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BCG Daily Wednesday 7th March 2012

Press clippings

Stephen Merchant: Aged five months

Here's Stephen Merchant - when he was just an Office junior.

The Sun, 7th March 2012

Gap Yah star launches world tour campaign

In a bid to help more students get their travel time, BIC 4-Colours [you know, those multi-coloured pens that allow you to doodle the South Korea flag during lectures] is holding a 'Gapaway' competition, fronted by Gap Yah legend Orlando Charmon, aka Matt Lacey.

Tommy Holgate, The Sun, 7th March 2012

Sarah Millican on love "without the niggly bits"

The 36-year-old comic is blissfully happy with fellow stand-up Gary Delaney and doesn't want to jeopardise it by doing something silly... like living under the same roof.

The Mirror, 7th March 2012

Why on earth did I think I could make people laugh?

A rash promise made last November to try her hand at being a stand-up comedian to raise money for International Women's Day now has to be carried out...

Rowan Pelling, The Telegraph, 7th March 2012

Video: Jack Whitehall on US Secret Policeman's Ball gig

Comedian Jack Whitehall has just returned to the UK after performing at The Secret Policeman's Ball gala in New York; the first time it has been held outside the UK.

He performed alongside Russell Brand, Eddie Izzard, David Walliams, Jon Stewart and Ben Stiller for the Amnesty International benefit.

While speaking to the BBC's Charlie Stayt and Susanna Reid about the US gig he decided to investigate the BBC Breakfast programme's set.

Charlie Stayt and Susanna Reid, BBC News, 7th March 2012

David Walliams voices speaking clock for Sport Relief

David Walliams has revealed his latest charity challenge - as the new voice of the speaking clock.

Daily Record, 7th March 2012

The Secret Policeman's 50th anniversary Ball

Here's how the comedy and music show that is The Secret Policeman's Ball went from being a small benefit show to an international brand...

Roger Domeneghetti, Sabotage Times, 7th March 2012

Sarah Millican says she has got domestic bliss sorted

TV'S hottest new comic Sarah Millican and her boyfriend of six years are house-hunting - but not together.

Nicola Methven, Daily Record, 7th March 2012

Sheila Reid: 'We're mobbed like JLS!'

What's On TV caught up with Sheila Reid on the set of Benidorm, where she revealed that Madge is about to make a new friend and gave us the lowdown on the Garveys, fake tan and the possibilities of doing wheelies on that mobility scooter...

What's On TV, 7th March 2012

TV & radio

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
HR. Image shows from L to R: Peter (Jonathan Pryce), Sam (Nicholas Le Prevost). Copyright: BBC

HR

Series 3, Episode 6 - Gambled

The two penniless friends bank on a huge lottery win.

Radio 4 2:15pm
45 min
On Mardle Fen. Copyright: BBC

On Mardle Fen

Series 4, Episode 2 - Wives

Warwick's granddaughter is back from college and she is curious about the family. She wants to trace her roots. In particular, she has been wondering about her grandmother, but her request touches a nerve.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5:15pm
30 min
Sadie J. Copyright: BBC

Sadie J

Series 2, Episode 7 - Megatronic

Sadie uses bribery and corruption to beat Dede in the race to be deputy head girl, even though she really doesn't want the job.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Life: An Idiot's Guide. Stephen K Amos. Copyright: BBC

Life: An Idiot's Guide

Series 1, Episode 1 - Dishonesty

Sara Pascoe, Matt Forde, Carey Marx and David O'Doherty offer an idiot's guide to dishonesty.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
45 min
10 O'Clock Live. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, Charlie Brooker, Lauren Laverne, Jimmy Carr. Copyright: Zeppotron

10 O'Clock Live

Series 2, Episode 5

Lauren, Jimmy, David and Charlie are back to look over another week's news events.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
Roger & Val Have Just Got In. Image shows from L to R: Roger Stevenson (Alfred Molina), Val Stevenson (Dawn French). Copyright: BBC

Roger & Val Have Just Got In

Series 2, Episode 5 - Poem For Uncle Jack

Who is the man outside? Why do Roger and Val need help from Julie Andrews?

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:45pm
30 min
Kevin Bridges: What's The Story?. Kevin Bridges. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Kevin Bridges: What's The Story?

Episode 5 - Lifestyle

Kevin goes to the tailor's for a pair of jeans. He wants to see what it's like to go posh as opposed to wrestling in a high-street shop. Jack Whitehall gives Kevin some style tips too.

Radio 4 11pm
15 min
Tim Key's Late Night Poetry Programme. Key (Tim Key). Copyright: BBC

Tim Key's Poetry Programme

Series 1, Episode 3 - Chance

Tim tackles the dicey issue of 'chance' via a selection of poems, including The Wrong Number That Led to a Marriage and Probably Gay.

Radio 4 11:15pm
15 min
Can't Tell Nathan Caton Nothing. Nathan Caton. Copyright: BBC

Can't Tell Nathan Caton Nothing

Series 1, Episode 3 - About Work

Nathan's family know that he is committed to a career in comedy, but it doesn't stop them persuading him to take a job at his dad's office.

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