BCG Daily Wednesday 25th April 2012
Press clippings
Jo Brand told: Streatham is no laughing matter
Jo Brand, the comedian, has been accused of doing "serious damage" to the reputation of Streatham after describing the south London suburb as a "----hole".
Anita Singh, The Telegraph, 25th April 2012VIP asked for autographs while dressed as Frankie Boyle
Mimic Morgana Robinson has revealed how she was manhandled by fans - who refused to believe she wasn't a bloke.
Laura Caroe, The Sun, 25th April 2012Russell Kane's debut novel is stand-up's sweet revenge
Comedian Russell Kane tells Dominic Cavendish about his scathing debut novel The Humorist.
Dominic Cavendish, The Telegraph, 25th April 2012Only Fools and Horses US remake asks fans for name
US network ABC has asked viewers for help on what they should call their remake of Only Fools and Horses.
BBC News, 25th April 2012Big Train: Cult comedy & early platform for top talent
Simon Pegg, Catherine Tate and Amelia Bullmore were among those in the surreal sketch show.
Victoria Gooch, The Guardian, 25th April 2012Assembly Rooms to reopen in time for Fringe 2012
The George Street venue has undergone an 18-month refit and several staff changes.
Mark Fisher, The List, 25th April 2012Alan Carr 'Chatty Man' interview
You name it, chances are Alan Carr has done it. Preparing for the eighth series of his Channel 4 hit Chatty Man, Digital Spy caught up with Alan to talk guests, awards, Moira Stewart and rehab.
Ryan Love, Digital Spy, 25th April 2012School Of Hard Sums review
We smiled through half an hour of this, but once again, Dara O'Briain has been dragged into a show he's too good for, another executive hoping that his laid-back chat will raise their program a bit.
Shouting At Cows Blog, 25th April 2012Cheryl Taylor interview
BBC Comedy Commissioner Cheryl Taylor says: "Less than 1%, probably, of the stuff we get sent in ever finds its way to screen. So it's tough."
Paddy Shennan, Liverpool Echo, 25th April 2012Videos
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11:30am30 min
My First Planet
Series 1, Episode 3 - The Noticeboard Of DoomDay 27 and the colonists are torn between Richard's newsletter and Archer's hot pants. And which is more dangerous, Brian's monkey wrench or Lillian's 'vitamin' drink?
2:05pm30 min
The Guessing Game
Series 1, Episode 4Clive Anderson is joined by guests Imran Yusuf, Des Clarke and Keith Farnan.
11pm15 min
The Music Teacher
Series 2, Episode 4Nigel's attempts to field calls from a dating agency while teaching do not go quite as planned. Meanwhile, Belinda is attempting to track down the elusive arts centre cleaner, who has taken refuge in Nigel's room.