BCG Daily Tuesday 18th June 2013
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QI: some quite interesting facts about blossom
A quietly intriguing column from the brains behind QI, the BBC quiz show. This week: QI blossoms forth.
Molly Oldfield and John Mitchinson, The Telegraph, 18th June 2013Vicious is cliched and outdated, says Barry Cryer
Veteran comedy writer says show about an ageing gay couple would make John Inman look restrained.
Jason Deans, The Guardian, 18th June 2013Miranda Hart to speak at Edinburgh TV Festival
Vince Gilligan, creator of Breaking Bad is to deliver masterclass on US drama, while Miranda Hart is taking part in Richard Dunn Memorial interview.
Jason Deans, The Guardian, 18th June 2013Craig Charles: It'd be cool to be first black Dr. Who
Coronation Street and Red Dwarf star Craig Charles has spoken out about the possibility of becoming the first black Doctor Who, saying he thinks it would be 'cool'.
Metro, 18th June 2013TV return for Absolutely on the cards
The comedy team behind the hit Channel 4 show have caught the acting bug once again after a one-off reunion renewed their memories of the programme.
Paul English, Daily Record, 18th June 2013Review: Bill Bailey, Hammersmith Apollo
Qualmpeddler does exactly what the rather obscure title says on the tin, plus so much more.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 18th June 2013Writer of TV comedy Hebburn finishes Series 2
Hebburn writer Jason Cook has just finished penning the second series.
The Shields Gazette, 18th June 2013Francesca Martinez's five-step guide to being 'normal'
I hate to break it to you, but nobody is normal. We all have things we can and can't do.
Francesca Martinez, Time Out, 18th June 2013Interview: Josie Long
Josie Long was one of my favourite comedians even before she co-founded Arts Emergency to help students study arts degrees. I don't always agree with her but I admire the way that she throws herself headlong into everything she does, whether it is her pursuit of social justice or her hobby of outdoor swimming.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 18th June 2013Katherine Ryan gets Mock The Week death threats
Stand-up Katherine Ryan has received vile death threats after a joke mentioning Filipinos on Mock The Week was interpreted as racist.
Chortle, 18th June 2013Can Birds of a Feather cope in Towie's Essex of today?
We compare the Essex of then and now, through Dorien, Sharon and Tracey, and Joey, Arg and Jessica.
Stuart Heritage, The Guardian, 18th June 2013Are sitcom revivals ever a good idea?
As ITV announces the return of Birds of a Feather, Michael Hogan considers the troubled history of reviving sitcoms.
Michael Hogan, The Telegraph, 18th June 2013Men doing comedy can become a terrible drag
Are women as funny as men? Yes, except when it comes to dressing up.
Rowan Pelling, The Telegraph, 18th June 2013Jenny Eclair: why we need people to jiggle our aerials
"What we really need in this country are roaming teams of telly experts, travelling around in a van, happy to pop by, retune your channels, explain your remote controls."
Jenny Eclair, Radio Times, 18th June 2013Russell Brand terrorises MSNBC morning show
Brand's appearance on the programme was extraordinary, not so much for his contribution - shouting over at the journalists sitting at workstations behind him, pointing out when he could see down host Mika Brzezinski's top, eventually attempting to host the show himself - as for the way he was treated by the three anchors.
Jack Seale, Radio Times, 18th June 201310 minutes with... Marcel Lucont
French lothario Marcel Lucont has a big summer ahead of him, with an exciting new show at the Edinburgh Fringe and a drop-in appearance at this year's Latitude Festival.
Andrew Dipper, Giggle Beats, 18th June 2013The Spotlight on ... Felicity Ward
Well, here's a good thing - charismatic Melbourne stand-up Felicity Ward has upped sticks and moved to London to make you lot laugh for a living!
London Is Funny, 18th June 2013London Sketchfest roars into life - gallery
Down in the Victorian Vaults in Shoreditch last month, the inaugural London Sketchfest announced itself to the world.
London Is Funny, 18th June 2013Does the world really need Birds Of A Feather back?
OK, I admit it. I never quite understood the appeal of Birds Of A Feather, first time around.
Caroline Westbrook, Metro, 18th June 2013Online extras planned for Inside No. 9
Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith are keen to explore how the series can make the most of digital media so we're going to invite the audience into an extra No. 9 by creating a special digital storytelling experience.
BBC Blogs, 18th June 2013Felicity Ward's guide to online mating
Need some help with your online dating profile guys? Felicity Ward has some do's and don'ts for you...
Felicity Ward, Spoonfed, 18th June 2013Videos
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Horrible Histories
Series 5, Episode 8The surprising identity of Britain's top-scoring footballer is revealed, things get ridiculous on Germany's version of Historical Who Wants To Be A Millionaire, a Celtic farmer isn't terribly keen on plans for Hadrian's Wall, and the brainy pioneers of transportation sing about their inventions.
10pm30 min
Sweat The Small Stuff
Series 1, Episode 8This week, Nick, Rickie and Melvin are joined by The Saturdays' Una Healy, TV host Rick Edwards and comedian James Acaster.
11pm30 min
Lucy Beaumont: To Hull And Back
Stand-up comedy episode from BBC Radio New Comedy Award 2012 winner, Lucy Beaumont.