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BCG Daily Friday 23rd March 2012

Press clippings

Jonathan Ross reveals plans for new movie show on ITV

Jonathan Ross has revealed he is filming a pilot for a new movie-based show for ITV, claiming it will be less 'low-key' than his Film series with the BBC.

Daniella Graham, Metro, 23rd March 2012

Miranda Hart stars alongside Tim Henman on Sport Relief

Comedy star Miranda Hart ends up across the net from her hero Tim Henman tonight in a film in aid of Sport Relief.

Elisa Roche, The Daily Express, 23rd March 2012

20th Century Fox sued over Glee name by UK comedy club

Comic Enterprises Ltd, which runs four Glee venues in the UK, claims the media giant infringed its trademark and wants an injunction.

The Mirror, 23rd March 2012

Harry Hill's TV Burp: top 10 gags

As Harry Hill's TV Burp reaches its final episode, Michael Hogan celebrates a joyously daft decade on air with his top 10 TV Burp gags.

Michael Hogan, The Telegraph, 23rd March 2012

Miranda Hart visits an African slum for Sport Relief

Comedian reports on project to bring clean water to a slum in Uganda.

Miranda Hart, Radio Times, 23rd March 2012

Interview with Abandoman

Rob Broderick's Edinburgh Fringe debut remains the only show I've seen twice at a single festival. At the start of his 2007 Free Festival run, his stand-up hour was so fatally bedevilled by technical gremlins that it was essentially just fiddling with a PowerPoint projection and cursing.

Jay Richardson, The Scotsman, 23rd March 2012

Jennifer Saunders and Dawn French planning a reunion

Jennifer Saunders and Dawn French plan to work together again - and the pair have even considered co-hosting a chat show.

The Huffington Post, 23rd March 2012

David Walliams interviews Eddie Izzard

'So, Eddie Izzard, were your marathons an attempt to trump my swims?'

David Walliams, The Independent, 23rd March 2012

Letters: Robin Cooper's alternative Sport Relief day

Dear Editor/Editoress, a hearty greeting unto you. I wonder if The Independent Newspaper of Great Britain would get behind my "alternative" Sports Relief Day that I am promoting for the good of man/woman/beast kind. My aim is for it to REPLACE the existing Sports Relief Day.

Robin Cooper (Robert Popper), The Independent, 23rd March 2012

Video: Miranda Hart on working with sports people

Comedian Miranda Hart talks to BBC Breakfast about her role in Sport Relief.

BBC News, 23rd March 2012

Jonathan Ross gets hump over Humperdinck comparisons

It turns out that since Engelbert Humperdinck was named as the UK's rep at Eurovision, Jonathan Ross - he of the similarly flowing locks - keeps getting mistaken for the 75-year-old.

The Guardian, 23rd March 2012

Ardal O'Hanlon: My Week

Comedian and Father Ted star Ardal O'Hanlon on his secret attic, coaching his son's football team, and why being a stand-up is the "best job in the world".

Ardal O'Hanlon, The Big Issue, 23rd March 2012

Steffen Peddie lands role in BBC sitcom Hebburn

Comedian Steffen Peddie has landed a role in the BBC Two sitcom Hebburn.

Giggle Beats, 23rd March 2012

Borat anthem stuns Kazakh gold medallist in Kuwait

Kazakhstan's shooting team has been left stunned after a comedy national anthem from the film Borat was played at a medal ceremony at championships in Kuwait instead of the real one.

BBC News, 23rd March 2012

Twenty Twelve is back!

Yep, that's right. Twenty Twelve is returning to our screens at 10pm on Friday 30th March on BBC Two.

Suzy Grant, BBC Comedy, 23rd March 2012

David Walliams: 'I did a lap dance for Simon Cowell'

New Britain's Got Talent judge David Walliams talks about flirting with Mr Nasty.

James Rampton, The Telegraph, 23rd March 2012

Videos

Twenty Twelve. Image shows from L to R: Siobhan Sharpe (Jessica Hynes), Ian Fletcher (Hugh Bonneville). Copyright: BBC TV

Twenty Twelve - Multiculturality

Ian drafts a press release to buy time whilst the ODC work out how to make a multi-faith belief centre in the Olympic Site. Siobhan is convinced that Islam and Muslim are two separate religions.

Twenty Twelve. Image shows from L to R: Siobhan Sharpe (Jessica Hynes), Ian Fletcher (Hugh Bonneville). Copyright: BBC TV

Twenty Twelve - Meeting Fiona Healey

Fiona Healey, Head of Legacy, arrives for her first day at the Olympic Deliverance Commission. Meanwhile Graham tries to convince him Ian his problem with dedicated cycle lanes is urgent.

