BCG Daily Friday 26th November 2021
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Greg Hemphill will unveil new sketch show on Hogmanay
The show, Queen Of The New Year, is set to bring up all the biggest talking points of this year - from COP26 to the wild swimming phenomenon.
Siobhan Macdonald, Daily Record, 26th November 2021
Christine McGuinness accuses Joel Dommett of bullying
The model and wife of comedian and presenter Paddy McGuinness has revealed how she was reduced to tears last year after being humiliated on a comedy series.
Rod McPhee, The Sun, 26th November 2021
Review: Julia Masli and The Duncan Brothers present Logs
I can't recommend LOGS enough. If the rumours are true, this week is the last chance you'll get to see these three inspired idiots dressed in bits of bark.
Phoenix Remix, 26th November 2021
Comedy Of Errors review
What this take on The Comedy Of Errors may lack in fidelity to the original, it more than makes up for through creative staging and sheer entertainment value.
Franco Milazzo, Londonist, 26th November 2021
Interview: Funny Women stage award finalist Beau Holland
Home-schooled Irish comedian Beau Holland had plenty of unique material to bring to the grand final! Beau's story-telling skills, romanticizing alcoholism as an 11-year-old secured her a place as one of our finalists and she didn't disappoint! We caught up with Beau to talk comedy, finding material, and panic buying in M&S...
Funny Women, 26th November 2021
Mega tour for Kevin Bridges
Kevin Bridges returns to the stage in 2022 with his hotly-anticipated new show. The Overdue Catch-Up welcomes audiences in to the mind of one of the sharpest comedy talents the UK has to offer.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 26th November 2021
Tour for Jack Docherty
Following a season at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2021, Jack Docherty will be touring in 2022 with his new play Nothing But (Independent's Top Ten Shows of the Fringe).
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 26th November 2021
As Black Mirror turns 10, just how well did it predict the future?
From chips - lots of chips - in our brains, to VR sex and Uber-style social media ratings, we rank every episode of the sci-fi series, from dystopian hogwash to shockingly prescient plots.
Stuart Heritage, The Guardian, 26th November 2021
The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel stage adaptation to tour in 2022
The show is based on the hit novel, which in turn inspired the much-loved film.
Alex Wood, What's On Stage, 26th November 2021
Comedy commissioners on hunt for relatable shows
Anna Evdokimou, Broadcast, 26th November 2021
Campaign to save Red Dwarf filming location
Laredo Town, the filming location made famous as the Wild West town in Series VI's Gunmen of the Apocalypse has been devasted by fire.
Red Dwarf Website, 26th November 2021
Sindhu Vee on the comedy of offence
The banker turned comic has no interest in staying in her 'little brown box'.
Rohan Banerjee, The Telegraph, 26th November 2021
What happened to Love Actually cast?
With a love triangle, an affair and doomed romances - who could have predicted Love Actually would become such an iconic Christmas film? Here, we look at the fates of those behind one of Britain's all-time favourite Christmas flicks.
Josh Saunders & Oscar Butler, The Sun, 26th November 2021
New Fringe award to remember producer David Johnson
Crowdfunding drive launched for emerging talent accolade.
Chortle, 26th November 2021
Cream of comedy remembers the late David Johnson
Although only 60 when he died last December, the ebullient David Johnson - who was remembered at a poignant and often hilarious memorial yesterday - seemed to be from a different, more bohemian era.
Chortle, 26th November 2021
Barry Humphries mistakenly congratulates Dermot O'Leary on coming out
Barry Humphries has congratulated Dermot O'Leary on his "bravery" in coming out, mistaking him for Phillip Schofield on This Morning.
The Irish News, 26th November 2021
Meet Megan Stalter
Not just any comedian, but one of the hottest in the US right now - and in Britain, where her maiden run, at London's Soho theatre this month, has already sold out.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 26th November 2021
Sheridan Smith in backstage bust-up on Jonathan Ross Show
Sheridan Smith made male chauvinism accusations after a backstage bust-up on The Jonathan Ross Show.
Ellie Henman, The Sun, 26th November 2021Videos
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9am17 min
No More Jockeys
Special - Training Game 1Tim and Alex take part in a special training game to improve their speed, to improve their speed, and to improve their speed.
12pm15 min
Sorrow And Bliss By Meg Mason
Episode 5 - 'Insanity is not a dealbreaker'Ingrid's baby makes and unexpected entrance, and Martha and Patrick make an unexpected decision...
1:30pm30 min
Breaking The News
Series 20, Episode 7Des Clarke is joined by Lucy Porter, David Kay, Ray Bradshaw & Karen Bartke.
5pm35 min
Horrible Histories
Series 9, Episode 5 - Dastardly DanceStrictly's Shirley Ballas joins Rattus for a waltz through the history of dance, with Bruno Tonioli as Nero, who had his dance teacher killed, and Queen Vic's Highland reel!
6:30pm30 min
The Now Show
Series 59, Episode 5Joining Punt and Dennis from a safe distance are Athena Kugblenu taking on MPs wages, and Geoff Norcott on must-see TV. This week's music is supplied by Huge Davies. Also providing extra voices are Emma Sidi and Jason Forbes.
9:30pm30 min
Have I Got News For You
Series 62, Episode 7Jack Dee presents, with guest comic Phil Wang and former co-Chairwoman of the Conservative Party, Baroness Sayeeda Warsi.
10pm65 min
The Last Leg
Series 23, Episode 9More topical comedy from Adam Hills, Josh Widdicombe and Alex Brooker, as they're joined by Kerry Godliman and David Mitchell.
10:35pm45 min
The Graham Norton Show
Series 29, Episode 9 - Will Smith, Richard Osman, Chris & Rosie Ramsey, Lin-Manuel Miranda, YolaWill Smith asks Lin-Manuel Miranda to work with him on a one-man-show, Richard Osman explains why he won't write sex scenes, Chris & Rosie Ramsey say they still haven't run out of 'beefs' about each other, and Yola performs live in the studio.
11:05pm45 min
The Big Narstie Show
Series 4, Episode 4The grime MC and co-host Mo Gilligan are joined by guests Dawn Butler MP, Lily Cole, Fatman Scoop, Digga D and Paul Chowdhry.
11:05pm18 min
Age Of Outrage
Episode 2A new comedy series looking at the big issues of the day, like what did the first Snapchat filter look like? Plus the company where a word out of place could land you in hot water - as long as you've completed a risk assessment for hazardous liquids.
11:25pm19 min
Age Of Outrage
Episode 3The comedy series which this week asks the question - just which button do you press for a Number Two? Plus a 'Conference for Members of Ye Press' from Downing Street in 1582.