BCG Daily Friday 12th November 2021
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The unseen Victoria Wood
Hidden in the late comedian's remarkable archive is a sketch that is the foundation stone of her entire comedy career.
Jasper Rees, The Spectator, 12th November 2021
Resurrecting 'The Optimist'
Have you ever heard of a sitcom called The Optimist? I'm going to guess the answer is a resounding 'no'. Until recently, the only people who knew of its existence were the people involved in making it.
David EJA Bennett, Capers Magazine, 12th November 2021
150 Only Fools And Horses items heading to auction
More than 150 special items connected to the long-running sitcom are being sold to celebrate its 40th anniversary.
Chat Quinn, Daily Mail, 12th November 2021
Chris and Rosie Ramsey to read a CBeebies Bedtime Story
The parenting duo are teaming up to read a story about friendship and being true to ourselves.
BBC, 12th November 2021
Harry Hill interview: I wasn't the best doctor
As a hapless hospital medic, Harry Hill would sup beer in a nearby pub while his patients were readied for surgery.
Amy Jones, The Sun, 12th November 2021
Ahir Shah, Soho Theatre review
Disappointing show feels like a work in progress.
Veronica Lee, The Arts Desk, 12th November 2021
Abigail's Party review
"Wonderfully frosty interactions"
Dave Fargnoli, The Stage, 12th November 2021
Abigail's Party review
A fabulously funny yet excruciating examination of middle class suburbia, materialism and social pressures. Mike Leigh's 1970s masterpiece is as insightful today as it was then.
Mary Pollard, Everything Theatre, 12th November 2021Videos
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Podcasts
TV & radio
8:35am25 min
Justin's House
Series 5, Episode 15 - The Jam SessionRobert, Little Monster and friends get a chgance to play with YolanDa and her house band.
11:30am30 min
1:30pm30 min
Breaking The News
Series 20, SpecialA COP26 Special with Jim Smith, Ashley Storrie, Jay Lafferty & Raymond Mearns.
5pm35 min
Horrible Histories
Series 9, Episode 4 - Precious PlanetCharles Darwin hosts a look at how we've treated the planet throughout history.
6:30pm30 min
The Now Show
Series 59, Episode 3Joining Steve Punt and Gareth Gwynn from a safe distance is Michael Spicer and Priya Hall with music supplied by Ignacio Lopez, and performances from Luke Kempner and Karen Bartke.
9:30pm30 min
Have I Got News For You
Series 62, Episode 6Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts. Joining her on the panel are Helen Lewis and Maisie Adam.
10pm65 min
The Last Leg
Series 23, Episode 7Adam Hills, Josh Widdicombe and Alex Brooker are joined by guests Jodie Whittaker and Darren Harriott for a comic review of the significant moments of the past seven days.
10pm40 min
The Cockfields
Series 2, Episode 6 - MondaySimon and Esther decide to keep their news a secret from his parents. Simon and Sue get into an argument at dinner.
10:35pm45 min
The Graham Norton Show
Series 29, Episode 8 - Lady Gaga, Josh Gad, Adam Driver, Nadiya Hussain, Rod StewartLady Gaga reveals how she perfected her Italian accent, Adam Driver says Comicon was scary, Josh Gad talks about Olaf, Nadiya Hussain says she always cooks what she wants, and Sir Rod Stewart performs live in the studio.
11:05pm45 min
The Big Narstie Show
Series 4, Episode 2The grime MC and co-host Mo Gilligan are joined in this edition by celebrity guests Patrice Evra, Harry Redknapp, Raye and Big Zuu.
11:25pm20 min
Age Of Outrage
Episode 1In this episode we go behind the scenes at Countryfile Presenter College, plus the World Premiere of our brand new period drama - Bridgenderton.