BCG Daily Saturday 3rd September 2022
Press clippings
Farewell to Doc Martin, a throwback to gentle comedies and TV grumps
The stalwart ITV show begins its 10th and final series this week, with Martin Clunes in the titular role. Caroline Frost reflects on the cosy gap it will leave on the TV schedule.
Caroline Frost, i Newspaper, 3rd September 2022
Paul Black: 'Fringe is designed for middle-class English comedians'
Paul Black told The National the Edinburgh Festival had serious issues with class, saying many working-class creators struggle to gain exposure in the same way their middle-class counterparts do.
Craig Meighan, The National (Scotland), 3rd September 2022
Sofie Hagen persuades theatres to help fat customers with seat sizes
Theatres have begun telling ticket-holders about the width of their seats following a campaign by comedian Sofie Hagen.
Chortle, 3rd September 2022
Stewart Lee: 'I couldn't survive without stand-up'
The comedian talks about cancel culture, going deaf and being half of a comedy couple.
Alice Jones, The Times, 3rd September 2022Videos
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TV & radio
10:30am30 min
You're Dead To Me
Series 5, Episode 1 - Frederick The Great Of PrussiaGreg Jenner is joined by special guests Stephen Fry and Dr Bodie Ashton as they travel back to 18th Century Prussia to meet Frederick the Great.
11am60 min
Fighting Talk
Series 20, Episode 5Broadcaster Eleanor Oldroyd, sports journalist John Cross, former England netball player Eboni Usoro-Brown and comedian Justin Moorhouse join Colin Murray for an hour of sporting punditry, humour and entertainment.
8pm90 min
Sid James: Comedy Icon
A profile of the comedy actor, best known for starring in many films of the Carry On franchise, with contributions from family, friends, co-stars and fans. The programme looks at his early life in South Africa, his start in films as a heavy in 1940s and 1950s crime thrillers, and his big break appearing in Hancock's Half Hour on radio and TV.
8pm60 min
Ministry Of Offence
Highlights Special - The Best OfMore highlights from the last 5 months' of the political panel show pitching left vs right.