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BCG Daily Tuesday 4th December 2012

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Press clippings

Jerry Sadowitz interview

Jerry Sadowitz is the ultimate comedians' comedian, loved and feared in equal measure. As he returns to the stage, he tells Time Out what keeps him angry.

Ben Williams, Time Out, 4th December 2012

Greg McHugh: The man behind Gary, Tank Commander

Greg McHugh is a rising comedy star who has had a busy year, writing and taking the lead in cult series Gary, Tank Commander as well as playing alongside Jack Whitehall in Channel 4's student comedy Fresh Meat.

BBC Scotland, 4th December 2012

Katy Brand talks about her Little Cracker short

Comedian Katy Brand talks to Metro about her Little Crackers, appearing on the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special and why she might include S&M in her new book.

Andrew Williams, Metro, 4th December 2012

A caravan enthusiast's verdict on Sightseers

Sightseers is spot-on - show-off campers deserve death, says caravan enthusiast Peter Rosenthal.

Laura Barnett, The Guardian, 4th December 2012

Misfits, 4.6 - episode six review

Overall, there were lots of missed opportunities and vague moments to be found here, but this episode was still a huge amount of fun - with a delightfully twisted explanation for barman Matt's guarded personality around Jess, and one of the show's more enjoyably out there ideas in a homicidal bunny.

Dan Owen, Dan's Media Digest, 4th December 2012

From the operating table to the screen

Russian literary giant Mikhail Bulgakov once penned a chaotic account of his earlier career in medicine. Writer Alan Connor on how he brought it to our screens, with a little help from Daniel Radcliffe and Jon Hamm.

Alan Connor, The Guardian, 4th December 2012

Producer: Holy Grail wasn't funny until I came along

Mark Forstater, the producer of Monty Python and the Holy Grail who is suing for a share in the profits of Spamalot, claimed today that he "co-created" the cult comedy film and even made suggestions about the plot.

Rosa Silverman, The Telegraph, 4th December 2012

Adam Hills to host C4's 'Alternative Christmas Message'

Adam Hills has been announced as this year's host of Channel 4's Alternative Christmas Message.

Tom Eames, Digital Spy, 4th December 2012

Late Night Gimp Fight interview

Abortion. Bestiality. All part of the act for award-winning sketch troupe Late Night Gimp Fight. But are they that dark in real life? Daisy Buchanan throws out the usual interview script and gets the info that really matters - from personal scents to drag personas.

Daisy Buchanan, Scout London, 4th December 2012

Peter Serafinowicz: Letter to my younger self

Peter Serafinowicz, 40, on growing up in Liverpool, his wife Sarah Alexander, and the 'nightmare' of his name...

Laura Kelly, The Big Issue, 4th December 2012

Videos

Podcasts

TV & radio

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Bleak Expectations. Image shows from L to R: Hardthrasher (Geoffrey Whitehead), Aunt Lily (Celia Imrie), Young Pip (Tom Allen), Mr Gently Benevolent (Anthony Head), Sir Philip Bin (Richard Johnson), Harry Biscuit (James Bachman). Copyright: BBC

Bleak Expectations

Series 5, Episode 3 - An Alrightish Life Savagely Frozen To Bits

Pip races to Antarctica to thwart another fiendish plot by his evil ex-guardian, Mr Gently Benevolent.

Loaded TV 9pm
30 min
Sexxx. Copyright: Loaded TV

Sexxx

Episode 2 - Model

Ben and Pauly try to coerce Katia into becoming an in-store Russian model and Ben finds himself well and truly stitched up by the long legs of the law.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm
60 min
Last Tango In Halifax. Image shows from L to R: Celia (Anne Reid), Alan (Derek Jacobi). Copyright: Red Production Company

Last Tango In Halifax

Series 1, Episode 3

There's plenty of turbulence both in Halifax, when the lecherous Paul is beaten up on multiple occasions; and in Harrogate, where John is determined not to be walked over. Meanwhile, Celia and Alan spend the night together.

BBC Three 10pm
30 min
Some Girls. Image shows from L to R: Viva (Adelayo Adedayo), Holli (Natasha Jonas), Saz (Mandeep Dhillon), Amber (Alice Felgate). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Some Girls

Series 1, Episode 5

Amber struggles to cope with her feelings for her ex-boyfriend Brandon, especially now that he's going to be a daddy. Viva is asked to manage an anti-bullying presentation at school - and to look after bullying victim, Ruby. Saz and Ruby do not get on.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm
50 min
Lemon La Vida Loca. Image shows from L to R: Rosie Parker (Laura Aikman), Keith Lemon (Leigh Francis). Copyright: Talkback / Bang Tidy Productions

Lemon La Vida Loca

Merry Keithmas, Christmas Special - Merry Keithmas - Part One

Why is Keith spending so much time with Emily Atack? Why have the neighbours complained about his Christmas lights? And is it ever OK to buy your girlfriend a boob job for Christmas? All will be revealed as we get to spend some more time with the REAL Keith Lemon.

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