BCG Daily Friday 30th September 2022
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New era for Glasgow International Comedy Festival
The Glasgow International Comedy Festival has launched a new website, branding and registrations for 2023 to mark a new era, post pandemic and under new management.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 30th September 2022
Louis Theroux to profile Katherine Ryan in new series
Broadcaster and filmmaker Louis Theroux is to front an in-depth profile of comedian Katherine Ryan in his new BBC series.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 30th September 2022
Rupa Huq pulls out of HIGNFY
Labour MP Rupa Huq has pulled out of a planned appearance on next week's Have I Got News For You after she was suspended from her party for describing Kwasi Kwarteng as 'superficially' black.
Paul Revoir, Daily Mail, 30th September 2022
Russell Brand claims he's been 'censored' by YouTube for 'relatively small error'
The 47-year-old's video was apparently removed by YouTube over 'covid misinformation'.
Megan Graye, The Independent, 30th September 2022
Taskmaster star John Kearns heads out on biggest tour yet
Winner of Edinburgh Comedy Award for Best Show and Best Newcomer, four-time Chortle Award nominee and Taskmaster Series 14 star, John Kearns is set to embark on his biggest UK tour with his brand-new and fifth solo show, The Varnishing Days, kicking off with a week-long run at London's Soho Theatre, Downstairs from 13th February.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 30th September 2022
Zoe Lyons announces Bald Ambition tour
Zoe Lyons has announced an extensive UK tour for 2023. The Bald Ambition tour takes in 39 dates and starts on Thursday 2nd February at Edinburgh's The Stand and culminates on Sunday 30th April at Plymouth's Quad Theatre.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 30th September 2022
Rapid rise of new British stand-up star Tej Dhutia
Emerging talent discusses her connection to comedy and brand of humour.
Asjad Nazir, Eastern Eye, 30th September 2022
Robert Popper interview
Friday Night Dinner was famously based on the writer's own family. So who was the inspiration for the bickering best mates of his new show I Hate You?
Rich Pelley, The Guardian, 30th September 2022
The Lost King: On the red carpet with Sally Hawkins, Steve Coogan and Stephen Frears
The Upcoming had the pleasure of chatting with the cast and creatives of The Lost King on the red carpet at the film's UK premiere. The lovely Hawkins explained the allure of playing Langley and telling her fascinating story.
Sarah Bradbury, The Upcoming, 30th September 2022
TV review: Taskmaster Series 14, C4
I just hope Fern Brady, in a very tight one piece superhero suit, manages to get to the loo when she needs it. And I don't mean the unplumbed one in the Gatwick south terminal.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 30th September 2022
TV review: Ghosts, Series 4, Episode 2, Speak As Ye Choose
For a series featuring a lot of historical characters Ghosts doesn't half have a lot of topical references. Particularly this week. I'd barely settled down to watch it when there was a discussion about rising energy prices and the cost of heating Button Hall.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 30th September 2022
Fin Taylor's car crash NFL interview
"I know very little about it," he said as he first appeared. "I watched the OJ documentary so I know he's innocent, that's about it."
Chortle, 30th September 2022
Alex Horne joins Chesham United's board of directors
Alex Horne has been revealed as one of the new directors of Non League Chesham United, a club which has featured several times on Taskmaster.
James Richings, Bucks Free Press, 30th September 2022
TV review: Am I Being Unreasonable, Episode 2, BBC One
This is an episode that offers a few answers thanks mainly to an extended flashback, and provides a lot more intrigue. You definitely get the sense that, like the economy, things are very much going to get worse before they get better. If they get better at all.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 30th September 2022
Fantasy Football League, review
Nineties lads' TV favourite makes triumphant return.
Michael Hogan, The Telegraph, 30th September 2022
Review: Isy Suttie: Jackpot - The old Market, Hove
Deftly supported by Chris Neill, Isy Suttie delights a Hove crowd with her charming whimsy.
Simon Topping, The Reviews Hub, 30th September 2022Flux Gourmet review
A culinary black comedy that lacks bite.
Kevin Maher, The Times, 30th September 2022Flux Gourmet: the latest smorgasbord of peculiarity from Peter Strickland
None more queasy. None more strange. None more alienating. None more off-beige.
Donald Clarke, The Irish Times, 30th September 2022Flux Gourmet review
Flux Gourmet is a whimsical little piece of storytelling, recommended in particular to those who enjoy the avant-garde.
Selina Sondermann, The Upcoming, 30th September 2022Videos
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6am60 min
Bad Sisters
Series 1, Episode 8 - The Cold TruthBecka is determined to prove Eva wrong. Thomas and Matt wait for news of a breakthrough.
