BCG Daily Wednesday 26th June 2013
Press clippings
Radio 4 Absolutely impressed by cult Scots comedy
A special edition of cult Scots comedy Absolutely is to be broadcast on Radio 4 in August.
Paul English, Daily Record, 26th June 2013Pappy's interview
After being nominated for the Edinburgh Comedy Award and winning a 2013 Chortle gong, sketch trio Pappy's - aka Tom Parry, Matthew Crosby and Ben Clark - have made their own anarchic BBC Three sitcom, Badults. Here they talk about the show, which is due to air from next month...
Chortle, 26th June 2013New Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa poster
The new poster for Partridge's big screen outing, Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa, sees everyone's favourite North Norfolk Digital DJ astride a semi-taut police line tape as he holds up his hands in the classic peacemaking gesture of the hostage negotiator.
Paul Jones, Radio Times, 26th June 2013Comedian Pete Cain's take on Scottish independence
I must confess that I don't know the finer details of the arguments the propaganda merchants are peddling in the debate about Scottish Independence. However, I do know that no one knows how well independence would work and everyone knows what keeping things as they are would be like - same shit, different rainy day.
Pete Cain, The Scotsman, 26th June 2013Job Lot & Vicious face anxious wait over recommisson
Two comedies that ITV hoped would revive the sitcom genre on the channel failed to perform, and attracted negative reviews.
Ben Dowell, Radio Times, 26th June 2013Birthday boy Ricky Gervais shares childhood photo
Ricky Gervais is well-known for his stand-up routines based around monkeys and has revealed when his fascination all started - with a special birthday tweeted picture.
Daily Mail, 26th June 2013Edinburgh Fringe interview: Casual Violence
One of our favourites is Casual Violence - a sketch group that have built a reputation on brilliant black humour, sharp writing and smart dressing. We spoke to head writer James Hamilton about the group's plans for 2013.
Laugh Out London, 26th June 2013Videos
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11:30am30 min
House On Fire
Series 3, Episode 6 - BirthdayIt is Vicky's birthday, and she plans a celebratory dinner with a few close friends. But the final guest list does not go as planned.
5pm25 min
Strange Hill High
Series 1, Episode 8 - Health & SafetyForced to watch a grotty old 1970s health and safety film during the school's annual 'Safety Week', Mitchell, Becky and Templeton find themselves trapped inside the movie!
6:30pm30 min
The Brig Society
Series 1, Episode 1 - FashionMarcus Brigstocke is put in charge of one thing: this week he volunteers to be the face, and indeed the trousers, of British fashion.
9pm60 min
Love And Marriage
Episode 4Pauline's sister Rowan fears that her unconventional family is falling apart.
10pm30 min
Quick Cuts
Episode 2Gav suffers a potentially catastrophic texting error, whilst Annie finds herself forced into a "romantic encounter" out of politeness. Sue, meanwhile, has romantic worries of a different kind.