BCG Daily Tuesday 3rd September 2013
News
TV
Press clippings
QI: some quite interesting facts about seashells
A quietly intriguing column from the brains behind QI, the BBC quiz show. This week: QI wants a word in your shell-like.
Molly Oldfield & John Mitchinson, The Telegraph, 3rd September 2013Rob Newman's rules of the road
Rob Newman's three tips for touring.
Rob Newman, Chortle, 3rd September 2013Why feminism has never been so funny
At the Edinburgh fringe, new comedy icons Bridget Christie and Adrienne Truscott took on the F-word. I can't wait to see what they and their patriarchy-smashing pals do next.
Mathilda Gregory, The Guardian, 3rd September 2013From horticulture to humour with Ed Byrne
Ed Byrne says he's a miserable old git.
On The Box, 3rd September 2013Comedy review: Robin Ince & Josie Long, Glasgow
A live version of Robin Ince and Josie Long's shambolic, sporadic podcast, this is a show for established fans only.
Jay Richardson, The Scotsman, 3rd September 2013Harry Hill's X Factor musical launches in London
Harry Hill has said his forthcoming X Factor musical is not just for fans of the ITV talent show.
Genevieve Hassan, BBC News, 3rd September 2013Top ten comedy shows this September
There's an overwhelming number of comedy shows to choose from in London. Our advice? Buy tickets to any of the ten shows we recommend and you'll have a cracking time.
Time Out, 3rd September 2013Adam Hills and Josh Widdicombe interview each other
The comedian co-presenters of The Last Leg chat to one another about shifting from Paralympics highlights show to primetime weekly news round-up.
Time Out, 3rd September 2013Last night's TV: Doc Martin
As Martin Clunes's melancholic doctor returns for his wedding day, the anthem could be: here comes the bride and gloom.
Alex Hardy, The Times, 3rd September 2013Jack Whitehall on public schools
Jack Whitehall, the star and scriptwriter of BBC Three's Bad Education, says public schools are "less detached from reality" than people might expect.
Ellie Walker-Arnott, Radio Times, 3rd September 2013James Corden as Paul Potts - Video Clip
James Corden's Paul Potts goes from bully victim to world-famous star in exclusive One Chance clip.
Sarah Bull, Daily Mail, 3rd September 2013Victoria Wood's Housewife, 49 gets stage premiere
Victoria Wood has chosen a part-time theatre in Cumbria as the venue for the premiere of a stage version of her award-winning TV drama Housewife, 49.
Ian Youngs, BBC News, 3rd September 2013Bad Education, BBC Three, review
The second series of Jack Whitehall's school-based sitcom offers nothing new, says Judith Welikala.
Judith Welikala, The Telegraph, 3rd September 2013Jack Whitehall on being unlucky in love
Jack Whitehall on being unlucky in love, stealing slang from teenagers and finding comedy in schools.
Ellie Walker-Arnott, Radio Times, 3rd September 2013Doc Martin returns with over 7.5 million viewers on ITV
Doc Martin returned to top the ratings outside of soaps on Monday evening (September 2), according to overnight data.
Tom Eames, Digital Spy, 3rd September 2013Comedy review: Robin Ince & Josie Long, Glasgow
A live version of Robin Ince and Josie Long's shambolic, sporadic podcast, this is a show for established fans only.
Jay Richardson, The Scotsman, 3rd September 2013Videos
Videos
TV & radio
6:30pm30 min
John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme
Series 3, Episode 1This first episode of the series addresses the kind of animals that don't get sanctuaries; why the train manager needs to see the train driver; and why people literally shout at the radio?
9:30pm30 min
Seann Walsh World
Episode 8Tonight Seann Walsh deals with taser-ball, the man scared of puppies, the 'golden rainbow', and taming a bouncer.
10pm30 min
Family Tree
Episode 8 - CowboysOn the last day of their Californian trip, Bea, Tom and Pete meet with Ally and a distant cousin, Melvin, who tells them of his grandfather's Hollywood history. Meanwhile, Monk goes missing and more dark secrets look set to emerge...
10pm30 min
Bad Education
Series 2, Episode 1 - Swimming GalaIt's the school's annual swimming gala and Alfie - riding high on love for Miss Gulliver - finds himself engaging in a bet over his class's performance against Pickwell.
11pm30 min
Detective Sergeant Nick Mohammed
Series 2, Episode 1 - ForgeryDS Nick Mohammed is immersed in the art world when a forgery ring is discovered.