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BCG Daily Sunday 15th April 2012

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Dara O'Briain attacks Big Fat Gypsy Weddings

Irish comic Dara O'Briain has hit out at Big Fat Gypsy Weddings.

The Sun, 15th April 2012

Can nothing stop O'Briain's takeover of our TV screens?

The physics boffin turned stand-up doesn't care if no one watches his new show - he'll just be enjoying the equations. Emily Dugan meets Dara O'Briain.

Emily Dugan, The Independent, 15th April 2012

Matt Lucas directs new video for The Proclaimers

Filming their new video could be a drag for the Proclaimers after Little Britain star Matt Lucas vowed to turn the twins into laydeez.

Heather Greenway, Daily Record, 15th April 2012

Russell Howard Q&A

Stand-up comedian Russell Howard, 32, on optimism, Nigella Lawson and colourful relatives.

Benji Wilson, Daily Mail, 15th April 2012

The many sides of Rebecca Front

The comic actress Rebecca Front is one of our most underrated stars, as this selection of her best television roles shows.

Michael Hogan, The Observer, 15th April 2012

Tim Minchin's Matilda breaks Olivier awards record

Musical hit Matilda, created by comedian Tim Minchin, was the toast of this year's Laurence Olivier Awards, winning seven prizes at this year's event at London's Royal Opera House.

BBC News, 15th April 2012

Derek - Review

An interesting half hour, then, for the sight of Ricky Gervais taking a step out of his comfort zone into almost-straight drama. Whether the show itself entirely worked, I don't know - it seemed more a showcase for his portrayal of Derek than having a strong drive of its own.

Nick Bryan, The Digital Fix, 15th April 2012

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7 Day Saturday. Al Murray. Copyright: Avalon Television

7 Day Saturday

Series 3, Episode 13

Al Murray and guests Andy Zaltzman, Rebecca Front and Tom Wrigglesworth pull apart the week's big stories to see what makes them tick.

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