Image shows from L to R: Buster Brady (Danny O'Carroll), Grandad Brown (Dermot O'Neill), Dino Doyle (Gary Hollywood), Rory Brown (Rory Cowan), Cathy Brown (Jennifer Gibney), Mark Brown (Pat Shields), Betty Brown (Amanda Woods), Winnie McGoogan (Eilish O'Carroll), Dermot Brown (Paddy Houlihan), Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll), Maria Nicholson / Brown (Fiona O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC / BocPix TV

Mrs. Brown's Boys - Mrs Brown's Interview

Agnes is asked to compare her life with her mothers in an interview with psychologist Professor Clowne.

Mrs. Brown's Boys. Image shows from L to R: Buster Brady (Danny O'Carroll), Grandad Brown (Dermot O'Neill), Dino Doyle (Gary Hollywood), Rory Brown (Rory Cowan), Cathy Brown (Jennifer Gibney), Mark Brown (Pat Shields), Betty Brown (Amanda Woods), Winnie McGoogan (Eilish O'Carroll), Dermot Brown (Paddy Houlihan), Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll), Maria Nicholson / Brown (Fiona O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC / BocPix TV

Mrs. Brown's Boys - Mrs Brown's Misunderstanding

Spartacus, the old family dog, is looking poorly. Reluctantly, the family decide the time has come to put her in a home. However, when the Brown children gather together to decide how to break the sad news to their mother, Agnes gets the wrong end of the stick.

TV & radio

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am
30 min
What's So Funny?. Ed Byrne. Copyright: Unique Productions / BBC

What's So Funny?

Series 3, Episode 5

Ed Byrne and Lucy Porter take a look the world of comedy. This week Ed is joined by Steve Hughes, Paul Sinha and Hugh Dennis.

BBC Radio Scotland 1:15pm
30 min
The Comedy Café. Janice Forsyth

The Comedy Café

Janice Forsyth taps into the funny business in Scotland and worldwide with all that's new in comedy on radio, TV, the movies, DVD, books, online and live performances.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5:30pm
30 min
4 O'Clock Club. Image shows from L to R: Ryan (Oscar Lloyd), Nathan Carter (Ben Bailey Smith), Josh Carter (Khalil Madovi), Ash (Tom Rolinson). Copyright: BBC

4 O'Clock Club

Series 1, Episode 4 - Disco

The school disco means just one thing for the Carter brothers - girl trouble.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
The News Quiz. Andy Zaltzman

The News Quiz

Series 76, Episode 6

Panellists Jeremy Hardy, Susan Calman, Roisin Conaty and Mark Steel help chairman Sandi Toksvig take a light-hearted look at the week's news, with cuttings read by Neil Sleat.

BBC Radio Wales. Copyright: BBC 7pm
30 min
Elis James' Pantheon Of Heroes. Image shows from L to R: Benjamin Partridge, Elis James, Nadia Kamil. Copyright: BBC

Elis James' Pantheon Of Heroes

Series 1, Episode 4 - Adventurers

More historical heroism as Aneurin Bevan, Hywel Dda and the Rebecca Rioters are put to the Totaliser. With guest Clint Edwards.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8:30pm
30 min
Room 101. Frank Skinner. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 1, Episode 3 - Chris Packham, Chris Tarrant, Alice Cooper

This week Chris Packham, Chris Tarrant and Alice Cooper try to send the things they hate the most into Room 101. Nominations include Sooty, balloon sculptures and - rather worryingly - the entire human race.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm
60 min
Stella. Stella (Ruth Jones). Copyright: Tidy Productions

Stella

Series 1, Episode 5

Stella embarks on a fitness drive in the build-up to her date with Sean, but she's soon distracted when Dai goes missing. Plus, Ben has a surprise for Luke.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:30pm
50 min
Chris Moyles Quiz Night. Chris Moyles. Copyright: Magnum Media

Chris Moyles Quiz Night

Series 5, Episode 8

The final episode in the current series sees John Barrowman, JLS and Alesha Dixon join Chris to flaunt their general knowledge with the aim of becoming series champion. There are questions from Britney Spears and Jeremy Clarkson with a live maths song from JLS.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:35pm
45 min
The Graham Norton Show. Graham Norton. Credit: So Television, Christopher Baines

The Graham Norton Show

Series 10, Episode 13 - Reese Witherspoon, Alex Kingston, Reginald D Hunter

Reese Witherspoon talks about dating, and meeting Kate Middleton; Alex Kingston hints at a return to Doctor Who; and Reginald D Hunter reveals his own dating dilemmas. Plus, there's music from The Musgraves.

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