BCG Daily Thursday 7th November 2013
Press clippings
Ambassadors, BBC Two, ep3, review
The script for BBC Two's Ambassadors manages to make David Mitchell and Robert Webb significantly less funny than they are in real life, says Andrew Pettie.
Andrew Pettie, The Telegraph, 7th November 2013Dan Renton-Skinner: Yonderland & Angelos Epithemiou
Dan Renton-Skinner is the one member of the core Yonderland cast who isn't part of the Horrible Histories crew.
Sarah Dobbs, Den Of Geek, 7th November 2013News: Richard Herring reveals The Meaning Of Life
Even by Richard Herring's prolific standards he is busy at the moment. He is about to post his 4000th blog on his website, he is intermittently touring his latest Edinburgh show, and on Nov 17 at the Leicester Square Theatre he embarks on his latest online venture. The Meaning Of Life - I'm sure I'm heard that title somewhere before, but can't quite place it - will be a monthly stand-up-based programme that he will be filming and distributing himself, avoiding traditional TV broadcasters.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 7th November 2013Revolution Will Be Televised preview
It's one of the bravest bits of television I've seen in recent years and I predict a really bright future for these two.
Elliot Gonzalez, I Talk Telly, 7th November 2013Misfits series 5 episode 3 review
I hope they can keep up the quality as, so far, series five is the best Misfits has been in a good couple of years.
Caroline Preece, Den Of Geek, 7th November 2013Which best part of Love Actually is actually the best?
While Love Actually fans can agree that the romantic comedy is a modern-day classic of the genre, one debate is much more combative: Just which of the film's nine story threads is actually the best?
The Huffington Post, 7th November 2013Russell Brand offers one-on-one Skype calls to fans
Russell Brand has launched his own iPhone app, offering one-on-one Skype chats with fans.
Jess Denham, The Independent, 7th November 2013Blame Baldrick for our view of Great War
Satirical television programmes such as Blackadder have left Britons without a proper understanding of the First World War, a defence minister has said.
Peter Dominiczak, The Telegraph, 7th November 20135 things you might not know about Shazia Mirza
Her comedy career began not too long before a certain terrorist attack on a certain big American city. Those events provided her with a dream opening line and much press attention. 'My name is Shazia Mirza. At least that's what it says on my pilot's licence.'
Brian Donaldson, The List, 7th November 2013My comedy hero: Bruce Devlin
The Scottish comic discusses some of his favourite influences and idols, including Margaret Cho, Jane Mackay, Joan Rivers and Kitty Flanagan.
Brian Donaldson, The List, 7th November 2013Review - Stewart Lee: Much A-Stew About Nothing
It's a darkly heartfelt section that goes much deeper than the stock thoughts about ageing that many a middle-aged male comic might share...
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 7th November 2013Reece Shearsmith to star in Grease 2 concert
Reece Shearsmith is to star in Cool Rider, the Grease 2 concert that takes place at the Lyric Theatre in London next year.
The Stage, 7th November 2013Marcel Lucont to release live album 'Vive Lucont'
French comedian Marcel Lucont, who we believe styles himself on Jaques Costeau himself, is set to release an album titled Vive Lucont.
Tim Clark, Such Small Portions, 7th November 2013Videos
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2:15pm45 min
The Indian Doctor
Series 3 (BBC One Daytime), Episode 4 - TrappedPrem, Emlyn and Owen fight for survival and Kamini finally finds a role for herself.
5:15pm15 min
Gigglebiz
Series 3, Episode 14Captain Adorable has problems with a space guinea pig, fitness instructor Keith Fitt gets Arthur Sleep running in the studio and zany scientist Professor Muddles demonstrates his bicycle-powered recycling machine.
9pm30 min
Trollied
Series 3, Episode 12The number of customers has dropped like a stone following the Valco Better launch, which allows Linda and Sue to spot a shoplifter. Richard, meanwhile, is urging an emasculated Gavin to quit.
9:30pm30 min
Trollied
Series 3, Episode 13The supermarket awards are here, and France hatches a dastardly plan to fool the judges. Gavin, at the end of his tether, resigns, and there look to be a number of new starts on the horizon.
9:30pm30 min
Drifters
Series 1, Episode 3 - Work ExperienceWhilst Laura suspects she's being cheated on and Bunny feels ignored, Meg gets an internship at local radio station Pennine Hits.
10pm50 min
Celebrity Juice
Series 10, Episode 11With Fearne absent, Keith and Holly are joined by actor Malcolm Smith - aka Danny Dyer - with guests Eamonn Holmes, Chris Ramsey, girl group Little Mix, and Made In Chelsea's Mark Francis.
11pm30 min
Seekers
Series 1, Episode 6 - Seek HardEvents at the job centre mean Stuart could finally prove to Nicola that he is a bit heroic.