BCG Daily Monday 18th October 2021
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Shazia Mirza talks her upcoming tour Coconut
After a year in lockdown, Shazia Mirza is back in Nottingham with her new show Coconut. We chat to her about Bear Grylls' The Island, crying in Poundland, and what she's most excited about for her tour.
Lizzy O'Riordan, Leftlion, 18th October 2021
The Larkins review
The trouble is, though it rattles along at pace, it keeps veering off the path, like a wonky pram. Some of the dialogue is especially suspect.
Christopher Stevens, Daily Mail, 18th October 2021
Jamali Maddix's honest playlist
'I never dance, I fear it might be too beautiful'.
Alexi Duggins, The Guardian, 18th October 2021
Shaparak Khorsandi interview
As a British Iranian woman, getting a start in stand-up was no laughing matter. Now, in a novel inspired by her female relatives, the popular TV star champions working class girls.
Jane Warren, The Daily Express, 18th October 2021
Luisa Omielan: God Is A Woman review
An energetic but often empty stab at religion in a show that improves when it gets more personal.
Brian Donaldson, The List, 18th October 2021
Blankety Blank celeb flashes VERY cheeky picture
Blankety Blank suffered a momentous TV blunder over the weekend after presenter Karim Zeroual appeared to draw a phallic-shaped symbol on-air.
The iconic BBC programme often contains a number of innuendos, however, rarely does Bradley Walsh's show contain rude images - but Karim was about to change just that.
Robert Mann, The Sun, 18th October 2021
Comedian Phil Butler has died
Comedians have been quick to pay tribute to Butler, who, as well as performing, hosted the Green Room podcast, talking to countless comedians about their work.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 18th October 2021
Dawn French lets husband trim her new hair with a knife
Dawn French has revealed she let her husband cut her hair with a knife.
The 63-year-old - who has been documenting her hair journey with fans - shared a snap of him in action over the weekend.
Fay Leyfield, The Sun, 18th October 2021
New American TV role for Lolly Adefope
Lolly Adefope is set to star in a new American TV series based on the essay anthology book Feminists Don't Wear Pink (And Other Lies).
Chortle, 18th October 2021
Linda Robson and Lesley Joseph reunite on Coach Trip
Linda Robson has reunited with her Birds Of A Feather co-star Lesley Joseph following their row with the show's Pauline Quirke. The pair have teamed up for the upcoming series of E4 hit Coach Trip.
The Sun, 18th October 2021Emily Atack review
An acquired taste, but worth the effort.
Jade Cuttle, The Times, 18th October 2021Videos
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Still So Awkward
Special - Burke Hill TV: Work"Find a job you love and you'll never work a day in your life": Jeff Malone hasn't worked a day since arriving at Burke Hill, so who better to present a documentary about 'work'?
6:30pm30 min
The Museum Of Curiosity
Gallery 16, Episode 1 - Meeting Ninety-FiveJohn Lloyd and his latest curator Holly Walsh welcome comedian and writer Jamie MacDonald, art critic and author Jennifer Higgie and artist Francis Hamel to the Museum.
6:30pm30 min
Heart And Soul
Cardiff 1974. Ray Lopes is 18, gifted and Black. He dreams of being a soul singer and of Eve Jenkins. What could go wrong?
9pm60 min
The Complaints Department
Episode 6Jason Manford is joined by comedians Sarah Millican, Nick Helm, Daliso Chaponda and Catherine Bohart as they play a series of games based on the funniest and quirkiest complaints from the British public.
10pm60 min
British As Folk
Episode 6 - Essex: Is The South All Style Over Substance?At the end of their UK road trip, Darren Harriott, Fern Brady and Ivo Graham finish in Essex, arguably the most stereotyped region of all, and ask 'Is the South all style over substance?'.
10pm30 min
Alma's Not Normal
Series 1, Episode 6 - Sticking With YouNews that Alma will be leaving for a six month theatre tour looks like it might push her mum Lin over the edge. Is Alma prepared to give up on her dreams to save her mum?
10:35pm30 min
Have I Got News For You
Series 62, Episode 2Alexander Armstrong hosts as Ian Hislop and Paul Merton as joined by guests Mishal Husain and Geoff Norcott.