BCG Daily Sunday 7th November 2021
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Press clippings
Jimmy Carr trying to take over from Bradley Walsh?
Blankety Blank viewers have accused comedian Jimmy Carr of trying to steal host Bradley Walsh's presenting gig.
Katy Hallam, MSN Entertainment, 7th November 2021
Ben Ellis interview
"Even if only a handful of people watch or listen to your work, at least you've got your material out there and connected with people."
The Comedy Loser, 7th November 2021
Katherine Ryan: 'I thought plastic surgery was aspirational'
The comedian will have you in stitches, but she can also leave you speechless. Katherine Ryan talks about breast implants and potty training - and the jokes even she wouldn't risk today.
Eva Wiseman, The Observer, 7th November 2021
Harry Hill book extract: case notes
From almost castrating a patient, to rushing to a heart attack with a sausage, Harry Hill's case notes are as rib-tickling as his stage act.
Harry Hill, Daily Mail, 7th November 2021
BBC New Comedy Award 2021 review
Review of the competition finalists.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 7th November 2021
Mixed response to John Bishop in Doctor Who
There was a mixed response to Liverpool comedian John Bishop's appearance in the second episode of the current series, Doctor Who: Flux, starring Jodie Whittaker as the time travelling star Doctor.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 7th November 2021
In My Skin, BBC3, review
The second series of the Welsh Bafta-winning drama about a teenager whose mother has bi-polar disorder is unafraid to offer its heroine – and its audience – hope and heartbreak in equal measure.
Rachael Sigee, i Newspaper, 7th November 2021
Katy Wix interview
Ghosts star Katy Wix: Talking about grief while you’re grieving is like talking about falling while you're falling.
Murray Scougall, The Sunday Post, 7th November 2021
Mae Martin joins BBC anti-trans article protest
Mae Martin joins London protest outside BBC headquarters against infamous anti-trans article.
Lily Wakefield, Pink News, 7th November 2021
Review: The Play That Goes Wrong
Mischief Theatre's original masterpiece maintains its ludicrous lustre for entertainment and brilliance with its simplicity but complex set-up and construction.
Dominic Corr, The Reviews Hub, 7th November 2021Videos
Film
TV & radio
12pm
In My Skin
Series 2, Episode 1With her mum Trina released from hospital and now working with Nana at the local bingo hall, Bethan finds herself free to experience the joys of teenage life. At school Bethan is full of herself as she tries to make a good impression on new girl Cam who she has a crush on. However, Bethan's home life is far from perfect as she becomes ever more combative with her abusive father, Dilwyn.
12pm
In My Skin
Series 2, Episode 2Bethan and her friends Lydia, Travis and the rest of their classmates go on an overnight visit to a local university. On her return home, Bethan meets the man Trina has been having an affair with, Perry. Despite her reservations, Bethan understands why her mum believes they can both have a better future if she can find a way to be with Perry.
12pm
In My Skin
Series 2, Episode 3Bethan is taken aback when her mother suddenly announces that she's planning to leave Dilwyn and is concerned about the danger Trina will be in when her dad finds out about the affair. Meanwhile Bethan's relationship with Cam reaches a new level.
12pm
In My Skin
Series 2, Episode 4As Trina's mental health deteriorates, Bethan once again finds herself caring for her mother and hiding the truth about her life from her friends. However, Cam won't be fobbed off with her lies and wants to know the truth.
12pm
In My Skin
Series 2, Episode 5Bethan helps her mother Trina change her life but finds herself suffering as a result. Now having graduated from school, Bethan still can't find the courage to be honest with her friends Travis and Lydia. Instead she retreats into a lifestyle that is safe but threatens her own mental health. Can she break free?
7:15pm30 min
The Confessional
Series 2, Episode 5 - Konnie HuqStephen Mangan presides in the virtual confession box, as he quizzes former Blue Peter presenter Konnie Huq about her secret shames. Can she really have anything to be ashamed of?
8pm60 min
The Larkins
Series 1, Episode 5 - In Which Ma's Sister Bertha Comes To VisitWith the imminent arrival of her sister, Ma is beside herself and cleaning like a demon. Meanwhile Tom's plans for Bluff Court are speeding ahead and a crunch meeting at the village hall looks like giving him the planning permission he needs.
10pm60 min
The Deirdre O'Kane Show
Episode 4Deirdre O'Kane and her merry house-band Abandoman welcomes comic legend and chart-topping podcaster Des Bishop and hilarious Reginald D Hunter for some big laughs and the occasional funky beat.
10pm30 min
Mincemeat
The drama anthology series returns with Samantha O'Rourke's Mincemeat, the story of a girl trying to get through to her controlling and overbearing mother, who struggles with hoarding. A new romance offers the girl a chance to escape - but may be the thing that finally pushes her mother over the edge.