BCG Daily Thursday 9th September 2021
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'Jews Don't Count' rings true across the pond
David Baddiel originally wrote his book on how the left dismisses antisemitism for a British audience, but his US coreligionists identified so strongly he's releasing a new version.
Amy Spiro, The Times of Israel, 9th September 2021
Review: Dickpression by Katerina Robinson
It's Eve Ensler's The Vagina Monologues meets unsolicited Snapchat dick pics.
David E. J. A. Bennett, Capers Magazine, 9th September 2021
The savage cult comedy that 'predicted' the future
From a guilt-ridden Tony Blair to plastic surgery for kids, Armando Iannucci's series deftly spoofed our love of nostalgic TV. 15 years on it's still brilliant - and a true hidden gem
Daniel Dylan Wray, The Guardian, 9th September 2021
If you can't see the road you need, build it
There was a huge amount of excitement in the forums around the upcoming Women in Comedy Festival in Manchester; a brilliant project helmed by comedy powerhouse Jessica Toomey now in its eighth year, but once the celebrations on getting our slots died down, then became the hum of worry - shows needed to be prepared but stage time has never been at more of a premium.
Vix Leyton, Funny Women, 9th September 2021
Frankie Boyle announces warm-up shows at Glasgow Stand
The Glasgow-born comedian will take to The Stand will be trying out new material across 10 dates from September 20 until Christmas.
Lauren Gilmour, Glasgow Evening Times, 9th September 2021
15 Storeys High: an ordinary and extraordinary comedy
Out of the ordinary world of a British tower block comes a true comedy gem.
Harry Alexander, Cultured Vultures, 9th September 2021
Cray Cray Cabaret review
Review of Phil Nichol's new monthly night at the Comedy Store.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 9th September 2021
Olga Koch review
The Russian-born comic racks up the punchlines as she auditions to be a Bond girl, considers British quirks and recalls her schooldays.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 9th September 2021
First look at Big Age
RadioTimes.com can reveal a first look at the sitcom, which is part of Channel 4's Black to Front line-up.
Patrick Cremona, Radio Times, 9th September 2021
Spitting Image puppet makers reveal secrets
In a retail park packed with car-body repair and remould shops a recasting business of a different kind sits. Reputations of the rich and famous are being pulled apart in this West London warehouse - then cruelly reconstituted by the Spitting Image team.
Grant Rollings, The Sun, 9th September 2021
Does Sex Education 3 live up to expectations?
Even if Sex Education does verge on being too busy at times, that doesn't really matter when the material is this good.
David Opie, Digital Spy, 9th September 2021Sex Education Series 3 review
A near-perfect return for Netflix's hit series.
Discussing Film, 9th September 2021Videos
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5pm15 min
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
Series 2, Episode 21 - Cheer GrimsbyDave and his friends are enlisted as cheerleaders for their school sports team - with the help of Gran, they are going to put on the best - and only - cheer performance their Grimsby school has ever seen...
5:15pm15 min
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
Series 2, Episode 22 - A Wig ImprovementBetty gives Dave a bad haircut ahead of the annual community disco - finding a solution in the shape of a fetching wig made from donkey hair, Dave discovers that his new stylish hairpiece comes with a few side effects...
6:30pm30 min
Dr Phil's Bedside Manner
Episode 3Dr Phil Hammond visits and performs for the staff and patients at the Royal United Hospital in Bath.
8pm60 min
Joe Lycett's Got Your Back
Series 3, Episode 4Radio 1 DJ Clara Amfo joins the host as he bags up a massive financial victory with the Co-op. Plus, with the help of the SAS, Joe travels to Scotland to look into deliveries in the Highlands, and comedian Rosie Jones ramps up the pressure on accessible renting.
9pm60 min
Comedy Legends
Series 4, Episode 6 - Laurel & HardyBarry Cryer pays tribute to much-loved double act Laurel and Hardy, whose slapstick comedy style brought them international fame.
9pm60 min
A League Of Their Own
Series 16, Episode 4Joining Romesh, Jamie and Freddie this week are comedians Nish Kumar, Jo Brand and Catherine Bohart. Together, the crew try out some aerial yoga, take on the wall in a speed climbing challenge, and endure a Storm Warning in the final challenge.
10pm30 min
QI
Series S, Episode 1 - SickSandi Toksvig returns with a "well sick" edition, joined by regular panellist Alan Davies, along with Maisie Adam, Jo Brand and Lee Mack.
10pm60 min
Late Night Mash
Series 1, Episode 2Nish Kumar gives his take on proposed National Insurance rises, Ahir Shah addresses birth statistics, and there's a special crossover with The Great British Makeover.
10pm60 min
The Russell Howard Hour
Series 5, Episode 1Russell Howard is joined by Iain Stirling, Katie Piper and Aaron Simmonds to put the world to rights in the fifth series of his hit comedy news show.
10pm30 min
The Scotts
Series 1, Episode 1Henry wants to settle family differences with a boys' night but, not to be outdone, Colette organises her own girls' night. Let the games begin! The ensuing revelries mix champagne, a hot tub, head-turning tiger-print swimming trunks, karaoke and a one-armed push-up contest. As both sets of Scotts party on long into the night, secrets get blabbed and home truths are uncovered.
11pm5 min
Rockanory
Episode 4 - Status Quo And The Kangaroo, Part 4In the 1970s, in the Australia outback legendary rock combo Status Quo's tour bus hit a kangaroo. What happened next (as they say) will shock you.