BCG Daily Thursday 3rd November 2022
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The Horne Section TV Show review - this riotously fun sitcom is an utter delight
Taskmaster's Little Alex Horne's boundless energy and likability is captured in a charming show that sits somewhere between Flight Of The Conchords and The Goodies.
Stuart Heritage, The Guardian, 3rd November 2022
BBC 'failed' blind comedian on show
The BBC has defended its decision not to change the format of Have I Got News For You to accommodate Jamie MacDonald, a blind comedian. Several viewers complained about his treatment when he appeared as a guest last week.
Stuart MacDonald, The Times, 3rd November 2022
Why Taskmaster fans need to watch The Horne Section TV Show
Little Alex Horne plays a fictionalised version of himself in his new sitcom, alongside his comedy band, Georgia Tennant, Desiree Burch and more.
Laura Vickers-Green, Den Of Geek, 3rd November 2022
Why I will never use female pronouns for Eddie Izzard
You cannot compel me to say something I do not believe.
Brendan O'Neill, Spiked, 3rd November 2022
Mark Simmons interview
"I failed until I stopped failing as much."
Adrian Peel, Cambridge Independent, 3rd November 2022
Patrick Kielty's new film Ballywalter to premiere in Belfast
A new film starring County Down-born comedian and presenter Patrick Kielty is to get its world premiere in Belfast on Thursday.
Robbie Meredith, BBC, 3rd November 2022
I'm Alan Partridge is 25 years old - isn't it about time we finally let Steve Coogan's alter-ego die?
Today marks a quarter of a century since the hit BBC sitcom first aired; somehow, Alan Partridge is still going strong. There's no denying the brilliance of Coogan's creation, writes Louis Chilton - but it's long felt like the character is running out of road.
Louis Chilton, The Independent, 3rd November 2022
Clive Anderson starring in new play about a peace negotiator
Clive Anderson is to play an international peace negotiator in a new comedy written by the co-creator of Mock The Week and a former ambassador.
Chortle, 3rd November 2022
Noel Fielding fans accused James Corden of stealing joke in 2017
Fielding appeared to agree with the claim that Corden had ripped off his joke.
Ellie Harrison, The Independent, 3rd November 2022
Peter Capaldi announced as recipient of BAFTA Scotland Outstanding Contribution Award 2022
The Glasgow-born, multi-talented actor has won five BAFTA Awards to date; including a BAFTA Film Award for Best Short Film, BAFTA TV Award for Best Male Comedy Performance and multiple BAFTA Scotland Awards as both an actor and writer/director.
Bafta, 3rd November 2022
Canterbury wheelchair user unable to access comedy performance for disabled people
A wheelchair user was left feeling "humiliated" after being forced to abandon attempts to get into a comedy show aimed at - and starring - disabled people.
Gerry Warren, Kent Online, 3rd November 2022
BBC hits back at Have I Got News For You critics
Blind comic Jamie MacDonald didn't want format changed, so he could make jokes about it.
Chortle, 3rd November 2022
'You're a mentalist!': what happened when Alan Partridge met his number one fan
In Alan's finest half-hour, he offended the Irish, sold a few tie-and-blazer badge combinations and made a new friend. But what inspired it?
Tom Fordy, The Telegraph, 3rd November 2022
Spike - King's Theatre, Glasgow review
Spike is Spike Milligan, and this play gives us a glimpse into the man's life through his creation and run of The Goon Show, a now often forgotten (and now often politically incorrect) 1950s radio comedy show which mostly lives on today, as the announcer concludes the show pointing out, through the people it has influenced.
Oliver Giggins, North West End UK, 3rd November 2022
The Horne Section TV Show review
Review of Alex Horne's attempts to escape from the Taskmaster's shadow...
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 3rd November 2022
The Horne Section TV Show review
Alex Horne's meta sitcom panders to Taskmaster fans and few else.
Rachael Healy, i Newspaper, 3rd November 2022
Charlie George on finding the best way to tell your story
"That fear you feel isn't going anywhere."
Blizzard Comedy, 3rd November 2022
Elf Lyons: Raven review
Mundane is not a word that could be used to describe Elf Lyons' Raven. Disturbing, certainly. Unhinged? But of course, but in an overly impish and gleeful way as Lyons leads us like Pennywise through her Stephen King inspired show.
Katerina Partolina Schwartz, Broadway Baby, 3rd November 2022
See How They Run: all the London theatres in the film
See How They Run was released on streaming platforms this week, and we thought we'd pick out some of the iconic film locations.
Alex Wood, What's On Stage, 3rd November 2022Videos
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4:15pm10 min
Scream Street
Series 2, Episode 18 - Sofa So BadCleo's Dad buys a sofa from 'Otto's Sofa Superstore' which turns out to be part of an interconnected fabric Netherworld and a sinister burglar's plan.
4:40pm5 min
Supertato
Series 1, Episode 14 - Evil Pea Takes A BreakEvil Pea's spa break is ruined when the Cobs try to trick Supertato while she's gone.
6:30pm30 min
Alexei Sayle's Imaginary Sandwich Bar
Series 4, Episode 3 - The Revolving DoorAlexei contemplates the revolving door between politics and big business before making a his case for becoming the UK's Defence Minister.
9pm60 min
Taskmaster
Series 14, Episode 6 - Long-Legged LobsterAt the halfway point of the series, Dara O Briain finds himself baffled by a quantity of milk, John Kearns does some elaborate skipping, Munya Chawawa does some elaborate jumping, and Fern Brady walks too slowly. Amid the carnage, Little Alex Horne attempts to offer sound advice to all five competitors but finds himself largely ignored.
9pm60 min
Jamie & Harry's World Cup Challenge: Got, Got Need
Episode 1With the World Cup approaching, Jack Whitehall challenges best mate Jamie Redknapp and dad Harry to build a dream team.
10pm35 min
Fantasy Football League
Series 1, Episode 6Matt Lucas and Elis James are back on the Fantasy Football League sofa with comedian and football fanatic Andrew Mensah and celebrity guest managers Jennifer Saunders and Roman Kemp for more chat about the week in football and to share their fantasy teams from the digital dugout.
10:35pm45 min
The Russell Howard Hour
Series 6, Episode 7Environmental activist Greta Thunberg joins Russell in the studio.