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BCG Daily Saturday 31st August 2013

Press clippings

Dawn French says people don't like her to be thin

Dawn French thinks people take her more seriously as a comic since she put her weight back on.

STV, 31st August 2013

Whatever you do, don't peer Through The Keyhole

Keith Lemon's new take on the classic formula is the worst kind of garish, self-congratulatory Saturday night TV guff.

Julia Raeside, The Guardian, 31st August 2013

This week's comedy

A preview of Robin And Josie's Shambles, Matt Okine and Steve Hughes.

James Kettle, The Guardian, 31st August 2013

The good (inte)review - Terry Deary

An interview with the author of the Horrible Histories books.

Kieran James, The Good Review, 31st August 2013

Patrick Monahan be a patron for baby hospice

Stokesley comic Patrick Monahan says that he was 'chuffed' to be chosen as a patron for the charity Zoe's Place.

Laura Woodcock, Teesside Gazette, 31st August 2013

Videos

TV & radio

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 8am
15 min
Bottom Knocker Street. Image shows from L to R: Councillor Cowdrey (Phill Jupitus), Colin Cowdrey (Tim Bruce), Dinga (Connor Cheeseman), Bo (Alanna Smith), Lulu (Ellie Ruiz). Copyright: Fubuloo

Bottom Knocker Street

Episode 1 - Councillor Cowdairy

An attempt to repair the chimes of the old ice cream van leads to a visit from a dairy person from another dimension. Councillor Cowdrey sees an opportunity for world domination - or at least his very own chain of cheese shops.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 8:15am
15 min
Bottom Knocker Street. Image shows from L to R: Councillor Cowdrey (Phill Jupitus), Colin Cowdrey (Tim Bruce), Dinga (Connor Cheeseman), Bo (Alanna Smith), Lulu (Ellie Ruiz). Copyright: Fubuloo

Bottom Knocker Street

Episode 2 - He Came From Outer Space

A dull and routine day is interrupted by the arrival of an alien on a mission - to collect a mug of water to fuel his planet's life support system.

BBC Radio 5 Live 11am
60 min
Fighting Talk. Copyright: World's End Productions

Fighting Talk

Series 11, Episode 1

Kicking off the new season of Fighting Talk, Christian O'Connell plays judge and jury as his guests discuss the sporting stories of the week. With sports commentator John Rawling, comedian Justin Moorhouse, broadcaster and first lady of FT Eleanor Oldroyd and journalist Brian Reade.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 5:15pm
40 min
That Puppet Game Show. Copyright: BBC

That Puppet Game Show

Episode 4 - Jake's Dark Secret

One of the experts has gone missing, as celebrity guests Claudia Winkleman and Shane Richie take on sunbathing hotdogs and cheeky Essex birds in the fantastic world of the Jim Henson Company.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 7:05pm
45 min
I Love My Country. Image shows from L to R: Frank Skinner, Gabby Logan, Micky Flanagan. Copyright: Avalon Television / Talpa

I Love My Country

Episode 5

In this episode, the regulars are joined by Tinchy Stryder, Rita Simons, Chris Packham, Rachel Riley, Alex Jones and Peter Shilton.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 9:20pm
55 min
Through The Keyhole. Leigh Francis. Copyright: Talkback

Through The Keyhole

Series 1, Episode 1

Joining Keith and Dave Berry this week are broadcasting legend Eamonn Holmes and pop singer and Hollywood actress Martine McCutcheon.

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