BCG Daily Saturday 27th November 2021
Press clippings
Jack Dee: comedy's resident grouch on becoming an agony uncle
The comedian turns advice columnist in his new book. His key message? We should all take a deep breath. Ed Power finds out more.
Ed Power, The Irish Examiner, 27th November 2021
11 best comedy books 2021
The country hasn't lost its sense of humour -- this year has seen a mini-boom in books by comedians.
Dominic Maxwell and Matt Rudd, The Times, 27th November 2021
Katherine Ryan interview
Katherine Ryan on making her face the punchline, having a 'woke' 12-year-old, and Pete Davidson's hickey.
Mel Evans, Metro, 27th November 2021
On my radar: Bridget Christie's cultural highlights
The comedian on Jon Ronson's take on the culture wars, an app for menopausal women, and a life-affirming book about death.
Bridget Christie, The Guardian, 27th November 2021
Mae Martin: SAP (2021)
I don't think that I've ever had this level of expectation before a comedy show.
Clownster, 27th November 2021
Paul O'Grady interview
"I'm not worried about sex, money or fame - I just want a mongoose." The comedian and broadcaster on a near fatal heart attack, his fear of rats and flashing his bum from a train.
Rosanna Greenstreet, The Guardian, 27th November 2021
Jason Manford interview
We all have our own particular family Christmas traditions - but for comedy star Jason Manford there are some festive rules that are strictly non-negotiable in his household.
Dianne Bourne, Manchester Evening News, 27th November 2021
Ricky Gervais became a pop sensation in the Philippines
It stretches the imagination to levels akin to a horse in a living room to even think of the "chubby little loser" Ricky Gervais shuffling around the new romantic scene, let alone assailing it as a pop sensation.
Tom Taylor, Far Out, 27th November 2021
Isy Suttie to be honoured by University of Derby
Well-known musical comedian, actress, and writer Isy Suttie, who was brought up in Matlock, is to receive an honorary degree at the University of Derby's annual Buxton Award Ceremony.
The Derby Telegraph, 27th November 2021Videos
Online
TV & radio
11am60 min
Fighting Talk
Series 19, Episode 16Presenter and pundit Mina Rzouki, football commentator Pat Nevin, comedian Kojo Anim and editor of The Big Issue Paul McNamee join Colin Murray for an hour of sporting punditry, humour and entertainment.
9pm30 min
Blankety Blank
Series 18, Episode 8Bradley Walsh hosts as Tess Daly, Adil Ray, Roisin Conaty, Sue Perkins, Gregg Wallace and Mark Wright try to fill in the missing blanks and help the contestants win big prizes.
10:05pm65 min
The Jonathan Ross Show
Series 18, Episode 6 - Riz Ahmed, Jeremy Clarkson, Stephen Merchant, Sting, Gary Barlow, Sheridan SmithThe host welcomes actor Riz Ahmed, TV presenter Jeremy Clarkson and comedy writer and actor Stephen Merchant. Music is provided by Sting, who also chats, while Gary Barlow and Sheridan Smith perform their festive duet How Christmas Is Supposed To Be.