BCG Daily Friday 2nd September 2022
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Full line-up announced for Fantasy Football League
Sky has confirmed the all-new line up joining hosts Matt Lucas and Elis James on the Fantasy Football League sofa each week. Across the 16-episode series, comedian and football fanatic Andrew Mensah will be joining Matt and Elis, overseeing the celebrity league and sharing weekly comedy highlights from the world of football.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 2nd September 2022
Late Night Mash with Rachel Parris review
Furious polemic is out, and passive-aggressive sarcasm is in.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 2nd September 2022
Promoter claims he has set famous Scottish comedy backdrop from The Stand on fire
Alan Anderson, who snapped up an iconic stage backdrop from Scotland's longest-running club, claims he has set it on fire.
Brian Ferguson, The Scotsman, 2nd September 2022
How to make your sitcom go horribly wrong
I was plotting and planning a sitcom this morning, and stumbled across a neat little device to help escalate stores that so simple, I'm almost ashamed to point it out. Almost. But I found it useful so here it is.
James Cary, Sitcom Geek, 2nd September 2022
Mo Gilligan secretly splits with Hollyoaks star Sophie Wise as he tries to crack America
Mo Gilligan has split with his girlfriend of four years after months out of the country trying to crack America.
Rod McPhee, The Sun, 2nd September 2022
Review: Late Night Mash, Dave
The one thing about having Parris as anchor is I missed her monologues and two-way convos with Kumar.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 2nd September 2022The Kunts interview
Humour and politics, these are two key ingredients to The Kunts recent releases. From pushing for Christmas number one to calling out "that" member of the royal family, the band have certainly grabbed the attention on the UK whether you agree with their messages or not. With the Political climate about to change once more in the UK we had the privilege of speaking with Mr Kunt himself! Here's what was said.
Fraser Kerr, The Rock Fix, 2nd September 2022Videos
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Trying
Series 3, Episode 8 - The End Of The BeginningAs Nikki and Jason prepare to find out if they can keep the kids forever, they make an impulsive decision that requires their family's help.
6am60 min
Bad Sisters
Series 1, Episode 4 - Baby BeckaBecka comes to regret trusting John Paul. In the present, she and Matt get a shock.
9am30 min
No More Jockeys
Set 5, Episode 1 - Set 5, Game 1As we enter the fifth set, Alex Horne and Mark Watson have both won two sets each, meaning that Tim Key needs to take Set 5 in order to prevent the others from winning the match. Expect songs about chocolate and spinsters, as well as the return of Mert Aksac. Key to play.
11:30am30 min
Relativity
Series 4, Episode 1Newly single Jane is dipping her toe into the world of online dating, not always entirely successfully. Pete, despairing at the failure of his marriage, has turned to drink. Margaret is enforcing the two metres social distancing rule with absolutely rigidity, while Ian tries to self diagnose his enlarged testicle.
11:30am30 min
Noising Up
Series 1, Episode 1The First Minister's Date Night, the real reason Batgirl was canned and the Tory Leadership race descends into a rap battle.
1:30pm30 min
The Good, The Bad And The Unexpected
Series 12, Episode 2Mark Nelson is joined this week by model Eunice Olumide, and comedians Bethany Black and Jamie MacDonald.
6:30pm30 min
Party's Over
Series 2, Episode 6 - Heist of CommonsThe gang return to their old stomping ground on a mission to find their fortune.
9pm60 min
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 22 (Channel 4: Series 23), Episode 6Jimmy Carr hosts the words and numbers game show mash-up, with Countdown regulars Rachel Riley and Susie Dent. Jonathan Ross and Russell Kane take on Alan Carr and Judi Love. Josh Jones is in Dictionary Corner.
9:30pm30 min
Have I Got News For You
Series 64, Special - Have I Got News For Boris: A Special TributeIan Hislop and Paul Merton are joined by host Jack Dee and panellists Janet Street-Porter and Phil Wang to romp through the soon-to-be ex-Prime Minister's career and his distinctive contribution to British politics, on the eve of his departure from the office.
10pm65 min
The Last Leg
Series 25, Episode 8More topical comedy from Adam Hills, Josh Widdicombe and Alex Brooker, with guests Kerry Godliman and Big Zuu.