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BCG Daily Wednesday 10th November 2021

News

Harry Hill TV

Harry Hill explores the Great British sense of humour for Sky History

Harry Hill will explore the greatness of the Great British sense of humour as part of a new series for Sky History.

Features

Peter Cook. Copyright: BBC Quiz

British Comedy Quiz #178

The British Comedy Quiz is back, with a new look. The questions are just as hard as always though!

Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains. Rhod Gilbert TV

Rhod Gilbert interview

As Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains returns, the stand-up and presenter tells us about his unlikely sexual awakening, the future of his Work Experience show, working with comedy writer wife Sian Harries and his acting ambitions.

Press clippings

Little Britain. Matt Lucas. Copyright: BBC / Little Britain Productions

Walliams & Lucas can't find time to write Little Britain

Little Britain fans are dying to see new episodes after David Walliams and Matt Lucas finally mended their broken friendship, but sadly they just can't find the time to write together.

Vicki Newman, The Mirror, 10th November 2021
Shazia Mirza. Copyright: Idil Sukan

Shazia Mirza: This is the truth about racist jokes

The Yorkshire cricket race row shows people are still claiming that abuse is just acceptable joshing. It isn't.

Shazia Mirza, The Guardian, 10th November 2021
Stage Door

The Shark Is Broken extends West End run

The West End production of The Shark Is Broken, which is a deep-dive behind-the-scenes on the making of Jaws, has extended its West End run to play to 13th February 2022.

Alex Wood, What's On Stage, 10th November 2021
Hold The Sunset. Phil (John Cleese). Copyright: BBC

John Cleese blacklists himself from Cambridge University event

John Cleese has cancelled an appearance at Cambridge University after a visiting speaker was banned for a Hitler impression.

BBC News, 10th November 2021
The Outlaws. Image shows from L to R: John (Darren Boyd), Frank (Christopher Walken), Myrna (Clare Perkins), Rani Rekowski (Rhianne Barreto), Christian (Gamba Cole), Gabby (Eleanor Tomlinson), Greg (Stephen Merchant)

Banksy art painted over by Christopher Walken

Banksy painted one of his trademark rats on the set of BBC TV drama The Outlaws - before actor Christopher Walken painted over it as part of the storyline, it has been revealed.

BBC, 10th November 2021
This Country. Kerry Mucklowe (Daisy May Cooper). Copyright: BBC

Daisy May Cooper and publisher conduct dispute via Carole Baskin

This Country star Daisy May Cooper and her publisher are conducting a dispute via Tiger King star Carole Baskin.

BBC, 10th November 2021
Simon Amstell: Set Free. Simon Amstell

Simon Amstell: Spirit Hole - review

The show mixes outrageous stories with insightful thoughts and barbed wit, simultaneously self-lacerating and superior. And since it has a strong thematic skeleton, there's a satisfying arc, as the vanities and insecurities fade away and Amstell finds himself growing up at the age of 41.

Steve Bennett, Chortle, 10th November 2021
Funny Women 2021

Meet stage award finalist Amelia Stubberfield

Amelia talks about how comedy can be used as a method of coping and being a comedy geek.

Funny Women, 10th November 2021
Sindhu Vee

Sindhu Vee: 'There's no need to tell people shit about yourself'

A late bloomer when it comes to stand-up, ex-banker Sindhu Vee embarks on a new tour without a theme but with a caseload of anecdotes. Here, she discusses her unique career path and telling jokes about buses.

Brian Donaldson, The List, 10th November 2021

Videos

Joz Norris Online

Estate Agents

1 mins, 23 secs

"Oh no, it's a sketch about estate agents."

BBC New Comedy Awards. Anna Thomas. Credit: Phil McIntyre Entertainment TV

BBC New Comedy Awards - Best gags from New Comedy Awards 2021

4 mins, 12 secs

Check out some of the highlights from the 2021 New Comedy Awards.

