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BCG Daily Tuesday 8th March 2016

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Keith Barry interview

You're Back In The Room hypnotist Keith Barry doesn't just use his brain-hacking skill to subject the likes of Phillip Schofield to wardrobe misery. He also uses it to get out of speeding tickets.

The Sun, 8th March 2016

Tributes paid to Mickey Finn at special show

Tributes were paid to legendary Liverpool comedian Mickey Finn tonight. Mickey, who was originally from the Scotland Road area and lived in Litherland, died last week aged 69.

John Siddle, Liverpool Echo, 8th March 2016

There's a lot of laughs in Glasgow's East End

It is known for its Italian cafes, breweries and for being home to one of the longest streets in the UK. But now Dennistoun has another talent under its belt - a thriving stand-up comedy scene.

Rachel Loxton, Glasgow Evening Times, 8th March 2016

Dapper Laughs in trouble on International Women's Day

But soon after writing a message on Twitter that a PR probably told him to post, Dapper would learn what it's like to be on the other end of sexist remarks.

Ryan Barrell, The Huffington Post, 8th March 2016

Lynne Parker: comedy is a serious business

A couple of weeks ago I bumped into a married couple who I know from my PR days at a comedy gig and was asked by the husband if I was still doing 'that comedy thing'. The oddness of this, quite apart from the dismissive tone of his question, is that they are both perfectly aware that Funny Women is my business rather than just a 'thing'.

Lynne Parker, The Huffington Post, 8th March 2016

You, Me and the Apocalypse will NOT be returning

The end of the world means the end of the series Sky has confirmed, despite the desire of writer Mathew Baynton and the team to continue.

Ben Dowell, Radio Times, 8th March 2016

Paul Zerdin postpones UK dates to plays Vegas

America's Got Talent winner Paul Zerdin has postponed his UK dates in September and October. He will, however, be appearing on The Las Vegas Strip in an all-new, headlining production from April 30th.

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 8th March 2016

The Aliens, E4 - TV review

A dystopian world with the modern trappings of urban life.

Daisy Wyatt, The Independent, 8th March 2016

5 Fringe shows coming to Glasgow Comedy Festival

A chance to catch up on some of last year's best acts.

Murray Robertson, The List, 8th March 2016

The Aliens episode 1 review

E4's new sci-fi comedy, from the producers of Misfits, aims for frantic, youth-skewed fun with a social conscience. Does it succeed?

Louisa Mellor, Den Of Geek, 8th March 2016

Stewart Francis review

Controversial comedy is always guaranteed to raise a few eyebrows but throw a few puns in there and you can almost get away with it.

Gemma Sherlock, Blackpool Gazette, 8th March 2016

Radio Times - Pick of the Week

It's a credit to Pete Jackson's writing and the cast's acting prowess that the listener can switch from laughing out loud to rapt silence.

Jane Anderson, Radio Times, 8th March 2016

Sean Lock interview (Link expired)

Popular stand-up and TV panel veteran Sean Lock talks about dancing, his dislike of James Bond - and why he regrets not going to Uni.

Brian Donaldson, WOW247, 8th March 2016

Videos

TV & radio

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 9:35am
10 min
Twirlywoos. Copyright: Ragdoll Productions / DHX Media

Twirlywoos

Series 2, Episode 22 - Spinning

The Twirlywoos watch a pot being made on a potter's wheel, and decide to have a go themselves. On the boat, the tea table is in a spin.

CITV 4:15pm
15 min
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 50 - The Photograph

Mr Bean needs a new passport photograph and goes to incredible lengths to get one.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm
60 min
Stella. Image shows from L to R: Stella (Ruth Jones), Rob Morgan (Mark Lewis Jones). Copyright: Tidy Productions

Stella

Series 5, Episode 9

Stella is left with a heart-breaking decision after she and Rob finally get the chance to talk.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm
60 min
The Aliens. Image shows from L to R: Lilyhot (Michaela Coel), Lewis (Michael Socha). Copyright: Clerkenwell Films

The Aliens

Episode 1

Lewis is a border guard at a checkpoint that patrols a wall, but after a chance encounter with mysterious alien Lilyhot his life is thrown into turmoil when he discovers that he's actually half alien.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
30 min
Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled. Alan Davies

Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled

Series 3, Out-takes

Join Alan and all his guests from the series to look at some of the great stories that didn't quite make it to the show. What happens when Russell Kane eats too much Tikka Masala?

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
60 min
Virtually Famous. Image shows from L to R: Will Mellor, Seann Walsh, Tez Ilyas. Copyright: Talkback / Hungry Bear Media

Virtually Famous

Series 3, Episode 8

Team captains Seann Walsh and Chris Stark face questions and outrageous challenges alongside their celebrity guests: Will Mellor, Gemma Collins, Tez Ilyas and Alex Brooker.

Sky Atlantic logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm
30 min
Mid Morning Matters With Alan Partridge. Image shows from L to R: Alan Partridge (Steve Coogan), Sidekick Simon (Tim Key), Jasper Jones (Reece Shearsmith). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Mid Morning Matters With Alan Partridge

Series 2, Episode 4 - Jasper + Chef

Alan celebrates Valentine's Day with a "Valentine gobble off".

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