BCG Daily Wednesday 2nd May 2012
Press clippings
Misfits star Lauren Socha sentenced for racist attack
Misfits star Lauren Socha, 21, who won a Bafta for her role as Kelly Bailey in the Channel 4 TV series, assaulted taxi driver Sakander Iqbal in Derby city centre after a nine-hour pub drinking session in the early hours of October 1.
Lucy Bogustawski, The Independent, 2nd May 2012Keith Lemon in dog house after puppy prize
Leigh Francis has been heavily criticised after his TV alter-ego Keith Lemon gave away a puppy as a prize on his TV show.
Such Small Portions, 2nd May 2012The Thick of It writer criticises BBC America censors
Jesse Armstrong described the move to 'bleep' Armando Iannucci's award-winning political satire as an "error".
BBC News, 2nd May 2012The Kumars join the list of old comic comebacks
Alan Partridge, Reeves & Mortimer, Absolutely Fabulous and now The Kumars have all made comebacks, but do viewers really want to see these comedians back on the screen?
Stuart Heritage, The Guardian, 2nd May 2012Blake Harrison interview: 'I've never had a plan B'
The film was meant to be the final outing for the gang, but the extent of its success has made the question of a follow-up inevitable. As yet, however, there are no plans. Blake Harrison insists the decision rests with writers Morris and Beesley. "If they were to write it, I think we'd be up for it, because we trust their writing so much."
Matt Trueman, The Independent, 2nd May 2012Video: Studio Tinto offers his interpretation of the QI titles
Mr Tinto (Studio to his friends?) has reinterpreted the title sequence to one of his favourite programmes, QI, because, in his words, "I have never liked the opening credits: they just don't do the programme justice in my opinion.
Caroline Frost, The Huffington Post, 2nd May 2012Videos
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My First Planet
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The Guessing Game
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The Music Teacher
Series 2, Episode 5Nigel finds himself agreeing to join an unusual Simon and Garfunkel tribute act. Meanwhile Belinda is attempting to keep a coachload of pensioners captive in the arts centre gift shop.