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BCG Daily Tuesday 9th November 2021

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Bristol Comedy Festival

Bristol comedy guide

Stand-up is thriving in Bristol, and after the Covid-enforced break, comedy clubs all over the city are open again.

Sarski Anderson, Bristol 24/7, 9th November 2021
Groan Ups. Image shows from L to R: Charlie Russell, Nancy Zamit, Henry Lewis, Henry Shields, Jonathan Sayer

Groan Ups review

For fans of Mischief Theatre, Groan Ups with its faultless timing, clever comedy, ingenious sets and slick set-pieces won't disappoint - and that’s probably the point. It provides a largely undemanding and entertaining night out with some points to ponder: one which will leave all but the most hardened theatregoers with big smiles.

Selwyn Knight, The Reviews Hub, 9th November 2021
Chortle

Nic Sampson shares his Perfect Playlist

New Zealand comedy award winner Nic Sampson comes to London this week with his show about 'one of the dumbest sporting events of all time': the marathon at the 1904 Olympics in St. Louis, Missouri. Here he shares some of his comedy favourites.

Chortle, 9th November 2021
The Cockfields. Image shows from L to R: Ray (Gregor Fisher), Simon (Joe Wilkinson), Esther (Susannah Fielding), David (Ben Rufus Green), Sue (Sue Johnston)

The Cockfields review

I was a bit confused by the first episode of the second series of The Cockfields... And not just because Simon has a new partner... I was more confused by the fact that this was billed as a comedy.

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 9th November 2021
Tim Minchin. Copyright: Damian Bennett

Tim Minchin at Eventim Apollo review

Back again to reboot a once-rebooted tour Minchin had the audience in the palm of his hand.

Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 9th November 2021
Stath Lets Flats. Stath (Jamie Demetriou). Copyright: Roughcut Television

Stath Lets Flats, Channel 4, review

Julia Davies guest stars as Carole's toxic sister as the girls of Michael and Eagle enjoy a fancy night out.

Ed Power, i Newspaper, 9th November 2021
In My Skin. Image shows from L to R: Dilwyn (Rhodri Meilir), Bethan (Gabrielle Creevy), Katrina (Jo Hartley)

In My Skin review

The second series of the Welsh drama about a teenager grappling with a rollercoaster of growing pains is a poignant must-see which deserves widespread acclaim.

Rebecca Nicholson, The Guardian, 9th November 2021

TV & radio

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 8:35am
25 min
Justin's House. Image shows from L to R: Justin (Justin Fletcher), Little Monster, Robert the Robert (Steven Kynman). Copyright: BBC

Justin's House

Series 5, Episode 12 - Justin's Brilliant Idea

Justin has had an idea for an invention! The problem is, he can't remember what it was.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
The Stand Up Sketch Show. Jayde Adams

Jayde Adams: Hometown Glory

Episode 1

Over the course of this mini series, Jayde is going to be asking what 'feeling at home' really means; why we leave home; and why some of us, at least, feel the draw to go back. This episode looks at the subject of leaving home.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min
Question Team. Sophie Duker

Question Team

Series 1, Episode 5

Making up Richard Ayoade's self-quizzing collective this week are Johnny Vegas, Rachel Parris, Sophie Duker and special guest Lost Voice Guy.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 10pm
40 min
The Cockfields. Jane (Christine Ellerbeck)

The Cockfields

Series 2, Episode 3 - Friday

Simon and Ray head to the nursing home to see Rose, while Sue and Esther mind Sue's stall at the Craft Fayre together.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:15pm
30 min
Stath Lets Flats. Sophie (Natasia Demetriou). Copyright: Roughcut Television

Stath Lets Flats

Series 3, Episode 3 - A Drink Because Of Friendship

Stath is thrilled to have a lads night out with Al and Dean, while Sophie and Katia take Carole for a night with the girls. But their blossoming friendships are threatened by Carole's poisonous sister Kris and a raucous open mic night at a popular lettings agents' pub.

Radio 4 11pm
30 min
Fortunately... With Fi And Jane. Image shows from L to R: Fi Glover, Jane Garvey

Fortunately... With Fi And Jane

Series 1, Episode 44 - Wobbly Ladders And Telemachus, With Parm Sandhu

Fi and Jane are joined by former Met Police Chief Superintendent Parm Sandhu. Parm talks to Fi and Jane about her role as an expert on the murder mystery reality show Murder Island, our interest in crime dramas as a society and current discussions about the police.

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