BCG Daily Monday 6th December 2021
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Jack Whitehall interview
"I came from a different era of stand-up, before the culture wars. I'd say anything."
Ed Cumming, The Times, 6th December 2021
Jimmy Carr lets loose on anti-vaxxers in audience
In the trailer for Jimmy Carr's new Netflix special His Dark Material, the comedian can be seen letting loose on anti-vaxxers in the audience.
Ellie Harrison, The Independent, 6th December 2021
Joe Lycett explains why James Acaster's face is on his poster
"It is with great disappointment that I have discovered sales have shot up," comedian said.
Jacob Stolworthy, The Independent, 6th December 2021
Nina Conti: The Dating Show review
Aided by audience volunteers, the fleet-footed comic balances several difficult tricks at the same time before a finale set in an erotic fire station.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 6th December 2021
Live review: Police Cops The Musical
As it is, Police Cops The Musical deserves to run and run in the West End, the old cliché is that you should beg, borrow or steal to get a ticket for a great show, but I'd add in committing grand larceny or even murder (if you know any evil drug lords at least) as this has easily leapt in to the top three comedy shows I've ever seen and is an absolute must see.
Alex Finch, Comedy To Watch, 6th December 2021
Police Cops: The Musical review
In terms of production, music, lighting, everything has been pushed to eleven but, as always, it is the creativity and visible enjoyment from these clowns that continue to make their performances so successful.
Clownster, 6th December 2021
Munya Chawawa interview
Munya Chawawa on his new show exploring race in Britain, creating iconic sketches and his acting ambitions.
Imani Cottrell, Royal Television Society, 6th December 2021
Two Doors Down review
A droll send up of suburbia without the snobbery. Beth and Eric returned for a fifth series of the joyful sitcom and celebrated their son's two-year anniversary with a vegan curry - much to their neighbours' disgust.
Ed Power, i Newspaper, 6th December 2021
Interview: Lucy Punch on dark comedy film Silent Night
Lucy Punch is one of the funniest actresses working today, and that was made clear by her performance in Silent Night. A movie about the impending doom of the world doesn't sound like a funny movie, and yet it is hilariously told through a group of friends trying to navigate their own fears, the fear of the children with them, and their own insecurities about the unknown.
Rachel Leishman, The Mary Sue, 6th December 2021
Linda Robson hints Birds Of A Feather reunion WILL happen
Linda Robson has hinted a Birds Of A Feather reunion WILL happen - denying feud with ex BFF Pauline Quirke.
Sarah Tetteh, The Sun, 6th December 2021
Red Riding Hood at Theatre Royal Stratford East
It's muddled at points, and it completely wastes a set up involving Fairy Berry's baking competition, but it never seemed to lose its audience, and both children and parents reacted with relish to the open-hearted effort set in front of them. I recognise my tears weren't quite the response it intended to provoke, but they were a sign that I had a really good time.
Sarah Crompton, What's On Stage, 6th December 2021
Landscapers review
Those for whom its shifting frames of reference present a visual game of special interest will likely know early on that this show is for them; for the rest of the audience, an Olivia Colman-David Thewlis acting duet is nothing to sneeze at.
Daniel D'Addario, Variety, 6th December 2021
Landscapers review
The result is rich, thought-provoking art that makes Susan and Christopher strangely sympathetic, as they blend the lines of fantasy in order to keep the truth - whatever it might be - deeply buried.
Radhika Menon, Paste Magazine, 6th December 2021
The Kunts review
Basildon's purveyor of "partially sexy, partially morbid" pop is back, on tour and with another campaign to take the Christmas top spot.
David Jackson, MK Citizen, 6th December 2021Podcasts
TV & radio
8:10am15 min
Class Dismissed
Series 6, Episode 6 - Drills And FrillsA day of drills and drama as teachers compete for the Quayside Academy fire drill trophy.
5pm15 min
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
Series 2, Episode 43 - Moby DuckDave gets sucked down the plughole in the bath and ends up adrift in a watery world, one that is full of lost bath time creatures.
5:15pm15 min
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
Series 2, Episode 44 - Apple PipDave swallows an apple pip and turns into a tree - with the help of an oak tree called Linda, he discovers the importance of looking after nature.
5:30pm30 min
Ted's Top Ten
Episode 1 - No-Nos On The First Day Of High SchoolTed makes a big impression on his first day of high school by mooning a car, but its driver is the school's deputy head...
6:30pm30 min
The Musical Life Of...
Series 3, Episode 2 - MerlinGarnon Davies stars as the mythical wizard in the award-winning musical sitcom.
6:30pm30 min
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue
Series 76, Episode 2Jack Dee hosts the comedy panel game from the Hexagon Theatre in Reading, where Jan Ravens and Omid Djalili are pitched against Tony Hawks and Barry Cryer.
10pm65 min
Along For The Ride With David O'Doherty
Episode 3 - Northumberland with Mel GiedroycMel Giedroyc joins David on a two-wheeled trip along the Northumberland coast, ending up at the tidal Holy Island, but crossing rivers on a bicycle proves tougher than it looks. Along the way, they explore stunning coastal views peppered with castles and ancient ruins and take time out to make portraits of each other out of seaweed.
10pm30 min
Two Doors Down
Series 5, Episode 1 - Veggie CurryBeth is cooking up a storm, making a veggie curry to celebrate Ian and Gordon's anniversary.