BCG Daily Tuesday 7th February 2012
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Hugh Dennis reveals MI5 approach
Comedian Hugh Dennis has revealed that he was approached to work for MI5 as a student.
The Sun, 7th February 2012Richard Herring: I'm getting married
Richard Herring joins Metro as a columnist and has a bombshell or two to drop about marriage, love and wanting to grow up to be Cliff Richard.
Richard Herring, Metro, 7th February 2012Noel Fielding 'furious' to be mistaken for a girl
Noel Fielding has admitted that he was "furious" to be mistaken for a girl when he was younger. The Luxury Comedy star told The Big Issue that his slight frame and hairstyle caused the mix-up when he was a college student.
Mayer Nissim, Digital Spy, 7th February 2012Comic Sarah Millican in row with fans over filming
A row has broken out between comedian Sarah Millican and some of her Black Country fans over the filming of part of her show on mobile phones.
The Express and Star, 7th February 2012Video: Dawn French reveals weight loss secrets
Dawn French, talking to BBC Breakfast, reveals that she has lost weight since shooting the second series of Roger and Val Have Just Got In.
BBC Breakfast, 7th February 2012Actors named for US remake of Friday Night Dinner
Emmy winners Allison Janney and Tony Shalhoub are finalising deals to star in Greg Daniels' NBC comedy pilot Friday Night Dinner, a remake of the original British sitcom.
Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 7th February 2012Peter Fluck on politicians liking their caricatures
Comparing the Labour leader Ed Miliband to Gromit's nerdish friend Wallace continues a satirical tradition.
Peter Fluck, The Telegraph, 7th February 2012Inside the head of Adam Riches - an interview
Having won the coveted Foster's Edinburgh Comedy Award last August, Adam Riches now brings his hit character comedy show to the West End.
Emma McAlpine, Spoonfed, 7th February 2012Tom Hardy denies Jonathan Ross chat show upset
Tom Hardy has insisted he found Jonathan Ross 'funny as hell' when he appeared on his chat show, despite reports he found the interview awkward.
Metro, 7th February 2012Olivia Colman wins best actress at Standard Film Awards
Following Bafta snub earlier in the year, actress bags gong for her role in Tyrannosaur.
Tom Cole, Radio Times, 7th February 2012Your next box set: Fist of Fun
Surreal one-liners and juvenile humour abound in this look at the early, anarchic days of Stewart Lee and Richard Herring.
Tim Jonze, The Guardian, 7th February 2012Rob Rouse in curry cook off at Leicester Festival
Rob Rouse and Shirley & Shirley are set to cook off at the Leicester Comedy Festival.
Such Small Portions, 7th February 2012The spotlight on ... Bob and Jim
Say hello to pleasingly old-school duo Bob and Jim, the Timothy Spall and Sarah Jessica-Parker of musical/cabaret comedy.
London Is Funny, 7th February 2012Videos
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4:30pm30 min
Pixelface
Series 2, Episode 6 - Major PlayersRiley is excited when Major Nomad, a no-nonsense character from a special mission, arrives to stay in the console. While everyone seems to love her, Riley is feeling very left out, and Alexia and Claireparker find her just a little too perfect.
6:30pm30 min
Mr And Mrs Smith
Episode 3 - The Music FestivalWill reluctantly accompanies wife Annabelle to a music festival. She brings her annoying friend Heather along.
10pm60 min
Shameless
Series 9, Episode 6Desperate for cash, Jackson agrees to help Shane Maguire rob a cigarette van at a supermarket.
11pm15 min
I, Regress
Series 1, Episode 6Dr Berry treats some intimidating east-ender twins with unexpected past lives. Can he pull off the double?