BCG Daily Tuesday 21st February 2012
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David Walliam's Mr Stink comes to BBC One
David Walliams' best-selling children's novel Mr Stink is set to come alive as a comedy drama for all the family on BBC One later this year.
Candice Lo, BBC Comedy, 21st February 2012Peter Capaldi: Bullies made my teenage years hell
Actor Peter Capaldi has revealed how school bullies made his life hell.
Daily Record, 21st February 2012Vic and Bob honoured at north-east TV awards
North-East comedians Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer picked up a major award at a glittering ceremony held in the region last night.
Gavin Havery, The Advertiser, 21st February 2012Watson & Oliver, BBC Two
Comedy duo make an instant impact with debut series.
Veronica Lee, The Arts Desk, 21st February 2012Watson and Oliver review: Sketchy
The BBC evidently have faith in Lorna and Ingrid, they've already been awarded them a six-part series in a shiny prime spot on BBC Two and a whole host of celebrity guests, but it all feels vastly premature.
Sarah Cox, On The Box, 21st February 2012Mark Thomas helps launch Deptford Lounge with free show
Comedian Mark Thomas is set to help launch a new creative space in Deptford on March 1 with a free show.
Such Small Portions, 21st February 2012Your next box set: Monkey Dust
A dark and depraved comic look at broken Britain first aired on BBC3 in 2003.
Daniel Bettridge, The Guardian, 21st February 2012Steve Pemberton on true crime sightseeing
The League of Gentlemen's Steve Pemberton currently starring in the crime series Whitechapel talks about visiting famous crime scenes.
Lucinda Everett, The Telegraph, 21st February 2012James Corden interview: the attention seeker
If you haven't always cared for James Corden, the presenter of tonight's Brit Awards, you're not alone: nor has he. Now he's almost a national treasure. What went right?
Craig McLean, The Telegraph, 21st February 2012Patrick Kielty confirms relationship with Cat Deeley
They are possibly one of the most unlikely couples to come out of the showbiz world for a long time. But last night, after refusing to comment on rumours of a romance, Patrick Kielty confirmed his relationship with Cat Deeley.
Sarah Bull, Daily Mail, 21st February 2012Watson & Oliver: Bring out the Barrowman
Lorna Watson and Ingrid Oliver's new comedy sketch show is a peculiarly old-fashioned thing.
Liam Tucker, TV Pixie, 21st February 2012Charlie Brooker interview
Ahead of the release of Black Mirror on DVD, we spoke to writer Charlie Brooker about his work on the series, future episodes, and what he's up to next...
Ryan Lambie, Den Of Geek, 21st February 2012Benidorm's Sherrie Hewson: 'Acting is like sex!'
What's On TV went poolside in Spain to speak to Sherrie Hewson about her new role in Benidorm as hotel boss Joyce Temple Savage.
What's On TV, 21st February 2012Watson & Oliver review
Sketch comedy by its very nature is hit and miss, and in this opener Watson & Oliver had only one dud (the point of the Barrowman gag, where they vied for his attentions, was a little too predictable) but the quality of the other sketches more than made up for that. A hit, a palpable hit.
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Pixelface
Series 2, Episode 8 - Strictly RomfordRomford has always been desperate for a body, so when Alexia suggests contacting a 'body parts' man, he is delighted.
6:30pm30 min
Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!
Series 7, Episode 1 - The MinxCount Arthur tries to insure his car, a Hillman Minx. In an attempt to reduce his premium he sets out to prove that Terry Wogan will not be his passenger, causing great confusion for Mr Wogan himself.
10pm60 min
Shameless
Series 9, Episode 8Times are hard and Marty and his apprentice Aidan attempt to redirect a power line to the Gallagher house to get free electricity. The plan goes disastrously wrong and a power cut plunges the whole estate into darkness.
11pm30 min
The History Plays
Episode 1 - Jagger in JailIn 1967, Mick Jagger spent a night in prison for drug possession. This is an imagined conversation between Mick and his cell-mate Jim. With Fonejacer star Kayvan Novak and The Inbetweeners's Blake Harrison.