After Life. Tony (Ricky Gervais) TV

After Life - Series 3 Teaser

1 mins, 16 secs

The third series of Ricky Gervais's After Life arrives on Netflix on 14th January 2022. Whilst still struggling with immense grief for his wife, Tony starts to realise that making other people feel good is what can give him hope and a reason to live. After all, every end is a new beginning.

Podcasts

Me1 Versus Me2 Snooker With Richard Herring. Richard Herring

Me1 vs Me2 Snooker with Richard Herring: Frame 119

33 minutes

Poor Ziggy - it's back and it's nearly been going for ten years at a heady pace of almost a frame a month. But someone connected with the wider Self-Playing...

RHLSTP With Richard Herring. Image shows from L to R: Richard Herring, Shaparak Khorsandi

RHLSTP with Richard Herring: RHLSTP 353 - Shaparak Khorsandi

69 minutes

#353 It Was The 90s! - Richard has been tossing logs and that's literally it for this week, so he talks to his audience for the first time in ages....

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 13 - Monster Camp

Little Monster is going on her first Monster Camp, but she's nervous about going away.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5pm
30 min
Nova Jones. Credit: JAM Media

Nova Jones

Series 1, Episode 8 - Nova's Time Off

Nova loses her voice but McLaren ensures that time off isn't more time for gadgets and introduces her 'Blueprint Of Restriction Impacting Non-essential Gadgets'. It's B.O.R.I.N.G.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
30 min
Comedians Giving Lectures. Image shows from L to R: Harriet Kemsley, Bobby Mair, Sara Pascoe, Jo Brand, Ahir Shah. Copyright: 12 Yard Productions

Comedians Giving Lectures

Series 2, Episode 1

Sara Pascoe is joined by comedians Ahir Shah, with his lecture 'You Don't Have To Be An Expert To Solve Big Problems', Harriet Kemsley & Bobby Mair with their 'Recipe For A Good Marriage', and Jo Brand saying 'Older People Are Happier'.

Comedy Central 9pm
60 min
Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains. Zoe Lyons

Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains

Series 3, Episode 1

The return of the programme in which famous faces revisit their teenage years, with Martine McCutcheon, Asim Chaudhry and Zoe Lyons joining Rhod on the first edition.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 10pm
60 min
Brassic. Image shows from L to R: Ash (Aaron Heffernan), Cardi (Tom Hanson). Copyright: Calamity Films

Brassic

Series 3, Episode 6

Erin's brother Ronnie returns to Hawley claiming he has turned over a new leaf. Erin reluctantly convinces farmer Jim to let him stay in his spare room, but it's not long before Ronnie and his con mate Keithy cause total havoc.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 10pm
40 min
The Cockfields. Image shows from L to R: Sue (Sue Johnston), Esther (Susannah Fielding)

The Cockfields

Series 2, Episode 4 - Saturday

Simon goes on a bike ride with Larry while Esther spends the day with Sue, fielding questions about the wedding. Esther helps David get ready for his date.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Sophie Duker, Chris McCausland, Emmanuel Sonubi. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 16, Episode 1 - Chris McCausland, Sophie Duker, Emmanuel Sonubi

This episode is hosted by the brilliant Liverpudlian comedian Chris McCausland, who introduces comedians Sophie Duker and Emmanuel Sonubi to the stage.

Radio 4 11pm
15 min
Lasties. Image shows from L to R: Ray (Tim Key), Boo (John Kearns)

Lasties

Episode 4 - The Unknown Pint

Ray's taken to going for walks around the pub and Boo doesn't like it. On one of his constitutionals, Ray finds an abandoned pint and is beguiled by it. Can he claim it? Derek - an old snake of a landlord - watches on with interest.

Radio 4 11:15pm
15 min
The Skewer. Credit: BBC, Unusual Productions

The Skewer

Series 5, Episode 2

Being skewered tonight are Owen Paterson leaving the cruel world of politics, Yorkshire County Cricket Club finding themselves in Last Of The Summer Wine, and the Carry On cast dealing with unvaccinated NHS staff.

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