BCG Daily Monday 13th December 2021
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David Baddiel: comedy is trying to be too hard to be worthy & nice
The comedian and novelist discusses marriage, identity politics and how hearing Three Lions at Wembley is still his greatest achievement.
David Baddiel, The Telegraph, 13th December 2021
The 50 best TV shows of 2021, No 8: Alma's Not Normal
Sophie Willan's brave, joyous comedy - which won a Bafta on its pilot alone - invites us to laugh in the face of life's lemons.
Hollie Richardson, The Guardian, 13th December 2021
David Baddiel interview
The comedian on the Royal Court theatre 'Hershel Fink' row, cricketer Azeem Rafiq, and how social media made his daughter's eating disorder a tougher thing to recover from.
Kasia Delgado, i Newspaper, 13th December 2021
Sean Lock remembered by Bill Bailey
The comedian recalls more than 30 years of friendship with a warm and generous writer and performer whose stand-up sets left audiences helpless with laughter.
The Guardian, 13th December 2021
Review: An evening inside Number 9
As a long standing fan of their first creation, The League Of Gentlemen, I was delighted to be able to spend an evening filled with unexpected dance breaks, a song or two and of course lots of laughs.
York Mix, 13th December 2021
Liam Farrelly named Scottish Comedian Of The Year
The 21-year-old from Paisley secured a £2,000 cash prize plus the chance to gig in Australia, Covid restrictions permitted.
Chortle, 13th December 2021
Liz Kingsman and the comic skewering the 'messy women genre'
Chaotic life, lots of sex, little sense of purpose ... the Anglo-Aussie's hilarious takedown of Fleabag and the booming 'messy-woman genre' was halted by Covid. Now, after a year and a half of worry, it's finally back.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 13th December 2021
Review: Scottish Comedian of the Year Final 2021
Paisley's Liam Farrelly was a compelling, down-to-earth winner of this year's Scottish Comedian of the Year award.
Jay Richardson, The Scotsman, 13th December 2021
Review: John Robertson's The Dark Room
When I wrote up a preview of Robertson's show and then went along, I thought I knew what I was in for - I was wrong.
Hope Lynes, Narc Magazine, 13th December 2021
Brett Goldstein up for a Golden Globe award
The comic is up for Best Actor in a Supporting Role on a TV Series for his role as Roy Kent in US sitcom Ted Lasso.
Chortle, 13th December 2021
Why I want to see The Kunts' Boris-bashing anthem vying for Xmas No 1
Ed Sheeren, Elton John and LadBaby have laudably teamed for a food bank charity this year, but this satirical number would tackle the root cause.
Mark Beaumont, NME, 13th December 2021
Joel Dommett breaks silence on bullying claim
Joel responded to Christine McGuinness's allegations: "At the end of the day it is a comedy show. It was made in jest."
Jack Hardwick, The Sun, 13th December 2021
Live review: Brian & Roger - A Highly Offensive Play
Based on a podcast from Harry Peacock and Dan Skinner which sees two recently divorced men bond over their misery, you won't need to have heard a single second of it to enjoy this superb two hander.
Alex Finch, Comedy To Watch, 13th December 2021
Joy McAvoy on going into labour on set
Special delivery: Two Doors Down star Joy McAvoy on going into labour on set, filming with her comedy heroes and why acting runs in the family.
Murray Scougall, The Sunday Post, 13th December 2021
David Baddiel: What social media has done to people
Apps like Twitter have given all of us a constant audience. The comedian set out to explore the effect of that - starting with his own family.
David Baddiel, The Times, 13th December 2021
Keith Lemon reveals he won't do crude Celebrity Juice anymore
Keith Lemon, real name Leigh Francis, insisted he is no longer the 'naughtiest man on television' during an appearance on Good Morning Britain on Monday. The funnyman, 48, claimed life with wife Jill Carter and their two daughters Matilda, 12, and Dolly, 10, has made him 'pure', saying he is mindful his offspring are now old enough to watch him on screen.
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I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue
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A League Of Their Own
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The Cockfields
Series 2, Christmas SpecialIt's 27th December and Simon and Esther are on a flying visit to see Ray and Sue. They can only stay for the day as Simon is so busy with work. Sue wishes they'd stay longer. A reunion at the local pub reminds Simon of what he might be missing.
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Along For The Ride With David O'Doherty
Episode 4 - Suffolk with Joe WilkinsonJoe Wilkinson joins David on a trip to the Suffolk coast, and engage in a series of bizarre contests along the way, with a little help from an unexpected judge. During their two-day jaunt, David and Joe enjoy the delights of rural life, weaving a course through hazy farmland and sandy lanes, finishing their ride under the setting sun of Southwold beach.
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Two Doors Down
Series 5, Episode 2 - Beth's FluBeth takes to her sick bed and Ian and Gordon pop over to give Eric a hand.