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BCG Daily Monday 8th October 2012

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Amy Huberman's husband got into Threesome mix-up

Amy Huberman - sexy star of hit comedy Threesome - says her rugby player husband got a right ribbing about her saucy show.

The Sun, 8th October 2012

Review: More hit and miss humour in its second series

The second series of Channel 4 hit Friday Night Dinner kicked off with an episode which was long on mayhem and short on subtlety - and only sporadically hit the mark.

Caroline Westbrook, Metro, 8th October 2012

Comedy review: Mark Steel - Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh

Mark Steel is a worried man. He's fretting about being in his 50s, which means he's getting ever closer to taking a cruise holiday and he's concerned that he now has a teenage son with his own ideas and, it seems, a promising talent for jokewriting.

Brian Donaldson, The Scotsman, 8th October 2012

Justin Lee Collins harassment trial: jury returns today

A jury will continue deliberations today in the trial of television presenter Justin Lee Collins, who is accused of harassing his ex-girlfriend.

The Scotsman, 8th October 2012

Robert Llewellyn interview

Best-known for playing robot Kryten in the cult science fiction comedy show Red Dwarf, Robert Llewellyn talked to Neela Debnath at the Entertainment Media Show about reuniting with his co-stars for series X, the show's enduring popularity and his new book News from Gardenia. Craig Charles also made a guest appearance.

Neela Debnath, The Independent, 8th October 2012

Gigglebox weekly #60: Best Possible Taste; Red Dwarf

This week Ian Wolf meets Kenny Everett and encounters a bunch of smegheads.

Ian Wolf, Giggle Beats, 8th October 2012

How to avoid comedy competition scams

All new comics want and need validation of their talent and ability to work and get paid. Entering a competition seems like the most efficient way to make that happen. The truth is it can be, but it usually isn't.

Spring Day, Chortle, 8th October 2012

Pictures: Sheridan Smith, Hugh Bonneville film Mr Stink

Sheridan Smith has been snapped filming scenes for the BBC One adaptation of David Walliams children's novel Mr Stink.

The Huffington Post, 8th October 2012

Rik Mayall ad lands Dave with a Ofcom rebuke

Sponsorship spots on TV channel Dave starring Rik Mayall have been found in breach of the Ofcom code. The ad landed the channel in hot water after suggesting he received oral sex from a woman named Summer.

Andrew Mickel, Such Small Portions, 8th October 2012

Dave gets second life with new marketing push

Dave channel is set to receive a marketing boost after the broadcaster's owner UKTV revealed plans to 'shift up a gear' with a new publicity drive.

Tim Clark, Such Small Portions, 8th October 2012

Freddie Starr in Blackburn no-show riddle

Hundreds of angry fans were left fuming after comedian Freddie Starr failed to turn up for his Blackburn show on Saturday night.

Chris Adams, The Blackburn Citizen, 8th October 2012

Wallace and Gromit creator Aardman enjoys profit surge

Aardman says its pre-school programmes Timmy Time and World of Invention continue to 'recoup quicker than expected'.

Simon Neville, The Guardian, 8th October 2012

Emmy nomination for the return of Absolutely Fabulous

Crack open the Bolly - the return of Absolutely Fabulous has been nominated for an International Emmy.

Sherna Noah, The Independent, 8th October 2012

Ava Vidal talks sex, champagne and Sarafina

An interview with stand-up comedian Ava Vidal.

The List, 8th October 2012

Dan Clark interview

A chat with How Not To Live Your Life star Dan Clark ahead of his UK tour.

Andrew Mickel, Such Small Portions, 8th October 2012

Fresh Meat: How accurate is it?

It's hilarious, but how accurate a depiction of student life is Fresh Meat?

Phil Harrison, Time Out, 8th October 2012

TV review: Friday Night Dinner is a winner

Friday Night Dinner is a slightly more slapstick experience than Grandma's House - the other comedy about the everyday goings-on of a Jewish household. But despite accusations that nothing actually happens this return comes to a satisfying climax.

Sean Marland, MSN Entertainment, 8th October 2012

Videos

Podcasts

TV & radio

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am
30 min
Ayres On The Air. Pam Ayres. Copyright: BBC

Ayres On The Air

Series 4, Episode 4 - Winter

Pam Ayres presents a poetry and sketch series about the seasons. This week: Winter.

Radio 4 10:45am
15 min
HighLites. Beverley (Lorraine Ashbourne). Copyright: BBC

HighLites

HighLites: Retouched, Episode 1

Bev and Shirley go mobile when the salon is closed down by environmental health.

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Everyone Quite Likes Justin. Justin (Justin Moorhouse). Copyright: BBC

Everyone Quite Likes Justin

Series 2, Episode 6

Justin is still living with his father-in-law, still working with his ex-wife and still calling on his gran for her words of wisdom.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
The Museum Of Curiosity. Image shows from L to R: John Lloyd, Jimmy Carr. Copyright: BBC

The Museum Of Curiosity

Gallery 5, Episode 2 - Meeting Twenty-Six

Donations to the museum come from astronomer Stuart Clark, horticulturist and former hostage Tom Hart Dyke and comedian Jo Brand.

Sky Atlantic logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm
60 min
Ronna & Beverly. Image shows from L to R: Ronna (Jessica Chaffin), Beverly (Jamie Denbo). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Ronna & Beverly

Episode 5

Inbetweener Simon Bird, former MP and dance floor whirlwind Ann Widdecombe and Emmy-nominated actress Ashley Jensen brave Ronna & Beverly's outrageous questioning.

Comedy Central 9:30pm
30 min
Threesome. Image shows from L to R: Mitch (Stephen Wight), Alice (Amy Huberman), Richie (Emun Elliott). Copyright: Big Talk Productions

Threesome

Series 2, Episode 2 - Vacuum

It's Richie's first day back at work after paternity leave and his new PA Billy is a little idiotic, but could he be Richie's only hope in a domestic spat?

Sky Atlantic logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm
30 min
Hunderby. Helene (Alexandra Roach). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Hunderby

Episode 7

A wealth of secrets are unravelled - not least the origin of bubbly milk - and everything that was known at Hunderby is turned upside down.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Copyright: TalkbackThames / BBC

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 26, Episode 3

Jack Whitehall takes over hosting duties. American Pie actress Mena Suvari and Danny from McFly also pop in.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
50 min
8 Out Of 10 Cats. Image shows from L to R: Sean Lock, Jimmy Carr, Jon Richardson. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 14, Episode 1

More facts, polls, figures and laughs. Host Jimmy Carr is once again joined by team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson as they discuss the topical events that set the great British public's chins wagging.

BBC One Scotland. Copyright: BBC 10:35pm
30 min
Gary: Tank Commander. Image shows from L to R: Mickey (James Rottger), Gary McLintoch (Greg McHugh), Jacko (Robert Jack), Charlie (Scott Fletcher), Sergeant Thomson (Stuart Bowman). Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Gary: Tank Commander

Series 3, Episode 3 - Bad Cammy

When Cammy, an old adversary of Gary's, is posted to the barracks, old rivalries soon erupt into a brawl. As vengeful actions escalate, Gary finds himself in serious danger of being kicked out of the army forever.

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