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BCG Daily Thursday 22nd May 2014

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Rich Hall review

We were even offered a song penned that day that described the beauty of Barnstaple and a walk along the Tarka Trail.

Simon Lockyer, North Devon Journal, 22nd May 2014

Review: The Rutles

Neil Innes has suggested that this might be the last hurrah for The Rutles, but it would be a shame if they were put to rest now - just when they have really come to life.

Gary Young, The Birmingham Mail, 22nd May 2014

Mr Sloane preview

Ophelia Lovibond is one of the UK's most exciting new actresses, and she's great at playing a free-spirited young American in Mr. Sloane and I hope this is the start of many more roles for her.

Elliot Gonzalez, I Talk Telly, 22nd May 2014

Secret Kilkenny: The 224-page guide

A special book to celebrate the 20th edition of Ireland's premier comedy festival...

Such Small Portions, 22nd May 2014

Review: Jason Manford at Arc, Stockton

Manford in a genuinely funny guy with a laid back style than has you creased up with laughter.

Martin Neal, Teesside Gazette, 22nd May 2014

The Fast Show returns! Here are 6 of the best sketches

The original cast members of The Fast Show are performing brand-new material this Friday, but what are your favourite old sketches?

Julia Raeside, The Guardian, 22nd May 2014

Carey Marx - 12 consequences of a heart attack

Helluva comic is Carey Marx: smart, incisive, and a brilliant storyteller. And he's a popular chap too, judging by the outpouring of goodwill towards him when he had a heart attack in 2012.

Carey Marx, London Is Funny, 22nd May 2014

The South Bank Show: John Lloyd, Sky Arts 1, review

Lloyd can talk brilliantly and cogently. His recollection of his early triumphs was fascinating, as were his views on creativity - "All that it takes to do stuff well is persistence," he said, dismissing the virtue of talent. "There is one reason why great work happens and that is effort."

Terry Ramsey, The Telegraph, 22nd May 2014

5 things Bob Doolally is looking out for

Featuring Budweiser adverts, Alan Shearer dullness and gratuitous mentions of 1966.

The List, 22nd May 2014

Comedians to see at music festivals 2014

Need help choosing who to see in the comedy tent this year? We pick six of the best and identify their musical counterparts.

Ben Williams, Time Out, 22nd May 2014

Videos

Podcasts

TV & radio

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 3:50pm
10 min
Boj. Copyright: Pesky Productions

Boj

Episode 4 - Under The Giggly Moon

A father-son camping trip in Giggly Park ends up in chaos as the Bleats' Camperzoom 2000 motor home goes wrong and the Woofs' airbeds deflate. Boj saves the day with his boj-a-boom idea to create hammocks from the remaining pieces of fabric from his friends' ruined camping equipment.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Simon Evans Goes To Market. Simon Evans. Copyright: BBC

Simon Evans Goes To Market

Series 1, Episode 2 - Grain

Simon Evans asks how moral it is to trade in food. How much of it is animal feed, and what is the future of food? With guests Kanes Rajah and Jim Rogers.

Sky Living logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm
30 min
Trying Again. Image shows from L to R: Meg (Jo Joyner), Matt (Chris Addison). Copyright: Avalon Television

Trying Again

Episode 6

Matt is relieved to hear the news that Iain is planning to propose to Kate. Love is on the cards for Meg's co-receptionist Martin too.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm
60 min
Celebrity Juice. Leigh Francis

Celebrity Juice

Series 11, Highlights Special - Special Special

Keith Lemon, Holly Willoughby and Fearne Cotton count down the most special bits of the most recent series in a Celebrity Juice Special Special to reveal the number one most special moment. Starring Ant and Dec, Tom Daley, a parrot and Joey Essex.

Radio 4 11pm
30 min
Men About The House. Image shows from L to R: Tony Props (Geoffrey McGivern), Hilary Crench (Selina Cadell), Sue Brush (Morgana Robinson), Eve Feevis (Ingrid Oliver), Adam (Fergus Craig). Copyright: BBC

Men About The House

Sitcom set in a parallel world where women are unquestionably in charge. PM, Eve would really like to launch a missile strike on an evil Middle East dictator who has been using banned chemical weapons. She's very excited about this. But will Parliament back her?

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