British Comedy Guide

BCG Daily Sunday 16th October 2022

Features

Press clippings

The Emily Atack Show. Emily Atack. Copyright: Monkey Kingdom

Sunday with Emily Atack

The actor on sitting in with her dog and a crossword, her illustrious relatives and enjoying a bottle of medicinal red.

Nick McGrath, The Observer, 16th October 2022
Paddy McGuinness

Paddy McGuiness axed by Marks & Spencer amid marriage break up

Paddy McGuinness has been dropped from Marks & Spencer food adverts following his split from wife Christine.

Jack White, The Sun, 16th October 2022
Jennifer Walker

Jennifer Walker interview

Jennifer Walker is a name that has been appearing regularly in the credits for BBC radio shows such as The Skewer, Breaking The News, and DMs Are Open over the last two years.

The Comedy Loser, 16th October 2022
David Mitchell

David Mitchell: I know which of our unelected leaders I prefer

In adapting tradition to suit our times, King Charles III is showing he cares. Perhaps we should consider a return to an absolute monarchy.

David Mitchell, The Observer, 16th October 2022
Crackanory. Bob Mortimer. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Review - Bob Mortimer's debut novel: The Satsuma Complex

The comedian's parody of a whodunnit is funny, clever and sweet - and the 'Richard Osman effect' will make it a bestseller.

Francesca Angelini, The Sunday Times, 16th October 2022
Wreck. Jamie (Oscar Kennedy)

The week in TV: Wreck; Bad Sisters

Here's to the finale of the magnificent Bad Sisters.

Barbara Ellen, The Observer, 16th October 2022
The News Quiz. Miles Jupp. Copyright: BBC

Miles Jupp: 'I earned three years' salary for one day of work'

The actor has done 20 films but not all have been as financially rewarding.

John Wright, The Telegraph, 16th October 2022
The Larkins. Image shows left to right: Pop Larkin (Bradley Walsh), Ma Larkin (Joanna Scanlan)

The Larkins, Episode 1 review

A charming escape into HE Bates's bucolic fantasy.

Anita Singh, The Telegraph, 16th October 2022
Crackanory. Bob Mortimer. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Satsuma Complex by Bob Mortimer review

The much-loved comic proves adept at noirish fiction in a debut whose surrealist humour sets it apart.

Killian Fox, The Observer, 16th October 2022
Dara O Briain

Dara O Briain review: the Mock The Week man gets intimate

Fine crowd-work, choice joke-writing and a standout set-piece about the comedian's Kafkaesque efforts to trace his birth parents.

Brian Logan, The Guardian, 16th October 2022

Videos

TV & radio

Radio 4 7:15pm
30 min
Now You're Asking With Marian Keyes And Tara Flynn. Image shows from L to R: Tara Flynn, Marian Keyes

Now You're Asking With Marian Keyes And Tara Flynn

Series 2, Episode 3 - The Pockets Problem

When your neighbour takes your pizza, you've accidentally ended up paying for a friend's childcare for too long or your coat doesn't have pockets, Marian and Tara have views.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 8pm
60 min
The Larkins. Image shows left to right: Pinkie Jerebohm (Morgana Robinson), Mr Jerebohm (Julian Rhind-Tutt)

The Larkins

Series 2, Episode 1 - Bad Neighbours

Pop accepts a lucrative offer that he can't refuse. New neighbours the Jerebohms host a hilariously dire dinner party - will they become friends or foes of the Larkins? Adventures and romance blossom for Primrose.

BBC Two 10pm
45 min
The Ranganation. Image shows left to right: Jack Dee, Sophie Willan

The Ranganation

Series 5, Episode 3

Romesh Ranganathan mulls over the week's most entertaining news with celebrity guests Jack Dee and Sophie Willan, his mum and his very own rambunctious focus group.

BBC Three 10pm
45 min
Wreck

Wreck

Series 1, Episode 3 - Showtime!

It's a big day on the ship - the captain's ball, attended by the VIP guests. Jamie shares an intimate moment with Olly, while Vivian cosies up to Lily, one of the guests, risking big repercussions if she's caught.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 10:20pm
30 min
Sorry, I Didn't Know. Judith Jacob

Sorry, I Didn't Know

Series 3, Episode 3

More comedy about black history. Jimmy, Chizzy and Eddie are joined by Judith Jacob, Zoe Lyons, Ken Cheng and Dane Baptiste.

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