BCG Daily Wednesday 15th February 2012
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BBC looks set to axe The Royal Bodyguard
The BBC look set to axe Sir David Jason's new comedy The Royal Bodyguard after just one series following a slating from critics and a slump in ratings.
Leigh Holmwood, The Sun, 15th February 2012Vic and Bob set to switch channels
Comic Vic Reeves says he and pal Bob Mortimer are working on a new show similar to axed Shooting Stars - but not for the BBC.
The Sun, 15th February 2012Michael Barrymore performs as a charity auctioneer
Troubled star Michael Barrymore is hammering it again - but this time as an auctioneer.
Richard White, The Sun, 15th February 2012Interview: Adam Riches strikes fear into his audience
Adam Riches won the Edinburgh Comedy Award for his crowd-baiting show. As it comes to London, he explains how he selects his victims.
Alice Jones, The Independent, 15th February 2012Interview: Robin Ince
Although Robin Ince started out as a writer - working on shows like Alistair McGowan's Big Impression - it is clear that performing is his real love.
Giggle Beats, 15th February 2012James Corden set for big chance in USA
He may have shed five stone but ever-shrinking star James Corden is poised to become massive in the States. It's all thanks to a chance meeting between the Bafta-winner and Miramax mogul Harvey Weinstein.
Daily Record, 15th February 2012Filming begins on new Alan Partridge series
Season two of Mid Morning Matters is currently being shot for Sky Atlantic.
Tom Cole, Radio Times, 15th February 2012Rich in laughs: how Sky took over British comedy
Why is all the good new comedy on satellite? Sky's Lucy Lumsden explains her masterplan.
Jack Seale, Radio Times, 15th February 2012Mark Gatiss scores stage success
The Sherlock star enjoys rave reviews for The Recruiting Officer at London's Donmar Warehouse.
Laura Pledger, Radio Times, 15th February 2012Siobhan Finneran reveals her new Benidorm secrets
As the new series of Benidorm kicks off on ITV1, we sit poolside at the Solana resort with actress Siobhan Finneran to find out what's in store for the Garveys this time round...
What's On TV, 15th February 2012Videos
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10:45am15 min
11:30am30 min
HR
Series 3, Episode 3 - MarriedThe retired chums face ruin as their pensions prove worthless. Will a lodger help matters?
5:15pm30 min
Sadie J
Series 2, Episode 4 - CocolocolisticSadie auditions to get into a new girl band, but when she upsets Kit once too often, he goes all out to get Whitney the gig in Sadie's place.
6:30pm30 min
Mark Thomas - The Manifesto
Series 4, Episode 2Mark is in Sheffield, where this week's agenda covers community gardening, homelessness and education.
10pm45 min
10 O'Clock Live
Series 2, Episode 2Lauren, Jimmy, David and Charlie are back to look over another week's news events.
10pm30 min
Roger & Val Have Just Got In
Series 2, Episode 2 - The Woman In The AtticA gift from a well wisher brings turmoil to the eve of Roger's tribunal.
10:45pm30 min
Kevin Bridges: What's The Story?
Episode 2 - ScotlandKevin launches his own advertising campaign for the city of Glasgow, gets a voice coaching lesson, and wins over people down south who could not understand his thick Scottish accent. Along the way he meets up with Micky Flanagan to talk about accents and all things comedy.
11pm15 min
Tina C's Global Depression Tour
Episode 6 - United KingdomChristopher Green's comic creation, country music legend Tina C, is camping outside St Pauls this week.