BCG Daily Thursday 5th May 2022
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The Full Monty revival first look
Paul Barber, 71, reprises his role as Horse, cruising around set on a Jamaican flag-adorned mobility scooter - as original cast begin filming the series sequel 25 years on.
Amelia Wynne, Daily Mail, 5th May 2022
Stratagem - Alan Partridge Live review
This was classic Alan Partridge and even in a modern world of which his jokes may be now offensive to some, he shows plenty of relevance to the middle aged crowd that turned up tonight at the Utilita Arena[v/] to see him. It's A (Ha) Star from me for this well scripted two hour show from Steve Coogan and co-writers Neil and Rob Gibbons.
InNewcastle, 5th May 2022
A League Of Their Own star 'lined up to replace Anne Robinson on Countdown'
A League Of Their Own star Romesh Ranganathan has been "lined up to replace Anne Robinson on Countdown" after her shock exit.
It comes days after it was revealed that the former Weakest Link star, 77, quit as the host of the Channel 4 show.
The Sun, 5th May 2022
Marcus Brigstocke to appear in Magic Mike movie
Speaking on Steph's Packed Lunch on Channel 4, Marcus said: "I've got a part in the new Magic Mike movie... I genuinely have, I'm not even kidding. I spent yesterday evening dancing next to Channing Tatum and Salma Hayek."
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 5th May 2022
Chloe Petts review
Skilful stand-up's debut, Transience, takes the heat out of fraught conversations about gender and is well worth the wait.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 5th May 2022
Francesca Moody Productions confirm two world premieres for Edinburgh Fringe
Francesca Moody Productions has revealed two world premiere productions set for the Edinburgh Fringe this summer.
Firstly, Kathy and Stella Solve a Murder! will be the company's first-ever musical. Secondly, Olivier and two-time Tony Award nominee Samuel Barnett (The History Boys) is set to make his Fringe debut in the dark comedy Feeling Afraid As If Something Terrible is Going to Happen.
Tom Millward, What's On Stage, 5th May 2022
Sandi Toksvig and her quiet life in Herne Bay
While Sandi's life on TV is sure to be how she is best known, her life away from the cameras has been just as interesting.
Sam Honey, Kent Live, 5th May 2022
Ten Percent and fremdschämen
Ten Percent highlights a particularly British form of embarrassment. Here we explore the phenomenon of fremdschämen and why it's such a cornerstone of our culture...
The Independent, 5th May 2022
Bill Bailey interview
"My parents made me wear a shirt and bow tie on trips to the beach. I looked preposterous."
Roz Lewis, The Times, 5th May 2022Videos
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6:30pm30 min
Paul Sinha's Perfect Pub Quiz
Series 1, Episode 3 - Round three: Four-Letter WordsThe answers to every question this week are four-letter words - such as 'quiz', not the ones you're thinking of.
9pm60 min
Taskmaster
Series 13, Episode 4 - Shoe WhoThe Taskmaster's diminutive sidekick Alex Horne suffers for his boss as he is pelted with milk and gin, while Bridget Christie has many questions concerning shoes, Judi Love is bewildered by bunting, and Ardal O'Hanlon looks a bit bereft.
9pm60 min
Rob And Romesh Vs
Series 4, Episode 2 - West End MusicalsRob and Romesh are on a mission to crack the world of musicals and land a role in a blockbuster show in London's West End. With the help of Samantha Barks - who stars as Elsa in Frozen The Musical - she guides the boys with some tips and pulls some strings to sort out an audition for one of the West End's biggest productions - Disney's The Lion King.
10pm50 min
Celebrity Juice
Series 26, Episode 7Shirley Ballas, Melvin Odoom, Chelcee Grimes and The Vivienne join captains Laura Whitmore and Emily Atack for more games, fun and anarchy on the panel show hosted by Keith Lemon.
10pm30 min
Raiders Of The Lost Archive
Series 2, Episode 6 - PoliticsSome of Scotland's funniest minds delve into the archives to bring viewers a hilariously unique re-imagining of the country's history and culture.
10pm30 min
Chivalry
Episode 4Bobby and Cameron support Jean's charitable efforts. Noah gets into a sticky situation at school. Bobby throws a party for Aston, and some surprise visitors are in attendance.
10pm60 min
A League Of Their Own
Road Trip: Dingle To Dover, Out-takes - Unseen MomentsWith their trip at an end, we take a look at some of the funniest moments from Jamie and Freddie's epic trip from Dingle to Dover that never made it to screen.
10:45pm15 min
Bridget Jones's Diary
Episode 4Bridget's mother appears on her TV screen, and she runs into Mark Darcy again - this time without the hideous jumper.
11pm15 min
Comedy Club At Machynlleth
Series 1, Episode 6Jake Yapp and Angela Barnes present highlights from the Machynlleth Comedy Festival. They speak backstage to comedian Darren Harriott and Ella Frears performs poetry amongst the lambs.
5am60 min
