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BCG Daily Sunday 6th November 2022

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The Love Box In Your Living Room. Image shows left to right: Paul Whitehouse, Harry Enfield

Harry Enfield: 'I mean, who does fishing programmes?'

The sketch-show pioneer is back with a warped love letter to the BBC - but comedy is no place for a 61-year-old.

Stephen Armstrong, The Sunday Times, 6th November 2022
Roy Chubby Brown

Roy Chubby Brown's scathing take on Bedworth Civic Hall closure

Roy Chubby Brown has revealed a scathing take on the shock closure of the Civic Hall in Bedworth. The comedian was asked by a fan on his page on Facebook about his reaction to Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council's decision to close the venue for good.

Claire Harrison, Coventry Telegraph, 6th November 2022
Tom Allen. Copyright: Andy Hollingworth

Tom Allen: 'All high ceremony is camp. In a way, church is like Drag Race'

The Bake Off regular on the complexity of grief, the importance of dressing well and why he’s always fancied himself as a vicar.

Michael Hogan, The Observer, 6th November 2022
Nathan Bryon

Nathan Bryon interview

"What does that character want and what am I going to do to stop them from getting it?".

The Comedy Loser, 6th November 2022
Peter Kay

Peter Kay takes cancer patient out for lunch

Peter Kay has treated a woman who has lived with a terminal cancer diagnosis for four years to lunch at a restaurant in Lancashire, before she resumes radiotherapy.

ITV, 6th November 2022
Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em. Image shows from L to R: Frank Spencer (Michael Crawford), Betty Spencer (Michele Dotrice)

Michele Dotrice rules out any more reunions as she prepares for Royal role

Betty actress Michele Dotrice has ruled out any more reunion episodes of Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em.

Bill Borrows, The Mirror, 6th November 2022
I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here. Babatundé Aléshé

I'm A Celeb fans shocked as Babatúndé is first star to quit trial

Babatunde Aléshé shocked reality TV fans by becoming the first star to say "I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here".

The comedian and Gogglebox star quit a terrifying trial before he'd even entered camp.

Amanda Devlin, The Sun, 6th November 2022
Freddy Quinne

Hot Water Comedy Club review

Reviews of Phil Chapman and Freddie Quinne.

geegeevonb, A Young(ish) Perspective, 6th November 2022

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 6 - The Invisible Sibling Problem

Reached an age where everything annoys you? Have you become invisible to your family? Why is your one-night-stand ignoring you at the school gates? Marian and Tara have views.

Channel 5 logo 9pm
90 min
Not In Front Of The Children. Jennifer Corner (Wendy Craig). Copyright: BBC

Wendy Craig: All The Laughs & More

A feature-length celebration of the life and career of sitcom star Wendy Craig.

BBC Two 10pm
45 min
The Ranganation. Image shows left to right: Oti Mabuse, Romesh Ranganathan

The Ranganation

Series 5, Episode 6

This week comedian and national treasure Jo Brand and dancer, talent show judge and presenter Oti Mabuse join Romesh in the studio. Together, they take a humorous look at the week's biggest talking points, from front page news to trending topics, helping the nation navigate their way through these tricky times.

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