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BCG Daily Monday 7th May 2012

Press clippings

Interview: Matt LeBlanc, actor

As Matt LeBlanc prepares to return to our TV screens in episodes, the actor explains why he's happy to embrace his dark side.

James Rampton, The Scotsman, 7th May 2012

Radio weekly #10

This week Ian Wolf listens to the inner thoughts of some sea creatures and learns how John McCririck could liven up the insurance industry...

Ian Wolf, Giggle Beats, 7th May 2012

John Bishop's Sport Relief Wembley honour

Liverpool FC fan John Bishop's £4m Sport Relief journey was honoured on Wembley Way.

Liverpool Echo, 7th May 2012

Graham Norton nearly matches Piers Morgan in ratings

The Graham Norton Show rallied to a series high on Friday night (May 4) of nearly 4 million viewers.

Paul Millar, Digital Spy, 7th May 2012

Simon Amstell as himself beats Matt LeBlanc as himself

Even if one day he becomes the first man to set foot on Mars, Matt LeBlanc will always be better known as "former Friends star Matt LeBlanc".

Paul Whitelaw, The Scotsman, 7th May 2012

Inbetweeners review: Stages of life

It may be a surprising to some, but I've only just got round to watching The Inbetweeners. I have now seen the first four episodes. It's good, isn't it?

James Cary, Sitcom Geek, 7th May 2012

Eddie Robson interview

I always wanted to be a writer, but I never thought I'd be a comedy writer.

Eddie Robson, BBC Writersroom, 7th May 2012

TV & radio

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Mr Blue Sky. Image shows from L to R: Kill-R (Javone Prince), Jacqui Easter (Claire Skinner), Dr Ray Marsh (Justin Edwards), Sean Calhoun (Michael Legge), Robbie Easter (Tyger Drew-Honey), Charlie Easter (Rosamund Hanson), Harvey Easter (Mark Benton), Alan Leopold (Simon Day), Lou Easter (Sorcha Cusack). Copyright: Avalon Television

Mr Blue Sky

Series 2, Episode 5 - You're Leaving

While she grieves for her plumber boyfriend, Harvey's racist mum Lou moves in and drives Jax out of the house, but will she give her blessing to Charlie and Kill-R's wedding when they fix a date?

Radio 4 2:15pm
45 min
Dear Arthur, Love John. Copyright: CPL Productions

Dear Arthur, Love John

Comedy drama looking at the making of Dad's Army and the friendship between stars Arthur Lowe and John Le Mesurier.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
The Unbelievable Truth. David Mitchell. Copyright: BBC / Random Entertainment

The Unbelievable Truth

Series 9, Episode 6

David Mitchell presents another edition of the panel game built on truth and lies. The guests, Marcus Brigstocke, Miles Jupp, Susan Calman and Alan Davies, talk on the subjects of goats, singing, glue and painting.

U&Dave channel logo 8pm
40 min
Dara O Briain: School Of Hard Sums. Dara O Briain

Dara O Briain: School Of Hard Sums

Series 1, Episode 4

Brains and brawn go head to head once again as Dara O'Briain presents the light-hearted science show. Taking up Dara's problem-solving challenge here is Andi Osho.

Sky Atlantic logo. Copyright: Sky 10:10pm
60 min
Morgan Spurlock's New Britannia. Morgan Spurlock. Copyright: Thumbs Up Productions / Warrior Poets

Morgan Spurlock's New Britannia

Episode 6

Morgan Spurlock delves into our love of sport. He's joined by Keith Allen, Chris Ramsey and Joe Calzaghe.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:10pm
30 min
The Machynlleth Comedy Festival. Copyright: BBC

The Machynlleth Comedy Festival

2012, Episode 2 - Machynlleth Stand Up Show 2012

Elis James hosts a special at the Machynlleth Comedy Festival with some of the acts on stage at Wales' premier comedy event. Featuring Matt Rees, Bridget Christie, James Acaster and Mike Bubbins.

BBC Three Midnight
30 min
World Series Of Dating. Image shows from L to R: James Chetwyn-Talbot (Tom Price), Doyle McManus (Rob Riggle). Copyright: Lion Television

World Series Of Dating

Episode 7

James Chetwyn-Talbot finds love on the internet. Or so he thinks. Doyle is driven to physical agony by a Russian dater, another boy trots out possibly the worst joke ever and another becomes possibly the worst dater ever.

BBC Three 12:30am
30 min
World Series Of Dating. Image shows from L to R: James Chetwyn-Talbot (Tom Price), Doyle McManus (Rob Riggle). Copyright: Lion Television

World Series Of Dating

Episode 8 - Finals

It's the final, and Britain's Greatest Living Dater is crowned. Six show winners, plus wildcards Daniel and Chris, return for one more round of dating battle.

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