BCG Daily Thursday 15th December 2022
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Mr Swallow - A Christmas Carol-ish, Soho Theatre review
The show feels just slightly stretched, but there are flashes of brilliance over its 80 minutes.
Veronica Lee, The Arts Desk, 15th December 2022
Abigail Rolling interview
The solicitor Abigail Rolling turned to comedy to educate the public about the perilous state of the criminal justice system, she tells Catherine Baksi.
Catherine Baksi, The Times, 15th December 2022
Britney: Friends and Nothing More - Soho Theatre, London review
While it's clear that a lot of work has gone into this, made evident with clever call-backs and the show ultimately coming full circle, it is presented as an effortlessly funny show, with their easy delivery, impeccable comic timing and genuine chemistry resounding over everything.
Christine Stanton, The Reviews Hub, 15th December 2022
The Stand Up Sketch Show heads to Israel's Kan 11
Israeli public broadcaster Kan is to adapt comedy format The Stand Up Sketch Show for its channel Kan 11.
C21 Media, 15th December 2022
David Beckham has responded to Joe Lycett's money shredding stunt, comedian reveals
'David Beckham's team have issued my programme with an exclusive statement,' comedian said.
Ella Kipling, The Independent, 15th December 2022
Julia Davis on her new band Sybil
The star of Nighty Night and Camping has formed a band with her friend Mercedes Grower. They talk about making music 'for weirdos'.
Will Hodgkinson, The Times, 15th December 2022
Jazz Emu review
British talent Archie Henderson fuses surreal inventiveness with astonishing one-man-band performing skills.
Mark Monahan, The Telegraph, 15th December 2022
Victor Lewis-Smith obituary
The writer, broadcaster and satirist Victor Lewis-Smith, who has died aged 65 after a short illness, once climbed the scaffolding outside York Minster in the early hours of the morning. At the top, he stood on a ledge singing Qur'anic invitations to prayer, before being arrested for causing a public disturbance.
Stuart Jeffries, The Guardian, 15th December 2022
Roy 'Chubby' Brown's management speaks out about 'woke culture' as Cheltenham gig cancelled
'There's no agenda it's simply comedy - this nonsense of cancellation, woke culture, minorities dictating to majority has to stop'
Kelley Price, Teesside Gazette, 15th December 2022
Russ Abbot now a recluse 'because his shows no longer air', says pal
Comedy legend Russ Abbot is reportedly 'hurt' that his shows like The Russ Abbot Show don't air on TV any more, says a pal - and now 'given up' on a career in showbiz.
Will Stone, Daily Star, 15th December 2022Jack and the Beanstalk at The London Palladium opening night video
Last night we were on hand to welcome guests to The London Palladium for the opening night of Jack and the Beanstalk (oh yes, we were!).
Tom Millward, What's On Stage, 15th December 2022Jack and the Beanstalk at The London Palladium - review
Pantomime is back with a vengeance, and it doesn't get much more lavish and joyful than this year's offering at the grandest variety theatre in the land. After a somewhat reduced effort last year, which was still fun but was necessarily smaller in scale thanks to Covid restrictions, this festive season sees the Palladium regular team of Julian Clary, Gary Wilmot, Paul Zerdin and Nigel Havers returning with a show that feels bigger, bolder and altogether more fabulous than any of its predecessors.
Alun Hood, What's On Stage, 15th December 2022How The Amazing Maurice changed the game for Terry Pratchett
The first ever full-length Pratchett screen adaptation is coming to cinemas - and it's the work that finally won over the literary world.
Marc Burrows, The Telegraph, 15th December 2022Videos
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6:30pm30 min
ReincarNathan
Series 3, Episode 5 - Cleaning WrasseNathan is brought back to life as a Cleaning Wrasse fish on a coral reef. He's shocked to find out his dad has also been reincarnated on the same reef and is desperate to win his approval. So he and his friend Anwar set about trying to impress his father. Will Nathan get his respect? And will he ever learn to do the right thing and make it back to human again?
9pm60 min
Never Mind The Buzzcocks
Series 30, Christmas Special - Never Mind The Xmas BuzzcocksGod bless you merry gentlemen may nothing you dismay, the boys and girls from Buzzcocks are back to save the day! Greg Davies, Noel Fielding, Daisy May Cooper and Jamali Maddix present a special Christmas edition of the mayhem-filled musical panel show, featuring a trio of very special guests: nosewrinkler and Steps singer Claire Richards, dapper comedian Tom Allen, and the unstoppable force of nature that is Pete Doherty.
9pm60 min
Joe Lycett's Got Your Back
Christmas Special - Joe Lycett Vs David Beckham: A Got Your Back SpecialJoe asks one of the world's most famous footballers to stand up for what he claims to believe in, ahead of the Qatar World Cup.
9pm45 min
Bad Education
Christmas Special - ReunionClass K are back for a careers day and reunion party that descends into mayhem, while Alfie has a decision to make about whether he will finally leave the school forever to be with Gulliver.
10pm45 min
The Russell Howard Hour
Series 6, Christmas SpecialRussell Howard returns with his traditional Christmas episode, reflecting on a year like no other. In his first TV appearance in over 15 years, horror fiction heavyweight Garth Marenghi returns to our screens to read a passage from his terrifying festive horror novel.
10pm60 min
Live At The Moth Club
Episode 3It's at least 25 years since George has had the electrics checked so it does look like a catastrophic accident waiting to happen. While George and Ellen muddle through, keeping lights switched off and asking the audience not to use the hand dryers, the rest of the gang must also get creative.
10pm60 min
Celebrity Juice
Final Specials, Highlights Special - The Last Hurrah!Keith Lemon bids farewell to the comedy quiz with a look back at its 14-year history, featuring all the best games, gags and mayhem.
11pm30 min
Michael Spicer: Before Next Door
Series 2, Episode 1 - Water SlideWe re-join the story in December 2019 on a family swimming trip that is as damp and disappointing as Michael's comedy career to date, but the impending general election coverage provides an opportunity for media attention.
11:45pm30 min
Micah Richards' Player Pranks
Episode 3Micah and Smithy attempt their most audacious gag so far as they try to pull the wool over West Ham striker Michail Antonio's eyes, with a bear scare. Former Arsenal star and top pundit Paul Merson falls foul of a very annoying interview prank starring YouTuber Josh Pieters. Plus Micah also stars in his own prank from his past at Man City.