BCG Daily Saturday 12th May 2012

If only the Pucks stopped here

With a cast like this, Episodes should sing. It doesn't.

Episodes combined sadness, comedy and sexual compulsion

Episodes returned with another round of sterling performances from Matt LeBlanc, Tamsin Greig and Stephen Mangan in an episode that was pleasingly full of shock and upset.

Episodes, BBC One, review

The main trouble with Episodes is that it will be trundling along nicely and then do something embarrassingly bad, such as the awful semen gag in this episode.

Episodes, series 2, BBC Two

Together, they've proved they can make us laugh; now - can they make us care?

Recession sparks comedy boom as script demand doubles

Audiences are yearning for shows packed with jokes - and it can be ratings gold dust if the channels get it right.

TV review: Episodes

Episodes is still irritating, but the second series appears to be getting funnier.

Video: HIGNFY animator tutors on Olympic film

Students filmmakers from the Norwich University College of the Arts (NUCA) have created a homage to the London 2012 games with the help of commentator Stuart Hall.

The group of 28 second year students developed the films as part of their three year degree in animation.

They were mentored during the project by BAFTA award-winning animator Tim Searle, who is best known for creating the title sequence to the BBC's Have I Got News For You and his work on Horrible Histories.

Episode 2.1 review

The problems I had with Episodes last year are still present. It feels soul crushingly mediocre to me; making lazy observations about show business.