British Comedy Guide

BCG Daily Thursday 17th November 2022

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Two Doors Down. Image shows from L to R: Beth (Arabella Weir), Eric (Alex Norton). Copyright: BBC

Two Doors Down review

Six series in, but still mining domestic gold.

Carol Midgley, The Times, 17th November 2022
Dave Johns

Dave Johns updates I, Daniel Blake's story for stage premiere

Actor and comedian Dave Johns, who played the lead role in Ken Loach's award-winning 2016 film I, Daniel Blake, is to update the story for its first stage version.

Ian Youngs, BBC, 17th November 2022
David Baddiel

David Baddiel apologises to Jason Lee for blackface mockery

David Baddiel has revealed that, in his new documentary Jews Don't Count, he apologises to former footballer Jason Lee for impersonating him in blackface in the Nineties.

Ellie Harrison, The Independent, 17th November 2022
Taskmaster. Image shows from L to R: Greg Davies, Alex Horne. Copyright: Avalon Television

How Taskmaster's international remakes put their own bonkers twists on the UK original

Moustaches, a female Taskmaster, cameos by Greg Davies... here's how Denmark, Finland, Sweden and more have adapted the UK show.

Laura Vickers-Green, Den Of Geek, 17th November 2022
The Horne Section TV Programme. Image shows from L to R: Ed Sheldrake, Ben Reynolds, Will Collier, Alex Horne, Mark Brown, Joe Auckland

The Horne Section TV Show review

He's the Taskmaster lackey no more - this funny, self-aware show makes Alex Horne a star in his own right.

Isobel Lewis, The Independent, 17th November 2022

Videos

TV & radio

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Our Friend Victoria. Daniel Rigby. Copyright: Phil McIntyre Entertainment

ReincarNathan

Series 3, Episode 1 - Wolf

Nathan is brought back to life as the leader of a wolf pack. But there's a catch - his pack are rubbish and aren't brave enough to kill anything. Can Nathan transform them into ruthless hunters? And will he ever it make it back to human again?

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm
60 min
Taskmaster. Image shows left to right: Alex Horne, Fern Brady

Taskmaster

Series 14, Episode 8 - The One That Bats Do

Dara O Briain gets visibly frustrated with John Kearns, Fern Brady and Munya Chawawa look to a rare tailless tiger to bring them some much-needed luck, and Sarah Millican does something clever with her hand.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 9pm
60 min
Jamie & Harry's World Cup Challenge: Got, Got Need. Image shows left to right: Jamie Redknapp, Thierry Henry

Jamie & Harry's World Cup Challenge: Got, Got Need

Episode 3

Jamie visits Robbie Keane, Thierry Henry and Andrea Pirlo, before Harry arranges a meeting with two legendary England defenders to complete his set of players.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 10pm
35 min
Fantasy Football League

Fantasy Football League

Series 1, Episode 8

Matt Lucas and Elis James host the comedy chat show, with Jaime Winstone and Ben Bailey Smith joining to talk about the week in football and share their fantasy teams.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
30 min
The Horne Section TV Show. Image shows left to right: Alex (Alex Horne), Thora (Desiree Burch)

The Horne Section TV Show

Episode 1

Having been granted permission by Greg Davies, Alex wants to be the leading man of a new late-night music chat show, The Horne Section TV Show, filmed live from his family home. With the help of his loyal and much more talented band, rehearsals get underway, while family friend Thora tries to relax in the room next door.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:30pm
30 min
The Horne Section TV Show. Martin Kemp

The Horne Section TV Show

Episode 2

Showtime is fast approaching and, despite not being able to sing, plans are afoot for Alex's starring role in his brand-new music chat show live pilot. As Alex and the band rush to be ready in time, Martin Kemp demands to sing an original song, runner Nelly (Tim Mahendran) attempts to levitate, Anneka Rice appears, and John Oliver is the only person desperate to be on the show.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 10:35pm
45 min
The Russell Howard Hour. Glenn Moore

The Russell Howard Hour

Series 6, Episode 9

Russell discusses the attempted egging against King Charles, the news from the US midterm elections and our food waste problem. With stand-up from Glenn Moore.

Radio 4 11pm
30 min
Kat Sadler's Screen Time. Image shows left to right: Alex (Alex Macqueen), Kat (Kat Sadler)

Kat Sadler's Screen Time

Episode 1

Industry heart-throb Kat Sadler shows you how social media can change your life.

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