BCG Daily Tuesday 4th October 2022
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Meet the Thamesmead comedian creating a sitcom
A man from Thamesmead who has a "burning passion" for comedy is hoping to crowdfund his way into making a brand new sitcom. Robert Rivett has always used comedy as an escapism and is now using his beaming personality to create the pilot of a new comedy sitcom called Dusty.
Poppy Huggett, This Is Local London, 4th October 2022
Second series of horror comedy Wreck in development
Series 2 of BBC Three horror comedy Wreck is in development prior to the first airing, as creator Ryan J Brown opens up about portraying queer identity and a scarcity of British slasher.
Max Goldbart, Deadline, 4th October 2022
Inbetweeners stars Hannah Tointon and Joe Thomas welcome first child together
The pair first met on The Inbetweeners, and have been together for ten years.
Charlie Herbert, JOE, 4th October 2022
Maisie Adam extends debut tour due to demand
After selling out the first leg of her debut tour and enjoying a highly acclaimed run at the Edinburgh Fringe, Maisie Adam is adding new dates to her current show Buzzed.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 4th October 2022
Benidorm cast reunite for a fan convention
Series creator Derren Litten will host the three-day event at the Costa Blanca resort where the series was set next month.
Chortle, 4th October 2022
I Hate You, review
It wouldn't be unreasonable to raise questions of authenticity, having a middle-aged bloke write for two young women, but this isn't that sort of a comedy. Realism isn't important here.
Chortle, 4th October 2022
Pride musical in development
Director Matthew Warchus has revealed that his much-loved 2014 film Pride, penned by Stephen Beresford, will be making its way from screen to stage in the near future.
Alex Wood, What's On Stage, 4th October 2022
An evening with Graham Norton review
Norton is engaging. Regaling tales of his glittering career from his humble Father Ted beginnings to chat show host extraordinaire - a real national treasure.
Christopher Holmes, The Reviews Hub, 4th October 2022
Simon Day and Friends review
Billed as Simon Day and Friends, this show sees Day parade four of his favourite alter-egos to an appreciative audience in an unpretentious evening of fun filled character comedy, in two halves.
Simon Topping, The Reviews Hub, 4th October 2022
Queen's English Society reacts with fury after BBC comedy implies they are 'grammar Nazis'
The phrase was repeated several times on Radio 4 show Gemma Arrowsmith's Sketched Out, during a mock segment that delved into the 'shadowy world of grammar Nazis'.
Harry Howard, Daily Mail, 4th October 2022
Craig David says Bo' Selecta! impression was "bullying": "There was no real accountability"
David has questioned the sincerity of Leigh Francis' apology, which came amid a renewed focus on the Black Lives Matter movement in 2020.
Tom Skinner, NME, 4th October 2022Videos
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2:15pm45 min
About A Dog
Danny looks out for his cousin Lee, but Lee doesn't make it easy, and when Danny finally has to go to the police they don't seem very keen to help either.
5pm15 min
Lloyd Of The Flies
Episode 12 - A Fridge Too FarLloyd is cross when Berry brings his parents fruit fresh from the fridge - if anyone's going to raid the fridge, it should be him! Lloyd and Abacus therefore head to the fridge with Berry as their guide, but they find themselves unprepared for the cold...
10pm60 min
Mel Giedroyc: Unforgivable
Series 3, Episode 3This week Mel and her dishonourable assistant Lou Sanders are joined by Charlotte Church, Sophie Willan and Lara Ricote. Charlotte spills the beans on her wild child past, Sophie dishes out some karma and Lara reveals how she pulled off a cheese-based heist.
10pm30 min
Cunk On...
Cunk On Earth, Episode 3 - The Renaissance Will Not Be TelevisedIn this possibly award-winning documentary, Philomena Cunk explores the Renaissance and revolutions, including but not limited to the American one.
10pm45 min
The Emily Atack Show
Series 3, Episode 2Sketches include Emily going on the pull in the Bridgerton era, trying to run a hospital as Gemma Collins and putting on a heart-stopping performance for a sexy neighbour. Plus, impressions of Adele and Holly Willoughby, and stand-up about Emily's favourite topic of showing off.
10pm30 min
BBC New Comedy Awards
2022, Episode 2 - ExeterJayde Adams is joined at the Corn Exchange, Exeter, by judges Laura Smyth, Leroy Brito and Fern Brady as five new comics battle it out for a place in the grand final.
11pm30 min
Fortunately... With Fi And Jane
Series 2, Episode 34 - You Jump in When They Breathe in, With Julian WorrickerFi and Jane are joined by the broadcaster Julian Worricker. The voice of The World Tonight on Radio 4 and Weekend on the World Service chats to two of his fellow former 5Live colleagues. Their conversation includes insights on lichen varieties across the UK, a masterclass on verbal interception and rumination on the next Eurovision.