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BCG Daily Wednesday 21st November 2012

News

Bob Servant. Bob Servant (Brian Cox). Copyright: BBC TV

PG Wodehouse, Simon Amstell and joke series in BBC Four line-up

BBC Four has announced its winter comedy line-up. Shows include a drama about PG Wodehouse, stand-up from Simon Amstell, and a new sitcom.

James Corden Film

James Corden to star in new film School For Santas

James Corden has signed up to take the lead role in School For Santas, a film for 2013 about a down-on-his-luck dad who needs to find his inner Father Christmas.

Full English. Image shows from L to R: Jason, Dusty, Edgar, Eve, Wendy, Ken. Copyright: Two Brothers Pictures TV

Ofcom receives complaints about Full English

TV regulator Ofcom has received complains about a scene featuring Jade Goody and Princess Diana during Channel 4's new animated comedy Full English.

Image shows from L to R: Nick Helm, Ben Bailey Smith Radio

Radio 1 to broadcast comedy specials

Radio 1 is to broadcast two comedy specials. The shows will be hosted by musical comedians Nick Helm and Doc Brown.

Features

Mark Watson Live

Review - Mark Watson: The Information

Jay Richardson reviews Mark Watson's performance of his live stand-up show 'The Information' at the Pavilion Theatre, Glasgow...

Morecambe and Wise made out of breakfast food. Copyright: North One Television TV

Morecambe & Wise - Breakfast Food Photo

See a picture of comedy greats Morecambe & Wise made out of breakfast foods. It's to promote the new documentary series about the duo.

Press clippings

Last Tango In Halifax was a rather sweet story

Last Tango In Halifax was saddled with several ludicrous sub-plots, but all in all, made for thoroughly watchable television.

Keith Watson, Metro, 21st November 2012

Fury as Brian Conley suffers collapse

I'm a Celebrity chiefs were accused last night of failing in their duty of care to Brian Conley, as it emerged he quit following a huge collapse.

Laura Armstrong, The Sun, 21st November 2012

Tim Key: Drenching my life and work in baths

Eighteen months ago I wrote a show about baths. I love a bath and whilst wallowing in one it struck me I should make a show about one. A eureka moment.

Tim Key, The Huffington Post, 21st November 2012

TV review: Last Tango In Halifax

Last Tango in Halifax provided more heartwarming proof, if it were needed, that romance and adventure need not be the preserve purely of the wrinkle-free.

Caroline Frost, The Huffington Post, 21st November 2012

Fresh Meat series 2 episode 7 review

Watching this episode, I noticed Joe Thomas miming along to Blur guitarist Graham Coxon's vocals. The disconnect between what I was seeing and hearing was as jarring as the inconsistencies littered all the way through. Every half decent moment is lost in the mire of half-formed ideas and lazy structuring.

Jake Laverde, Den Of Geek, 21st November 2012

Jack Whitehall interview

Jack Whitehall should have had an easy route into the showbiz lark - his agent dad represented the likes of Dame Judi Dench and Colin Firth.
Unfortunately, Michael Whitehall suspected his son was rubbish.

The Sun, 21st November 2012

Keith Lemon talks pregnant Fearne, Rufus Hound rift

Strawberry blonde stunner Keith Lemon came round for a cuppa at Digital Spy and told us all about his rift with Rufus Hound and Fearne Cotton's new "milk trucks".

Victoria Garo-Falides and Tom Mansell, Digital Spy, 21st November 2012

QI: Some quite interesting facts about flying things

A quietly intriguing column from the brains behind QI, the BBC quiz show. This week: QI is on the fly.

Molly Oldfield and John Mitchinson, The Telegraph, 21st November 2012

DVD review: Al Murray - The Only Way Is Epic

When it comes to The Pub Landlord, you're never quite sure what you're laughing at.

