BCG Daily Tuesday 10th April 2012
Press clippings
Ricky Gervais: 'Derek is just a nerd'
Ricky Gervais has defended his new show, insisting it is not a jibe at people with learning disabilities.
The Sun, 10th April 2012Matt Lucas's show is 'rude-free'... as his mum is on it
Matt Lucas has been forced to clean up his act - so he can work with his mum.
The Sun, 10th April 2012David Tennant stars in Jonathan Ross's new comic
Doctor Who star David Tennant has landed another major sci-fi role - as a Simon Cowell-style evil genius in Jonathan Ross's latest comic book.
The Sun, 10th April 2012Tonight's TV pick: The Matt Lucas Awards
Matt Lucas says he was in the mood to do something "a bit less rude" than his cavorting with Walliams, and it's certainly that.
Caroline Frost, The Huffington Post, 10th April 2012Alan Davies gets death threats after Hillsborough rant
QI star Alan Davies has apologised and given a donation to the Hillsborough campaign following his "insensitive" comments over the Hillsborough disaster - but has received death threats on Twitter.
Natalie Evans, The Mirror, 10th April 2012Creating The Matt Lucas Awards with my childhood friend
The corner of a school quad in Elstree, Hertfordshire is where this story begins in in the winter of 1986.
Ashley Blaker, BBC Blogs, 10th April 2012Deansways and Vandella - a tale of two city venues
Two fabulous new venues have cropped up in east and west London that are worthy of your attention. Deansways and Vandella are like the Mitchell brothers - different, yet somehow the same.
London Is Funny, 10th April 2012Simon Pegg's new film: are you spooked by this trailer?
Simon Pegg's new comedy is about a petrified writer haunted by a hedgehog. Will you dare watch the trailer?
Henry Barnes, The Guardian, 10th April 2012Mark Gatiss: Being Human is my favourite TV role
The Sherlock star was happiest as a vampire - but he'd like to be a judge on America's Next Top Model.
Radio Times, 10th April 2012The Matt Lucas Awards - radio's latest TV hit?
BBC1's new comedy awards show is just the latest radio success to try moving to television.
William Gallagher, Radio Times, 10th April 2012Portrait of the artist: Russell Howard
Is there anything about your career you regret? Doing backstage presenting at The Brits in 2008. I didn't really want to be there: I just don't care what people like Lily Allen think about stuff. But I know that some people do care, so I couldn't just slouch through it.
Laura Barnett, The Guardian, 10th April 2012Alan Davies, Hillsborough isn't just a banter topic
Alan Davies doesn't hate Scousers, he just likes 'banter' and doesn't know when to shut up.
Daniel Sandison, Sabotage Times, 10th April 2012Ricky Gervais, there's no justification for this lazy cruelty
Gervais satirising prejudice against disability? No, in Derek he's just a self-serving hypocrite, feeding bigots their lines.
Tanya Gold, The Guardian, 10th April 2012Review: Musical Comedy Awards 2012 Final
The Tom Basden-like Rob Carter was something of an unknown to myself and the majority of the audience inside the Bloomsbury. However that is surely about to change, as he deservedly won the competition.
Tom Brookes, Spoonfed, 10th April 2012Hillsborough charity refuse £1k Davies donation
The Hillsborough Justice Campaign has refused a £1,000 donation by Alan Davies following his comments about the Hillsborough disaster.
Daily Mail, 10th April 2012Dara O'Briain: School Of Hard Sums interview
Comic Dara O'Briain and his guests try to crack some complex mathematical problems...
TV Choice, 10th April 2012Simon Amstell on his first screen kiss
When What's On TV joined Simon Amstell and his Grandma's House co-stars, he explained what new fun is in store in the second series of his hit comedy...
What's On TV, 10th April 2012Videos
Film
TV
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TV & radio
5pm30 min
Horrible Histories
Series 4, Episode 2Henry VIII appears on a TV show hoping to raise money from his antique abbeys, Charles Darwin sings about his theory of Natural Selection and a pirate captain aims to be Lord Sugar's next Historical Apprentice.
6:30pm30 min
Ed Reardon's Week
Series 8, Episode 2 - Original British DramaFollowing one of his numerous pithy letters of complaint to the BBC, Ed finds himself doing some research for his son, Jake, the only family member left representing the name of 'Reardon' working in the media.
10pm30 min
Facejacker
Series 2, Episode 3Dufrais goes on a trolleybus tour; The Fonejacker takes over the GPS system of a special car for tourists; whilst Augustus tries to rent a bike.
10:30pm30 min
Hit The Road Jack
Episode 4 - ManchesterJack Whitehall performs in a Manchester church where he is joined by Lancashire cricket legend Freddie Flintoff and music guests Maverick Sabre.
10:35pm35 min
The Matt Lucas Awards
Series 1, Episode 1Matt Lucas is the host of his own awards ceremony, with nominations provided by guests comedian Jason Manford; former Goodie, Graeme Garden; and German stand-up Henning Wehn.