BCG Daily Tuesday 30th November 2021
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Britney review: A masterclass in turning trauma into joy
Charly Clive and Ellen Robertson's adaptation of their stage comedy is a surreal, sensitive triumph.
Ellie Harrison, The Independent, 30th November 2021
Milton Jones will headline Aberdeen International Comedy Festival
Milton Jones is the latest big name comedian to be announced as a headline act for the Aberdeen International Comedy Festival.
Scott Begbie, Aberdeen Press and Journal, 30th November 2021
Charly Clive: Why I chose to laugh at my brain tumour
When Charly was diagnosed with a brain tumour, she and her best friend Ellen decided the best way to cope was through comedy. Now they've written a new BBC Three show
Megan Lawton, BBC, 30th November 2021
New Comedian of the Year finalists announced
The finalists have been announced for this year's New Comedian of the Year Final 2021. The final takes place on Monday 13 December at the Leicester Square Theatre.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 30th November 2021
Review: Britney, BBC Three/iPlayer
Miss it at your peril. It's bloody brilliant.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 30th November 2021
Sara Pascoe to tour in 2022
Pascoe says: "I can't wait to get back across the country entertaining and oversharing!"
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 30th November 2021
Britney review
It will always be known as the 'brain tumour comedy'. But Britney is much less about a terrifying diagnosis than it is about a deep friendship between two quirky kindred spirits entangled for life.
Bruce Dessau, Chortle, 30th November 2021
Britney, BBC3, review
The first time a brain tumour has ever been funny.
Bruce Dessau, i Newspaper, 30th November 2021
Stath Lets Flats must never die. Can this really be the end?
Jamie Demetriou's lettings agent-based sitcom is a riot of idiocy ... and a national treasure. But if it has just bowed out for ever, what a perfect way to do it
Stuart Heritage, The Guardian, 30th November 2021
Sean Lock: portrait passed to family
A digital portrait of the late comedian Sean Lock has been gifted to his family by the person who won it in a charity raffle.
BBC, 30th November 2021TV & radio
6am21 min
Britney
The true story of an extraordinary friendship amidst the reality of living with a brain tumour diagnosis.
8:10am15 min
Class Dismissed
Series 6, Episode 2 - DeliveriesLinda takes charge of multiple deliveries for the teachers.
12pm15 min
Sorrow And Bliss By Meg Mason
Episode 7 - 'Brain weather'Today: confused and bewildered by her erratic behaviour, Martha decides to consult another psychiatrist...
10pm60 min
Question Team
Series 1, Episode 8On this week's panel are Sara Pascoe, Darren Harriott, Jessica Knappett and special guest Isy Suttie.
10pm30 min
Stath Lets Flats
Series 3, Episode 6 - Here Comes The StevenAlone and struggling to start anew, Stath sees his dad's wedding as the perfect opportunity to win back the love of his life.
10:35pm30 min
Live From Aberystwyth Pier
Episode 2Performances from Chloe Petts, Esyllt Sears, Carys Eleri and Tudur Owen.
11pm30 min
Fortunately... With Fi And Jane
Series 1, Episode 47 - Wing-It Merchants And Italia 90, With Josh WiddicombeFi and Jane chat to comedian Josh Widdicombe. The star of The Last Leg and host of the Parenting Hell podcast tells them what he learnt from a childhood of TV watching, chronicled in his book Watching Neighbours Twice A Day....
11:05pm7 min
Vandullz
Episode 4The van, and the band, are breaking down, and the dream of that night's gig is fading.
11:10pm6 min
11:15pm6 min