BCG Daily Friday 2nd March 2012
Press clippings
Pramface may be cult favourite or mainstream crossover
Pramface continues to be a surprisingly clever, polished and compelling offering from BBC3 that could well become a mainstream hit in time.
Rachel Tarley, Metro, 2nd March 2012Sarah Millican on comedy, money and marriage
Sarah Millican's bawdy jokes have brought her brickbats and a new BBC series. She tells Gerard Gilbert where it began.
Gerard Gilbert, The Independent, 2nd March 2012Izzard and Carr added to Secret Policeman's Ball cast
The full cast for this Sunday's Secret Policeman's Ball has been unveiled, with Chris O'Dowd, Matt Berry, Jimmy Carr and Eddie Izzard joining the line-up.
Such Small Portions, 2nd March 2012An interview with comedy delight Tony Law
Tony Law seems to be trembling on the verge of shaking off the 'comedian's comedian' tag and getting some proper popularity. We sat down for a chat with Tony Law, who we're pleased to report has a very Canadian blend of seeming inner calm and barely-contained energy.
Such Small Portions, 2nd March 2012Christopher Lloyd to play Grandad in US Only Fools
The Back to the Future star is the latest signing for the American version of the classic British sitcom.
Paul Jones, Radio Times, 2nd March 2012Sarah Millican: women can make their mark in TV
Standup dismisses concerns raised by diversity report about shortage of female comedians such as Mock the Week and QI.
John Plunkett, The Guardian, 2nd March 2012Simon Amstell gets into the swing of Twitter. Honest
Simon is definitely becoming more enthusiastic and in tune with the practices of Twitter. He is now on an average of three tweets per week - no thanks to Jessica Hynes, I'm afraid.
Jessie Cave, The Guardian, 2nd March 2012US Only Fools: lovely jubbly or potential plonker?
Following the recent announcement that Taxi and Back To The Future star Christopher Lloyd has joined the cast of the US remake of Only Fools And Horses - he's playing the Granddad/Uncle Albert substitute, in case you hadn't guessed - it's perhaps time to put aside one's initial reservations and give this project a chance.
Paul Whitelaw, The Scotsman, 2nd March 2012John Bishop completes his third marathon in three days
John Bishop hobbled into Trafalgar Square on Friday to finish his third marathon in three days and complete his "Week of Hell" for Sport Relief.
BBC News, 2nd March 2012John Bishop finally ends Week of Hell charity triathlon
He aimed to cycle, row and run 290 miles over the last five days and now comedian John Bishop is celebrating after finally crossing the finishing line. He admitted he was 'blown away' after being told he has so far raised £1.6m.
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7:30am30 min
What's So Funny?
Series 3, Episode 9Ed Byrne and Lucy Porter take a look the world of comedy. Featuring Andrew Maxwell, Alex Lowe and Sandi Toksvig.
1:15pm30 min
The Comedy Café
Janice Forsyth taps into the funny business in Scotland and worldwide with all that's new in comedy on radio, TV, the movies, DVD, books, online and live performances.
2:15pm45 min
The Indian Doctor
Series 2, Episode 5 - The SourceReporters gather at the surgery to hear that the outbreak of smallpox in Trefelin is finally under control.
5:30pm30 min
4 O'Clock Club
Series 1, Episode 8 - QuizNathan drags Josh onto the useless school quiz team to teach him how to stick at something. But Josh realises to his delight that him not knowing any answers will only make Nathan look bad.
6:30pm30 min
The Now Show
Series 36, Episode 3Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis are joined by Lynne Truss, Andy Parsons, Laura Shavin and Mitch Benn for a look at the week's biggest (and smallest) stories.
7pm30 min
Social Club FM
Series 1, Episode 2 - FestivalMr Chairman and Rex have to organise a music festival at very short notice. Can they find a willing headline act?
8:30pm30 min
Room 101
Series 1, Episode 7 - Larry Lamb, Lauren Laverne, David O'DohertyThis week Larry Lamb, Lauren Laverne and David O'Doherty try to send the things they hate the most into Room 101. Nominations include fake tension in TV shows, flags and confusing loo signs.
9pm60 min
Stella
Series 1, Episode 9As Stella deals with the news that Luke is going to leave, Emma goes into labour at school, leading Stella and Rob to grow closer when they come to her rescue.
9pm60 min
Benidorm
Series 5, Episode 2Joyce is organising a dance competition for the guests. Everyone is eager to take part, and rehearsals are supervised by an old flame of Joyce's - TV's Cyril Babcock.
10:07pm30 min
The Mad Bad Ad Show
Episode 3In the third show the ads are themed around toys, and Micky and Mark are joined by comedians Sean Lock and Miles Jupp.
10:35pm45 min
The Graham Norton Show
Series 10, Episode 17 - John Cusack, Goldie Hawn, Marcus Brigstocke, KasabianJohn Cusack says movies are over hyped and Goldie Hawn reveals she slept through her own Oscar win, while Marcus Brigstocke talks politics and Kasabian perform live in the studio.