BCG Daily Tuesday 14th February 2012
Press clippings
Frankie Boyle banned from Welsh theatre
The Wales Millennium Centre (WMC) has defended turning down a booking for controversial comedian Frankie Boyle.
BBC News, 14th February 2012Perfecting the air kiss with Jo Brand
Jo Brand takes part in a "kissing workshop" in an effort to learn the etiquette of social kissing.
BBC, 14th February 2012Kevin Bridges: It's surreal having Alex Ferguson as fan
Glaswegian comedian Kevin Bridges, 25, stacked supermarket shelves and tried a business course before turning to stand-up at the grand old age of 17. Here he talks to Metro about getting his break and his worst gigs.
Andrew Williams, Metro, 14th February 2012Ellie Taylor to host new series of 'Snog Marry Avoid?'
Show Me The Funny comedian Ellie Taylor is gearing up to give OTT contestants a dressing down on make-under show Snog Marry Avoid?
The Sun, 14th February 2012Funny old game: the standup competition for over-55s
Leicester's Comedy festival will this year host a Silver Standup competition. Will an aggressively young artform embrace older voices?
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 14th February 2012Writing Roger & Val: Episode Zero and The Mice
Roger and Val Have Just Got In returned to our screens on Wednesday 8th February. Beth Kilcoyne co-wrote the show with her sister Emma, and stopped by to talk to us series two.
Beth Kilcoyne, BBC Comedy, 14th February 2012Leicester Is More - The Leicester Comedy Festival
Just back from the Leicester Comedy Festival. It may not have quite the cachet of the Edinburgh Fringe, but it does have one thing in its favour. The train from St Pancras takes barely an hour so Londoners really could have an evening in glamorous Leicester and still be home by midnight.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 14th February 2012Sherrie Hewson interview
Sherrie Hewson returns to acting when she joins the cast of Benidorm, as new hotel manager Joyce Temple Savage.
Martina Fowler, TV Choice, 14th February 2012Videos
TV
TV & radio
10:45am15 min
HighLites
HighLites, Episode 2Bev takes her struggle for solvency to the council, and tries to rekindle the affections of an old flame.
4:30pm30 min
Pixelface
Series 2, Episode 7 - The Ugly TruthAlexia is desperate to look her best for the Ambassador's ball, and recruits the help of Aethelwynne and his beauty box to create the perfect look.
6:30pm30 min
Mr And Mrs Smith
Episode 4 - The BathroomAnnabelle is annoyed because Will couldn't stand up to their over-enthusiastic builder. Will is furious at Annabelle for hiring the builder. Guy mediates, but this week the counsellor has his own problems.
10pm60 min
Shameless
Series 9, Episode 7Everyone is seriously concerned about Kelly. While Marty is still grieving the loss of the baby, Kelly is punishing herself physically and mentally and fast losing control.
11pm30 min
Thom Tuck Goes Straight To DVD
Episode 0 - PilotComedian Thom Tuck recounts heart-rending tales of love, loss and the 54 straight-to-DVD Disney movies he's watched which mirror his failures from childhood and beyond.