BCG Daily Wednesday 20th October 2021
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Meet the author: Katherine Ryan
She may be in the business of making us laugh, but some of the experiences acerbic Canadian comedian Katherine Ryan details in her new memoir, The Audacity, could make us shed a tear or two as well.
The Sunday Post, 20th October 2021
Bridget Christie interview
The comic has come blazing out of lockdown fearless and on full throttle, buying a motorbike for her 50th birthday and turning the menopause - along with an incident in a park - into comedy gold.
Rachael Healy, The Guardian, 20th October 2021
Charlie Vero-Martin on performing solo
As well as performing as a team, Charlie also does solo shows and today we talk all about it.
Holly, Phoenix Remix, 20th October 2021
The 42nd anniversary of the H2G2 novel
It was 42 years ago this month where the literary world learned the answer to life, the universe and everything. While the face of radio comedy changed forever back in March of 1978, it was October of 1979 that Douglas Adams unleashed The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy, as a book, on the world.
Bill Young, Tellyspotting, 20th October 2021
Gervais wants to see young generation be cancelled
Ricky Gervais has said that he wants to still be around for when the next generation is cancelled, stating that it's pretty much inevitable.
Danny Jones, JOE, 20th October 2021
Jim Davidson storms out of 'f***ing crazy' interview
Jim Davidson stormed out during a discussion on race with Ashley Banjo.
The Sun, 20th October 2021
Luke Kempner announces tour
Stand-up comedian and impressionist Luke Kempner is set to take his new show Macho Macho Man on the road in early 2022.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 20th October 2021
Mel Giedroyc has Covid
She was on The One Show talking about the new show called Handmade Britain that she is presenting, but did it from home as she was not well.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 20th October 2021
Ricky Gervais to receive star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
The comedian, 60, will receive the honour for his contribution to the entertainment industry over the last 20 years.
Owen Tonks, Daily Mail, 20th October 2021
Leslie Bricusse dies aged 90
Leslie Bricusse, British composer, lyricist and screenwriter, has died at the age of 90.
BBC, 20th October 2021Matt Lucas hits back at claims German accent offensive
Matt Lucas has hit back at claims his German accent on The Great British Bake Off was 'offensive'.
Lad Bible, 20th October 2021Videos
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TV & radio
11:30am30 min
What's Funny About...
Series 2, Episode 5 - Fawlty TowersPeter Fincham and Jon Plowman are joined by John Cleese to discuss his sitcom masterpiece, Fawlty Towers. John traces the beginnings of Basil Fawlty all the way back to his work on Monty Python ("nice though the abattoir is..."), and talks about the real hotelier who inspired the character.
5pm30 min
Nova Jones
Series 1, Episode 5 - Nova Has TalentA guest appearance on a TV talent show has surprising consequences for Nova when she wakes up unable to sing and dance! What will the pop princess do without her abilities?
9pm60 min
Rob Beckett's Undeniable
Episode 4Rob Beckett invites guests Melvin Odoom, Ahir Shah, Josh Jones and Harriet Kemsley to bring as many brilliant facts as they can in an attempt to impress everyone and hopefully get on Rob's closely guarded Wall of Facts.
10pm60 min
Outsiders
Series 1, Episode 4David Mitchell is equipped with a hose pipe as he tests out whether the shelters he's asked the comedians to build are waterproof.
10pm60 min
Brassic
Series 3, Episode 3Ashley's cousin Doolan has been kidnapped and his uncle Francis calls on Vinnie to be the bag drop man in his ransom.
11pm15 min
Lasties
Episode 1 - CoatBoo wants to leave, Ray wants him to take his big coat off. The wrong person's on the piano and Ray's furious. Derek - an absolute hog of a landlord - is giving them the hurry up. Terrible conditions for Ray to open up his love life.
11:15pm15 min
Tarot: Soundbleed
Episode 3We hear a self-defence class, the recording of an audiobook and the alibi of a 'professional' ghost hunter.