James Harle, Giggle Beats, 21st November 2012

Viewers must bear some responsibility over Brian Conley

TV producers have a duty of care to contestants, but if they only cast the strongest people on their programmes, no one would watch.

Mark Lawson, The Guardian, 21st November 2012

Review: Last Tango in Halifax

It triumphed because it wasn't about old people or even elderly romance, but love, says Simon Usborne.

Simon Usborne, The Independent, 21st November 2012

A quick chat with David Mitchell and Robert Webb

TV & Satellite Week magazine caught up with Mitchell & Webb to find out where it all went wrong...

TV and Satellite Week, 21st November 2012

Videos

Bob Servant. Image shows from L to R: Frank (Jonathan Watson), Bob Servant (Brian Cox). Copyright: BBC TV

Bob Servant on the radio

Bob Servant appears on a local radio show to promote his policies as he runs for the local by-election.

Jon Richardson TV

Jon Richardson: Funny Magnet - Jon Richardson - Cooking

Jon Richardson talks about how he cooks his dinner, and pretends he's on TV as he does so. This clip is from Jon's Funny Magnet DVD.

Unzipped. Image shows from L to R: Greg James, Russell Kane. Copyright: Talkback TV

Dappy Unzipped

Greg and Russell remember back to when Dappy revealed some unusual behaviour including a unique seduction technique.

Brett Domino - Young Apprentice. Image shows from L to R: Rob Madin, Steven Anderson Online

Brett Domino - The Nick and Karren Song

Their faces speak a thousand words, but you've never seen them like this before. Nick Hewer and Karren Brady - Lord Sugar's trusty advisors - have been immortalised in a catchy song, courtesy of Internet-based comedy duo The Brett Domino Trio.

Misfits. Copyright: Clerkenwell Films TV

Misfits - Nothing wrong with that

Finn has got some *shocking* news for Jess.

Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Image shows from L to R: Noel Fielding, Greg Davies, Daisy May Cooper, Jamali Maddix TV

Never Mind The Buzzcocks - Confession Time with Richard Madeley

Richard Madeley uncovers which of his guests used to own a pet monkey.

Fresh Meat. Image shows from L to R: Kingsley (Joe Thomas), Vod (Zawe Ashton), Josie (Kimberley Nixon), JP (Jack Whitehall), Howard (Greg McHugh), Oregon (Charlotte Ritchie). Copyright: Objective Productions / Lime Pictures TV

Fresh Meat - Student Counsellor: Leaving Home

The Student Counsellor offers some 'helpful' advice on Leaving Home.

Fresh Meat. Image shows from L to R: Kingsley (Joe Thomas), Vod (Zawe Ashton), Josie (Kimberley Nixon), JP (Jack Whitehall), Howard (Greg McHugh), Oregon (Charlotte Ritchie). Copyright: Objective Productions / Lime Pictures TV

Fresh Meat - Hartnell Avenue: Interview

JP has made himself the manager of Hartnell Avenue, Oregon and Kingsley's band. He asks them some questions, and we some clips from their music video.

Fresh Meat. Image shows from L to R: Kingsley (Joe Thomas), Vod (Zawe Ashton), Josie (Kimberley Nixon), JP (Jack Whitehall), Howard (Greg McHugh), Oregon (Charlotte Ritchie). Copyright: Objective Productions / Lime Pictures TV

Fresh Meat - Hartnell Avenue - Implodium Implodes full music video

The music video that Kingsley and Oregon filmed for his Implodium Implodes song.

Fresh Meat. Image shows from L to R: Kingsley (Joe Thomas), Vod (Zawe Ashton), Josie (Kimberley Nixon), JP (Jack Whitehall), Howard (Greg McHugh), Oregon (Charlotte Ritchie). Copyright: Objective Productions / Lime Pictures TV

Fresh Meat - Live Q&A Footage

Footage from the Fresh Meat Q&A session. Rick Edwards asks the cast and writers questions.

