BCG Daily Saturday 11th February 2012
Press clippings
Python's 1974 pre-'wardrobe malfunction' bit of lunacy
If you're a broadcaster or producer, you just thought your clashes with the FCC began back in 2004 and Janet Jackson's infamous "wardrobe malfunction" incident. A full 30+ years prior to that special Sunday, one of the producers of the brilliant Python film, Monty Python and the Holy Grail was approached by a member of the British Board of Film Classification after a screening in Twickenham of the then unreleased soon-to-be classic.
Bill Young, Tellyspotting, 11th February 2012Chris O'Dowd interview: I had a friend that was a brick
The comedy star vents forth on his BAFTA nomination, abusing Twitter, Bridesmaids and strange childhood pals...
David Hillier, Sabotage Times, 11th February 2012Al Murray on the Twitter joke trial
Al Murray, in court to follow the now notorious Twitter joke trial, calls it 'a Monty Python-does-Kafka brainfart'.
Al Murray, The Guardian, 11th February 2012Mrs Brown's DVD sales hit a million
Brendan O'Carroll's hit comedy series Mrs Brown's Boys has sold more than a million DVDs since it hit the shelves last October.
Allison Bray, The Independent (Ireland), 11th February 2012Russell Brand struck by migraine attack on stage
Russell Brand, who has just filed for divorce from Katy Perry, was struck with a migrane attack on stage, however was able to continue his 90-minute set after taking medication.
Tom Bryant, The Mirror, 11th February 2012Judi Dench's 'Graham Norton' appearance draws 4.1m
The Graham Norton Show drew 4.1m (26.9%) viewers on Friday as Judi Dench and Dev Patel dropped by to promote their new film, The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel.
Liam O'Brien, Digital Spy, 11th February 2012The Ross and Becks show
When Jonathan Ross won the Welcome To ITV Award - sorry, Lifetime Achievement Award - at the NTAs last month, some people joked that it signalled his career was over. And oh, how we all laughed. I'm not laughing any more, though.
Ian Hyland, Daily Mail, 11th February 2012TV & radio
11am60 min
Fighting Talk
Series 9, Episode 28Martin Kelner, Paul McVeigh, Tom Rosenthal and Jim White fight for punditry points.
7:30pm30 min
Harry Hill's TV Burp
Series 12, Episode 2This week, Harry has a spot of bother with some talcum powder, and muses the difference between British (white) and French (pink) maggots.
8pm60 min
Monty Python: Almost The Truth
Episode 5The Pythons look back at the making of arguably the greatest comedy film ever, Monty Python's Life Of Brian, and the controversy it caused.
9:15pm60 min
The Jonathan Ross Show
Series 2, Episode 6 - Denzel Washington, Keira Knightley, Tom Hardy, Dionne WarwickJonathan welcomes two-time Oscar winner Denzel Washington, Keira Knightley and actor Tom Hardy. Plus the legendary Dionne Warwick sings live in the studio.
10pm30 min
Father Figure
Episode 2 - Birthday LunchMuch to the consternation of his overbearing Mother, Tom Whyte decides to cook his Dad a birthday lunch for a family get-together.