BCG Daily Thursday 2nd June 2022
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Inside No. 9 Series 7 Episode 6 review: Wise Owl
Inside No. 9 series finale is a troubling tale soaked in the worst kind of nostalgia: the horror of 1970s public information videos.
Rosie Fletcher, Den Of Geek, 2nd June 2022
How Frank Carson out-talked the others chalking up season after season in Blackpool
Frank Carson (1926-2012) brought his family from Belfast in 1970 and set up home in the North Shore area. The exhuberent Frank out-talked the others by seasoning his patter with catch phrases like "It's a cracker" and "It's the way I tell 'em" and "Frank Carson, News At Ten, sober." He starred in 10 Blackpool summer seasons.
Barry Band, Blackpool Gazette, 2nd June 2022
Alan Partridge: Stratagem, O2 Arena, review
Disappointingly thin - but there can be no truly bad Partridge.
Rachel Aroesti, i Newspaper, 2nd June 2022
Full programme revealed for Fringe By The Sea
The full programme for East Lothian's Fringe By The Sea has been confirmed and takes in music, literature, comedy, science, film and nature.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 2nd June 2022
Inside No. 9 - 7.6 review: Wise Owl
It's potentially the most harrowing episode of the entire series, and yet somehow manages to end on an uplifting note.
Nick Bartlett, Critical Popcorn, 2nd June 2022
Brighton Fringe Comedy Showcase: Komedia, Brighton review
Luke Rollason's entertaining showcase of new talent shows us that the future of comedy is in very safe hands.
Ben Pearson, The Reviews Hub, 2nd June 2022
Brighton Fringe Comedy Showcase review
Review of some of the odder comedy acts at the festival.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 2nd June 2022
Brighton Fringe - Lachlan Werner: Voices Of Evil review
Voices Of Evil is a must see. Look out for it; you'll be scared into a vast swath of laughter.
Simon Topping, The Reviews Hub, 2nd June 2022
Amanda Holden makes blunder about disabled comedian Eva Abley
Britain's Got Talent judge Amanda Holden was left red in the face on Sunday night after making a blunder about a disabled contestant. The TV star was giving her feedback to young comedian Eva Abley after she performed her set during the semi final show.
Jessica Lester, The Sun, 2nd June 2022
Ricky Gervais under fire from Nottinghamshire ghost hunters
A Nottinghamshire ghost hunting team has hit back at comedian Ricky Gervais over his comment that there is "no such thing as ghosts" by saying they are more than just a gimmick. Retford Ghost Hunters have invited the world famous writer and comedian along to one of their ghost hunts to prove him wrong.
Mia O'Hare, The Nottingham Post, 2nd June 2022
Brighton Fringe - Siblings and Sami review
Fabulous sketch comedy and marvellously outlandish clowning from this comedic power duo, plus one.
Simon Topping, The Reviews Hub, 2nd June 2022Fringe 2022: Here are 10 children's shows you can already book
Parents are already scouring the programme for the must-see children's shows - with family-friendly comedy and theatre often the first to sell out.
David Hepburn, Edinburgh Evening News, 2nd June 2022Videos
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11:30am30 min
Believe It!
Series 6, Episode 4 - HolidayRichard wants a holiday, but is not sure he wants to leave his flat.
6:30pm30 min
Thanks A Lot, Milton Jones!
Series 5, Episode 3 - Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, DaiMilton is recruited by the kindliest Secret Service in the world to oversee a tense spy swap on the Severn Bridge.
9pm60 min
Taskmaster
Series 13, Episode 8 - You Tuper SuperArdal sings about leaning on a fence, Judi designs some classy headgear, Bridget uses her phone and Sophie displays genuinely world-class levels of endurance and fortitude. Meanwhile, Chris finds he can still fit into Alex Horne's horrible slip-on shoes.
10pm30 min
Growing Up Scottish
Series 2, Episode 4 - Art/WeddingsSome of Scotland's favourite comedians look back at art and take us on journey back through weddings from their past.
10pm30 min
Big Boys
Series 1, Episode 3 - Merry SexmasIt's Christmas at Brent Uni as first years are encouraged to create work for Jules's Sexual Health Awareness Week Showcase. Meanwhile, Jack and Danny both try facing up to their own sexual shortcomings.
10pm25 min
PRU
Episode 2The kids are introduced to the 'power of manifestation' by holier-than-thou life coach, Noah. Meanwhile, Belle contemplates sending a nude.
10:30pm30 min
DMs Are Open
Series 1, Episode 3DMs Are Open sees show hosts Athena Kugblenu and Ali Official dissecting the big stories alongside Nim Odedra, Al Jarrett and Rosie Holt. Tune in for sketches and one-liners about the appeal of House Robots, the Mortgage TikTok Challenge and we get a voice-note from a very famous comedian.
10:30pm35 min
Big Boys
Series 1, Episode 4 - Dad, I Did DrugsA still-grieving Jack tries to become more like his infamously adored Dad, Corinne attempts to loosen up and Danny conducts an experiment with the help of campus dealer, Ash. Down the local pub, the results cause some very messy outcomes for all involved.
11pm30 min
The Thirteen Million Club
Episode 1 - 2022 SpecialBriony May Williams hosts the comedy club with an all-disabled line-up. Featuring the impatient deaf comic Steve Day and the bipolar depression tales of Harriet Dyer (don't worry, she's been making it funny for a long time), via dyspraxia, sight loss, ADHD, and quite a lot more besides.