BCG Daily Thursday 28th January 2021
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Jamie Demetriou on the rise of Stath Lets Flats
In the first of a series exploring the stage origins of hit comedies, the actor remembers creating the delusional letting agent at Bristol University.
Rachael Healy, The Guardian, 28th January 2021
Mitch Benn wrote 2 novels then stopped. What happened?
The stand-up won a book deal after an idle tweet. Two books later, his love for publishing was over. He talks about why he's persisting with the third book in his sci-fi trilogy.
David Barnett, The Guardian, 28th January 2021
Lou Sanders interview
"Why the f**k aren't women hosting their own shows?!"
I Talk Telly, 28th January 2021
Mischief Movie Night In review
This is a show that does exactly what it says on the pack and, while it cannot quite compete with the pleasure of sitting as part of a delighted full house rolling around in the aisles of a real West End theatre, it is the next best thing.
Philip Fisher, British Theatre Guide, 28th January 2021
Dara O Briain reveals search for his birth mother
The 48-year-old spoke publicly for the first time about his adoption at an early age on Wednesday evening, at The Irish Times Winter Nights festival.
BBC, 28th January 2021
Simon Bird: "My career depends on escaping Will"
His early work defined a generation, but the briefcase-toting Rudge Park graduate is focused firmly on the future. He tells us why directing is more his bag now.
James McMahon, NME, 28th January 2021
The Frog and Bucket on comedy after Covid
The GM of Manchester's beloved comedy club predicts it'll take a year for stand-up to get back on its feet - but what will make us laugh?
Dominic Cavendish, The Telegraph, 28th January 2021
New report says diversity in TV has gone backwards
Deadline says that the report found that the representation of Black, Asian, and minority ethnic people (the report's terminology) went backwards both on and off screen. Behind the screen it went down to 11.8% from 12.3%. London Hughes, who has spoken out about how she decided to base herself in America, where her career has taken off tweeted: "Wow! BAME representation actually went backwards in UK television last year!!!.... THIS is why I've been so loud about my career move to the US! I honestly felt like I had no choice, and this report shows that not many of us do!!! SORT IT OUT BRITAIN!"
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 28th January 2021
The nation's lockdown jokers
They have kept us laughing with their online video sketches. Now, Will Hislop, Kieran Hodgson and Flora Anderson are being offered TV and film deals.
Dominic Maxwell, The Times, 28th January 2021Videos
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7:20am15 min
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 2, Episode 35 - The Order Of The Golden SausageDennis leads the gang on the baffling trail of a mysterious Beanotown secret society.
8:10am15 min
Danny & Mick
Series 4, Highlights Special - Pick And Mix! (Best Of)Danny and Mick are waiting in reception for a package to be delivered. While they wait, they reminisce about the hilarious things they have been through together.
6:30pm30 min
Elephant In The Room
Series 2, Episode 4Sarah Millican hosts the panel show about behaviour. This week's sparkling panel features Kate Fox, Shappi Khorsandi, Eleanor Tiernan and Scott Bennett.
9pm30 min
QI
Series R, Episode 17 - Rock 'n' RollSandi Toksvig asks questions about rocks, rolls and rock 'n' roll, leaving Bill Bailey, Katy Brand, Eshaan Akbar and Alan Davies trying to come up with interesting answers - while avoiding the most obvious ones.
9pm60 min
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 20 (C4: 21), Episode 3Sean Lock and Harriet Kemsley take on Jon Richardson and Joe Lycett in the words-and-numbers game, while Mat Ewins joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner.
9:30pm30 min
Mock The Week
Series 19, Episode 10Dara O Briain hosts as Angela Barnes, Ed Gamble, Rhys James, Milton Jones and Maisie Adam join regular panellist Hugh Dennis to take a comic look back on the latest events in news and politics.
10pm30 min
Back
Series 2, Episode 2The return of Charismatic Mike, one of Ellen's ex-lovers, leads Stephen to wonder if this whirlwind of a man might be his biological father.
10pm30 min
Scot Squad
Series 6, Episode 4This week, urban cops PC Jack McLaren and PC Sarah Fletcher get their teeth into a disagreement between TV presenter Jean Johannsen and a local chippy; Acting Sgt Ken Beattie deals with bams while pushing a pram; and traffic cops PC Surjit Singh and PC Hugh McKirdy weed out the wicked.
11pm30 min
...At The Stand
Fred At The Stand 3, Episode 4Joining Fred MacAulay are cutting edge satirist and stand up, Marcus Brigstocke, one of Scotland's funniest topical comedians Mark Nelson, star of stage and social media Janey Godley, Sikisa, and representing Newcastle where they should have recorded this show, the endlessly effervescent Kai Humphries.