9am27 min
No More Jockeys
Set 5, Episode 5 - Set 5, Game 5With Alex Horne winning his first game of the set last time, Mark Watson lead is now 2-1-1. This week we had chats about trees, Japan, drifting while scratching ears, the return of Jesus (the Captain of Industry).
11:30am30 min
Relativity
Series 4, Episode 4A family Zoom call to support Ian pre-operations leads to lots of dodgy one ball jokes from Nick, Mark and Holly; Ken making an extraordinary offer to the family's hilarity; Jane coming to the rescue so Chloe can take a big filming job and Margaret overhears a very private conversation.
1:30pm30 min
The Good, The Bad And The Unexpected
Series 12, Episode 5This week Mark Nelson invites the utterly brilliant Timmy Mallett to tell his best stories from his epic cycle around the coastline of the UK, whilst comedian and presenter Ashley Storrie keeps things a bit more locally, and down to earth. Amy Irons completes the panel with a shocking secret family tale, and each of the guests get very competitive in some cracking unexpected games.
5pm15 min
Lloyd Of The Flies
Episode 10 - Berry CaringLloyd tries to compete with Berry and prove that he's 'more caring' by rescuing flies whether they want or need rescuing or not - however, his zealousness backfires when he attempts a daring rescue 'outside'!
6:30pm30 min
The News Quiz
Series 109, Episode 3Andy Zaltzman quizzes the week's news. This week he's in Liverpool and is joined by Eleanor Tiernan, Adam Rowe, Stephen Bailey and Sonia Sodha. The panel discuss the Labour Party conference in the city and examine what Keir Starmer is bringing to the table. They also discuss the state of the UK economy and the recent Nord Stream gas leaks.
8:30pm30 min
Ghosts
Series 4, Episode 2 - Speak As Ye ChooseMary tells Julian how she finally found her voice, while Thomas decides he must finally kick his Alison addiction. Old friends of Mike share the surprising secret to their success.
9pm30 min
Have I Got News For You
Series 64, Episode 2Alexander Armstrong hosts, with guests comedian Ria Lina and journalist Matt Chorley.
9pm30 min
Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing
Series 5, Episode 4 - Perch (River Thames, Berkshire)Paul and Bob take trusty terrier Ted to fish for perch on the River Thames. Comedian Richard Herring joins them for dinner, and discusses his recent battle with testicular cancer.
9:30pm30 min
Am I Being Unreasonable?
Episode 2Nic's paranoid about what she said to Jen and Ollie's birthday party isn't helping. Thankfully the cat's back but Ollie's not bothered, and Nic's shocked to see her wedding album out.
10pm30 min
Mock The Week
Series 21, Episode 2Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis look back at some of the news of the week, with guests James Acaster, Angela Barnes, Ed Byrne, Milton Jones and Nish Kumar.
10pm65 min
I Literally Just Told You
Series 2, Episode 2Jimmy Carr hosts this game show in which contestants are given every answer with the questions written, literally, as the show is happening. With each correct answer adding more cash to their prize pot, the competitors have to keep their focus and remember the things they've seen and heard just minutes before. In the dramatic finale, the remaining two contestants set each other questions.
10:40pm60 min
The Graham Norton Show
Series 30, Episode 1 - Eric Idle, Jamie Lee Curtis, David Tennant, Lydia West, Robbie WilliamsTogether again on Graham's big red sofa (yes, it's back): Hollywood scream queen Jamie Lee Curtis, taking on Michael Myers for the final time in Halloween Ends; Monty Python star and comedy icon Eric Idle talking frankly about his recent battle with cancer; Scottish great David Tennant, on the West End stage in political classic Good; star of the acclaimed drama It's A Sin: Lydia West, talking about new BBC drama thriller Inside Man; and pop superstar Robbie Williams, who chats and performs his current single Lost.
11:05pm30 min
Don't Hug Me I'm Scared
Episode 1 - JobsRed Guy, Yellow Guy and Duck have an important day of 'nothing at all' booked in. Red and Yellow are both very excited but Duck is outraged. He demands to have something to do! And that something turns out to be something called a job.
11:35pm30 min
Don't Hug Me I'm Scared
Episode 2 - DeathWhat do you think happens when we die? Do we come back as our favourite animal or object? In today's lesson Duck learns that he is in fact dead because he forgot to drink water. The other two seem a little confused by this, there are usually three of them. Who's going to sit in Duck's chair?