BCG Daily Tuesday 11th June 2013
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Graham Norton splits from boyfriend
Graham Norton's love life is going through a woof patch after he split from his boyfriend. The chat-show host, 50, revealed he is no longer with Canadian software designer Trevor Patterson and he is seeking solace from his labradoodle Bailey and terrier Madge.
Mark Jefferies, The Mirror, 11th June 2013Mirth-in-progress: Edinburgh previews in London
Before the Edinburgh Fringe kicks off in August, London is awash with terrific comics workshopping new shows for a fraction of festival ticket prices.
Ben Williams, Time Out, 11th June 2013Miranda Hart addresses 'hilarious' Dr Who casting rumor
In an interview with Heat magazine, Hart dismissed the speculation, revealing that she was amused and surprised to see herself tipped for the job.
Caroline Westbrook, Metro, 11th June 2013QI: some quite interesting facts about castles
A quietly intriguing column from the brains behind QI, the BBC quiz show. This week: QI captures the castle.
Anne Miller and John Mitchinson, The Telegraph, 11th June 2013John Oliver hosts The Daily Show - triumphantly
The Briton did an excellent job on Monday night, despite a barrage of abuse from his erstwhile fellow correspondents.
Amanda Holpuch, The Guardian, 11th June 2013Charles and Camilla star in Beano comic
The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall have been given a starring role in one of Britain's most popular children's comics.
BBC News, 11th June 2013Preview: Warm Ups are Comedy's True Hot Tickets
Edinburgh previews in London in June and July come around every year but still seem to persist in being one of comedy's best kept secrets.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 11th June 2013Xtra Factor star Matt Richardson jokes about Cowell
Xtra Factor star Matt Richardson jokes he 'performed sex act on Simon Cowell in job interview'. The comedian was showing off on Grimmy's BBC3 show as he dished out some controversial gags, including Tulisa's arrest.
James Robertson, The Mirror, 11th June 2013Phill Jupitus' north east return
Phill Jupitus is back in the North East on Saturday night.
Andrew Dipper, Giggle Beats, 11th June 2013The Spotlight on ... Jim Campbell
That Jim Campbell, he's a stand-up, regular on the Football Ramble podcast, and has a real-life sidekick which is a dog that looks like Tony Law. Read on...
London Is Funny, 11th June 2013Nathaniel Metcalfe interview
We first encountered Nathaniel Metcalfe in Edinburgh way back in 2009. Out of all the comics we saw that year he was the one of the few who really stuck in our minds, thanks to his brilliantly deconstructed jokes and unique delivery.
Laugh Out London, 11th June 2013Videos
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5pm30 min
Horrible Histories
Series 5, Episode 7The Roman emperor Caesar Augustus reveals the lazy secret of his success, TV's most excitable reporter Bob Hale explains the very, very complex history of World War Two, we meet Georgian England's most forgetful vicar, and Welsh hero Owain Glyndwr takes on the English in battle.
10pm30 min
Sweat The Small Stuff
Series 1, Episode 7Team captains Rickie and Melvin from Kiss FM and The Saturdays' Mollie King and Vanessa White are all sweating the small stuff with special guests Max and Jay from The Wanted, Xtra Factor host and comedian Matt Richardson and presenter Laura Whitmore.
11pm30 min
Little Monster
Sitcom by Gerard Foster about a couple whose child just happens to be a little monster. An actual monster. With horns, and a tail, and fangs. Starring Sarah Hadland and Rufus Jones.