BCG Daily Wednesday 8th February 2012
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Mackenzie Crook up for book award
British actor Mackenzie Crook, best known for playing Gareth in The Office, has been shortlisted for this year's Waterstones Children's Book Prize.
BBC News, 8th February 2012Frank Gallagher's drinking with a turtle
Shameless character Frank Gallagher has a pint-sized new drinking buddy - Terry the terrapin.
The Sun, 8th February 2012Caroline Quentin wants Men Behaving Badly to return
Caroline Quentin has not ruled out a return of the hit comedy Men Behaving Badly.
The Sun, 8th February 2012Dawn French wants putting into fireworks when she dies
Funny girl Dawn French wants to be blasted into the sky in a firework display after she dies.
The Sun, 8th February 2012Alan Carr not to be investigated by Ofcom
Comic Alan Carr's riotous New Year's Eve show will not be investigated by Ofcom.
The Sun, 8th February 201210 O'Clock Live and why supergroups never work
What do Brooker, Laverne, Carr and Mitchell have in common with Clapton, Jagger and Real Madrid...?
Tom Bromley, Sabotage Times, 8th February 2012Steve Coogan due to settle phone-hacking claim
Actor expected to announce settlement in long-standing dispute with News International, days before case is due to go to trial.
Lisa O'Carroll, The Guardian, 8th February 2012Dawn French on 'Roger & Val Have Just Got In'
Dawn French talks to Viv Groskopf about BBC Two's Roger & Val Have Just Got In, the break-up of her marriage and being photographed in Ann Summers.
Viv Groskopf, The Telegraph, 8th February 201210 ways to improve 10 O'Clock Live
Channel 4's comedy current affairs show returns tonight - but can it make more of an impact this time? Perhaps, if it follows these simple steps...
Stuart Heritage, The Guardian, 8th February 2012Noel Fielding confirms Mighty Boosh movie is on the way
Noel Fielding has revealed that a Mighty Boosh movie is 'finally' in the works, in which he will team up with Julian Barratt to reprise their roles as Vince Noir and Howard Moon.
Christopher Hooton, Metro, 8th February 2012Inbetweeners Joe Thomas & Hannah Tointon live together
Joe Thomas and Hannah Tointon, the younger sister of ex-Eastenders star Kara Tointon, live together - somewhat primitively - in the City. But are hunting for a new, more contemporary home.
Richard Kay, Daily Mail, 8th February 2012Video: Stephen Fry says judges don't understand Twitter
Stephen Fry has said that British judges don't understand Twitter.
The author and actor was speaking in response to the appeal of Paul Chambers at the High Court. The 27-year-old was convicted and fined in May 2010 for posting a message threatening to blow up Robin Hood Airport in South Yorkshire.
He said the tweet was a joke and he was frustrated because snow had closed the airport. A judgement on whether to quash his convinction has been reserved.
BBC News, 8th February 2012Roger and Val Have Just Got In review: In or out?
Roger & Val is not as quirky or profound as it thinks it is, so to prevent the observational turning into the plain dull, the trivia-tennis must be shaken up with a few transformative events and cliff-hangers. But don't worry, not enough for you to spill your tea.
Anoosh Chakelian, On The Box, 8th February 2012What's going on with... 10 O'Clock Live?
A look at Channel 4 satirical show 10 O'Clock Live.
Anoosh Chakelian, On The Box, 8th February 201210 O'Clock Live: Obvious targets and just enough laughs
It was business as usual as topical satire show 10 O'Clock Live returned for a second series - with the Queen and Fabio Capello on the list of obvious targets tackled with varying degrees of success.
Caroline Westbrook, Metro, 8th February 2012Charlie Brooker interview
Charlie Brooker talks about Black Mirror, 10 O'Clock Live and this 'Wipe franchise'...
Jay Richardson, Chortle, 8th February 2012Kevin Bridges: How I learnt to be a stand-up comedian
He used to be too terrified to take to the stage. Now he's making millions laugh every week...
Kevin Bridges, Radio Times, 8th February 2012Why Roger and Val just can't be bettered
Jack Seale welcomes the return of a uniquely great sitcom.
Jack Seale, Radio Times, 8th February 2012Why I don't miss 10 O'Clock Live
I found the spoof sketches disappointing and unfunny and the ascerbic irreverance that I expect from Brooker and Mitchell in their written articles just feels tired and hackneyed when delivered onscreen.
The Custard TV, 8th February 2012TV & radio
11:30am30 min
HR
Series 3, Episode 2 - DisabledWith the two chums having lost their pensions, Peter stoops to ever more scabrous depths to claim benefit.
5:15pm30 min
Sadie J
Series 2, Episode 3 - GagaliciousWhen Kit's cousin comes to stay, Sadie and Dede think he's trying to turn Kit into someone different - but could it be Kit who feels he's got something to hide? Meanwhile, Danny and Jake try their hands at DJ-ing - but how far can they get with only Steve's old vinyl collection to work with?
6:30pm30 min
Mark Thomas - The Manifesto
Series 4, Episode 1Mark addresses tax-avoidance, quantitative easing and voting reform.
10pm45 min
10 O'Clock Live
Series 2, Episode 1Jimmy Carr, David Mitchell, Charlie Brooker and Lauren Laverne return for a new series of the topical satire show, in a new shorter-length format.
10pm30 min
Roger & Val Have Just Got In
Series 2, Episode 1 - A ShockRoger and Val return from a family wedding to discover whether Val's bid to become Deputy Head has fallen at the first hurdle.
10:45pm30 min
Kevin Bridges: What's The Story?
Episode 1 - Growing UpKevin has a heart to heart with his parents at the family home, travels to Utah to attend a genuine American college party and undergoes an intimate therapy session complete with full TV crew. His highlight, though, is meeting Frank Skinner, the man that inspired him to give stand-up a go.
11pm15 min
Tina C's Global Depression Tour
Episode 5 - ChinaChristopher Green's comic creation, country music legend Tina C, visits China.