BCG Daily Tuesday 19th April 2022
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Alfie Moore interview
Something of a 'late bloomer', Alfie was in his 40s when he first started doing stand-up - proving that it's never too late to drastically change direction in life and start realising your dreams. In Alfie's case, this change was rather drastic, as he had already had a successful career working for the police.
Adrian Peel, Cambridge Independent, 19th April 2022
Classic and cult comedies to be broadcast as part of 1990s season
A number of classic and cult comedies are to be broadcast on Radio 4 Extra as part of a season exploring the legacy of the 1990s, including early shows from Stewart Lee and Richard Herring and The League Of Gentlemen.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 19th April 2022
Hard Cell gets 0% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, but fans love shock ending
With all reviews being negative so far, its current rating on the 'Tomatometer' is at 0 per cent. However, the series has fared better with general audiences, as the audience score is 84 per cent positive.
Nicole Vassell, The Independent, 19th April 2022
Inside No. 9 is a new crown jewel of comedy
Are Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith the most inventive writers working in British TV at the moment? Probably. In fact, they may be the most inventive working anywhere in the world.
Claire Cartmill, Northern Ireland News Letter, 19th April 2022
Robert Lindsay on acting, ageing - and surviving cancer
The actor, who has starred in everything from sitcoms to Shakespeare, talks about his family rows over Brexit, having his phone hacked - and why he did not want to be like Laurence Olivier.
Zoe Williams, The Guardian, 19th April 2022
Stephen Merchant on Garth Marenghi's Darkplace
Marenghi is setting out to seem bad when it's actually done with great skill.
Bethy Squires, Vulture, 19th April 2022Videos
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9:15pm30 min
Derry Girls
Series 3, Episode 2 - The AffairJenny Joyce has big plans for the fundraising talent show. Can the gang outshine the competition and put Jenny in her place once and for all? Meanwhile, Ma Mary is at the end of her rope, but salvation is just around the corner in the unlikely form of a plumber.
9:50pm30 min
Hullraisers
Series 1, Episode 2 - Dry-spellToni's on a mission to rekindle sexy-time with Craig - but there's always something (usually Grace) in the way.