BCG Daily Wednesday 6th April 2022
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Jon Culshaw paying tribute to Les Dawson in new Fringe show
Jon Culshaw, one of Britain's leading impressionists, will be portraying the late Dawson, one of his lifelong comedy heroes, as part of Assembly's Fringe programme at George Square in August.
Brian Ferguson, The Scotsman, 6th April 2022
Armando Iannucci on Channel 4's privatisation
The government has threatened to privatise the broadcaster. Why is it intent on ruining our world-leading TV industry?
Armando Iannucci, The Guardian, 6th April 2022
Paul O'Grady takes action against brewery infringing his trademark
Paul O'Grady has slammed a brewery for naming a beer after his alter-ego Lily Savage without permission.
Chortle, 6th April 2022
Ed Gamble extends tour
Due to overwhelming demand, award-winning comedian Ed Gamble extends his brand-new stand-up tour Electric with over 35 more dates nationwide from September 2022.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 6th April 2022
Gilded Balloon announces Edinburgh shows
The Gilded Balloon has announced the latest collection of shows from this year's Gilded Balloon Fringe season which will go on sale on Wednesday, 6th April.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 6th April 2022
Richard Herring becomes Movember ambassador
Richard Herring has become an ambassador for Movember, the leading charity dedicated to changing the face of men's health.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 6th April 2022
Comrade Dad, the chilling BBC sitcom that enraged the Soviets
Set in Britain under Russian occupation, the satire was denounced as 'crude propaganda'. Its team reveal how they took on the Trotskyists.
Tom Fordy, The Telegraph, 6th April 2022Videos
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6:30pm30 min
Conversations From A Long Marriage
Series 3, Episode 6 - Please Don't Change EverJoanna decides it's time to move. She's concerned that their 4 tall house is not ideal for a husband with a dodgy knee. She knows Roger won't want to hear that, so she says she's keen to live by the sea. When Roger suddenly agrees they should sell up, Joanna is the one who can't bear to leave.
9pm30 min
Kate & Koji
Series 2, Episode 4 - Koji's DateDespite his disastrous record, Koji decides to take a chance on romance and Kate is determined she is going to help him. What could possibly go wrong?
10pm60 min
The Island
Episode 3It's time for the comedians to design their flag, choose a house band and make one thing free to all their islanders.
10pm30 min
Bloods
Series 2, Episode 4Wendy realises she has to address Spencer's poor behaviour when he spends the day on the road with her and Maleek. Jo makes an allegation against George.
11pm15 min
Little Lifetimes By Jenny Eclair
Series 7, Episode 1 - Leaving AlanVal has enjoyed nearly 40 years of a marriage of convenience to Alan, both happily living separate lives, so why after all this time has she decided it's time to leave?
11:15pm15 min
The Skewer
Series 6, Episode 1This week, white-warshing, Bob The Qatar Builder, Lad's Army, the musical Westminster Side Story, and what happens when you say Rishi Sunak's name five times into a mirror.