BCG Daily Tuesday 11th March 2014
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Review: Havant Comedy Club
Short reviews of Jim Smallman, Suzi Ruffell, Adam Broomfield-Strawn, Zia Rhari and Paul Jones.
Kayleigh Millen, Portsmouth News, 11th March 2014Roger Lloyd Pack comedy role to be aired
The late Roger Lloyd Pack is to be heard in one of his final roles later this month, in Radio 4 comedy series Gloomsbury.
BBC News, 11th March 2014Sharon Rooney continues to shine in a mediocre episode
I do feel I might be a little harsh on My Mad Fat Diary and that's primarily due to the fact that I judge it by a higher standard than I do other programmes.
Unreality TV, 11th March 2014Review: GQ Extravaganza, Hammersmith Apollo
GQ has a long-standing reputation for being a stylish fashion magazine, but it is also building up a reputation for stylish comedy. Thanks to the contacts book and charm of its comedy editor, stand-up James Mullinger, it has put together a number of striking special editions featuring the world's greatest clowns and comedy actors from Jerry Seinfeld to Paul Rudd and Ricky Gervais. This year they went one stage further with a formidable comedy gig, which worked absolutely brilliantly. Until the headline act came on...
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 11th March 2014Review: The Michael Mcintyre Chat Show, BBC One
In some ways this may be the simplest review I've ever written. If you like Michael McIntyre you'll like TMMCS. If you don't you won't.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 11th March 2014Michael McIntyre's chat show launches to 2.4 million
The Michael McIntyre Chat Show launched with over 2 million viewers on Monday night, according to overnight data.
Tom Eames, Digital Spy, 11th March 2014Can Michael McIntyre join the chatshow greats?
Michael McIntyre made his chatshow debut on BBC One last night, scampering around and breaking the fourth wall - but he still respected the golden rules of presenting. So what makes a truly great host?
Julia Raeside, The Guardian, 11th March 2014The Michael McIntyre Chat Show needs tweaking
Michael McIntyre, like Alan Carr, comes from the world of stand-up comedy, but his style couldn't be more different. He isn't edgy or acerbic. He's jolly, charming and very middle-class, which has proven to be a winning combination for his comedy tours. However, I'm less sure those strengths equals a brilliant chat show host.
Dan Owen, MSN Entertainment, 11th March 2014The Michael McIntyre Chat Show review
If you were making a generic chat show spoof, you'd probably come up with The Michael McIntyre Chat Show. Bland, slick and more about the host than gaining insights into the guests.
Alex Fletcher and Tom Mansell, Digital Spy, 11th March 2014Review: The Michael McIntyre Chat Show
The fact that we had nearly 15 minutes of McIntyre's solo warm-up made it quite clear that the guests were of strictly secondary importance, and their carefully rationed slots ensured that their 'chat' consisted of little more than agreeing with the host that they were indeed marvellous.
Adam Sweeting, The Spectator, 11th March 2014The Michael McIntyre Chat Show review
This show was trailed by a BBC announcer saying, "Stepping into the shoes of the chat-show greats..." but on the evidence of this first outing Michael McIntyre is good at being chirpy and making slurping noises, but not much else.
Veronica Lee, The Arts Desk, 11th March 2014Andy Parsons interview
With his dry wit and distinctive look Andy Parsons has become one of the most recognisable faces on Mock The Week - but admits it's 'criminal' there aren't more women alongside him.
Simon Boyle, The Mirror, 11th March 2014Inbetweeners 2 quiz
To celebrate the sequel's confirmed release date we thought we'd test you on your knowledge of the lads.
The Mirror, 11th March 2014SXSW 2014 review: Frank
Lenny Abrahamson's take on papier-mache headed comedy oddbody Frank Sidebottom captures the awkward inconstancy of the truly talented.
Henry Barnes, The Guardian, 11th March 2014Interview with Liz Peters
Liz Peters talks about her comedy career to date.
Sara Shulman, Comedy Blogedy, 11th March 2014The Michael McIntyre Chat Show review
I'm sure I'm not alone in thinking that The Michael McIntyre Chat Show needs some work. It appears at the minute that the host is stuck between two worlds: Chat and Observation.
Matthew McLane, UK TV Reviewer, 11th March 2014McNeil & Pamphilon quiz - which video game character?
Whether you're a video games nerd or not, sketch duo McNeil & Pamphilon's Go 8 Bit! gig is a hoot. Each month, stand-ups battle it out on retro consoles, but the real fun comes from the team spirit, funny guests and loser forfeits. Get a taste of the vibe with the pair's quiz to find out which pixely character you are.
Ben Williams, Time Out, 11th March 2014Hugh Bonneville interview
TV Choice met Hugh Bonneville, who plays Ian, at the BBC's New Broadcasting House in central London where W1A is also filmed. So that's all good!
Nick Fiaca, TV Choice, 11th March 2014Videos
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5pm30 min
Hank Zipzer
Series 1, Episode 7 - The Day I Flunked ChemistryHank thinks new boy Ben is totally cool, and is amazed to discover that the feeling is mutual. But will Ben feel the same if he finds out about Hank's learning difficulties? Hank isn't willing to take the risk and so decides not to tell him. That plan has disastrous consequences when Hank misreads an experiment, leading to the gassing of Ms Adolf and the evacuation of the science block.
6:30pm30 min
Dilemma
Series 3, Episode 6Sue Perkins is joined by comedians Bridget Christie and Adil Ray, poet Michael Rosen and children's author Laura Dockrill.
10pm30 min
Doll & Em
Series 1, Episode 4On set, Em's anxiety about her performance grows when she's distracted by a co-star.
10pm30 min
Pramface
Series 3, Episode 3 - Proper Little FamilyLaura pushes Jamie over the edge when she admits she doesn't want to move in with him. Meanwhile, Mike finds himself in trouble when he falls for a gangster's daughter, and Sandra takes on the caravan site snob.
10pm60 min
Dara O Briain: School Of Hard Sums
Series 3, Episode 2Dara O Briain and learned friend Marcus du Sautoy teach guests Lee Mack and Miles Jupp a lesson or two in the engaging numbers show. The gang fence with pirate-themed posers.