BCG Daily Tuesday 5th April 2022
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Underbelly announces 47 new Fringe shows
...including a one-man play from Jason Byrne.
Chortle, 5th April 2022
Does Omid Djalili have the most-watched comedy show on Earth?
Omid Djalili is claiming the title of the 'most-watched comedy show on the planet' following the launch of his BBC Persian programme.
Chortle, 5th April 2022
Pleasance announces second batch of Edinburgh shows
The second official on-sale for Pleasance at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe has been announced.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 5th April 2022
Samsh Hits magazine revived to promote Derry Girls
Channel 4 has revived Smash Hits magazine to promote the third and final series of Derry Girls. The 28-page magazine includes a pull out double-page poster of the cast and classic Derry Girls themed features like the Biscuit Tin interview.
Chortle, 5th April 2022
Dodger: the Oliver Twist prequel that's scary, starry and totally irresistible TV
This Dickens spin-off claps along like The Goonies and is so ace it's been promoted from CBBC to BBC One. No wonder Christopher Eccleston and Julian Barratt were lining up to star.
Stuart Heritage, The Guardian, 5th April 2022
Catherine Tate on her prison comedy Hard Cell
Catherine Tate reveals the six characters she plays and all the fun she had making Hard Cell for Netflix.
What To Watch, 5th April 2022
John Bishop ditches 27ft boat
John Bishop bought a 27ft yacht after making money but said he ditched it when his family abandoned ship.
Mark Jefferies, The Mirror, 5th April 2022Videos
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The Witchfinder
Episode 5The Dedham ordeal has softened his hostility but when Bannister indulges Thomasine by letting her go for a swim, she is snatched and dragged away to a ransacked church.
11pm30 min
Fortunately... With Fi And Jane
Series 2, Episode 14 - Shedding Cassocks And Sitcom Husbands, With Your EmailsFi and Jane choose some of their favourite listener emails from the past few weeks. Their topics include homemade calendars, motorsport feminism and learning lines with your feet in the air. There's also a disagreement on sartorial matters and Jane reveals her vegan gravy technique.