Tanlines - All Of Me (directed by Julian Barratt)

Mighty Boosh star Julian Barratt has directed this darkly comic music video for the band Tanlines. He talks about filming it in this behind the scenes video

Watson & Oliver. Image shows from L to R: Lorna Watson, Ingrid Oliver. Copyright: BBC TV

Watson & Oliver - Bea and Fi go on Holiday

Bea and Fi are off to Spain with Fi's parents. But where is Bea's passport?

Watson & Oliver. Image shows from L to R: Lorna Watson, Ingrid Oliver. Copyright: BBC TV

Watson & Oliver - One Pound MI5

In the world of espionage, agents are used to pay back... but this is on a different level entirely!

Watson & Oliver. Image shows from L to R: Lorna Watson, Ingrid Oliver. Copyright: BBC TV

Watson & Oliver - Childbirth

Childbirth, it's all push, push, push, when sometimes all you want to do is push off.

Pramface. Image shows from L to R: Janet Derbyshire (Anna Chancellor), Alan Derbyshire (Angus Deayton), Laura Derbyshire (Scarlett Alice Johnson), Jamie Prince (Sean Michael Verey), Keith Prince (Ben Crompton), Sandra Prince (Bronagh Gallagher) TV

Pramface - Mike's Run

Beth has been collecting cash for Mike's charity run. After finding out that it is going towards a prostitute, she is less than impressed...

Pramface. Image shows from L to R: Janet Derbyshire (Anna Chancellor), Alan Derbyshire (Angus Deayton), Laura Derbyshire (Scarlett Alice Johnson), Jamie Prince (Sean Michael Verey), Keith Prince (Ben Crompton), Sandra Prince (Bronagh Gallagher) TV

Pramface - Mike's Sponsorship

Mike's faking a charity run to raise money to pay for a personal project. Although Jamie doesn't support his plan, he is impressed with how far the money will go.

Pramface. Image shows from L to R: Janet Derbyshire (Anna Chancellor), Alan Derbyshire (Angus Deayton), Laura Derbyshire (Scarlett Alice Johnson), Jamie Prince (Sean Michael Verey), Keith Prince (Ben Crompton), Sandra Prince (Bronagh Gallagher) TV

Pramface - Online Extra: Episode 5 - Bed Hopping

This week, Mike tries to get friendly with Danielle but is brutally rebuffed. Laura continues to glow and get more confused, while Jamie tracks down the source of the smell in his bedroom.

White Van Man. Ollie (Will Mellor). Copyright: ITV Studios TV

White Van Man - The Cafecatessen

After a lovely evening out, Emma realises she has left her phone back at work so Ollie takes her round to the Koffee House to pick it up when they see burglars inside.

White Van Man. Ollie (Will Mellor). Copyright: ITV Studios TV

White Van Man - Behind-the-Scenes: Making the football episode

We go behind the scenes to look at the filming of the football sequences for Episode 5 of the second series of White Van Man.

TV & radio

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am
30 min
What's So Funny?. Ed Byrne. Copyright: Unique Productions / BBC

What's So Funny?

Series 3, Episode 12

Ed Byrne and Lucy Porter take a look the world of comedy - this time with their roles reversed, with Lucy in the studio and Ed away interviewing. Guests are Greg Proops, Greg McHugh and Ian Hislop.

BBC Radio Scotland 1:15pm
30 min
The Comedy Café. Janice Forsyth

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.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 1:20pm
30 min
Dani's House. Image shows from L to R: Max (Sebastian Applewhite), Toby (Harry Culverhouse), Sam (Klariza Clayton), Dani (Dani Harmer), Ben (James Gandhi). Copyright: The Foundation / BBC

Dani's House

Series 5, Episode 8 - Doggy Day Afternoon

Dani has to dogsit Zarina's pet pooch Truffles and they inadvertently become an online sensation when the poodle starts to sing. But will animal lover Ruby scupper their new found fame? Meanwhile, Maisy and Megaboyd go to ever more extraordinary lengths to outdo each other, as they compete to enter Britain's Got Weird Talent, who will win the day?

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:35pm
25 min
Diddy Movies. Copyright: BBC

Diddy Movies

Series 1, Episode 5 - Fight!

