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BCG Daily Monday 31st October 2022

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Friday Night Live. Jordan Gray

Jason Isaacs doubles down on support for Jordan Gray

Jason Isaacs has once again shared his unwavering support for transgender comic Jordan Gray after she was hit with Ofcom complaints following her nude performance on Channel 4's Friday Night Live.

Cydney Yeates, Metro, 31st October 2022
Jordan Gray

Jordan Gray: Is It a Bird? - London Palladium review

She's made it! A sell-out, five star run at Edinburgh, Soho Theatre transfer, bombshell performance on Friday Night Live, and now this: a night at the Palladium, London's largest theatre. We are witnessing the birth of a star -- and it's 'the best night of her life.'

George Matthew, Lost in Theatreland, 31st October 2022
Jack Dee

Review: Jack Dee, Carnegie Hall, Dunfermline

Jack Dee takes aim at the state of the TV schedules on his latest tour, with viciously hilarious results, writes Jay Richardson.

Jay Richardson, The Scotsman, 31st October 2022
Garth Marenghi's Darkplace. Garth Marenghi / Dr. Rick Dagless M.D. (Matthew Holness)

An audience with Garth Marenghi: author, visionary, dreamweaver, plus actor

As he releases a new book, Garth Marenghi's TerrorTome, Rolling Stone UK sits down for a chilling Halloween interview with the visionary horror writer and Darkplace creator.

Simon Bland, Rolling Stone, 31st October 2022

David Jason: I stil wear Del Boy's clothes, but there's a classic look I'd never repeat

The actor admitted he grabbed a few items of his beloved character's clothes during his 22-year run in Only Fools And Horses -- and some he still wears today.

Kevin Adjei-Darko, The Sun, 31st October 2022

Keith Lemon shares rare pictures with his wife as they celebrate 30 years together

You can barely switch on a TV most days without seeing Keith Lemon, aka comedian Leigh Francis. However, less often seen is his wife Jill Carter who the 49-year-old star paid tribute to today on their anniversary.

Jamie Downham, The Sun, 31st October 2022

Babatúndé Aléshé signs up for I'm A Celebrity

Babatúndé Aléshé has been confirmed as part of the line-up of the new series of I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here! The Sun has also reported that Seann Walsh has also signed up for the series and will be joining the jungle fun after the launch date. ITV has not confirmed this.

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 31st October 2022

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CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 4:15pm
10 min
Scream Street. Copyright: Coolabi / Factory Transmedia

Scream Street

Series 2, Episode 16 - The Scream of Music

Resus tracks down a new lead singer for Brain Drain, his favourite band, but it turns out she is harbouring a dark secret.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 4:40pm
5 min
Supertato

Supertato

Series 1, Episode 11 - Spooky Day

Supertato is scared when Pumpkin tries to make friends with him.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Alfie Moore: It's A Fair Cop. Alfie Moore. Copyright: BBC

Alfie Moore: It's A Fair Cop

Series 7, Episode 5 - Caravan Conundrum

Alfie Moore is called to a camping site to investigate a suspected break-in. What he finds inside one caravan creates a storm of competing interests. Should Alfie follow the letter of the law, focus on police targets or be led by his empathy and common sense? What do you do when self-interest comes up against your personal morals?

BBC Radio Wales. Copyright: BBC 6:30pm
30 min
Carys Eleri

Witches Be Tripping

Carys Eleri has bought a cauldron. She has the will to be a witch, now all she needs is a coven - will Kiri Pritchard-McLean step up to the task?

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min
Question Team. Image shows from L to R: Dane Baptiste, Angela Barnes, Richard Ayoade, Lou Sanders

Question Team

Series 2, Episode 8

Making up Richard Ayoade's self-quizzing collective are Dane Baptiste, Angela Barnes and Lou Sanders.

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