British Comedy Guide

BCG Daily Saturday 19th November 2022

News

FYI

Press clippings

Robin Ince. Copyright: Timothy Ginn

Robin Ince on tour: Wine-tasting woes with Professor Brian Cox

In Australia with Professor Brian Cox, Robin Ince finds his wine-tasting skills far less powerful than his fear of spiders.

Robin Ince, The Big Issue, 19th November 2022
Billy Connolly Does.... Billy Connolly

Drink, drugs and comedy don't mix, warns Billy Connolly

Big Yin tells BBC masterclass he was never drunk or stoned on stage - just off it.

Stuart MacDonald, The Times, 19th November 2022
Tim Heidecker

UK dates For Tim Heidecker

US comedian Tim Heidecker has announced a string of dates for March 2023.

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 19th November 2022
The Scotts. Image shows from L to R: Vincent Scott (Robert Florence), Colette Scott (Louise McCarthy), Henry Scott (Iain Connell)

Louise McCarthy interview

Louise McCarth on her TV role in The Scotts, and inspirations.

Susan Swarbrick, The Herald, 19th November 2022
Jordan Gray

On my radar: Jordan Gray's cultural highlights

The comedian on her favourite thing on TV, Alan Partridge's adventures in podcasting, and getting into the Christmas spirit on London's South Bank.

Killian Fox, The Guardian, 19th November 2022
Joe Lycett

Joe Lycett fans split over plan to shred £10k if David Beckham doesn't quit Qatar deal

Lycett issued the challenge to Beckham last week. Beckham is set to earn millions of pounds from his position as an ambassador for the Qatar World Cup. Qatar has come in for criticism for it's position on LGBTQ+ rights and its 'morality' laws.

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 19th November 2022
Trying. Image shows from L to R: Nikki Newman (Esther Smith), Jason Ross (Rafe Spall)

Rafe Spall splits from wife and strikes up romance with screen spouse Esther Smith

Actor Rafe Spall has split from his wife - and struck up a romance with screen spouse Esther Smith.

Laura Armstrong, The Sun, 19th November 2022

Videos

TV & radio

BBC Radio 5 Live 11am
60 min
Rick Edwards. Credit: BBC

Fighting Talk

Series 20, Episode 14 - World Cup Special

In this World Cup special, journalist Jim White, sports presenter Kate Mason, Canadian sports broadcaster Greg Brady and comedian Mike Bubbins join Colin Murray for an hour of sporting punditry, humour and entertainment.

Radio 4 7:15pm
45 min
The Infinite Monkey Cage. Image shows from L to R: Brian Cox, Robin Ince. Copyright: BBC

The Infinite Monkey Cage

Series 25, Episode 2 - Exploring Our Solar System

The Infinite Monkey Cage teleports to California for this special episode recorded at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Brian and Robin are joined by comedian and talk-show host Conan O'Brien, alongside JPL's Dr Katie Stack Morgan and Dr Kevin Hand, and discuss the incredible missions that are hunting for signs of life within our own solar system.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 10:10pm
65 min
The Jonathan Ross Show. Jonathan Ross. Copyright: Hot Sauce / ITV Studios

The Jonathan Ross Show

Series 19, Episode 6 - Craig David, Katherine Ryan, Matthew Modine, Oti Mabuse, Josh Jones, Wet Leg

Jonathan is joined by singer-songwriter Craig David, comedian Katherine Ryan, actor Matthew Modine, dancer Oti Mabuse, stand-up Josh Jones and Mercury Prize-nominated Wet Leg, who will be performing in the studio.

Share this page