BCG Daily Wednesday 12th September 2012
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Rebecca Front interview
Rebecca Front talks about the new series of The Thick Of It, working with Peter Capaldi and why she enjoys ordering around Kevin Whately in Lewis.
Andrew Williams, Metro, 12th September 2012Charlie Brooker on how to be a student
Charlie Brooker didn't pass his degree and spent a large amount of time in a dope fug. Which makes him the ideal person to pass on his wisdom to today's students.
Charlie Brooker, The Guardian, 12th September 2012Interview: Steffen Peddie
Steffen Peddie can't believe his luck. A year ago he travelled down to Manchester with comedy pals Jason Cook and Chris Ramsey to perform a TV pilot at the Salford Sitcom Showcase. From over 80 scripts submitted, only six were staged at the BBC event last October. And from those, just two were given the green light for a full series: Citizen Khan, the controversial Asian sitcom currently airing on BBC One, and Hebburn.
Andrew Dipper, Giggle Beats, 12th September 2012Outnumbered to end after 5th series, says Drew-Honey
Outnumbered star Tyger Drew-Honey has confirmed that the show's fifth series will be its last.
Morgan Jeffery, Digital Spy, 12th September 2012The spotlight on ... Adam Hess
He's like a cross between Adam Bloom and Ian Curtis, he's a frenetic gagsmith, and he's and Rubik's Cube showboater - it's Adam Hess.
London Is Funny, 12th September 2012Media Talk podcast: Armando Iannucci special
After delivering the Bafta Annual Television Lecture, broadcaster and producer Armando Iannucci talks to John Plunkett about what is wrong with the industry and what we must do to fix it.
John Plunkett, The Guardian, 12th September 2012Red Dwarf X: Episode one, Trojan - spoiler-free review
The revived sci-fi sitcom's first episode is much broader than you might expect, says Tom Cole.
Tom Cole, Radio Times, 12th September 2012Six to watch: comedy guest stars
A look at guest stars on comedy shows. Includes Minnie Driver appearing on Knowing Me Knowing You with Alan Partridge, Noel Fielding on The IT Crowd and Kate O'Mara in Ab Fab.
Priya Elan, The Guardian, 12th September 2012The Writer's Prize: Launch
Join the BBC for a special Q&A in London to launch The Writer's Prize for radio drama and comedy writers.
BBC Writersroom, 12th September 2012The Thick Of It: Need to know
With The Thick Of It back on our screens after a bit of a gap there may be more than a few confused viewers trying to remember who did what and needing a bit of a lie-down. So here's a rough guide to what the panicking politicians are doing in in the new series.
Adam Tandy, BBC Blogs, 12th September 2012Citizen Khan is not racist, but it's not funny either
The programme's offence is to bring back sitcoms to the slavery of one-liners.
Christopher Howse, The Telegraph, 12th September 2012Malcolm Tucker's 'swear-athon' broadcast in creche
Alistair Campbell and Peter Capaldi were left red-faced after their sponsored swear-athon was accidentally broadcast into a creche.
Rowena Mason, The Telegraph, 12th September 2012A quick chat with Chris O'Dowd
Bridesmaids star Chris O'Dowd plays an 11-year-old boy's imaginary friend in Sky1's Moone Boy, a new, self-penned comedy inspired by his own childhood growing up in Western Ireland.
What's On TV, 12th September 2012Videos
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2pm30 min
Christopher Brookmyre's Comedy Bookcase
Series 2, Episode 2 - Shappi KhorsandiAuthor Christopher Brookmyre chats to Shappi Khorsandi about her life, loves and writing her first book in an interview recorded live at the 2012 Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
9pm60 min
Mount Pleasant
Series 2, Episode 4New resident Chris's arrival causes a stir in the street, arousing the interest of Bianca in particular. Meanwhile, Lisa's friendship with Kim continues to cause trouble; neither Dan nor Shelley are best pleased. Greg, on the other hand, is going from strength to strength.
9pm65 min
Meet The Parents
Series 2, Episode 1Meet The Parents returns for a second series, this time presented by Alex Zane. Greg, an unsuspecting member of the public, meets a gambling dad, slutty sister, conspiracy theorist mum and computer geek brother.
10pm30 min
The Revolution Will Be Televised
Series 1, Episode 4Whilst Dale Maily is at Glade Festival getting to the bottom of drugs, James and Baranaby are trying to endear themselves to the students of Manchester University before a meeting with the Minister of State for Universities and Science, David Willets.
10pm60 min
Shameless
Series 10, Episode 1The unthinkable has happened... the Department of Work and Pensions has finally caught up with job dodger Frank. He's a 'dead man walking' to... a job!
11pm15 min
Don't Start
Series 2, Episode 1 - The NotebookFrank's apparently innocent discovery of an old notebook strangely rekindles Kim's former enthusiasm for Frisbee throwing.