BCG Daily Tuesday 20th March 2012
Press clippings
Nicholas Parsons: joke about my age as much as you like
Old people are the last acceptable butt of jokes because humour based on gender, race or disability is now unacceptable, Nicholas Parsons has said.
Nick Collins, The Telegraph, 20th March 2012Benidorm cast in BGT sketch for Sport Relief
The cast of Benidorm face the wrath of Simon Cowell in a hilarious Britain's Got Talent spoof for Sport Relief.
The Mirror, 20th March 2012Interview: Simon Munnery
If anyone can pull off a one-man punk musical about an ill-fated 1930s airship, it's rambling comic Simon Munnery. David Vincent caught up with him as he prepares to bring his latest show to Birmingham.
David Vincent, Brum Notes, 20th March 2012Dirk Gently episode 3 review
In this incarnation, Dirk Gently is gently comedic and gently entertaining (the puns may be obvious but they are apt). Would I urge BBC4 to make another series? Perhaps, gently.
Louisa Mellor, Den Of Geek, 20th March 2012Dame Edna Everage will bring final show to Britain
Barry Humphries will bring his final Dame Edna Everage show, "Eat Pray Laugh!" to Britain and America.
The Telegraph, 20th March 2012David Mitchell and Victoria Coren announce engagement
David Mitchell has announced he's engaged to his TV presenter and poker-playing girlfriend Victoria Coren today.
Daily Mail, 20th March 2012Altitude comedy festival: Bringing humour to the Alps
Next week, Tim Clark, from comedy news website Such Small Portions, is heading off to one of the most unique comedy festivals in the world. That festival is Altitude - a five-day laughterfest that takes place in the Austrian Alps. Tim explains what Altitude's all about - and talks to its founders, comedians Marcus Brigstocke and Andrew Maxwell.
Andrea Mann, The Huffington Post, 20th March 2012Video: Frank Skinner learns to swim despite aquaphobia
Frank Skinner talks to BBC Breakfast about trying to overcome his fear of water by learning to swim in aid of raising money for Sport Relief charity.
BBC News, 20th March 2012New Transatlantic quiz puts UK & US comics head to head
A new Transatlantic quiz podcast has launched pitting UK and US comedians against each other.
Such Small Portions, 20th March 2012Video: Boothby Graffoe and Nick Pynn interview
Performing as part of the Glasgow International Comedy Festival yesterday, Boothby Graffoe and Nick Pynn combine wry comedy moments with skilful musicianship - they talked to STV about performing together.
STV, 20th March 2012Council turfs up some of Blackpool's Comedy Carpet
The artist behind Blackpool's Comedy Carpet has branded the local council 'vandals' after removing vital parts of his artwork.
Chortle, 20th March 2012Nicholas Parsons is wrong: we rarely joke about the old
Nicholas Parsons is wrong to suggest that the elderly are treated as figures of fun.
Alexander Chancellor, The Telegraph, 20th March 2012Fast Show stars Thomson and Day hoping for new series
The Fast Show stars John Thomson and Simon Day have said that they hope the programme will return following its brief online comeback.
Daniel Sperling, Digital Spy, 20th March 2012Eddie Izzard cast in 'The Munsters' reboot
Eddie Izzard is in the final stages of negotiations to act in and produce NBC's new pilot Mockingbird Lane.
Greg Laing, Digital Spy, 20th March 2012Dirk Gently: Series 1 - Final Review
So despite a little grousing, Dirk Gently is a slick, engaging addition to the quirky detective show genre, and I'd like to see more of it. So, y'know, still give it a go.
Nick Bryan, The Digital Fix, 20th March 2012Jessica Hynes interview
TV Choice speaks to Jessica Hynes, who plays PR guru and Head Of Brand, Siobhan Sharpe...
Nick Fiaca, TV Choice, 20th March 2012Videos
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TV & radio
1:20pm30 min
Dani's House
Series 5, Episode 5 - B SystemJack loses his confidence before a top DJing gig at an award ceremony, where Dani is up for Best Hair. There's only one person who can boost him and it's Ben. Meanwhile, Maisy is excited at the prospect of meeting her pop idol, Bamboo, but first needs a serious makeover.
3:35pm25 min
Diddy Movies
Series 1, Episode 2 - Beast Of Black IslandOur intrepid Diddy heroes find themselves face to face with the legendary 'Beast'. A creature so fearsome, that no-one dare even speak his name.
4:30pm30 min
Pixelface
Series 2, Episode 12 - Rock StarLegendary rock guitarist Kirk Beaglemayer arrives in the console from the game Rock Legend to the delight of Rex, his biggest fan.
6:30pm30 min
Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!
Series 7, Episode 5 - Spanish ElvisArthur puts on event in his ill friend's Spanish bar. With Liza Minelli and a Spanish Elvis auditioning, Arthur can do nothing other than perform himself to make sure the night goes off with a real bang.
9pm60 min
Stand Up For Sport Relief
A group of sport personalities try their hand at stand-up comedy for the first time, in aid of the Sport Relief charity. Gabby Logan was the winner.
10pm35 min
Hit The Road Jack
Episode 1 - WalesIn this new series Jack Whitehall takes his show on the road visiting a different UK city each week, beginning with the Welsh capital of Cardiff.
11pm30 min
The History Plays
Episode 5 - A History Of Blair In 9 1/2 VoicesLost in the BBC, Tony Blair is mistaken for his own lookalike. He finds himself talking to Sue, a struggling impressionist who has some surprising questions for him. With Jon Culshaw and Fiona Allen.