BCG Daily Wednesday 9th May 2012

Cardinal Burns review: Hot and cold

After a disappointing start, Cardinal Burns hits its stride.

Cardinal Burns could save the British comedy duo

Bar a few gratuitous bestiality gags Cardinal Burns was a strong debut, breathing laughter into the corpse that is modern British comedy.

Russell Brand email: divorce was his biggest mistake

It has been reported that Russell sent the 27-year-old singer an emotional e-mail in which he has asked for a second chance and said ending their 14 month marriage was a 'mistake'.

Cardinal Burns, E4 - review

Sketch duo make a very strong debut with their parodies with a dark twist.

Rev writer admits show won't return this year

James Wood says BBC2 sitcom's cast are 'too bloody successful' but hopes to make a third series in 2013.

Video: Stephen Mangan on the real Matt LeBlanc

Actor Stephen Mangan has told BBC Breakfast he expected his Episodes co-star Matt LeBlanc to be a "monster" but he insists Matt LeBlanc is "really nice".

Former Friends actor LeBlanc is back for a second season as himself in the TV series alongside Mangan and Tamsin Greig.

Mangan says it is hard to tell the actor apart from the character in the show, especially with the insights from former friends writer David Crane - who now writes for Episodes.

Nat Luurtsema interview

Comedian Nat Luurtsema, 30, had to move back in with her parents at the age of 28 when she found herself temporarily homeless. She's written a book called Cuckoo In The Nest about her experience.

Edinburgh Fringe censors title of Stuart Goldsmith show

Stuart Goldsmith has been told his show Prick must be called Pr!ck in all official publicity materials.

William Shatner to host Have I Got News For You

Star Trek icon William Shatner will take the Have I Got News For You host's chair for the very first time on Friday 25th May.

Kelly Brook reveals inspiration for saucy Lemon scenes

She has described the movie as outrageous and offensive.

And giving fans a taste for what they could be in for when they see Keith Lemon: The Film, Kelly Brook has revealed that she watched the leaked sex tape featuring Tulisa Contostavlos 'several times' as research for the role.

Review: Cardinal Burns (C4)

If subsequent weeks keep this level of quality, are they destined to nab the British Comedy Award from Horrible Histories next year?

Matt LeBlanc: F*** all that, I'm having a good time

Digital Spy caught up with Matt LeBlanc to talk about season two of Episodes, letting go of Friends and putting salami in Stephen Mangan's scripts.