BCG Daily Monday 19th December 2022
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10 Questions for Alex Edelman
"I fill every day with stuff that might be fun or interesting."
Veronica Lee, The Arts Desk, 19th December 2022
Detectorists: Why a metal-detecting show became a global hit
Described as "almost Shakespearean" by the LA Times, the gentle UK comedy about metal detecting has wowed audiences worldwide. What's the secret of its success, asks Neil Armstrong.
Neil Armstrong, BBC, 19th December 2022
Amelia Dimoldenberg is looking beyond the chicken shop
YouTube's favourite interviewer is planning her last ever Chicken Shop Date - with Drake, no less - and plotting her next big move.
GQ, 19th December 2022
The Home Alone recreation that nearly fried James Acaster and Guz Khan
Swinging paintcans, electrified sinks, a drop from a zipwire ... in The Unofficial Science Of Home Alone, the comics undergo the Christmas classic's booby traps - to see what would really happen.
Alexi Duggins, The Guardian, 19th December 2022
The Kunts smash into the first look charts at No. 12
Amusingly, BBC Radio 1 presenters Vick Hope and Katie Thistleton awkwardly skipped over the foul-mouthed tirade saying: "At 12 there's a song we can't name because of explicit language."
Robin Murray, Clash Music, 19th December 2022
Peter Kay Live review
As if dozens of arena dates stretching into 2025 weren't enough to prove how much the public loves Peter Kay, the generous standing ovation he received on his first night at London's O2 before he'd uttered a word said it all. That fans had waited for 12 years for the chance to see him - and the fact some undisclosed family health problem scuppered the last planned tour - only added to the sense of occasion.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 19th December 2022
Basil Brush answers your questions as he aims for Christmas number one
Basil Brush is releasing his Christmas single "Boom Boom! It's Christmas Again!" in aid of Save The Children and The Shooting Stars Chase children's hospice.
Jessica Boulton, The Mirror, 19th December 2022
The Kunts on creating the unlikeliest contender for Christmas No.1
Merry Christmas! The Kunts on creating 'F**k The Tories' and taking on the 'f*****g drivel' of LadBaby for the festive top spot.
Nick Reilly, Rolling Stone, 19th December 2022
The Unofficial Science Of Home Alone review - what, no charred skeletons?
This testing of the Christmas classic's violent scenes - from head-smashing paint pots to high-voltage shocks - would have been better if James Acaster and Guz Khan did less wisecracking and more suffering.
Stuart Heritage, The Guardian, 19th December 2022
How Isy Suttie met Elis James
'It was the funniest time in the bedroom I'd ever had!'
Lizzie Cernik, The Guardian, 19th December 2022
Liz Kingsman: One Woman Show review
"It's a credit to Kingsman's writing that the play can both mock itself whilst playing out the very tropes it is mocking at the same time."
Alexander Cohen, Theatre Weekly, 19th December 2022
Rosie Molloy Gives Up Everything review
Rosie Molloy gives up everything, including good jokes.
Rachel Cronin, The List, 19th December 2022UK Pantomime Association: We have been made aware of productions of Aladdin that employ racist stereotypes
The UK Pantomime Association and organisers of Panto Day have issued a statement over "productions of Aladdin that employ racist stereotypes".
Alex Wood, What's On Stage, 19th December 2022Videos
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3pm30 min
Nature Table
Series 3, Episode 4Recorded at ZSL London Zoo, this week Sue Perkins is joined by Lucy Cooke (Zoologist), James Wong (Ethnobotanist) and comedian Felicity Ward.
6:30pm30 min
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue
Series 78, Episode 6A return visit to the Theatre Royal in Newcastle. Rory Bremner and John Finnemore take on Pippa Evans and Fred MacAulay, with Jack Dee in the chair. Colin Sell provides piano accompaniment.
6:30pm30 min
When Lorna Met Leo: Love In The Time Of Covid
Christmas SpecialIt's Christmas, and Lorna is still with the man of her dreams.
9pm45 min
QI
Series T, Christmas Special - Toys, Tinsel, And TurkeysTime to talk turkey! Sandi and Alan gather round the tree with Gyles Brandreth, Chris McCausland and Aisling Bea to tear into toys, teddy bears, and other festive topics starting with "T" ... featuring personal appearances by the President of the Magic Circle and probably the world's most popular bear.
9pm60 min
The Unofficial Science Of...
Special - Home AloneThere's one big burning question that all Home Alone fans need answering; would Harry & Marv have survived those traps in real life? James Acaster and Guz Khan aim to find out.
9:45pm45 min
Live At The Apollo
Series 17, Christmas Special - Noel At The Apollo: Rosie Jones, Eshaan Akbar, Cally BeatonIn this special festive edition, host Rosie Jones warms up the audience at London's Hammersmith Apollo and then introduces routines by Eshaan Akbar and Cally Beaton, who share their light-hearted views on modern life.