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BCG Daily Thursday 21st November 2013

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Backchat with Jack Whitehall and His Dad - TV review

Jack Whitehall's dad adds a touching new spin to the chatshow.

Sam Wollaston, The Guardian, 21st November 2013

Stephen Fry to voice new natural history documentary

Stephen Fry will be the voice behind BBC One's Hidden Kingdoms, which highlights the dangers faced by chipmunks, dung beetles and the tree shrew.

BBC Press Office, 21st November 2013

Misfits series 5 episode 5 review

Misfits' fifth series goes back to its roots with a sci-fi storyline and some crude humour.

Caroline Preece, Den Of Geek, 21st November 2013

Dame Edna to host show on Radio 2 festive schedule

Dame Edna Everage and Robbie Williams are to host shows during Radio 2's festive schedule.

BBC News, 21st November 2013

Stephen Fry returns to host the 2014 BAFTA film awards

Stephen Fry will again host the EE British Academy Film Awards on 16 February 2014 at the Royal Opera House in London's Covent Garden.

Bafta, 21st November 2013

Monty Python: 30 years of near reunions

Since 1983's The Meaning of Life, the surviving members have yet to embark on a proper, official Monty Python project together. Digital Spy takes a look back at 30 years of near-misses, almosts-but-not-quites and other mini-reunions.

Tom Eames, Digital Spy, 21st November 2013

Josh Widdicombe: My Comedy Hero... Frank Skinner

When I was a kid, Frank Skinner was the comedian I looked up to. There were various ones I was into like Jack Dee and Vic & Bob, but I loved Fantasy Football, because I was a big football fan.

Mayer Nissim, Digital Spy, 21st November 2013

Opinion: The Seven Ages of Comedian

The Monty Python reunion has been making me think a bit about old comedians lately.

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 21st November 2013

Kelly Brook transforms into a man for Celeb Juice Xmas

Kelly Brook transforms into a man for the Celebrity Juice Christmas special.

Ashley Percival, The Huffington Post, 21st November 2013

Daniel Radcliffe: I'm the happiest I've ever been

"There was a time when I thought that the closer the public perception of me was to the real me the happier I would be."

Stephen Armstrong, Radio Times, 21st November 2013

Interview: Sarah Solemani

Sarah Solemani has had more gags than hot dinners this autumn: as a hippy teacher in Bad Education, a long-suffering ex-girlfriend/boss in The Wrong Mans and now in the third and final series of cult sitcom Him & Her. But what does the comic actress tune into in her downtime? RadioTimes.com asks the all-important questions...

Claire Webb, Radio Times, 21st November 2013

A Young Doctor's Notebook review

Michael Hogan says A Young Doctor's Notebook relies too much on its star credentials.

Michael Hogan, The Telegraph, 21st November 2013

Russell Brand: I'm suing The Sun on Sunday

Russell Brand has announced an intention to sue The Sun on Sunday.

Meg Drewett, Digital Spy, 21st November 2013

Videos

Podcasts

TV & radio

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5pm
30 min
Dani's Castle. Image shows from L to R: Rich (Richard Wisker), Esme (Jordan Brown), Jimmy (Kieran Alleyne), Kait (Shannon Flynn), Dani (Dani Harmer), Dylan (Toby Murray), Gabriel (Niall Wright). Copyright: The Foundation

Dani's Castle

Series 2, Episode 3 - Hey Mr DJ

After a ghostly mishap on-air, Rich brings in a Sergeant Major to put everyone throuhg DJ training. Gabe decides the ghosts need their own lessons - in haunting!

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm
30 min
A Young Doctor's Notebook. Image shows from L to R: Older Doctor (Jon Hamm), Young Doctor (Daniel Radcliffe). Copyright: Big Talk Productions

A Young Doctor's Notebook

Series 2, Episode 1

It is 1918 and as the Civil War rages through Russia, quiet Mureyvo's Young Doctor is more concerned with hiding his growing morphine addiction from an inspection.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9:30pm
30 min
Drifters. Image shows from L to R: Bunny (Lydia Rose Bewley), Meg (Jessica Knappett), Laura (Lauren O'Rourke). Copyright: Zodiak Media Company

Drifters

Series 1, Episode 5 - Friend Night Stand

Laura considers other options to Gary, while Bunny's new man seems he could be a total knob. Meg, meanwhile, has a new friend - but the girls think there's been a misunderstanding.

BBC Three 10pm
30 min
Him & Her. Image shows from L to R: Becky (Sarah Solemani), Shelly (Camille Coduri), Paul (Ricky Champ), Laura (Kerry Howard), Steve (Russell Tovey), Dan (Joe Wilkinson). Copyright: Big Talk Productions

Him & Her

Him & Her: The Wedding, Episode 1 - The Morning

It's the morning of Laura and Paul's wedding and while Becky has to deal with an excited Laura, Steve can't find Paul.

Radio 2 logo 10pm
30 min
The Blagger's Guide. David Quantick. Copyright: Unique Productions

The Blagger's Guide

Blagger's Guide To Doctor Who, Special - The Blagger's Guide to Doctor Who

David Quantick gives Doctor Who the Blagger's Guide treatment.

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