BCG Daily Tuesday 20th September 2022
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Michael Palin reflects on the "step into the unknown" that would become a comedy classic
Ripping Yarns, the masterly anthology series that Palin created with fellow Python Terry Jones, is 45 this week - and now on BritBox. So how did it come about? And which is Palin's favourite episode?
Mark Braxton, Radio Times, 20th September 2022
Jim Moir on leaving Vic Reeves behind to paint rocks all day
Edging away from the spotlight as a comedian, Moir has devoted himself to painting birds, rocks and punch-ups in dinghies. Is he one of Britain's most prolific artists?
Andy Welch, The Guardian, 20th September 2022
Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg episode with Joe Lycett received 144 complaints
Joe Lycett sparked an uproar on social media and amongst some in the media during an appearance on the new BBC show Sunday with Laura Kuennsberg.
Stephen Mcilkenny, The Scotsman, 20th September 2022
Kevin Bridges: The Overdue Catch-Up review
Another barnstorming show from the Clydebank comic with personal material that chimes across a mass gathering.
Kelly Apter, The List, 20th September 2022
Has extreme comedian Kim Noble finally gone too far?
In Lullaby For Scavengers, the no-holds-barred performance artist returns to outfox and outrage audiences. He talks about trying to snog his mother, bathing with maggots and being an 'old white dinosaur'.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 20th September 2022
Cunk On Earth review
In the past couple of weeks, there has been no shortage of serious people on television screens, speaking with solemnity and great authority about any number of 'facts' they cannot possibly know - hoping their confidence will hide the ignorance behind their conjecture. So the scene is set for the return of the quintessential idiot with an undeserved platform, Philomena Cunk.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 20th September 2022
Cunk On Earth review
Diane Morgan's character is so well-written it's easy to forget she's not real.
Rebecca Nicholson, The Guardian, 20th September 2022Flux Gourmet review
Peter Strickland continues on the trajectory of being the new Peter Greenaway (a comparison that no doubt plagues him) with his latest glorious enigma.
Martin Unsworth, Starburst Magazine, 20th September 2022Videos
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5pm15 min
Lloyd Of The Flies
Episode 2 - Crumble Down EconomicsLloyd has an unexpected windfall of crumbs and sets out to buy happiness, cleaning the newsstand out of comics, dining at the Pancake, and hiring his friends to carry his lovely crumbs around - however, he soon learns that crumbs can't buy true happiness.
6:30pm30 min
Alone
Series 4, Episode 6 - Domestic BlitzEllie asks Louisa to clean for her and fills her free time with wild swimming, much to Mitch's dismay. Will meanwhile takes in a boozy delivery for Morris.
10pm60 min
Mel Giedroyc: Unforgivable
Series 3, Episode 1Mel and Lou are joined by Rhod Gilbert, Susan Wokoma and Dermot O'Leary. Rhod reveals why he shouldn't be trusted with a campervan, Susan tells an X-rated story and Dermot lifts the lid on a rendezvous from his early TV days.
10pm30 min
Cunk On...
Cunk On Earth, Episode 1 - In The BeginningsPhilomena Cunk's epic journey through human civilisation begins as she discovers our earliest achievements (the wheel and so on).
10:35pm60 min
Trip Hazard
Series 2, Episode 5 - PembrokeshireRosie Jones takes Cold Feet legend Fay Ripley to Pembrokeshire in Wales.
11pm30 min
Fortunately... With Fi And Jane
Series 2, Episode 32 - Opaque Tights and Oboe Hotlines, with Your EmailThis week on the podcast, Fi Glover and Jane Garvey take a moment to reflect on events and hear from listeners on their experiences.