BCG Daily Wednesday 29th February 2012
Press clippings
Watson & Oliver: let's give them a chance
Comedy is thriving on the live circuit, but making fans fall about in the flesh is no guarantee of television success.
Bruce Dessau, The Guardian, 29th February 2012John Bishop falls asleep while rowing English Channel
Comedian John Bishop completed his gruelling cross-Channel row tonight, despite becoming "delirious" and nodding off during the journey.
The Telegraph, 29th February 2012Piff the Magic Dragon wins spot at Policeman's Ball
John van der Put has won a competition to perform the 'World's Shortest Gig' at the Amnesty International fundraiser.
Spoonfed, 29th February 2012Charlie Higson interview
The Fast Show star Charlie Higson talks about why he wants to scar children for life with his books, his old career as a punk rocker and how Charlie Brooker got him into running.
Lesley O'Toole, Metro, 29th February 2012Video: John Bishop runs through Kent for Sport Relief
John Bishop has set off on the final leg of his charity fundraising challenge for BBC Sport Relief in Kent.
BBC News, 29th February 2012Idiots Of Ants: 'We'll never split, we're too in love'
Fringe favourites Idiots Of Ants talk about YouTube and the tender, passionate man-love that unites them.
Bernard O'Leary, The Skinny, 29th February 2012Andrew O'Neill on stand-up, heavy metal & dominatrixes
The occult comedian talks heavy metal, magic and what he's learned from Cthulhu.
TNT Magazine, 29th February 2012Frankfest to fund Frank Sidebottom statue
Rock veterans The Fall and singer Badly Drawn Boy are to headline Frankfest, a gig to raise money to build a statue of comic character Frank Sidebottom.
BBC News, 29th February 2012We DON'T Recommend: Watson & Oliver
Forget My Family and Two Pints of Lager, I think I've found the nadir of British comedy in BBC2's new double act - Watson & Oliver. I'd rather sit through a 48 hour Cannon & Ball marathon than endure a third episode of what has to be the most woefully unfunny sketch show I've ever seen.
Colin Polonowski, The Digital Fix, 29th February 2012The Decoy Bride review
David Tennant and Alice Eve headline the brand new British romantic comedy, The Decoy Bride. And here's our review...
Simon Brew, Den Of Geek, 29th February 2012Videos
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11:30am30 min
2:15pm45 min
The Indian Doctor
Series 2, Episode 3 - The MiracleTrefelin is deserted as Prem waits for a vaccination unit to arrive from Cardiff.
2:15pm45 min
On Mardle Fen
Series 4, Episode 1 - If You Build ItWarwick hits on an idea for putting the restaurant on the map; a music festival. Jack is dead against it but Warwick has plans.
5:15pm30 min
Sadie J
Series 2, Episode 6 - BieberliciousSadie meddles with Ms V's love life just so she can be in a Justin Bieber video. But when her plans start to unravel, Sadie has to work extra hard to earn everyone's forgiveness.
6:30pm30 min
Mark Thomas - The Manifesto
Series 4, Episode 4On this week's agenda, a kick-starter to kick Scotland out of the Union, bankers to be given bonuses in the form of NHS donation cards, and an end to bank fees for those on a family income of less than 30,000 pounds.
10pm45 min
10 O'Clock Live
Series 2, Episode 4Lauren, 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 4 - Pam's CollageVal returns home from the day of her first interview and although she is through to the second round she feels threatened by her rival, Pam Bagnall.
10:45pm30 min
Kevin Bridges: What's The Story?
Episode 4 - TravelIt's off to Benidorm for the Scottish comedian. There he chats to Brits enjoying the classic package holiday to find out whether it is all it is cracked up to be - while reminiscing about his own family experiences abroad.
11pm15 min
Tim Key's Poetry Programme
Series 1, Episode 2 - DeathTim attempts to get to the bottom of 'death' via his narrative poem The Boy Who Faked His Own Death.
11:15pm15 min
Can't Tell Nathan Caton Nothing
Series 1, Episode 2 - About Moving OutNathan decides it's time to leave home, but can he find somewhere to live, and will his mother allow him to leave?