BCG Daily Friday 16th March 2012
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Sarah Millican Television Programme: safe but charming
The Sarah Millican Television Programme breaks no boundary with its alternating interview and stand-up format, but its well-observed and self-deprecating humour is sure to charm audiences.
Christopher Hooton, Metro, 16th March 2012Stars signed up for Just A Minute TV version named
More details have been released about Just A Minute's 45-year anniversary run on BBC Two.
Such Small Portions, 16th March 2012Life's Too Short heads to 35 countries
While the possibility of a second season of Life's Too Short remains uncertain, the first season is still selling strongly overseas.
Such Small Portions, 16th March 2012Can Simon Amstell's support act help him with Twitter?
Norwegian comedian Daniel Simonsen will be supporting Simon Amstell on tour. Like Simon, he is new to Twitter, so I decided to give him a bit of encouragement. He'll probably follow me back any day now ... won't he?
Jessie Cave, The Guardian, 16th March 2012Ricky Gervais steps up animal rights campaign
Kind-hearted Ricky Gervais has stepped up his quest to ban cosmetic testing on animals - he's launching a global campaign to end the "cruel" practice.
The Daily Express, 16th March 2012Adam Gillen: 'It goes horribly wrong for Liam'
What's On TV travelled to the Spanish fishing village of Calpe to meet Adam Gillen as he filmed episode five of ITV1's Benidorm.
What's On TV, 16th March 2012Omid Djalili: my Saturday job
The first job I ever had was working for my dad, helping him out with some of his work as a translator...
Omid Djalili, The Guardian, 16th March 2012Milton Jones: Walk the line for comedy
With regular appearances on Mock The Week, surreal funnyman Milton Jones is becoming a more familiar face. So how much of what we see is a stage persona and how much is the real Milton?
Nottingham Post, 16th March 2012Michael Monkhouse discovers Rome's Comedy Club
If you find yourself in said city - give it a go, you'll have a ball.
Michael Monkhouse, Giggle Beats, 16th March 2012Videos
TV
TV & radio
7:30am30 min
What's So Funny?
Series 3, Episode 11Ed Byrne and Lucy Porter take a look the world of comedy. Ed is joined by Justin Edwards, Veronica Lee and Jimeoin.
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.
1:20pm30 min
Dani's House
Series 5, Episode 3 - Bunny TalesRuby swears Dani to secrecy about her fear of rabbits. But when Zarina overhears this, will Dani be able to stop her turning it into a storyline on the 1000th episode of McHurties? Meanwhile, Maisy is determined to win Ben's giant stuffed dinosaur away from him by hook... or crook.
5:30pm30 min
4 O'Clock Club
Series 1, Episode 10 - School CouncilNathan gets lumbered with running the School Council - and drags Josh in to teach him about responsibility. But instead, Josh uses his new powers to try to change the rules to his own advantage.
6:30pm30 min
The Now Show
Series 36, Episode 5Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis with a mix of topical sketches and stand-up with Matt Forde, Laura Shavin and Mitch Benn.
7pm30 min
Social Club FM
Series 1, Episode 4 - AusterityMr Chairman and Rex look to star guest Roy Noble to add pizzazz to the station's 'austerity' programming. But will he even turn up?
9pm60 min
Benidorm
Series 5, Episode 4The Garveys are alarmed by rumours of a gang kidnapping the unwary and stealing their organs, so when Michael sees a tall dark stranger bundling Madge into a car, they are convinced she is a victim.
10:35pm45 min
The Graham Norton Show
Series 10, Episode 19 - Hugh Grant, Joanna Page, Jo Brand, David GuettaHugh Grant talks about his love of Leveson and fast cars, Joanna Page says David Cameron is a sweet man, while Jo Brand talks about her surprise acting success and David Guetta confirms he is not dead.