BCG Daily Friday 5th May 2023
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Chris Ramsey and Emily Atack do Who Do You Think You Are?
Chris Ramsey and Emily Atack have delved into their family histories for the next series of Who Do You Think You Are?.
Chortle, 5th May 2023
Candy Gigi: Friday Night Sinner! review
Shabbat Shalom. Candy Gigi invites her audience for a sophisticated Friday night dinner in glamorous Borehamwood. Entertainment includes song, puppetry, chaos, mayhem and a whole lot of bodily fluids.
Adam Stevenson, The Reviews Hub, 5th May 2023
Vandals destroy Peter Kay mural
Artist Chris Moore spent seven days spray-painting the comedian's likeness on to a bridge in Levenshulme, Greater Manchester, last weekend. But just two days later it was painted over, and replaced with the message: "When you love cheap fame and money more than the culture."
Chortle, 5th May 2023
Tommy Cooper's fez auctioned off in new C4 show
Will the comic's iconic headgear make its £3,250 reserve?
Chortle, 5th May 2023
I talk to Hammed Animashaun
"You don't often see shows that have two black leads on primetime BBC One. I can't even remember the last time that happened. So I feel like this is a huge moment."
Elliot Gonzalez, I Talk Telly, 5th May 2023
Black Ops review
The BBC looks as if it has an instant hit on its hand with Black Ops.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 5th May 2023
Nine songs: James Acaster
A beloved connoisseur of the cultural holy trinity of comedy, food and music, James Acaster unravels his nine most crucial tracks to Olivia Swash.
Olivia Swash, The Line Of Best Fit, 5th May 2023
Black Ops review
Who knew incompetent coppers and tough gangs could be this hilarious?
Benji Wilson, The Telegraph, 5th May 2023
Black Ops review
BBC high-stakes police comedy keeps you on your toes.
Abby Robinson, Radio Times, 5th May 2023
Black Ops review
Can you really make a hilarious comedy about police racism? Yes you can!
Rachel Aroesti, The Guardian, 5th May 2023
Black Ops review
Police sitcom is charming enough, but it lacks bite.
Nick Hilton, The Independent, 5th May 2023Tom Jones on ITVX review
Hannah Waddingham leaves a real mark in this tale of class, sex and money.
Melanie McDonagh, Evening Standard, 5th May 2023Tom Jones review
A funny, frisky take on the classic comic novel.
Carol Midgley, The Times, 5th May 2023Podcasts
TV & radio
1:30pm30 min
The Good, The Bad And The Unexpected
Series 14, Episode 2It's a star-studded show with Scotland's very own Mr Hollywood, Ross King MBE, who tells his good story about the very height of his fame in Glasgow, whilst Really Wild Show and Animal Diary presenter Michaela Strachan discovers she's allergic to the most unlikely of creatures. Professor Richard Wiseman completes the line-up with a tricky game for everyone, and he displays his completely unexpected lack of knowledge of music. Mark Nelson hosts.
6:30pm30 min
The News Quiz
Series 111, Episode 2Andy Zaltzman takes on the week's news with help from Ria Lina, Andrew Maxwell, Rachel Cunliffe and Andy Parsons.
9pm30 min
Have I Got News For You
Series 65, Episode 4Alexander Armstrong takes to the host's chair once more, with journalist Camilla Long and comedian Maisie Adam.
9:30pm30 min
Black Ops
Episode 1Dom and Kay, two ordinary PCSOs, are recruited by Detective Inspector Clinton Blair to go undercover and infiltrate the infamous Brightmarsh Gang.
10pm65 min
The Lateish Show With Mo Gilligan
Series 4, Episode 1In this opening episode, Mo is joined by Chris and Rosie Ramsey, Harry Hill and Alex Scott.
10pm60 min
Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled
Series 7, Out-takes - UnseenUnseen footage from the series with guests including Rachel Parris, Jason Byrne, London Hughes, Seann Walsh, Jessica Hynes, Ola Labib and Russell Kane.
11pm15 min
Comedy Club At Machynlleth
Series 2, Episode 7Stephen Bailey rounds off a week of coverage from the 2023 Machynlleth Comedy Festival. Fin Taylor tells us about the power of social media in comedy, and his recent tour Daddy Self Care. Plus we'll revisit some best bits from the week's interviews.
11:30pm30 min
The Machynlleth Comedy Festival
2023, Episode 1Kiri Pritchard-McLean hosts a comedy showcase featuring acts from this year's festival.