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BCG Daily Thursday 10th June 2021

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Sorry, I Didn't Know. Jimmy Akingbola. Copyright: Triforce Productions TV

Panel show 'Sorry, I Didn't Know' to return to ITV

Sorry, I Didn't Know, the ITV panel show hosted by Jimmy Akingbola, is to return in October for a second series.

Dominic Frisby Film

Edinburgh Fringe economics scrutinised in new film

Jimmy Carr and Al Murray are among the comedians featured in a new documentary film about the economics of the Edinburgh Fringe. Father Of The Fringe, presented by Dominic Frisby, explores the links between the arts festival and the principles of free market economic theory laid down by 18th century philosopher Adam Smith.

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Sorry, I Didn't Know. Copyright: Triforce Productions Pro

Join the writers' room for ITV panel show 'Sorry, I Didn't Know'

TriForce Productions are looking for two new writers to join the writers' room on ITV panel show Sorry, I Didn't Know. All new writers are eligible to apply.

Press clippings

Mark Thomas. Copyright: Steve Ullathorne

Mark Thomas, Soho Theatre review

He delivered interesting and original insights on all manner of subjects.

Veronica Lee, The Arts Desk, 10th June 2021
The Outlaws. Image shows from L to R: John (Darren Boyd), Frank (Christopher Walken), Myrna (Clare Perkins), Rani Rekowski (Rhianne Barreto), Christian (Gamba Cole), Gabby (Eleanor Tomlinson), Greg (Stephen Merchant)

Claes Bang joins Stephen Merchant's The Offenders

Claes Bang plays The Dean, a mysterious and terrifying London gang boss the Offenders are unlucky enough to find themselves in debt to.

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 10th June 2021
Drop The Dead Donkey. Image shows from L to R: Henry Davenport (David Swift), George Dent (Jeff Rawle), Helen Cooper (Ingrid Lacey), Sally Smedley (Victoria Wicks), Damien Day (Stephen Tompkinson), Gus Hedges (Robert Duncan), Joy Merryweather (Susannah Doyle). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Comfort classic: Drop The Dead Donkey

Steve Clarke alternately giggles and squirms at a biting satire on media mendacity.

Steve Clarke, Royal Television Society, 10th June 2021
We Are Lady Parts. Image shows from L to R: Momtaz (Lucie Shorthouse), Bisma (Faith Omole), Amina (Anjana Vasan), Ayesha (Juliette Motamed), Saira (Sarah Kameela Impey). Copyright: Working Title Films

C4 revives its punk spirit with We Are Lady Parts

Shilpa Ganatra salutes We Are Lady Parts for subverting stereotypes and allowing young Muslim women to be themselves.

Shilpa Ganatra, Royal Television Society, 10th June 2021
Live At The Apollo. Gina Yashere. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Gina Yashere interview

The British comedian and author of a new memoir titled Cack-Handed talks about her interwoven experiences of racism and homophobia.

Degen Pener, Hollywood Reporter, 10th June 2021
John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme. Image shows from L to R: Margaret Cabourn-Smith, Lawry Lewin, John Finnemore, Carrie Quinlan, Simon Kane. Copyright: BBC

Souvenir Programme might just be a work of radio genius

As the final episode of the mind-bending tragi-comedy sketch show airs, Jonn Elledge speaks to its creator about the genesis of a show born of limitations.

Jonn Elledge, The Big Issue, 10th June 2021
Garth Marenghi's Darkplace. Image shows from L to R: Todd Rivers / Dr. Lucien Sanchez (Matt Berry), Dean Learner / Thornton Reed (Richard Ayoade), Garth Marenghi / Dr. Rick Dagless M.D. (Matthew Holness), Madeleine Wool / Dr. Liz Asher (Alice Lowe). Copyright: Avalon Television

Essential episodes: Garth Marenghi's Darkplace

If the world were to end in thirty minutes time I've no doubt that many people would want to spend it watching one last episode of the show, at least if they wanted to go out laughing. But which one should be watched? It's an argument which has troubled humanity for many decades, or minutes, it's definitely one or the other, but for my money if you're a Darkplace fan your last seconds on this planet would be best spent watching the second episode, "Hell Hath Fury".

Alex Finch, Comedy To Watch, 10th June 2021

Videos

Tamar Broadbent Online

Trying to go on holiday in 2021

3 mins, 19 secs

An optimistic travel agent tries to sell a UK customer a holiday for the summer of 2021.

Lorelei Mathias Online

But you don't look old enough to be jabbed!

1 mins, 35 secs

Nothing gives away your true age like getting your first Covid jab...

