BCG Daily Tuesday 27th November 2012
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TV review: Yes, Prime Minister remake
The oldies will certainly be satisfied; younger viewers accustomed to the savagery of social media less so.
Michael White, The Guardian, 27th November 2012Picture: Miranda Hart given glossy makeover for Tatler
Funnygirl Miranda Hart is almost unrecognisable after a mega-makeover for a glossy mag.
The Sun, 27th November 2012Red Dwarf's 10 best supporting characters
Mark selects the top ten of Red Dwarf's episodic characters, with some help from Queeg, Mr Flibble and Duane Dibley...
Mark Williams, Den Of Geek, 27th November 2012Video: Writersroom interviews... Sally Wainwright
BBC writersroom interviews TV writer and playwright, Sally Wainwright (Last Tango in Halifax, Scott & Bailey, At Home with the Braithwaites).
Sally tells why she's always had a compulsion to tell stories, how Coronation Street influenced her writing and how she found her voice as a writer.
She talks to us about why self-editing is so essential and why it's so important to get the details right.
BBC Writersroom, 27th November 2012Jonathan Creek: Natalie Haynes's guide to TV detectives
The magician-turned-sleuth is a modern-day Victorian gentleman detective - more about solving seemingly impossible puzzles than catching criminals.
Natalie Haynes, The Guardian, 27th November 2012Interview: Steve Hughes
Steve Hughes is sick of towing the line. "I'm apparently not allowed to have opinions anymore because it's not politically correct and everyone is equal," groans the Australian comic, now famous for his political satire. "But not everyone is fucking equal and not everyone is the same."
Dan Carmichael, Giggle Beats, 27th November 2012QI: Some Quite interesting facts about Bhutan
A quietly intriguing column from the brains behind QI, the BBC quiz show. This week: QI goes on the lam in Bhutan.
Molly Oldfield and John Mitchinson, The Telegraph, 27th November 2012'Misfits' movie in the works, old characters to return?
Misfits creator Howard Overman has revealed that he is penning a film version. The writer revealed on the Panel Borders podcast that old characters from the E4 drama could return in the spinoff movie.
Morgan Jeffery, Digital Spy, 27th November 2012Mrs Brown's Boys UK arena tour announced
The cast of Mrs Brown's Boys have today announced a UK stadium tour for next year.
Jordan Howell, iMediaMonkey, 27th November 2012Misfits, 4.5 - episode five review
This fifth episode did feature some uses of power, but it was still an episode that didn't particularly require them. Thankfully, taken as a straightforward drama about life, death, fathers, family and secrets... it was one of the better examples.
Dan Owen, Dan's Media Digest, 27th November 2012Tony Hawks sings Gangnam Style on ISIHAC
Tony Hawks, playing I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue sings Gangnam Style.
Audio Boo, 27th November 2012Review - Gerry Howell, Glorious Invention!
On the evening I saw Gerry Howell, in the smallest space of the Leicester Square Theatre, there was continual, though not exactly hearty, laughter throughout the hour-long show.
Pete Kelly, London Is Funny, 27th November 2012Cast announced for American pilot of Getting On
Roseanne's Laurie Metcalf, Family Guy's Alex Borstein and Reno 911's Niecy Nash are checking into Getting On, HBO's medical comedy pilot.
Michael Ausiello, TV Line, 27th November 2012Russell Brand's 'Brand X' gets 13 more episodes from FX
Russell Brand's American series Brand X has been picked up for 13 more episodes by FX.
Morgan Jeffery, Digital Spy, 27th November 2012Mel Giedroyc - letter to my younger self
Mel Giedroyc, 44, on meeting comedy partner Sue, The Great British Bake Off, and the 'incredible moment' that changed her life.
Mel Giedroyc, The Big Issue, 27th November 2012Videos
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6:30pm30 min
Bleak Expectations
Series 5, Episode 2 - A Re-Excited Life Made Distinctly DangerousPip and his friends travel to India, in their quest to thwart the evil machinations of smooth but sinister genius Mr Gently Benevolent. Gasp as our heroes struggle with super-intelligent tigers, giant snakes, and secret gin!
9pm30 min
Sexxx
Episode 1 - OpenBen and Pauly are unpacking the stock for their new Soho business, preparing for the grand opening. They've yet to figure out what they should do for the big event though, and matters of money aren't helping.
9pm60 min
Last Tango In Halifax
Series 1, Episode 2Celia and Alan decide to buy an extravagant sports car instead of an engagement ring. They throw an engagement party at the farm, which descends into chaos for both families.
10pm55 min
Fresh Meat
Series 2, Episode 8The end of the academic year is drawing near, and with it the need for the housemates to make some big decisions.
10pm30 min
Some Girls
Series 1, Episode 4Holli throws down a rash challenge to the boys' football team, whilst Viva feels torn over her feelings for bad boy Rocky. Amber has found a lunchtime pizza club - with a twist. Saz boasts about a new boyfriend, who may or may not actually exist.