BCG Daily Friday 29th April 2022
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Chivalry, Channel 4 review
As with any drama set in Hollywood, it can't help but get meta at some points.
Veronica Lee, The Arts Desk, 29th April 2022
Unfair: The new comedy inspired by living a life with Scotland's showpeople
She has been harbouring dreams of becoming a TV drama writer for years. But Emma Lennox has got her big breakthrough with a new Scottish comedy inspired by a dramatic change in her own life.
Brian Ferguson, The Scotsman, 29th April 2022
James Corden leaving Late Late Show after eight years
James Corden has announced he will be leaving The Late Late Show next year.
BBC, 29th April 2022
James Acaster and Josh Widdicombe interview
With the return of their unashamedly nice TV gameshow Hypothetical, the duo are out to prove you don't need to be mean-spirited to get laughs.
Rachel Aroesti, The Guardian, 29th April 2022
This week's Big TV: Ten Percent
Nevermind the deja vu - Ten Percent, the UK remake of Call My Agent, is formidable.
Adrian Lobb, The Big Issue, 29th April 2022
John Cleese signs up for Roman Polanski film
John Cleese has signed up to work with paedophile Roman Polanski on his new film. The director has been a fugitive from American justice since he was charged with drugging and raping a 13-year-old girl in 1977. He pleaded guilty to the lesser charge of unlawful sex with a minor - but on learning the judge planned to reject that plea, he fled to France and has never returned.
Chortle, 29th April 2022
Cotswolds gets its own comedy festival
The Cotswolds is to get its own comedy festival this summer featuring a starry line-up curated by comedian Alexis Dubus, who will be appearing himself in the guise of his Gallic alter ego Marcel Lucont.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 29th April 2022
The Not So New Comedian of the Year 2022 finalists announced
The final will take place at The Museum of Comedy on Saturday, May 7.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 29th April 2022
Canine comedy joins the line-up of Dogstival
Brand new for 2022 and kicking off the celebration vibes is Stand-Up Canine Comedy with the Barking Mad Comedy Club, from midday each day.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 29th April 2022
Acts announced for this year's NATYS
Curtis Walker hosts the 40th anniversary of the legendary new comedy showcase. Sheba Montserrat returns from the 2020 Hackney Empire show, to perform at the Top of the Bill.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 29th April 2022
Alan Partridge: Stratagem review
While there are scenes of brilliance, overall Stratagem puts the 'a-ha!' in 'a half-baked concept'.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 29th April 2022
Interview: Athena Kugblenu
We caught up with Athena Kugblenu ahead of her hotly anticipated new show Shaking Her Class, coming to Soho Theatre, 16-21 May.
Rupert Dannreuther, To Do List, 29th April 2022
Cult movies: Rik Mayall steamrollers all in Drop Dead Fred
The late, great Rik Mayall may have shone brightest on the small screen, but he did make the odd somewhat ill-advised foray into the film world. Drop Dead Fred, from 1991, is a good example of one of those rare crossovers. Well, 'good' might be pushing it, but it's an example all the same.
The Irish News, 29th April 2022
Here We Go review
Katherine Parkinson and Alison Steadman are joyous in this warm hug of a sitcom.
Rachael Sigee, i Newspaper, 29th April 2022
Here We Go, review
Don't be fooled by its ordinary appearance, this is a comic masterpiece.
Benji Wilson, The Telegraph, 29th April 2022
Katherine Ryan reports neighbours for constructing a balcony overlooking her pool
Katherine Ryan failed to see the funny side when one of her London neighbours built a balcony overlooking her swimming pool without planning permission.
Richard Eden, Daily Mail, 29th April 2022
Rob Beckett and Romesh Ranganathan's chaotic One Show interview
Fans of The One Show were left fuming and "switched off" the show after a "chaotic" interview on Thursday night.
Jessica Lester, The Sun, 29th April 2022Interview: Tom Critch, LISP 2nd Half 2021 Short Screenplay Finalist
Tom is a workshy Recruitment Consultant who moonlights as a writer.
London Independent Story Prize, 29th April 2022Videos
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11:30am30 min
Whatever Happened To Baby Jane Austen?
Series 1, Episode 4When Florence (Dawn French) is asked to appear on Celebrity Mastermind, she is delighted but terrified as she can't think of a specialist subject. Meanwhile Lucy finds a strange clue to Selina and Florence's secret but is told to leave well alone by Florence's PA Mrs Ragnarrok. And when Florence becomes too stressed to appear on Mastermind, Selina steps in to save - or ruin - the day.
1:30pm30 min
The Good, The Bad And The Unexpected
Series 11, Episode 1John Gordon Sinclair has a soft spot in the heart of Scotland for his role in Gregory's Girl, and his stories of getting tangled up with the biggest film star in the world don't disappoint. Style icon Toyah Willcox has also been rubbing shoulders with royalty, and tells some incredible stories about her current and past showbiz lifestyle. Punching above his weight is Scottish comedian Gareth Waugh, who at the ripe old age of 31 is beginning to feel the ravages of time. Mark Nelson hosts.
6:30pm30 min
The News Quiz
Series 108, Episode 2In the 1,000th episode of the satirical panel game, Andy Zaltzman is joined by Andy Hamilton, Isabel Hardman, Des Clarke and Celya AB.
8:30pm30 min
Here We Go
Series 1, Episode 1 - Mum's Birthday VoucherPaul gives Rachel a family voucher for a theme park which is valid for six months. Just before it reaches its expiry date - and with a neighbour's dog in tow - the Jessops finally attempt to use it.
9pm30 min
Have I Got News For You
Series 63, Episode 5Jo Brand hosts - her 30th appearance on the programme, and 27th time in the host's chair. Joining her, Ian and Paul, are comedian Susie McCabe and journalist Camilla Long.
9:30pm30 min
Not Going Out
Series 12, Episode 6 - TentLee organises a family camping trip into the back of beyond where they soon discover that no one can hear them scream.