BCG Daily Thursday 20th October 2022
FYI
TV
Press clippings
Isy Suttie on finding the adventure in domesticity
Though destined to be indelibly fixed in the public consciousness as Peep Show's Dobbie, Isy Suttie is also an acclaimed musical comedian, actor and author, known for her chatty and warm persona.
Sarski Anderson, Bristol 24/7, 20th October 2022
How Mock The Week launched the UK's brightest comedy stars
Since it smashed onto our screens in 2005, the panel show with a mildly terrifying reputation has become one of the best incubators for emerging comedy talent. As the final episode airs, Isobel Lewis speaks to host Dara Ó Briain and some of the series' biggest stars about how Mock The Week overcame that 'elbows out' atmosphere and what the BBC can offer new comedians going forward.
Isobel Lewis, The Independent, 20th October 2022
Mark Watson: This Can't Be It review
Watson is a little chaotic, quite intuitive and clearly searching for answers, but one thing is certain; he looks at home on the stage, despite taking every opportunity he can to mock himself.
Katerina Partolina Schwartz, Broadway Baby, 20th October 2022
Ray Galton's typewriter goes up for auction
A typewriter used to craft the scripts of the beloved British sitcom Steptoe And Son could fetch hundreds of pounds at auction after being discovered at the scriptwriter's home.
Daily Mail, 20th October 2022
Dave Gorman, Touring - comic in skittish mood
Master of PowerPoint back with his clicker.
Veronica Lee, The Arts Desk, 20th October 2022
Matt Forde changes show title to Goodbye Liz
In response to PM Liz Truss resigning after just 44 days, political satirist Matt Forde has changed the title of his latest stand-up show to Goodbye Liz from Clowns To The Left Of Me, Jokers To The Right for the final two performances of his biggest tour to date at the Bloomsbury Theatre tomorrow, 21st October and next Friday, 28th October.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 20th October 2022
Harriet Kemsley: 'Usually parents have much higher expectations for their children'
A self-professed 'awkward and shy child', comedy was Kemsley's outlet to 'communicate with people and say what I really thought and felt'.
Ben Conway, Varsity, 20th October 2022
Michael Palin joined by Rob Brydon and Stephen Merchant for major Slapstick Festival event
Sir Michael Palin will be joined on the Bristol Old Vic stage by Rob Brydon and Stephen Merchant when he takes part in the final two events of the seven happening at the King Street venue on the last of 2023's six-day Slapstick Festival of silent and classic screen comedy.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 20th October 2022
Mock The Week bows out, HIGNFY speedily updates show...
Spare a thought for Mock The Week. The very final new edition of the show goes out on Friday night but was recorded the night before Liz Truss resigned.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 20th October 2022
David Baddiel: 'I wish there was a God. I'm desperate for that comfort'
David Baddiel talks about religion and Christmas as his new children's novel about the perils of wish fulfilment is published.
Andrew Billen, The Times, 20th October 2022
Count Binface: Pitting Liz Truss against lettuce is offensive to lettuce
It's not yet clear when the U.K. will have its next election, but when the time comes, Count Binface is ready to throw his helmet into the ring.
Sheena Goodyear, CBC, 20th October 2022Videos
TV
Online
Online
TV
TV & radio
11:30am30 min
The Norwegian Hancock
Fleksnes Fataliteter is Norway's most beloved TV comedy, but unbeknown to Scandinavian audiences, it's a re-imagining of Hancock's Half Hour. Paul Merton investigates.
2:10pm65 min
The Football's On
Series 9, Episode 8A humorous look at the week's football stories with Ian Stone and guests.
2:15pm45 min
Talking To Chickens
Darkly comic drama about an eccentric octogenarian and a menopausal doctor.
4:40pm5 min
Supertato
Series 1, Episode 4 - Treasure In The Plant AisleIn the perilous plant aisle, Supertato and Evil Pea team up to find treasure as they have half a map each, but she tricks him and steals the map to find the treasure for herself.
5pm15 min
Lloyd Of The Flies
Episode 24 - The Wasp StingAn animated series about a young fly with a lot to prove. Lloyd finds an entire sweetie, but when he is unable to move it on his own, he reluctantly leaves it in the care of a passing wasp while he gets Abacus and PB. When the wasp steals the sweetie and takes it to their nest, Lloyd then gathers a team to stage a sweet-retrieving heist!
6:30pm30 min
Alexei Sayle's Imaginary Sandwich Bar
Series 4, Episode 1 - A Monopoly Of ViolenceAlexei considers the role of the police force, discusses his own involvement in the 'spy cops' scandal, draws comparisons between President Assad and a beloved British comedian and details his seven stages of grief post the 2019 general election.
8pm60 min
A League Of Their Own
Series 17, Highlights Special - Best OfAll the best pranks, jokes and outtakes that were never meant for the air, courtesy of Romesh Ranganathan, Jamie Redknapp and Freddie Flintoff.
9pm60 min
Taskmaster
Series 14, Episode 4 - Crumbs In My BraletteThis time, leading Little Alex Horne along by his little lead, Taskmaster Greg Davies has a brand-new set of tasks with the potential to humble his cast of comics. Dara O Briain shows off a fabulous flair for folding, Fern Brady complains about being forced to tidy up, and Munya Chawawa tries to work some DIY magic with a coat hanger. Plus, Sarah Millican beautifully reveals what kind of foodstuff is like catnip to her.
10pm60 min
Late Night Mash
Series 2, Episode 7Stephen Mangan joins Rachel Parris in the studio, plus comedy from The Delightful Sausage and Leo Reich.
10pm30 min
Shopping With Keith Lemon
Series 3, Episode 7 - Becky Hill & Shaun and BezKeith goes shopping for art supplies and sequin dresses with singer Becky Hill, and heads up to Manchester to do the big shop with Happy Mondays legends Shaun Ryder and Bez.
10pm35 min
Fantasy Football League
Series 1, Episode 4Matt Lucas and Elis James host a reboot of the iconic football-based show, with celebrity guest managers Tom Grennan and Sam Quek joining to talk about the week in football and share their teams.
10pm30 min
I Hate You
Episode 3 - MonsterThe death of Becca's father brings about a surprising response. Charlie soon receives bad news of her own, and Bradley won't take 'no' for an answer to his party invitation...
10:30pm30 min
I Hate You
Episode 4 - MillionairesIt's Becca's birthday, but she's not having any of it. Charlie, meanwhile, is bothered by Bob - on a Saturday!
10:35pm45 min
The Russell Howard Hour
Series 6, Episode 6Russell slams Liz Truss's chaotic run as PM so far and Qatar's world cup plans, plus a Halloween edition of Playground Politics and stand-up from Troy Hawke.
11pm30 min
The Dream Factory
Episode 2 - They Mostly Come Out At Night... MostlyA thoughtless remark from Joz drives a wedge between him and Anna just as she is prepping for a big career opportunity. His increasingly fraught attempts to compensate for his mistake ultimately lead to him breaking into his best friend's head to retrieve a dream that shouldn't be there.