British Comedy Guide

BCG Daily Saturday 4th December 2021

Press clippings

The Ranganation. Romesh Ranganathan. Copyright: Zeppotron

Weakest Link: Romesh Ranganathan 'not trying to emulate' Anne Robinson

"It's the first thing I've been involved with that my wife has shown genuine excitement about," he says ahead of the show's relaunch. "She couldn't believe it, and that's the thing about the Weakest Link, everybody knows it and everybody loved watching it when it used to be on.

Steven McIntosh, BBC, 4th December 2021
Sindhu Vee

Sindhu Vee: Alphabet review

The Indian stand-up keeps her outsider instincts to the fore with a new show that delves into relationships where dysfunction and dependence ignite superior comedy.

Jay Richardson, The List, 4th December 2021
Two Doors Down. Image shows from L to R: Beth (Arabella Weir), Eric (Alex Norton). Copyright: BBC

Two Doors Down: actor Alex Norton talks about the new series

There will never be, probably, an episode of Two Doors Down in which mild-mannered Eric and Beth completely lose it. The long-suffering couple, whose home is constantly under siege from a succession of unbelievably irritating neighbours, are unlikely to snap, says star Alex Norton, even though the whole nation would be behind them if they did.

Ann Fotheringham, The National (Scotland), 4th December 2021
Jessie Cave

Jessie Cave announces she's pregnant with fourth child

Jessie Cave is expecting baby number four with partner Alfie Brown.

Digital Spy, 4th December 2021
Motherland. Amanda (Lucy Punch)

Lucy Punch interview

"I moved to the States because I kept getting cast as posh idiots."

The Independent, 4th December 2021
Frank Skinner

Frank Skinner interview

He's the epitome of laddish comedians, but really a sensitive soul. He talks about faith, fatherhood and poetry.

Ed Potton, The Times, 4th December 2021

TV & radio

BBC Radio 5 Live 11am
60 min
Rick Edwards. Credit: BBC

Fighting Talk

Series 19, Episode 17

Former England Rugby player Ugo Monye, sports broadcaster Kate Mason, presenter Reece Parkinson and comedian Tez Ilyas join Colin Murray for an hour of sporting punditry, humour and entertainment.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm
30 min
Blankety Blank. Louis Smith

Blankety Blank

Series 18, Episode 9

Playing for the prizes tonight are Fay Ripley, Louis Smith, Sara Pascoe, Jo Brand, Janette Manrara and Martin Kemp.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 10:20pm
60 min
The Jonathan Ross Show. Jonathan Ross. Copyright: Hot Sauce / ITV Studios

The Jonathan Ross Show

Series 18, Episode 7 - Elton John, Rob Brydon, Judi Love, Craig David

Elton John joins Jonathan from his home to talk about his latest album The Lockdown Sessions. Back in the studio, the host welcomes Rob Brydon and Judi Love, and there is a musical performance by Craig David and MNEK.

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