BCG Daily Saturday 26th March 2016
Press clippings
Elaine C Smith interview
As Elaine C Smith returns to the small screen in new BBC sitcom Two Doors Down, she reflects on the highs and lows of her career so far. She tells Janet Christie how being funny can be lonely, and that she keeps her feet on the ground thanks to politics and activism.
Janet Christie, The Scotsman, 26th March 2016Two Doors Down interviews
Comedy fans are in for a treat as six episodes of BBC sitcom Two Doors Down will hit the small screens, and plans for a second series are already in place.
Paul English, Daily Record, 26th March 2016All-Star Stand-Up Tour interview
Gary Delaney, Jarred Christmas, Pete Firman and Sean Hughes bring The All-Star Stand-Up Tour to the North East. We caught up with the fantastic foursome before the start of their 36-date run...
Nic Wright, Giggle Beats, 26th March 2016Paddy McGuinness: still live in Max and Paddy
The Take Me Out presenter has said both he and Peter Kay will make sure the show returns "one day".
Emma Pryer, The Mirror, 26th March 2016Mark Thomas Trespass - A fine display of political come
There is no denying that his unique brand of comedy will not be for everyone - it aims for a particularly left wing crowd. But those who fit the bill will no doubt enjoy his comically expressive way of talking politics and dissent.
Keegan Murray, Shetland Times, 26th March 2016Alan Carr and Noel Edmonds to host new Saturday show?
Telly host Alan Carr is teaming up with even chattier man Noel Edmonds for a new flagship show. Channel 4 chiefs are plotting a Saturday Night Takeaway - of viewers from ITV's hit show hosted by Ant & Dec.
Nigel Pauley, The Mirror, 26th March 2016Jimmy Carr opens up about relationship with father
Jimmy Carr had revealed that his estranged father turned up at one of his performances but did not speak to him.
The Mirror, 26th March 2016Doon Mackichan interview
It was working on a scene on location in the rather unglamorous Glasgow suburb of Bishopbriggs that really made Doon Mackichan stop and pinch herself.
Angela McManus, Glasgow Evening Times, 26th March 2016Podcasts
TV & radio
10:45am15 min
11am60 min
Fighting Talk
Series 13, Episode 25Georgie Ainslie hosts the show where a panel of experts try to win points for punditry on the week's sports stories. With sports presenter Kelly Cates, sports commentator John Rawling, former Athlete and bronze Olympic medallist Kath Merry and comedian Bob Mills.
6pm30 min
The Dog Ate My Homework
Series 3, Episode 12Iain Stirling is joined by child team captains Callum and Caitlin and special guests Ellie Taylor, Marlon Davis, Sam Fletcher and Mawaan Rizwan.
9pm60 min
Rising Damp Fovever
Episode 1 - Part OneThe first in a two part documentary series about Rising Damp. Series creator Eric Chappell reveals the inspiration behind his comic creation and its journey to our screens.
10pm65 min
The Jonathan Ross Show
Series 10, Episode 12 - Carrie Fisher, Russell Howard, Katherine JenkinsJonathan welcomes Star Wars legend Carrie Fisher, top UK comedian Russell Howard and superstar soprano Katherine Jenkins, who also performs live.