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BCG Daily Tuesday 7th February 2023

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Natasha Anderson

Rarely Asked Questions: Natasha Anderson, Vault Festival

Natasha grew up in a mixed Black Caribbean and White British family, where food was everything.

Beyond The Joke, 7th February 2023
Matt Winning

Matt Winning interview

"We need to make content for the people we don't make content for".

Jo Waters, EBU, 7th February 2023
The Museum Of Curiosity. Image shows left to right: John Lloyd, Anna Ptaszynski

Line-up for new gallery of The Museum Of Curiosity revealed

BBC Radio 4's The Museum Of Curiosity is back on air from 20th February with Professor of Ignorance John Lloyd back at the helm. This series he is joined by QI Elf and co-host of No Such Thing As A Fish Anna Ptaszynski who will curate the Museum with him.

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 7th February 2023
The Jonathan Ross Show. Jonathan Ross. Copyright: Hot Sauce / ITV Studios

Jonathan Ross, Rosie Jones & Michelle De Swarte join Just For Laughs

Jonathan Ross, comedian Rosie Jones and actress Michelle De Swarte have joined the Just For Laughs London festival line up, which is taking place from 2nd - 5th March 2023 at The O2 complex.

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 7th February 2023
The Lavender Hill Mob. Image shows left to right: Miles Jupp, Justin Edwards

The Lavender Hill Mob review

Those that hold the original near and dear to their hearts might get a greater kick, but for others, one can't help but wish for more and, by modern standards, it falls short in numerous facets.

Jacob Newbury, British Theatre Guide, 7th February 2023
Festival sign at the Edinburgh Fringe

Fringe: Venues warn event is at 'tipping point' and will 'wither away' over short-term lets clampdown

The biggest venue operators at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe have warned that the event is at a "tipping point" and will "wither away" unless there is a rethink over a clampdown over the number of properties being used for short-term lets in the city.

Brian Ferguson, The Scotsman, 7th February 2023
Miles Bullough

Wildseed Studios joins Mediawan Kids & Family

Mediawan Kids & Family, the youth entertainment division of the European powerhouse, has acquired a majority stake in Wildseed Studios, the British production company.

Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 7th February 2023

Podcasts

TV & radio

CITV 5pm
15 min
Lloyd Of The Flies. Copyright: Aardman Animations

Lloyd Of The Flies

Episode 47 - The Chrysalist

When Mr Wiggley runs out of ideas for his Chrysalist - a list of fun things to do before he becomes a butterfly - Lloyd is happy to help and join in with putting it together, but he starts to suspect that Mr Wiggley is once again putting off pupating.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6pm
25 min
Lagging. Sol (Yoni Bronks). Copyright: BBC

Lagging

Series 2, Episode 10 - The Big Mo-ment

It could all be over for Team SMoRCLe, unless one more winning combo can save the day!

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 9:30pm
30 min
The Family Pile. Gaynor (Alexandra Mardell)

The Family Pile

Episode 4 - Never Say Die

The sisters grow tired of Nicole's bossy attitude and her behaviour pushes them all to breaking point. Meanwhile, Yvette finds support in the wrong place, Ursula has a health scare, and Gaynor is livid when the buyers return for a viewing.

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