BCG Daily Wednesday 19th June 2013
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Quick Cuts: Confessions from a hairdressers
Writer Georgia Pritchett explains how Quick Cuts is a cross between a sitcom and a sketch show.
Georgia Pritchett, BBC Blogs, 19th June 2013Cannon & Ball in big play debut
Bobby Ball has written a play which will be premiered at Lowther Pavilion next year - and it will star not only him, but his comedy partner Tommy Cannon as well.
Blackpool Gazette, 19th June 2013David Walliams: PM asked me not to flick his hair
David Walliams says "David Cameron asked me not to flick his hair like Sebastian... so of course I did."
Gordon Smart, The Sun, 19th June 2013If only Russell Brand could use his cleverness...
Russell Brand's car-crash interview on MSNBC's Morning Joe showcased his talents - and his penchant for lazy sexism.
Sarah Ditum, The Guardian, 19th June 2013Lenny Henry: from figure of fun to serious contender
Is Lenny Henry a greater actor than he was a comedian? As Henry takes Fences, his latest acclaimed performance, to the West End, Dominic Cavendish assesses his career.
Dominic Cavendish, The Telegraph, 19th June 2013Can Birds of a Feather survive the revival curse?
As ITV announces plans to revive the BBC sitcom, we look at which comebacks have worked - and which have not...
Ben Dowell, Radio Times, 19th June 2013From Russell Brand with not enough love
It's not so much a case of the man taking himself too seriously as earnestly wishing the world would take itself more so. Earnestness and humour make for poor bed-fellows, of course, and he could press his points home less abrasively.
Dominic Cavendish, The Telegraph, 19th June 2013Review - Bill Bailey, Qualmpeddler
In Qualmpeddler, Bill Bailey is bang on form, giving us not only music and whimsy, but righteous ire, personal tales, and a tear-jerking finale.
Sam Charles, London Is Funny, 19th June 2013Paul McGarrity's fans are a bit too ready for action
Can comedy's resident archaeologist dig it? Wild gesticulator of arms Paul McGarrity will be up in Edinburgh throughout August with his new show Awkward Hawk.
Andrew Mickel, Such Small Portions, 19th June 2013Quick Cuts, BBC Four, review
It was semi-improvised, giving it a slightly repertory theatre feel, but there were lots of neat lines.
Michael Hogan, The Telegraph, 19th June 2013Videos
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11:30am30 min
House On Fire
Series 3, Episode 5 - BabyAfter Matt agrees to look after his mate's baby, Vicky decides to borrow it to become a 'single mother'. She is certain it will help with her upcoming pay review.
5pm25 min
Strange Hill High
Series 1, Episode 7 - Read All About ItEngaging in some journalism for the school paper, Mitchell decides it's easier to make stories up than look for real ones. Then they start coming true...
8pm50 min
Dara O Briain: School Of Hard Sums
Series 2, Episode 8School's out for summer in the last episode of Dara O Briain's fun maths masterclass. The brainbox comic is joined by Alex Horne and Tim Key for some intense comedic problem solving.
9pm60 min
Love And Marriage
Episode 3Kevin's financial woes lead him to commit another desperate act. Ken feigns illness to try and win Pauline back, but she ignores him and heads to a posh hotel with new man Peter. While there, an awful discovery prompts Pauline to rethink her choices.
10pm30 min
Quick Cuts
Episode 1Having thrown Trev out, Sue swallows a handful of a customer's internet-ordered pills to help deal with her stress... and turn her wee blue. Meanwhile, Gav seems to have lost his credit card, and Becky's under suspicion.