BCG Daily Friday 4th February 2022
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Is the PM beyond parody? Matt Chorley on the new political comedy
As he prepares to tour his new comedy show, the columnist and Times Radio host reflects on why it's a golden age for political comedians.
Matt Chorley, The Times, 4th February 2022
Fatiha El-Ghorri joins Off The Kerb agency
We are delighted to announce that the newest signing to the Off The Kerb roster is Fatiha El-Ghorri.
Off The Kerb, 4th February 2022
I talk to Emma Sidi
"There easily could have been someone who could play this role better than me. I had to be ready for that."
Elliot Gonzalez, I Talk Telly, 4th February 2022
Rose Matafeo interview
As her romcom Starstruck returns for a second series, the comedian talks to Sarah Carson about tearing down the trope of the 'messy woman'.
Sarah Carson, i Newspaper, 4th February 2022
Comedians sign up for Scala Radio
Isy Suttie, Sindhu Vee, Maisie Adam and Andy Parsons will each be hosting a show on Sunday evenings on the station to provide you with fun, laughter and a great musical soundtrack.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 4th February 2022
First names announced for Wells Comedy Festival
The first batch of shows announced includes Harry Hill, Phil Wang, Al Murray The Pub Landlord, Shaparak Khorsandi, Isy Suttie, Mark Watson, Mike Wozniak, Lou Sanders, Stuart Goldsmith, Kiri Pritchard-McLean, Esther Manito and Jessica Fostekew.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 4th February 2022
Jimmy Carr sparks fury with Holocaust routine
Jimmy Carr has sparked outrage for a routine about the Holocaust in his latest Netflix stand-up special.
BBC News, 4th February 2022
Ben Whishaw discusses "shocking" reality behind This Is Going To Hurt
The actor opens up about the harsh realities faced by health professionals.
Lidia Molina-Whyte, Radio Times, 4th February 2022
Liz Kingsman: the new queen of comedy
She has had rave reviews and sell-out audiences for her debut solo show. Polly Vernon meets the writer-actress.
Polly Vernon, The Times, 4th February 2022
Ben Whishaw interview
Me, perform a caesarean? You must be joking.
Benji Wilson, The Telegraph, 4th February 2022Videos
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11:30am30 min
Fags, Mags And Bags
Series 10, Episode 1 - RacismpalloozaRamesh tries to help Mrs Birkett who is being pursued by the immigration services.
1:30pm30 min
The Good, The Bad And The Unexpected
Series 10, Episode 5Tony Hadley, formerly of Spandau Ballet, is quizzed about his knowledge of precious metals, whilst Shetland comedian Marjolein Robertson can't remember if she's been to Las Vegas or not. Children's TV star Dave Benson Phillips completes the line up and is the life and soul of the party - as always.
5:30pm30 min
Horrible Histories
Series 9, Episode 11 - Monstrous MythsCount Rattula looks at history's greatest myths and monsters.
6:30pm30 min
The News Quiz
Series 107, Episode 6Andy Zaltzman is joined by Ola Labib, Zoe Lyons, Elis James and Ed Balls. The panel look at Partygate and Johnson's precarious position in No.10, find out what the Levelling Up whitepaper can teach us about the birth of civilisation, and discover how little we know about trees.
8:30pm30 min
Would I Lie To You?
Series 15, Episode 5Poet Pam Ayres, comedian Sarah Kendall, TV presenter and author Richard Osman and actor Kiell Smith-Bynoe join host Rob Brydon and regular captains David Mitchell and Lee Mack on the comedy panel show.
9pm45 min
QI
Series S, Episode 13 - Sun, Sea & SandiJoin Sandi Toksvig on a trip to the seaside with Ed Gamble, Lou Sanders, Sindhu Vee and Alan Davies.
9pm60 min
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 21 (Channel 4: Series 22), Episode 5Jimmy Carr hosts the game show mash-up, with Countdown regulars Rachel Riley and Susie Dent. Sarah Millican and Nish Kumar take on Jon Richardson and Maisie Adam. David O'Doherty is in Dictionary Corner.
10pm60 min
The Last Leg
Series 24, Episode 2Tom Davis and Judi Love join Adam Hills, Josh Widdicombe and Alex Brooker to pick over the top talking points of the last seven days.
10:35pm45 min
The Graham Norton Show
Series 29, Episode 18 - Courteney Cox, Taron Egerton, Minnie Driver, Uma Thurman, Ariana DeBose, Lola YoungCourteney Cox says playing the piano with Sir Elton John was the thrill of her life, Minnie Driver talks about losing her mother, Uma Thurman says playing Arianna Huffington was daunting, Taron Egerton is excited to be back on stage, Ariana DeBose says being nominated for two Baftas is wild and crazy, and Lola Young performs live in the studio.