BCG Daily Friday 6th April 2012
News
TV
Press clippings
Keith Lemon ropes in Cilla Black for Lemonaid
Comedy character Keith Lemon has roped in dating queen Cilla Black for his new Saturday night show.
The Sun, 6th April 2012Jarred Christmas interview
Since moving to England 12 years ago, New Zealander Jarred Christmas has made a name for himself as one of the most naturally funny, charismatic stand-ups on the circuit.
Emma McAlpine, Spoonfed, 6th April 2012Spike Milligan accused Monty Python of plagiarism
Michael Palin has revealed Spike Milligan once accused Monty Python of "plagiarism".
The Sun, 6th April 2012David Walliams meets up with Rebecca Adlington
Charity swimming champ David Walliams and double Olympic gold medallist Rebecca Adlington OBE posed for a pic at the London 2012 pool in Stratford.
Anne Richardson, The Sun, 6th April 2012Ricky Gervais: 'Mock the disabled? Me?'
The creator of David Brent, and scourge of Oscars celebs, has a new show - about a carer who seems to have learning difficulties. This comes after he made headlines supposedly insulting those with Down's syndrome. The comedian explains it all to Gerard Gilbert.
Gerard Gilbert, The Independent, 6th April 2012Horrible Histories: CBBC meets Royston Vasey
At their most grotesque, they possessed imagination dark enough to spew forth the village of Royston Vasey - a place populated by pen-obsessed sadists, an incestuous "local" couple and a magical man who swanned around in black-face, abducting innocent women from their homes. Now, after 10 years, The League of Gentlemen are back ... on a children's TV show.
Stephen Kelly, The Independent, 6th April 2012Count Arthur Strong: 'Just a bonkers old bloke'
Count Arthur Strong has been attacked for being politically incorrect and unfunny. His creator Steve Delaney defends him.
Dominic Cavendish, The Telegraph, 6th April 2012Russell Brand in first BBC talks since Sachsgate
Controversial comedian who caused stir with prank phone calls in line to front documentary about addiction on BBC3.
Tara Conlan, The Guardian, 6th April 2012The Sarah Millican Television Programme review
Sarah Millican is both warm and friendly while simultaneously mischievously quick and sharp.
The Comedy Journal, 6th April 2012Videos
TV
TV & radio
11:30am30 min
Vital Statistics
Episode 2 - How I Learned To DriveNow that his girlfriend Anna has moved all the way to Cornwall to be a chef, Gary must either get over his fear of public transport or learn to drive.
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.
6pm30 min
Just A Minute
Episode 10Joining Nicholas Parsons and Paul Merton to play Just A Minute today are Julian Clary, Stephen Fry, and Shappi Khorsandi.
6:30pm30 min
The News Quiz
Series 77, Episode 1Panellists Jeremy Hardy, Andy Hamilton, Rick Wakeman and Miles Jupp join chairman Sandi Toksvig in a satirical look at the week's news, with cuttings read by Corrie Corfield.
7pm30 min
What's The Story?
Series 6, Episode 1New host Dan Mitchell takes a sideways look at the week's news in the first of a new series, with guests Huw Stephens, Ruth Jones, Clint Edwards and Elis James.
7pm30 min
Jesting About
Series 2, Episode 1 - Jesting About 2012A sketch show written and performed by the best comedy acts emerging from the Tees region.
9pm60 min
Benidorm
Series 5, Episode 7Joyce becomes convinced that new guest Mrs Simmonds is the hotel assessor, but her attempts to impress do not start smoothly. Meanwhile, deep divides emerge in the Garvey clan - can the family set aside their differences?
9pm30 min
Meet The Adebanjos
Series 1, Episode 1 - LekkiBayo tries to impress the family by buying land in the prestigious area of Nigeria, Lekki. Tobi looks into the details of the land and finds out that all is not what it seems. How will Bayo take the news?
10pm30 min
Twenty Twelve
Series 2, Episode 2 - Boycott (Part 2)The Algerian Olympic team are still threatening to boycott the Games after discovering that the Shared Belief Centre does not face Mecca.
11:35pm50 min
The Mad Bad Ad Show
Episode 5In the fifth show the ads are themed around beer, and Micky and Mark are joined by Rufus Hound and Sara Pascoe.