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BCG Daily Wednesday 17th March 2021

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Iain Pattinson

Iain Pattinson obituary

Gag writer for Radio 4's I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue and deadpan master of the eye-poppingly filthy double entendre.

The Times, 17th March 2021
Ben Elton

Interview: Ben Elton returns to the stage, a year late

With a demeanour somewhere between "good sport" and "so over this", Ben Elton is doing whatever the photographer asks in the service of an image to accompany this story. Serious face. Goofy face. Jazz hands. Watering can.

Karl Quinn, The Age, 17th March 2021
Michael Barrymore

Murder arrest over death in Michael Barrymore pool

A 50-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of the indecent assault and murder of Stuart Lubbock at the home of Michael Barrymore.

BBC, 17th March 2021
Janey Godley

Godley: good men can't stand by and let abuse happen

Sure, it's 'not all men', but good men can't stand by and let it happen.

Janey Godley, The Herald, 17th March 2021
Limmy's Homemade Show. Brian Limond

Limmy rages at Scottish Tories for using his jokes

The Scottish Tories have been scolded by Scottish comedian Limmy after using one of his most popular jokes to attack the Scottish Justice Secretary.

The National (Scotland), 17th March 2021
John Challis

Challis: OFAH 40th anniversary will be snubbed by BBC

Only Fools And Horses legend John Challis, who played car dealer Boycie, says the BBC has made no plans to mark the sitcom's 40th anniversary later this year. The iconic show hits the milestone in September.

Andy Halls, The Sun, 17th March 2021
The Office. David Brent (Ricky Gervais)

Gervais responses about whether US or UK Office is best

Responding to claims that The US Office is "bigger and better" than its Slough-based counterpart, Gervais said: "I remember once, after syndication, someone on Twitter sent me a tweet that said 'The American version of The Office is so much bigger and better than yours. How does that make you feel?'" Gervais responded: "F***ing rich."

Alex Roberts, JOE, 17th March 2021
There's Something About Movies. Alan Carr. Copyright: CPL Productions

Alan Carr emotional as he learns of war hero ancestor

Alan and showbiz pal Amanda Holden were tracing their ancestry through the ages on tonight's DNA Journey, with one segment revealing the comedian to be descended from a soldier awarded The Red Cross Medal.

Will Twigger, The Mirror, 17th March 2021

Videos

Podcasts

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CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:20am
15 min
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 52 - Growing Pains

The kids of Beanotown decide that they can run the town far better than the grown-ups. However, they discover it isn't nearly as easy or fun as they had hoped.

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Alexei Sayle's The Absence Of Normal. Alexei Sayle

Alexei Sayle's The Absence Of Normal

Series 2, Episode 2 - Barcelona Chairs

Architect 'rupert' (yes, spelt and pronounced with a lower case 'r') is frustrated by his lack of "player architect" status and his clients' derivative design briefs. He sets about embedding himself in Tony Blair's Labour government while designing a minimal and perfectly uncomplicated home for himself and his family.

YouTube 6pm
9 min
Wragg And Wragg. Image shows from L to R: Tom (Tom Wragg), Calum (Calum Wragg-Smith)

Wragg And Wragg

Series 2, Episode 7 - Commentary

Tom and Calum sit down to watch Season 1 of Wragg and Wragg.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Gossip And Goddesses With Granny Kumar. Image shows from L to R: Geeta Bhandari (Harvey Virdi), Granny Kumar (Meera Syal), Maya Kumar (Ambreen Razia)

Gossip And Goddesses With Granny Kumar

Series 1, Episode 6

Granny Kumar is joined by Doctor Who star Mandip Gill and Evening Standard Best Actress award winner Josette Simon.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm
60 min
Bill Bailey: Limboland. Bill Bailey

Bill Bailey: Limboland

The comedian muses on people's expectations of happiness in a performance recorded at the Hammersmith Apollo. He shares the story of a disastrous family trip to see the Northern Lights, recalls a meeting with Paul McCartney that did not go as expected and performs a heart-rending country and western ballad on the nature of love.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min
Radio 4 11pm
15 min
Tom Mayhew

Tom Mayhew Is Benefit Scum

Series 1, Episode 3 - Scroungers

In this episode Tom looks at the state benefits and asks if they actually works.

Radio 4 11:15pm
15 min
The Skewer

The Skewer

Series 3, Episode 10

This week: a vaccine steeplechase, the ubiquitous Amol Rajan, and (se)men on the moon.

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