Only the bravest, the strongest and the most cunning can win the title of Champion of Kung Boo.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6:30pm
30 min
4 O'Clock Club. Image shows from L to R: Ryan (Oscar Lloyd), Nathan Carter (Ben Bailey Smith), Josh Carter (Khalil Madovi), Ash (Tom Rolinson). Copyright: BBC

4 O'Clock Club

Series 1, Episode 11 - Sweets

Since Jamie Oliver's push for healthy school meals, sweets have been banned at Elmsbury High. But someone's running an unofficial tuck shop selling crisps and chocolate - and Nathan is given the job of finding out who's behind it.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
The Now Show. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Steve Punt. Copyright: BBC

The Now Show

Series 36, Episode 6

Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis with topical, comical sketches and stand-up with Jon Holmes, Nathan Caton, Mitch Benn and Laura Shavin.

BBC Radio Wales. Copyright: BBC 7pm
30 min
Social Club FM. Image shows from L to R: Mr Chairman (Chris Corcoran), Rex Jones (Elis James). Copyright: Zipline Creative

Social Club FM

Series 1, Episode 5 - Extension

When a radio competition goes badly wrong Mr Chairman, Rex and Steve News have to build the top prize themselves.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 7:41pm
5 min
Horrible Histories With Stephen Fry. Stephen Fry. Copyright: Lion Television / Citrus Television

Horrible Histories With Stephen Fry

Sport Relief Special

Stephen Fry introduces a Sport Relief special mini-sode of Horrible Histories, including looks at the history of snooker, football, and boxing.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8:24pm
7 min
Outnumbered. Image shows from L to R: Pete (Hugh Dennis), Sue (Claire Skinner), Karen (Ramona Marquez), Ben (Daniel Roche), Jake (Tyger Drew-Honey). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Outnumbered

Series 4, Sport Relief Special

It's an important game for Chelsea FC, and unfortuantely for team captain Frank Lampard, Karen Brockman has won a competition to be lead onto the pitch as his 'mascot'...

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8:52pm
14 min
Miranda. Image shows from L to R: Stevie (Sarah Hadland), Miranda (Miranda Hart), Penny (Patricia Hodge). Copyright: BBC

Miranda

Sport Relief, Sport Relief Special

Whilst attending an indoor tennis tournament at the Royal Albert Hall, Miranda, Penny and Stevie end up stumbling into a VIP room, and soon find that there is a further level of un-cool-ness to which they can sink!

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm
60 min
Benidorm. Image shows from L to R: Jacqueline Stewart (Janine Duvitski), Donald Stewart (Kenny Ireland). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Benidorm

Series 5, Episode 5

The British Olympic Synchronised Swimming team is in town to practice, and Joyce has persuaded them to stay at the Solana.

BBC Two 10:01pm
7 min
Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Copyright: TalkbackThames / BBC

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 25, Sport Relief Special

Noel and Phill are joined by Tim Lovejoy, Louise Redknapp, Mel C and Austin Healey for a Sport Relief special mini-sode, with Formula 1 presenter Jake Humphrey in the driving seat.

BBC Two 10:13pm
8 min
Twenty Twelve. Image shows from L to R: Nick Jowett (Vincent Franklin), Zara Phillips, Ian Fletcher (Hugh Bonneville), Siobhan Sharpe (Jessica Hynes), Steve Redgrave, Graham Hitchins (Karl Theobald). Copyright: BBC

Twenty Twelve

Sport Relief Special

Seb's been bugging Ian to make sure that the Games will be appropriately represented during Sport Relief. Unfortunately, they've not much time, and even fewer ideas...

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:50pm
7 min
Absolutely Fabulous. Image shows from L to R: Patsy (Joanna Lumley), Edina (Jennifer Saunders). Copyright: Saunders And French Productions / BBC

Absolutely Fabulous

Olympics Special - Sport Relief Special

Patsy and Eddie head to the gym, and bump into a number of well known sport and fashion personalities. Naturally, things don't go well for Ms Monsoon!

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:53pm
8 min
8 Out Of 10 Cats. Image shows from L to R: Sean Lock, Jimmy Carr, Jon Richardson. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 12, Sport Relief Special - 8 Out Of 10 Cats For Sport Relief

Mark Watson, rapper Example, Countdown star Rachel Riley, and Russell Kane join Jimmy, Jon and Sean for a special sport themed mini-episode.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 12:13am
6 min
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series I, Sport Relief Special

Short special for Sport Relief, featuring Jimmy Carr, Sandi Toksvig, and Lee Mack alongside Alan and Stephen.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 12:46am
6 min
Celebrity Juice. Image shows from L to R: Holly Willoughby, Rufus Hound, Leigh Francis, Fearne Cotton

Celebrity Juice

Series 7, Sport Relief Special

Keith, Holly, Rufus and Fearne are joined by David Hasselhoff, Freddie Flintoff, McFly's Dougie Poynter and Harry Judd, and swimmer Mark Foster in a special Sport Relief short.

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