BCG Daily Monday 26th March 2012
Press clippings
How Just a Minute turned into 45 years
As the radio quiz celebrates its anniversary, Nicholas Parsons, who has not missed an episode since the launch in 1967, explains its lasting popularity.
Iain Hollingshead, The Telegraph, 26th March 2012The radio show set to be a TV hit: after 45 years later
Gillian Reynolds on long-running radio classic Just A Minute, as it arrives on teatime TV, still fronted by Nicholas Parsons and with a host of big-name stars rising to the challenge.
Gillian Reynolds, The Telegraph, 26th March 2012Jessica Hynes interview
Actress Jessica Hynes, best known for her role in Spaced with Simon Pegg and Nick Frost, talks to Benji Wilson about new drama One Night, and why she doesn't mind that her "mildly talented fatso" friends have made it in Hollywood.
Benji Wilson, The Telegraph, 26th March 2012Blake Harrison: We're so chuffed at film's success
The stars of The Inbetweeners have revealed that they are "chuffed" at the success of the film.
Rebecca Davies, Digital Spy, 26th March 2012Stephen Fry completes 141ft bungee jump in New Zealand
Stephen Fry gets the thrill of his life as he makes a bungee jump with two women.
The Sun, 26th March 2012Kayvan Novak is back to Facejack
Kayvan Novak will be back on our screens soon.
The Sun, 26th March 2012Paul Merton on his return to stand-up
Paul Merton is renowned on Have I Got News for You as the cool-as-a-cucumber comic that never gets rattled and always comes back with a dry laser-guided joke.
But he's terrified returning to stand-up for the first time in 13 years as part of a new scripted tour opening in Scotland.
Rick Fulton, Daily Record, 26th March 2012Gigglebox weekly #43 - Hit the Road Jack
This week saw a new comedy show starring Jack Whitehall on Channel 4. The problem is that it's a bit hard to categorise it.
Ian Wolf, Giggle Beats, 26th March 2012Horrible Histories: Terrible Tudors review
Accentuating the visceral is what the Horrible Histories series does best. To this grisly end, blood-spattering visuals and axe-splicing sound effects are key components of the company's tribute to the 16th century's most ruthless royals.
Ronnie Haydon, The Stage, 26th March 2012Full line-up revealed for Musical Comedy Awards
Tom Adams, Rachel Parris, Rob Carter, Clare Lomas, Bob & Jim and James Rowland have all made the final and will compete for the £500 prize.
Such Small Portions, 26th March 2012Nicholas Parsons on the success of Just a Minute
Eddie Mair talks to the panel show host about 45 years of radio success, and the new TV version of the programme.
Eddie Mair, Radio Times, 26th March 2012Video: Hugh Bonneville returns in Twenty Twelve
Hugh Bonneville joined BBC Breakfast to talk about the second series of the award winning British Comedy Twenty Twelve.
BBC News, 26th March 2012Daniel Sloss on his comedy heroes
The Fifer names his most influential comics.
Brian Donaldson, The List, 26th March 2012Watch-along-a-Just-A-Minute-with-a-SSP
Just A Minute returned to our TV screens this evening for another attempt at taking radio gold and making it into TV coltan. We made some notes! Here they are!
Such Small Portions, 26th March 2012Comedy writing myths - #2 The big idea
Let's take a moment to dispel another myth about breaking into writing. The myth in question that it's all about the new, clever, original idea for a show - an idea that's never been done before and is so self-evidently brilliant that the originator of this idea will be showered with script-commissions.
James Cary, Sitcom Geek, 26th March 2012Videos
Radio
TV & radio
9am30 min
Alex Horne Presents The Horne Section
Series 1, Episode 4Alex Horne is joined, once again, by his own five-piece jazz band for the final in the current series of music and comedy. Kevin Eldon is the guest.
11:30am30 min
Wordaholics
Series 1, Episode 6Comedy panel game all about words, hosted by Gyles Brandreth. Featuring Richard Herring, Alex Horne, Jenny Eclair, Natalie Haynes and the Letter F.
1:20pm30 min
Dani's House
Series 5, Episode 9 - Freewheelin'Dani researches her new wheelchair storyline by pretending to Jack and Ruby that she really does need a wheelchair. Can she carry it off? And how will her friends treat her? Meanwhile Maisy and Megaboyd try to turn Max's bedroom into a Max museum. But what will Max's super fans think?
3:35pm25 min
Diddy Movies
Series 1, Episode 6 - DraculaaaaaThe Diddies spend the night with a rather toothy host. Why does he keep staring at their diddy necks?
5:15pm30 min
Roy
Series 2, Episode 12 - Uncle TroyRather than confess to Hammond that he scared off a substitute teacher, Roy pretends to be his uncle, teacher Troy O'Brien. He maintains the facade but Miss Sheringham is suspicious. Can she prove Roy and Troy are the same person?
5:45pm30 min
The Ministry Of Curious Stuff
Series 1, Episode 12Vic and his team find out whether animals have best friends, discover the strangest things you can wear, and wonder who's better - boys or girls?
6pm30 min
Just A Minute
Episode 1Joining Nicholas Parsons and Paul Merton to play Just A Minute today are Graham Norton, Sue Perkins, and Phill Jupitus.
6:30pm30 min
Just A Minute
Series 62, Special - India Special 2The second of the two episodes of Just A Minute recorded in Mumbai, hosted by Nicholas Parsons, and featuring regulars Paul Merton and Marcus Brigstocke alongside Indian comedians Cyrus Broacha and Anuvab Pal.
10pm30 min
Watson & Oliver
Series 1, Episode 6Superhero AlloyMan has problems with his new suit; Fi & Bea are off to Spain; and Sir Thomas and Mr Bridgewater have marriage on their minds. Have Miss Steepes and Miss Rutherford finally caught their prey? Back in the studio, Lorna and Ingrid attempt to put on their own Olympic Opening ceremony.
10:30pm30 min
World Series Of Dating
Episode 1Four distinctive and especially selective girls govern the 'datezone' as a number of guys try to last as long as they can over a dinner date.