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BCG Daily Saturday 15th June 2013

News

Press clippings

This week's new live comedy

A selection of previews, including Edinburgh Fringe shows.

James Kettle, The Guardian, 15th June 2013

Graham Norton on why his friends are so important

He is self­ deprecating without being needy and isn't afraid to share the affairs of his own heart, only this week revealing that his two­ year relationship with Canadian software designer Trevor Patterson ended in the spring.

Sadie Nicholas, The Daily Express, 15th June 2013

Jo Brand: Stage acting doesn't appeal to me

Jo Brand is hosting a new quiz show about television but the BAFTA-winning star of Getting On has no desire to tread the boards like Lenny Henry.

Martin Chilton, The Telegraph, 15th June 2013

How accurately does Blackadder reflect history?

As fans of Blackadder celebrate the 30th anniversary of the comedy's first broadcast, its stars Tony Robinson and Rowan Atkinson are recognised in the Queen's Birthday Honours. Its fast-and-loose attitude to real events and characters is part of the appeal, but how close is any of it to real history?

Finlo Rohrer, BBC Magazine, 15th June 2013

Videos

TV & radio

BBC Radio 5 Live 11am
60 min
Al Murray

7 Day Saturday

Series 5, Episode 2

Al Murray and guests Andy Zaltzman, Nick Hancock and Miles Jupp look back at the week.

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