BCG Daily Wednesday 1st December 2021
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Olivia Colman is predictably exceptional in spectacular true crime black comedy.
Adam Miller, Metro, 1st December 2021
Mark Thomas interview
Mark Thomas is bringing a new Christmas-themed show to Battersea Arts Centre this December.
!nspired, 1st December 2021
New tour for Sofie Hagen
Edinburgh Comedy Award Best Newcomer winner Sofie Hagen presents; Fat Jokes.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 1st December 2021
Shagged. Married. Annoyed - Live
Sadly, the events on stage never even threatened to sparkle so bright.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 1st December 2021
Review: 2Northdown's New Act of 2021 final
11 up-and-coming comics compete for London venue's title.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 1st December 2021
Rob Newman's Philosophy Show review
The former Mary Whitehouse Experience man keeps the flame burning for intelligence-heavy gag writing with this dizzying mix of high and low-brow stand-up.
Jay Richardson, The List, 1st December 2021
Deborah Frances-White presents podcast with John Bercow
The host of The Guilty Feminist is delighted to present a brand-new podcast, John Bercow's Absolute Power - a podcast in which Deborah Frances-White quizzes former speaker John Bercow about how British democracy really works.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 1st December 2021
Alan Davies, Sarah Kendall, Suzi Ruffell & Iain Stirling: serious about fiction
The intimate book club hosted by Sara Cox welcomes Alan Davies, Iain Stirling, Sarah Kendall and Suzi Ruffell, who each reveal what's on their shelves.
BBC, 1st December 2021
Billy Connolly Windswept & Interesting audiobook review
The sadness of the stand-up's childhood is outweighed by the joy and comedy of his adult years.
Fiona Sturges, The Guardian, 1st December 2021
Charly Clive: I laughed at my brain tumour - otherwise I'd never stop crying
Actress Charly Clive was 23 when she got the devastating diagnosis. Here, she shares how she and her best friend have turned her story into a new BBC comedy.
Jenny Johnston, Daily Mail, 1st December 2021
Landscapers review
Despite its concerted effort to experiment and push boundaries, which is an act of creative bravery that deserves praise, its bombast is an unwanted and unnecessary distraction that makes the case and those at the heart of it feel secondary to the director’s box of tricks.
Abby Robinson, Radio Times, 1st December 2021Videos
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Sorrow And Bliss By Meg Mason
Episode 8 - 'He should have known'Today: Martha finally confronts her husband over what has always been wrong with her...
6:30pm30 min
Mark Steel's In Town
Series 11, Episode 1 - BlythThe comedian travels to the former coal town of Blyth in Northumberland, meeting the locals and learning of its history, including its industrial legacy and its role in the first and second world wars. He also presents his findings to a local audience in the form of a stand-up show at the Phoenix Theatre.
9pm30 min
Comedians Giving Lectures
Series 2, Episode 4Host Sara Pascoe is joined by comedians Erika Ehler, Joe Thomas and Henning Wehn who compete to deliver the best lecture.
9pm60 min
Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains
Series 3, Episode 4Jo Brand, Jordan Banjo and Nabil Abdulrashid reflect on their teenage years, with revelations about the theft of underwear and body-popping skills.
10pm30 min
Live At The Apollo
Series 16, Episode 4 - Larry Dean, Harriet Kemsley, SlimThe inimitable Larry Dean introduces comedians Harriet Kemsley and Slim to the stage.
11pm15 min
Rosie Jones: Box Ticker
Series 2, Episode 3 - DisabilityThis week, Rosie looks at disability through stand-up and chat with Don Biswas. The pair are close friends, so they hold no punches when comparing their daily experiences and interactions with neurotypical people. Who else could ask "What is the best thing about being disabled?" with such charm?
11:15pm15 min
The Skewer
Series 5, Episode 5This week - Omicron is Coming, and Nadine Dorries is on Mastermind with a specialist subject of 'Nothing'.