BCG Daily Tuesday 17th August 2021
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PJDN stars hit out at lack of diversity in media
Asim Chaudhry and Allan Mustafa say much of comedy still dominated by white, middle-class people.
Kevin Rawlinson, The Guardian, 17th August 2021
Ladhood review
It all reeks of adolescent hormones and acrid aftershave, and makes for fairly unpleasant viewing.
Christopher Stevens, Daily Mail, 17th August 2021
Best Joke of the Fringe award revived
At a festival almost ruined by Covid and social distancing, stand-ups are set to have the last laugh with the revival of a famous Edinburgh comedy award. While many annual festival prizes have been postponed until next year, Dave's Joke of the Fringe has been reborn, though without its usual sponsor. Instead, comedian Will Mars has created a "Some Guy Called Dave Joke of the Fringe" award, to be presented to a random person called Dave on the Royal Mile.
Mike Wade, The Times, 17th August 2021
Canned Laughter review
This charity event in aid of London's food banks was a satisfying feast of comedy.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 17th August 2021
Miles Jupp interview
The comedian and actor, who has just penned his first novel set in a private school, talks to Hannah Stephenson.
Hannah Stephenson, The Independent, 17th August 2021
Another lifetime achievement award for Billy Connolly
Sir Billy Connolly will appear at the Edinburgh Television Festival to receive its lifetime achievement award for his immeasurable contribution to the industry.
Chortle, 17th August 2021
Sam Lake recalls a weird Fringe gig
"I did a gig in a van to a Norwegian family".
Chortle, 17th August 2021
Slow review - Four Lions
Tez Ilyas on a satire that showed up and also simply showed a British demographic.
Tez Ilyas, Tortoise, 17th August 2021
Joe Lycett: 'cancelling' himself, plastic waste & puns
As comedian Joe Lycett returns to fight the public's battles as part of Joe Lycett's Got Your Back, Danielle de Wolfe discovers more about the series.
Danielle de Wolfe, The Herald, 17th August 2021
Blackadder fan builds pub
A fan of the TV comedy Blackadder who built a pub named after the series now faces leaving the place behind as the house is for sale.
Great Yarmouth Mercury, 17th August 2021Videos
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2:15pm30 min
Angst!
Episode 2 - The Teachings Of Smart TownThe inhabitants of Britain's most advanced "smart town" are forced to confront escalating aberrations in the technology that runs their daily lives. Washing machines in every home spin at once, phones and stereos belt out the same song at the same time. But what is the algorithm trying to tell them? And how can they atone, to be guided once again by its wisdom?
5pm30 min
Lagging
Series 1, Episode 5 - The Five KingdomsCedric's excited when TEAM SMoRCLe play a fantasy board game he's invented. But things go wildly off course when Mo is granted three wishes and starts making up his own rules.
6:30pm30 min
Darren Harriott: Black Label
Series 2: Red Label, Episode 1Darren looks for answers by looking at his youth, and the relationships he grew up around. Be it his family, the characters on TV, or the early 90s RnB in his record collection; all these portrayals of love have shaped the relationships he's had.
8:30pm30 min
TV Flashback
Series 5, Episode 2 - Fame And FortuneThis time Tudur's on a quest for fame and fortune. It leads him into a world of child stars, Bollywood shows and lottery jackpots, full of lively characters from the nation's TV past.
10pm60 min
Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled
Series 6, Episode 4Alan Davies is joined by Catherine Bohart, Chris McCausland, Thanyia Moore and Joe Lycett. Tonight's revelations include problematic gingers, feet fetishes, and mountaineering mishaps.
11pm30 min
Fortunately... With Fi And Jane
Series 1, Episode 32 - In Memoriam Mittens, With Elizabeth DayFi and Jane are joined by writer and podcaster Elizabeth Day who shows off her painted fingernails.