BCG Daily Friday 2nd March 2018

News

Press clippings

Archive: Father Ted's Dermot Morgan dies - March 1998

2 March 1998: years of grind and stress verging on mania caught up with the Irish actor who collapsed during a dinner party.

Rory Carroll and Brian Boyd, The Guardian, 2nd March 2018

Danny Boyle and Richard Curtis developing new movie

Danny Boyle and Richard Curtis might not appear to be the most likely collaborators, but they are aiming to work together on an untitled new movie that combines comedy and music.

Empire, 2nd March 2018

Russell Brand interview

Bad boy of comedy Russell Brand will return to Birmingham's Symphony Hall on Thursday when he headlines in a new show, Re:Birth.

The Express and Star, 2nd March 2018

Sharon Horgan talks Catastrophe Series 4

We recently got the chance to catch up with Sharon and found out exactly what it was like being the new kid on the silver screen block - as well as what we might expect from the future of Catastrophe and her other projects.

Huw Fullerton, Radio Times, 2nd March 2018

Police Cops in Space review

It's gloriously silly, remarkably clever, and indisputably fun.

Lizz Clark, The Reviews Hub, 2nd March 2018

Adam Riches interview

"Acting didn't satisfy the side of my brain that was interested in challenging myself riskily."

Ian Cater, What's On London, 2nd March 2018

Vicky McClure interview

This is my first proper comedy. But I've actually felt quite comfortable.

David Hollingsworth, TV Times, 2nd March 2018

Still Game: Scotland's most watched TV show is back

It is Scotland's most-watched television show. Not even Andy Murray winning Wimbledon could beat its viewing figures.

Ian Marland, i Newspaper, 2nd March 2018

Kenneth Williams alarm clock heading for auction

An alarm clock which faithfully helped a Carry On star turn up on time for every single film call will go under the hammer.

BT, 2nd March 2018

Noel Fielding expecting first child with Lliana Bird

Noel, 44, and Lliana, 36, have been dating for seven years.

Rebecca Lawrence, Daily Mail, 2nd March 2018

Rob Kemp interview

I tend not to drink before a show, and avoid dairy where I can - not easy for a tea-fiend.

Sarah Slack, ESP Magazine, 2nd March 2018

Danny Boyle's filming a Beatles musical

Powerhouse film-makers Danny Boyle and Richard Curtis are joining forces to make a picture built around the music of The Beatles.

Daily Mail, 2nd March 2018

Terry Pratchett's City Watch headed for TV adaptation

Screenwriter Simon Allen attached to project called The Watch, featuring the characters of the Ankh Morpork police department.

The Guardian, 2nd March 2018

Videos

TV & radio

2:15pm
45 min

Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators

Series 1, Episode 5 - Toil And Trouble

Lu and Frank try to exonerate local criminal Billy after the mayor is murdered in the dead of night.

5:20pm
10 min

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 1, Episode 5 - Waffle Grows

It's Waffle's last day at the Brooklyn-Bells' but he still finds time to upset neighbour Mrs Hobbs. Simon hears Waffle speak. Will he finally agree that the family can keep the special dog?

5:30pm
30 min

The Dog Ate My Homework

Series 5, Episode 9

Iain Stirling is joined by child team captains Avril and Polly and special guests JB Gill, Storm Huntley, Victoria Cook and Luke Kempner.

6:30pm
30 min

The Now Show

Series 52, Episode 1

Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis tackle the Beast from the East, the week of 'crunch speeches' and everyone favourite gun rights lobby, the NRA. With Luke Kempner, Pippa Evans, Lucy Porter and Phil Wang.