BCG Daily Thursday 29th December 2022
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Darren Harriott: 'I could have been one of those kids who killed somebody or was killed'
The comedian talks about his drug-dealer father, escaping gang life and training for Dancing On Ice.
Chris Harvey, The Telegraph, 29th December 2022
A formula for sitcom success?
2023 is fast approaching. A new year. A new hope. If you read this blog, you and I probably share the same aim: to get a sitcom commissioned. Is that a realistic hope? Yes. And no.
James Cary, Sitcom Geek, 29th December 2022
Early Doors co-creator speaks out on third season as hit show returns to BBC
Fans of the classic Manc comedy series are demanding a new series from the BBC - there's even a petition.
Dianne Bourne, Manchester Evening News, 29th December 2022
Channel 4 promotes Prince Andrew musical with huge billboard outside Pizza Express in Woking
The taunting telly bosses were advertising tonight's upcoming comedy based on the Duke of York's turbulent life - making a reference to his Newsnight interview.
Harry Rutter, The Mirror, 29th December 2022
Four British comedians who could break America in 2023
It's always interesting to see what sort of comics and what sort of material breaks America. For some, it's tales of alcohol rehab and addiction, while for others it's observational and whacky. But who are the Brits who many would love to see break America over the next 12 months?
The Upcoming, 29th December 2022
Scottish parliament investigating MSP who filmed comic 'flasher' protest during gender bill debate
A Scottish parliament spokesperson told The National that parliamentary authorities are "examining the apparent filming from the Chamber floor" on 22 December, the day the bill was passed. The presiding officer is "extremely concerned" that footage of the incident - which saw comedian and "pelvic physiotherapist" Elaine Miller lift her skirt in the chamber to protest trans rights reform - was widely shared on social media.
Maggie Baska, Pink News, 29th December 2022
Prince Andrew: The Musical review
Plays the Epstein scandal for laughs in a way that is ... not OK.
Lucy Mangan, The Guardian, 29th December 2022
Prince Andrew: The Musical review
A darkly fitting conclusion to a year of royals taking over TV.
Isobel Lewis, The Independent, 29th December 2022
Rhod Gilbert rushed to hospital with wife Sian after revealing stage four cancer diagnosis
Rhod Gilbert's wife has revealed they rushed to hospital today following his stage four cancer diagnosis. Sian told her Twitter followers they had been in A&E, but did not go into detail as to why.
Amanda Devlin, The Sun, 29th December 2022
I'm an aspiring stand-up - Billy Connolly gave me a comedy masterclass, I was blown away
Aspiring stand-up Simon Houston was blown away after getting a series of top comedy tips from the Big Yin himself.
Simon Houston, The Scottish Sun, 29th December 2022
Katherine Ryan thrilled to be named Hertfordshire's sexiest woman
"Thank you to my neighbours for skipping their skincare routine."
Metro, 29th December 2022Videos
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8:30pm65 min
Doc Martin
Concluding Specials, Documentary - Farewell Doc MartinCaroline Catz takes viewers behind the scenes of Doc Martin to discover the secrets of the ITV drama's huge success.
9pm60 min
Prince Andrew: The Musical
Comedy satire centring on the key events, relationships and controversies in the prince's life, including a reimagining of his Newsnight interview.
9pm75 min
Katherine Ryan: Missus
A stand-up show by the comedian in which she reveals how marriage has given her new perspectives on life, love and what it means.
9:35pm50 min
The John Bishop Show
New Year Special - The John Bishop End Of Year ShowThe comedian takes an irreverent look back at the past 12 months, with the help of guests including veteran actor Ian McKellen - currently co-starring with John in the pantomime Mother Goose - and Lionesses heroine Beth Mead.
10pm60 min
Live At The Moth Club
Episode 5An estate agent tells George that selling up would make him enormously wealthy - it looks like the writing's on the wall, but can the gang do anything about it?
10pm30 min
Breaking The News
New Year Special - Breaking The Year: 2022Des Clarke is joined by Karen Dunbar, Chris Forbes, Susie McCabe and Neil Delamere to take a wry look back at the biggest stories and events of the past 12 months. They reflect on matters including the revolving door of 10 Downing Street and a brand new chapter for the monarchy under King Charles III in a review that hits harder than Will Smith on Oscars night.
11pm30 min
Michael Spicer: Before Next Door
Series 2, Episode 3 - BetBoffinRoberta;s plans for a Room Next Door tour and a potential commercial could be an exit strategy from the daily grind for Michael, but he continues to cling on.
11pm60 min
The Russell Howard Hour
Series 6, Highlights Special - Best Of Series 6A look back at the best moments from Series 6, including when environmental activist Greta Thunberg took part in a special edition of Playground Politics.