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BCG Daily Saturday 18th February 2012

Press clippings

The Muppets added to Secret Policeman's Ball line-up

A number of new acts have been added to the bill for the Secret Policeman's Ball including the Muppets, Kristen Wiig and Jack Whitehall.

Metro, 18th February 2012

Keith Lemon has fun with Fearne Cotton on Ross's show

Celebrity Juice host Keith Lemon doesn't get far as he tries it on with team captain Fearne Cotton on tonight's Jonathan Ross Sho.

Leigh Holmwood, The Sun, 18th February 2012

Blackadder: the best quotes

As G.O.L.D. treats us to a weekend of historical hilarity, we recall some of Blackadder's finest lines.

Laura Pledger, Radio Times, 18th February 2012

Micky Flanagan interview

Harry Hill, Kirsty Wark and Noel Edmonds equal laughter, lust and guilt for the comedian and Mad Bad Ad Show panellist.

Micky Flanagan, Radio Times, 18th February 2012

Russell Brand dating sexy painter

Russell Brand's new girl pal is a gorgeous Mexican painter whose work explores sensuality and sex.

The Sun, 18th February 2012

Hugh Grant demands better 'Bridget Jones 3' scripts

Hugh Grant has confessed that he has not been won over by the scripts submitted for the third Bridget Jones movie.

Daniel Sperling, Digital Spy, 18th February 2012

'Nighty Night': Tube Talk Gold

If you like your comedy dark, twisted and even more bitter than bittersweet, chances are you were a fan of the BBC's sitcom Nighty Night.

Catriona Wightman, Digital Spy, 18th February 2012

Videos

TV & radio

BBC Radio 5 Live 11am
60 min
Fighting Talk. Colin Murray. Copyright: World's End Productions

Fighting Talk

Series 9, Episode 29

Nick Hancock is joined by comedian Justin Moorhouse, horse racing correspondent Cornelius Lysaght, broadcaster and presenter Dougie Anderson and broadcaster and pundit Greg Brady.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 7:50pm
30 min
Harry Hill's TV Burp. Harry Hill. Copyright: Avalon Television

Harry Hill's TV Burp

Series 12, Episode 3

On the show this week, Harry observes a zombie attack in Emmerdale, imagines a Downing Street spin on Corrie, and finds himself stuck inside a reclining chair.

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 8pm
60 min
Monty Python: Almost The Truth. Copyright: Bill And Ben Productions / Eagle Rock Film Productions

Monty Python: Almost The Truth

Episode 6

In the final episode, the Pythons play at the Hollywood Bowl, make Monty Python's The Meaning Of Life, mourn the death of Graham Chapman, and go their separate ways.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 9:20pm
60 min
The Jonathan Ross Show. Jonathan Ross. Copyright: Hot Sauce / ITV Studios

The Jonathan Ross Show

Series 2, Episode 7 - John Hurt, Christina Ricci, Celebrity Juice

Jonathan Ross welcomes John Hurt, Christina Ricci and Celebrity Juice's Keith Lemon, Fearne Cotton and Holly Willoughby. There is also music from LMFAO.

Radio 2 logo 10pm
30 min
Father Figure. Image shows from L to R: Elaine Whyte (Lucy Montgomery), Tom Whyte (Jason Byrne), Dylan Whyte (Dominic Applewhite). Copyright: BBC

Father Figure

Episode 3 - The Wake

Much to Tom's squeamish alarm he is at his uncle's wake and expected to play a full part in proceedings. It doesn't look as though the priest or his family are going to be especially comforting either.

Radio 2 logo 10:30pm
30 min
Dave Gorman

Pub Olympics

One-off Olympics-themed panel show on Radio 2 hosted by Dave Gorman.

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