BCG Daily Wednesday 28th March 2012
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Heat previews Ricky Gervais' new show Derek
Derek is an interesting and somewhat provocative comedy that will no doubt whip up a bit of a storm when it airs.
Heat Magazine, 28th March 2012Review: Hit the Road Jack
Jack Whitehall has a very likeable on-stage presence, and that charm is noticeable in Hit the Road Jack - not quite the right vehicle, but one that does showcase a lot of his talents.
Veronica Lee, The Arts Desk, 28th March 2012Pirates ahoy! Phill Jupitus visits Aardman Animations
The comedian meets the people who've spent five years making The Pirates! in an Adventure with Scientists!
Phill Jupitus, Radio Times, 28th March 2012Just a Minute needs a format deviation to succeed on TV
The Radio 4 show is currently airing on BBC2. But it needs more than some snazzy shirts and gurning guests to make it a good watch as well as a good listen.
Mark Lawson, The Guardian, 28th March 2012Ricky Gervais in Derek - review
The upcoming C4 comedy about a man with learning difficulties isn't the bad-taste train crash you might expect.
Jack Seale, Radio Times, 28th March 2012Review: Ricky Gervais in Derek
Where Kerry Godliman and Ricky Gervais turn in naturalistic performances, wringing humour from their characters' behaviour, Karl Pilkington is there in a comedy wig, being Karl Pilkington. It doesn't quite gel.
Nione Meakin, Chortle, 28th March 2012What is Ricky Gervais's new comedy pilot like?
While the format may seem a bit too familiar, the character of Derek is a breath of fresh air from the egotistical, often obnoxious leads of past projects and it's his sunny charm that really sucks you to into the show.
Daniel Sperling, Digital Spy, 28th March 2012Paul Merton discusses 1990 stay in psychiatric ward
Paul Merton once spent six weeks as a psychiatric patient in London's Maudsley hospital in 1990. He blames what he calls his "manic period" on the side effects of taking the anti-malarial drug Larium.
Kevin Maguire, The Mirror, 28th March 2012Karl Pilkington signs up to An Idiot Abroad spin-off
Karl Pilkington has signed on the dotted line for An Idiot Abroad spin-off The Short Way Round, according to the show's creator Ricky Gervais.
On The Box, 28th March 2012TV bosses axe naked prank in class
Channel 4 has scrapped plans to show footage of a nude prank in I'm Spazticus after it caused outrage.
Southend Echo, 28th March 2012Heat Magazine review
Derek is an interesting and somewhat provocative comedy that will no doubt whip up a bit of a storm when it airs on the 12 April.
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1:20pm30 min
Dani's House
Series 5, Episode 11 - The Missing Present MysteryThe house is on lock down when Dani's anniversary present for Alex goes missing. But can Dani work out if Jack, Ruby or Maisy took it before Alex arrives? Or will their anniversary end in disaster, like all the previous times?
3:35pm25 min
Diddy Movies
Series 1, Episode 8 - Murder On The Norwich ExpressThe famous detective Francois le Fondue is on the trail of the deadly Mooner. Will anyone on the train survive?
5:15pm30 min
Sadie J
Series 2, Episode 12 - Pixiepoplistic (Part 1)Dede has to pretend to be Sadie so that Pixie Lott will come and make a TV show in Sadie's living room. But can Dede overcome Ashlii's plotting and Keith's boisterous mates to win the event? And can she keep up the pretence that she isn't really Sadie?
6pm30 min
Just A Minute
Episode 3Joining Nicholas Parsons and Paul Merton to play Just A Minute today are Sue Perkins, Marcus Brigstocke, and Ruth Jones.
6:30pm30 min
Life: An Idiot's Guide
Series 1, Episode 4 - Standing TallMaeve Higgins, Tom Allen and Phil Nichol join Stephen K Amos to offer a guide to standing tall.
10pm45 min
10 O'Clock Live
Series 2, Episode 8Lauren, Jimmy, David and Charlie are back to look over another week's news events.
11pm15 min
Tim Key's Poetry Programme
Series 1, Episode 6 - WorkIn the last of the series, Tim has laid on a final episode treat: A professional musician will accompany him as he tackles the thorny issue of 'work'. Tom Basden is also present.
11:15pm15 min
Can't Tell Nathan Caton Nothing
Series 1, Episode 6 - About Angry GrandmasThe family plan a surprise birthday party for Grandma. But the party is not the only surprise, when the police come looking for Nathan.