BCG Daily Wednesday 23rd November 2022
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My culture fix: Mark Gatiss
The actor, writer and director lets us in to his cultural life.
The Times, 23rd November 2022
Adam Hills apologises to viewer after backlash over The Last Leg's 'gross' World Cup parody song
Segment attracted backlash from viewers when it was shared on social media.
Annabel Nugent, The Independent, 23rd November 2022
The Satsuma Complex by Bob Mortimer review
It's an instant bestseller, thanks to the celebrity of its author, but The Satsuma Complex is also a cracking page-turner, shot through with Bob Mortimer's distinctively quirky comic flair.
Chortle, 23rd November 2022
Tim Minchin interview
As his stand-up tour Back arrives in cinemas, the comedian talks about the use of slurs, his daughter's autism and his 'fury with the far left'.
Helen Brown, i Newspaper, 23rd November 2022
Brighton Fringe drops its app
The Brighton Fringe is ditching its app next year - despite the furore sparked when the Edinburgh Fringe made the same move.
Chortle, 23rd November 2022
Meet Liz Kingsman, the new queen of British comedy
I'd usually tell you here how much time has passed since then - map out how long it took Kingsman to go from student to Next Big Comedy Star. But I can't. Kingsman won't tell anyone her age, not because of vanity, but because she thinks it's hilarious how much it annoys journalists. (It does!)
Kate Lloyd, Vogue, 23rd November 2022
Peter Kay's eye-popping earnings revealed
Peter Kay has a cool £22.6million sitting in his company accounts - and the superstar comic's not even been working.
Rod McPhee, The Sun, 23rd November 2022
Campaign launched to save site which featured in a Norman Wisdom film
People living on Duke Street, Arthur Road, and Vansittart Road in Windsor fear for the future of Gardner Cottages Community Green, known as The Green, as it will soon go to auction. You may recognise The Green from legendary British comedian Norman Wisdom's hit 1962 film On The Beat where Norman is pursued by a vast army of policemen.
Reading Post, 23rd November 2022Videos
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6:30pm30 min
Gossip And Goddesses With Granny Kumar
Series 2, Episode 1Granny Kumar, Maya and Geeta are joined by Casualty and Ackley Brisde star Sunetra Sarker, and BBC Breakfast presenter and journalist Naga Munchetty.
10pm45 min
Don't Hate The Playaz
Series 4, Episode 5Jordan Stephens hosts as Darren Harriott, Eddie Kadi, Yinka Bokinni and Nella Rose join captains Maya Jama and Lady Leshurr to compete in rap battles, dance-offs and hip-hop karaoke challenges.
10pm60 min
Outsiders
Series 2, Episode 2There are some surprise visitors to camp today as David Mitchell challenges the six comedians to put their music skills to the test by composing a fanfare and to teach a group of children about the world in the 'before times' with their revised curriculum. Will Darren and Maisie impress David with their new martial art? Will Fatiha El-Ghorri's spelling distract the kids from Phil Wang's surname?
10pm30 min
Two Doors Down
Series 6, Episode 3 - Dinner For SevenThere's great excitement as Colin introduces the neighbours to his new partner, Anne Marie. But the gang are quickly taken aback by her enthusiastic approach to the dinner party.
10:50pm30 min
The Scotts
Series 2, Episode 2Laura is loving life working in her cafe. Until one regular customer just happens to be the spitting image of her free pass - a Hollywood heartthrob.