BCG Daily Wednesday 14th March 2012
Press clippings
Morecambe and Wise - comedy duo brilliance
The immense popularity of Eric Morcambe and Ernie Wise is evidenced by a December 1963 appearance by The Beatles (broadcast in April 1964) where they performed This Boy, All My Loving and I Want to Hold Your Hand ending with a classic performance of Moonlight Bay joined by Eric and Ernie.
Bill Young, Tellyspotting, 14th March 2012The Pogues ask Michael McIntyre to drop joke
Michael McIntyre has been banned by Irish rockers The Pogues from mocking their hit song Fairytale of New York in his stand-up routine.
The Huffington Post, 14th March 2012Stephen Fry backs Hobbit pub in Southampton
Actor Stephen Fry has backed a Southampton pub after it was threatened with legal action by US movie lawyers.
BBC News, 14th March 2012Dirk Gently, 1.2 - episode two
It pleases me how Dirk Gently appears to be at the centre of a Venn diagram, sandwiched between Doctor Who and Sherlock.
Dan Owen, Dan's Media Digest, 14th March 2012Billy Connolly makes art debut
Comedy veteran showcases Born on a Rainy Day, a collection of contemporary pen and ink drawings.
Mark Brown, The Guardian, 14th March 2012Videos
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1:20pm30 min
Dani's House
Series 5, Episode 1 - Crush And BurnDani has a crush on new co-star Alex, but can't help insulting him at every turn, so Ruby tries playing Cupid. Meanwhile, Maisy tries taking Ben's mind off missing Max by curing Jack's hiccups with some wild remedies.
2:15pm45 min
On Mardle Fen
Series 4, Episode 3 - Goose FeathersWarwick is after a celebrity endorsement for the restaurant, but just who does he consider to be a celebrity? And would Jack want them in the restaurant? Meanwhile a silent guest turns up in the restaurant and mysteriously disappears.
5:15pm30 min
Sadie J
Series 2, Episode 8 - BridesmaidamundoWhen Sadie interferes in her aunt's wedding, she discovers an uncomfortable truth from the past.
6:30pm30 min
Life: An Idiot's Guide
Series 1, Episode 2 - First ImpressionsCraig Campbell joins Stephen K Amos to offer an idiot's guide to the topic of First Impressions.
10pm45 min
10 O'Clock Live
Series 2, Episode 6Lauren, 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 6 - The GiftSomething arrives that will change Roger and Val's lives forever.
10:45pm30 min
Kevin Bridges: What's The Story?
Episode 6 - Big IssuesKevin tackles some of the big issues that have also inspired his funniest stand-up.
11pm15 min
Tim Key's Poetry Programme
Series 1, Episode 4 - SuperstitionTim considers the concept of superstition via another of his poetic works, with accompaniment by Tom Basden on xylophone.
11:15pm15 min
Can't Tell Nathan Caton Nothing
Series 1, Episode 4 - About DatingNathan Caton struggles with his family, who disapprove not only of his career, but also of his girlfriend. Can he persuade them to accept either?