Big Zuu's Wrap Clash. Image shows from L to R: Hyder, Big Zuu, Tubsey Online

Big Zuu's Wrap Clash - Big Zuu vs Kojey Radical

11 mins, 40 secs

Musician Kojey Radical makes a tasty fish taco to compete with Big Zuu's crispy calamari pitta in another tense Wrap Clash. Can Kojey put together the finest fish taco and take home the trophy or is he nothing but a TikTok chef? It's up to Tubsey and Hyder to decide.

Together. Image shows from L to R: She (Sharon Horgan), He (James McAvoy) TV

Together - Trailer

46 secs

The story of a couple forced to re-evaluate themselves and their relationship through the reality of lockdown.

Podcasts

My Dad Wrote A Porno. Image shows from L to R: James Cooper, Jamie Morton, Alice Levine

My Dad Wrote A Porno - Footnotes: Understanding The 'Timeline'

21 minutes

To help us understand where we currently are in Rocky's erotic saga, pre-eminent 'Belinda Blinked' historian Cian O'Mahony talks us through the full "timeline" so far, flaws and all. You...

TV & radio

YouTube 10am
4 min
The Unnatural History Show With Ross Noble. Ross Noble (Ross Noble)

The Unnatural History Show With Ross Noble

Episode 1

Ross Noble and Professor Shania Coddle join fantastical forces to follow the magical hatching of the elusive Ferrototo Worm.

Radio 4 12:04pm
15 min
Tahmima Anam

The Startup Wife

Episode 4

How to succeed in business and marriage at the same time.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme. Image shows from L to R: Margaret Cabourn-Smith, Lawry Lewin, John Finnemore, Carrie Quinlan, Simon Kane. Copyright: BBC

John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme

Series 9, Episode 6

Those following the series will know that the lives of each of the people focused upon in each episode are intertwined. For the final episode of the series, the lives of Newt, Russ, Deborah, Jerry and Vanessa are all in the spotlight.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm
60 min
There's Something About Movies. Image shows from L to R: Tom Allen, Jennifer Saunders

There's Something About Movies

Series 4, Episode 4

Alan Carr hosts the comedy panel show, with team captains Jennifer Saunders and Rob Brydon welcoming guests Guz Khan, Nathalie Emmanuel and Clara Amfo.

Comedy Central 9pm
60 min
Yesterday, Today & The Day Before. Image shows from L to R: Catherine Bohart, Thanyia Moore, Ellie Taylor. Copyright: Rumpus Media

Yesterday, Today & The Day Before

Episode 4

Ellie Taylor, Catherine Bohart, Thanyia Moore and Kate Garraway discuss the week's most serious and silly news stories. From the G7 to Wetherspoons, they've got it covered.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
30 min
We Are Lady Parts. Amina (Anjana Vasan). Copyright: Working Title Films

We Are Lady Parts

Series 1, Episode 4 - Godzilla

Unable to get a gig and at a low ebb, Lady Parts return to their humdrum lives. Will they ever get the break they need?

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Alasdair Beckett-King, Athena Kugblenu, Ed Byrne. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 20, Episode 5

Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis run through the main talking points of the last seven days with the support of guests Ed Byrne, Rhys James, Athena Kugblenu, Laura Lexx and Alasdair Beckett-King.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm
30 min
Breeders. Image shows from L to R: Paul (Martin Freeman), Jim (Alun Armstrong). Copyright: Avalon Television

Breeders

Series 2, Episode 3 - No Connection

Paul fears his culturally fragmented family have lost a vital connection. Gentrification impacts Jim and Jackie as the last of their old neighbours move out and more young professionals move in.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
30 min
Sliced. Image shows from L to R: Scott (Phil Daniels), Ricky (Theo Barklem-Biggs), Joshua (Samson Kayo). Copyright: Lovely Electricity

Sliced

Series 2, Episode 2 - 8 Ounces

After visiting Scott in prison, Josh is scared he might be joining him after agreeing to deliver more than just pizzas. Mario tries to diversify the menu in new, much stupider directions.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm
50 min
CelebAbility. Kemah Bob. Copyright: Potato

CelebAbility

Series 5, Episode 2

Scarlett Moffatt leads a group of three friends looking to win prizes by defeating Joel Dommett, Liam Charles, The Vivienne and Kemah Bob in a series of silly games.

Radio 4 11pm
30 min
Rhys James

Rhys James Is...

Rhysearch: Series 1, Episode 1 - Are Billionaires Evil?

Is money the root of all evil, or the solution to all your problems? Rhys finds out by talking to some experts on the subject. He looks at billionaire origin stories as he tries to work how people become so rich, before deciding if it is the life for him.

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