BCG Daily Monday 9th April 2012
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Sergeant on Spike, ITV1, review
Christopher Howse reviews Sergeant on Spike, the latest instalment of ITV1's Perspectives arts strand in which John Sergeant explores the influence of Spike Milligan on his life.
Christopher Howse, The Telegraph, 9th April 2012Heard the one about the scientist and the comic?
Radio presenter Richard Bacon is to probe the science of comedy in a live broadcast from the National Museum of Scotland this week.
The Scotsman, 9th April 2012TV preview: Derek
Having created all his previous TV work - from the brilliance of The Office to the awful disappointment of Life's Too Short - for BBC2, Ricky Gervais has now moved over to Channel 4 for Derek, a pilot for a possible series.
The Scotsman, 9th April 2012Radio weekly #9: The Guessing Game, What's the Story?
This week Ian Wolf goes regional to look at two comedies not broadcast in England (but they are on iPlayer).
Ian Wolf, Giggle Beats, 9th April 2012Perspectives: Sergeant on Spike, ITV1
Shallow documentary on the late Goon leaves grave stones unturned.
Ash Smyth, The Arts Desk, 9th April 2012Andrew Collins on his radio comedy Mr Blue Sky
RT's film editor opens up about the series he hopes will get families gathering around the wireless again.
Andrew Collins, Radio Times, 9th April 2012Ricky Gervais defends comedy show Derek
Ricky Gervais has defended his new Channel 4 programme, Derek, following suggestions he was mocking people with learning difficulties.
BBC News, 9th April 2012Why did The League of Gentlemen choose to reform on HH?
Find out why Reece Shearsmith, Steve Pemberton and Mark Gatiss are working together on the popular kids show.
Gareth McLean, Radio Times, 9th April 2012Russell Brand sets fire to dollar bill
Russell Brand was seen satisfying his pyromaniac tendencies by alighting a dollar bill outside Tortilla Republic in West Hollywood, while showing off to a friend.
Nadia Mendoza, Daily Mail, 9th April 2012Alan Davies sparks fury over Hillsborough remarks
Comedian Alan Davies has sparked fury by launching a foul-mouthed rant criticising Liverpool's refusal to play on the anniversary of the Hillsborough disaster.
Natalie Evans, The Mirror, 9th April 2012TV & radio
11:30am30 min
Mr Blue Sky
Series 2, Episode 1 - Good Luck!On day one of the Easter family economy drive, Charlie accuses Robbie of taking drugs and a scratchcard win convinces Harvey he's having a lucky day.
5pm30 min
Horrible Histories
Series 4, Episode 1Dick Whittington pitches a movie about his life, Stone Age technology geeks queue for hours at the unveiling of the Bronze Age and some German bomber pilots find an unfortunate use for a tourist guidebook to Britain.
6:30pm30 min
The Unbelievable Truth
Series 9, Episode 2David Mitchell presents another edition of the panel game built on truth and lies. The guests, John Finnemore, Henning Wehn, Danielle Ward and Tom Wrigglesworth, talk on the subjects of pandas, football, China and smoking.
10:10pm60 min
Morgan Spurlock's New Britannia
Episode 2Diane Smith, Dave Gorman and Jamie Oliver join Morgan Spurlock to discuss British food. Spurlock visits a black pudding factory in Bury. Music from Lisa Hannigan.
10:30pm30 min
World Series Of Dating
Episode 3The British boys try new tactics to win over our critical ladies - soup play and using words as an anaesthetic all appear.