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BCG Daily Sunday 1st July 2012

Press clippings

Heads up: Daniel Kitson

A trim for the fringe: less hair, same flair from comic Kitson.

Holly Williams, The Independent, 1st July 2012

Sally Phillips finally lands a lead role

Only now has Phillips' off-kilter disposition brought her a lead role. Could that be why she's acting so anxious?

Craig McLean, The Independent, 1st July 2012

This week's TV: Sky Atlantic comedy

Sky Atlantic may be small, but it's attracted three top-notch comedies from British writers.

Robert Epstein, The Independent, 1st July 2012

Stephen Mangan 'bitterly upset' over axed Dirk Gently

Actor Stephen Mangan has admitted he is "bitterly upset" at the BBC's decision to drop the Dirk Gently series.

Tim Masters, BBC News, 1st July 2012

TV & radio

Radio 4 3pm
60 min
The Diary Of A Nobody. Image shows from L to R: Charles (Johnny Vegas), Carrie (Katherine Parkinson). Copyright: Woolyback Productions

The Diary Of A Nobody

Episode 1

The Pooters move in to The Laurels. Charles and Carrie attend The Mansion House Ball and Willie arrives home from the bank in Oldham.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 8pm
60 min
Starlings. Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Starlings

Series 1, Episode 8

The cockles-warming comedy flies the nest. Grandad receives a fleeting visit from his best mate, and Terry steps in to bring Bell and Reuben back together.

BBC Two 10:10pm
30 min
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain, Andy Parsons, Chris Addison. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 11, Episode 3

More topical comedy with Dara O'Briain, Hugh Dennis, Andy Parsons and Chris Addison. The guests are Marcus Brigstocke, Gary Delaney and Zoe Lyons.

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