BCG Daily Wednesday 26th October 2022
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Scott Bennett: Great Scott review
Whatever his shortcomings at home, no such weaknesses are displayed on stage, as Bennett is a stand-up in fine control of his material, his delivery and his image, drawing on archetypes of hapless male behaviour without being totally defined by them.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 26th October 2022
Limmy highlights sick 'rape simulator game in Overwatch 2' after son's horrifying discovery
Limmy has said his 12-year-old son stumbled upon a sick "rape" simulator feature in a video game he was playing.
Hamish Morrison, The National (Scotland), 26th October 2022
Friday Night Live slammed with 1.4k Ofcom complaints after transgender comedian strips completely naked
Friday Night Live has been hit with 1,400 Ofcom complaints after Jordan Gray stripped totally naked, sparking a backlash.
Amanda Devlin, The Sun, 26th October 2022
Doc Martin's finale was an irresistible hour of mild peril - and one big decision
During its 18 years on air, Martin Clunes's Doc has proven TV needn't be all murder and doom and gloom - will the bigwigs take note?
Michael Hogan, The Telegraph, 26th October 2022My culture fix: Richard Ayoade
The comedian lets us into his cultural life.
The Times, 26th October 2022Podcasts
TV & radio
4:40pm5 min
Supertato
Series 1, Episode 8 - Turnip Of TerrorSupertato and the Veggies are shocked when they meet a turnip in the deli counter.
6:30pm30 min
Rob Newman On Air
Episode 1 - On CueRob Newman's hilarious new comedy addresses the challenges of an international marriage and his disastrous attempt to replace conversation with cue-cards.
9pm60 min
Doc Martin
Series 10, Episode 8The villagers throw the Ellinghams a farewell party and Ruth helps Mrs Tishell deal with the news and encourages her to attend, but it seems that Martin and Louisa aren't going to make it because a farmer has spotted their lost dog.
9pm45 min
Never Mind The Buzzcocks
Series 30, Episode 7Greg Davies, Noel Fielding, Daisy May Cooper and Jamali Maddix shine the spotlight on more rock 'n' roll ridiculousness in the latest edition of the classic panel show. Joining them this week are Razorlight guitarist Johnny Borrell, actress Michelle de Swarte and hip hop duo Krept & Konan.
9pm60 min
Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains
Series 4, Episode 9Rhod is joined by Stacey Dooley, Ivo Graham and Slim, as they travel back in time to their adolescent years to discover who "borrowed" their father's car for teenage jaunts.
9pm60 min
Murder, They Hope
Series 2, Episode 3 - The Unusual SuspectsTerry's forced to reconnect with an old friend as Gemma investigates a suspicious gang.
9:45pm60 min
Brassic
Series 4, Episode 8 - Davey's HouseThe MacDonaghs are on the war path. Vinnie wants out and tries to strike a deal with Manolito...
10pm45 min
Don't Hate The Playaz
Series 4, Episode 1Jordan Stephens returns with the music contest in which teams captained by Maya Jama and Lady Leshurr compete in rap battles, dance-offs and hip-hop karaoke challenges, with Big Narstie, Melvin Odoom and Thanyia Moore taking part in the opening edition.
10:15pm60 min
The Football's On
Series 9, Episode 9A humorous look at the week's football stories with Ian Stone and guests.
10:40pm30 min
Live From Barry Island
Episode 2Kiri Pritchard-McLean introduces four of the best stand-up comedians from Wales and beyond. This week's show features Stephen Bailey, Leroy Brito, Sara Barron and Daliso Chaponda.
11pm15 min
The Hauntening
Series 4, Episode 4 - Dead FunnyTravel through the bad gateway in this modern ghost story as writer and performer Tom Neenan discovers what horrors lurk in our apps and gadgets. In this episode, there seems to be a problem with the studio audience - because there shouldn't be one...
11:15pm15 min
The Skewer
Series 7, SpecialThis week - the Rishi Sunak Memory Wipe, Tory Cabinet Swap Shop, and The Cost of Living Witch Farm.