Fresh Meat. Image shows from L to R: Kingsley (Joe Thomas), Vod (Zawe Ashton), Josie (Kimberley Nixon), JP (Jack Whitehall), Howard (Greg McHugh), Oregon (Charlotte Ritchie). Copyright: Objective Productions / Lime Pictures TV

Fresh Meat - Howard FM: Show 7

Greg McHugh is annoyed that Sabine has disappeared. He has also received a complaint about his show.

Some Girls. Image shows from L to R: Viva (Adelayo Adedayo), Holli (Natasha Jonas), Saz (Mandeep Dhillon), Amber (Alice Felgate). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions TV

Some Girls - Girls vs Boys

Holli challenges the boys to a football match, Viva seems surprised when one of them starts flirting with her.

Michael McIntyre - Showtime!. Michael McIntyre TV

Michael McIntyre's Showtime - Michael McIntyre - Kids and Adverts

Michael McIntyre talks about the effect TV adverts have on kids. This clip is from his Showtime! DVD

Michael McIntyre - Showtime!. Michael McIntyre TV

Michael McIntyre's Showtime - Michael McIntyre - Letter From The Queen

Michael McIntyre talks about the time he got a letter from the Queen. This clip is from his Showtime! DVD

Michael McIntyre - Showtime!. Michael McIntyre TV

Michael McIntyre's Showtime - Michael McIntyre - Ten Pin Bowling

Michael McIntyre jokes about the walk you do after getting a strike in ten pin bowling. This clip is from his Showtime! DVD

TV & radio

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 9pm
60 min
Bring Me Morecambe And Wise. Image shows from L to R: Eric Morecambe, Ernie Wise. Copyright: North One Television

Bring Me Morecambe And Wise

Episode 1 - From Stage To Screen

A tribute to the much-loved double act, featuring never-before-seen clips of their early TV shows and a rare interview with Eric Morecambe's wife, Joan.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9:30pm
30 min
The Work Experience. Image shows from L to R: Shussi (Ryan Sampson), Joanna (Kate Miles), Susan (Diane Morgan), Colby (Sean Power). Copyright: 2LE Media

The Work Experience

Episode 5

Another two ambitious interns embark on a challenging week. The work experience staff are central to every hissy fit and bizarre request.

BBC Three 10pm
45 min
Unzipped. Image shows from L to R: Greg James, Russell Kane. Copyright: Talkback

Unzipped

Series 2, Highlights Special

Greg James and Russell Kane pick their favourite moments from the series and announce the name of their weirdest celebrity guest.

BBC Four 10pm
30 min
Getting On. Image shows from L to R: Sister Den Flixter (Joanna Scanlan), Nurse Kim Wilde (Jo Brand), Doctor Pippa Moore (Vicki Pepperdine). Copyright: Vera Productions

Getting On

Series 3, Episode 6

Artist Dylan Schwarz and his assistant Elke arrive on K2 to set up a kids' art project.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min
Dave's One Night Stand. Patrick Kielty. Copyright: Amigo Television / Phil McIntyre Entertainment

Dave's One Night Stand

Series 4, Episode 2 - Patrick Kielty

Northern Ireland's Patrick Kielty returns to Belfast to perform in front of his hometown. With guests Jimeoin and Mike Wilmot.

Radio 4 11pm
15 min
Irish Micks And Legends. Image shows from L to R: Aisling Bea, Yasmine Akram. Copyright: Green Dragon Media

Irish Micks And Legends

Series 1, Episode 4 - Children Of Lir

Comic modern reworkings of popular ancient Irish stories, with Yasmine Akram and Aisling Bea.

Radio 4 11:15pm
15 min
Greg Hemphill

Living With Mother

Series 2, Episode 4 - Four Little Words

Owen (Greg Hemphill) is a TV addict and overweight. Since he's reached the age of forty, Allison (Brigit Forsyth) thinks it's about time he did something about it...

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