BCG Daily Friday 13th January 2023
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Josie Long shares why comedy and ADHD work well together
Anyone who needs a shot of optimism about how we can make the world a better place should spend time in the company of Josie Long, a comic in possession of a rare blend of open-hearted enthusiasm and righteous anger.
Ashley Davies, Metro, 13th January 2023
Olivia Miller on resurrecting Queen Mary Tudor for her solo stand up show, Bloody Mary: Live!
"There's something about tragic events that makes me want to be funny."
Blizzard Comedy, 13th January 2023
Mike Wozniak: Zusa, review: A charming storyteller with a splash of the surreal
The Taskmaster favourite presents a whimsical tale of his great-aunt's journey from war-struck Poland to Luton.
Rachael Healy, i Newspaper, 13th January 2023
Emily Wilson review
This young musical comedian definitely has the X factor.
Tristram Fane Saunders, The Telegraph, 13th January 2023
Channel 4 goes with the flow with new All 4 comedy campaign
A playful new campaign by Channel 4's award winning in-house creative agency 4creative launches on 14th January to promote the broadcaster's brilliant comedy content on All 4. A brand-new conceptual trail introduces the 'Stream Free 4000' - a portable unisex urinal which allows All 4 viewers to continue to 'stream freely' so that they don't need to leave the sofa, even when nature calls.
Channel 4, 13th January 2023
Micky Flanagan fans left fuming as site crashes & they're 'kicked out' of ticket queue
Taking to Twitter, several complained that the ticket website had crashed while others reported being 'kicked out' of the queue.
Niomi Harris, Daily Mail, 13th January 2023
10 underrated British comedy series you need to see
We've gathered some underrated British comedy series that you need to see.
Simon Bland, Slashfilm, 13th January 2023
Tony Hancock: The Lad Himself returns to the small screen - for the first time in colour
The Blood Donor and Twelve Angry Men are among the crown jewels of British comedy. Now thanks to a painstaking colourisation, fans can enjoy them in an entirely new light.
Richard Webber, The Daily Express, 13th January 2023Videos
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8:10am10 min
Danny & Mick
Series 5, Episode 10 - Toilet TroubleWebbthorpe Leisure Centre has some new, extremely posh toilets that will receive a grand opening by Lady Fol De Rol. Lance is tasked with guarding the new facility so that Danny and Mick don't ruin the day, but the boys are desperate to try them out!
11:30am30 min
Noising Up
Series 1, Episode 2The irreverant and inventive topical sketch show is back, Noising Up the past week's news, politics, media and culture; from the nation's First Minister to the King's Second Son.
1:30pm30 min
The Good, The Bad And The Unexpected
Series 13, Episode 2This week Mark Nelson is joined by BBC Radio Scotland's strictly loose woman, Kaye Adams, who reveals all about trips to Milan, skiing and Grangemouth. They are joined by Gala Fairydean Rovers striker Zander Murray who struggles with a bout of sleepwalking, and stand-up comedian Jamie MacDonald who struggles with cups, toilets, presents from grandparents and his countrywide controversy after appearing on national television.
4:40pm5 min
Supertato
Series 1, Episode 21 - The Chilli RocketChilli says he's a great skateboarder, but when Supertato needs his help to catch Evil Pea, Chilli can't skateboard at all! Carrot, Chilli and Supertato create a 'chilli rocket' to defeat Evil Pea.
5pm15 min
Lloyd Of The Flies
Episode 31 - So Thin SkinnedAbacus' attendance at his dad's party is put in doubt when he moults early - Lloyd promises to look after Abacus in his vulnerable state, but Abacus's mum insists that they work together to protect Abacus on the perilous journey across Biggo's living room.
6:30pm30 min
The News Quiz
Series 110, Episode 2Andy Zaltzman is joined this week by Lucy Porter, Mark Steel, Ian Smith and Ayesha Hazarika. This week they discuss ongoing strike action, the Labour Party's political transactions and a royal family fraction.
7:30pm30 min
TV Flashback
Series 7, Episode 8 - Unlikely HeroesKiri Pritchard-McLean rewinds the most entertaining clips from half a century of Welsh television, here saluting the unlikely heroes of Wales. Such individuals come in all shapes and sizes, from Sooty the guinea pig to superstrong weightlifters - not to mention a gang of litter-picking heroes keeping the streets clean.
8pm30 min
Would I Lie To You?
Series 16, Episode 2Chizzy Akudolu, Simon Gregson, Michelle Visage and Henning Wehn join host Rob Brydon and regular captains David Mitchell and Lee Mack on the comedy panel show.
9pm45 min
QI
Series T, Episode 9 - Theatrical!Sandi Toksvig is joined by Ed Byrne, Cally Beaton, Jack Dee and Alan Davies answering theatre-themed questions.
9pm60 min
Jon & Lucy's Odd Couples
Episode 1First up are Rachel Riley and Pasha Kovalev, and Richard Herring and Catie Wilkins who are made to tackle an impossibly dirty bathroom, have a nightmare makeover and discover that Rachel pees in the shower during our alarming lie detector test...
9:45pm45 min
Live At The Apollo
Series 17, Episode 3 - Kae Kurd, Laura Smyth, Liam FarrellyKae Kurd welcomes Laura Smyth and Liam Farrelly to the stage, before a packed house at London's Hammersmith Apollo.
10:35pm60 min
The Graham Norton Show
Series 30, Episode 13 - Cate Blanchett, Margot Robbie, Beverley Knight, Alan Carr, RayeCate Blanchett says conducting an orchestra was lifechanging, Margot Robbie describes Babylon as a wild ride, Beverley Knight says Sylvia is wonderful, Alan Carr jokes about his DIY skills, and RAYE performs live in the studio.