BCG Daily Wednesday 7th December 2022
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Edinburgh Fringe app to return
The Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society has launched its review of the year: an in-depth look at its work over the past 12 months.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 7th December 2022
Jessica Hynes becomes patron of campaign to save Folkestone Leas Lift
Jessica Hynes and her husband Adam have become patrons of the project to restore the Leas Lift. The much-loved Folkestone landmark is one of only three funicular railways in the country with its original water balance system in place.
Rhys Griffiths, Kent Online, 7th December 2022
Rosie Molloy Gives Up Everything review
Sheridan Smith's new comedy falls flat in every regard.
David Craig, Radio Times, 7th December 2022
Rosie Molloy Gives Up Everything review
Addiction is not a punchline.
Rachael Sigee, i Newspaper, 7th December 2022Ricky Gervais's wealth grows by £10m
The assets of his company Red Lion 100 Ltd rose £5.5million with Derek Productions, of which he is also sole director, rising a further £4million.
Chortle, 7th December 2022
Ricky Gervais: Armageddon review
There's ample room in comedy to tease at woke over-earnestness but this weak and boorish set fails to engage.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 7th December 2022
Ricky Gervais: Armageddon review
The comedian's apparent desire to be liked sits awkwardly with material that too often takes easy shortcuts to a dark laugh.
Tristram Fane Saunders, The Telegraph, 7th December 2022
Fin Taylor review
Master contrarian Fin Taylor walks a fine line with mental health jokes - albeit with a few wobbles.
Tim Harding, The Telegraph, 7th December 2022
Rosie Molloy Gives Up Everything, review
Sheridan Smith sitcom is addicted to lame jokes.
Anita Singh, The Telegraph, 7th December 2022
Rosie Molloy Gives Up Everything review
The actor's captivating turn as an out-of-control hedonist has a script stuffed with jokes - and a Father Ted reunion!
Stuart Heritage, The Guardian, 7th December 2022
Rosie Molloy Gives Up Everything review
A portrait of flawed humanity teetering on self-destruction.
Sean O'Grady, The Independent, 7th December 2022
Sean Lock left £4m to his wife and three children
Sean Lock left an estate valued at more than £4 million after his death from cancer at the age of 58.
Daily Mail, 7th December 2022Videos
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5pm5 min
Supertato
Series 1, Episode 16 - Winter WonderlandEvil Pea thinks the Veggies won't like it when she covers the supermarket in ice, but instead they have the best snow day ever, so she creates a giant snowball to ruin their fun.
6:30pm30 min
Gossip And Goddesses With Granny Kumar
Series 2, Episode 3Granny Kumar, Maya and Geeta are joined by playwright and novelist Bonnie Greer, and We Are Lady Parts breakout star Anjana Vasan.
9pm90 min
Spike Milligan: The Unseen Archive
A look at recently unearthed film, interviews and scripts from the comedy writer and performer's archive, including an unpublished play called The Snow Goose.
10pm45 min
Don't Hate The Playaz
Series 4, Episode 7The regulars are joined by loved-up Love Island couple Dami Hope and Indiyah Polack; the multi-talented actor, writer, presenter and comedian Verona Rose; and celebrated Scottish DJ and broadcaster Arielle Free. The showdown is topped off with a performance from A1XJ1.
10pm60 min
Outsiders
Series 2, Episode 4It's day four in the woods for the Outsiders, as they continue to battle it out to see who will form the best post-apocalyptic society. David Mitchell challenges the six comedians to put their knot skills to the test as they tie each other up, create masterpieces out of discarded rubbish, and spy on him as they take part in the Surveillance badge. Will Jess and Joe's pre-challenge nap pay off? Will Darren and Maisie's busty new friend seduce David?
10pm30 min
Two Doors Down
Series 6, Episode 5 - Aussie HolidayChaos ensues as Ian and Gordon's pals park up at Beth and Eric's for their Aussie holiday, and an organised Morven becomes increasingly tense with Lin's lack of packing skills.
10pm30 min
Rosie Molloy Gives Up Everything
Episode 1Rosie wakes up in the hospital following her brother's wedding where she served as best man. We reveal that her life is completely out of control as she struggles with her compulsions and addictions - egged on by her outrageous best friend Nico. After a disastrous interaction in a pub with a yoga instructor, Rosie resolves to totally give up all her negative behaviours in order to gain Joey's trust and support her dad through some difficult news.
10:40pm30 min
The Scotts
Series 2, Episode 4Vonny's mum Cynthia shows up for one of her occasional visits and that means Vonny has to deal with more baggage than Heathrow airport.