BCG Daily Thursday 17th November 2022
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Two Doors Down review
Six series in, but still mining domestic gold.
Carol Midgley, The Times, 17th November 2022Dave 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 2022David 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 2022How 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 2022The 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 2022Videos
TV & radio
ReincarNathan
Series 3, Episode 1 - WolfNathan 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?
Taskmaster
Series 14, Episode 8 - The One That Bats DoDara 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.
Jamie & Harry's World Cup Challenge: Got, Got Need
Episode 3Jamie visits Robbie Keane, Thierry Henry and Andrea Pirlo, before Harry arranges a meeting with two legendary England defenders to complete his set of players.
Fantasy Football League
Series 1, Episode 8Matt 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.
The Horne Section TV Show
Episode 1Having 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.
The Horne Section TV Show
Episode 2Showtime 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.
The Russell Howard Hour
Series 6, Episode 9Russell 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.
Kat Sadler's Screen Time
Episode 1Industry heart-throb Kat Sadler shows you how social media can change your life.