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BCG Daily Tuesday 9th May 2023

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Police Cops In Space

Brighton Fringe review: Police Cops In Space

Not everything lands as it might, but the shear volume of fun and quick-witted creativity to be found in Police Cops In Space easily allows for a few bits to fall by the wayside.

Victoria Nangle, Entertainment Now, 9th May 2023
Two Microphones

5 minutes with Mam Sham: The comedy cooking duo bringing great grub to London's young foodies

Comedy and cooking duo Mam Sham are bringing high-concept dining to the next-gen of London's passionate foodies. Rhiannon Butler and Maria K Georgiou are known for their comedy and radio, as well as for whipping up some of the buzziest event nights across the capital.

Ella Chadwick, Hunger, 9th May 2023
Grace Mulvey

Grace Mulvey: Flirt

She's an affable, self-deprecating storyteller who makes the audience feel like old friends with whom she's sharing confidences, holding them in thrall with her indiscretions.

Steve Bennett, Chortle, 9th May 2023
Jerry Sadowitz

Jerry Sadowitz to return to Edinburgh Fringe

Controversial comedian and magician Jerry Sadowitz will make a return to the Edinburgh Fringe this year with a 3-night run at the Queen's Hall.

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 9th May 2023
Amelia Jane Hunter

Amelia Jane Hunter: Exquisite Pervert review

She might fit the stereotype of a cougar with endless stories of sexual derring-do, but don't ever call Amelia Jane Hunter predatory. Empowered is what she is, knowing what she wants and how to get it, and any judgment passed down on that is just a facet of misogynistic, morally censorious society.

Steve Bennett, Chortle, 9th May 2023
Rob Beckett

Rob Beckett says it's not worth joking about JK Rowling: 'That's a red zone'

"That's going to cause problems - don't mention that," comedian said.

Jacob Stolworthy, The Independent, 9th May 2023
Taskmaster. Image shows left to right: Kiell Smith-Bynoe, Mae Martin, Greg Davies, Alex Horne, Frankie Boyle, Jenny Eclair, Ivo Graham

How long does Taskmaster take to film?

They fit a lot in to a short space of time.

Laura Vickers-Green, Den Of Geek, 9th May 2023
Trollied. Brian (Stephen Tompkinson). Copyright: Roughcut Television

Drop The Dead Donkey creator Andy Hamilton gives evidence in Stephen Tompkinson trial

Comedian and writer Andy Hamilton and actors Nichola McAuliffe and Dean Bone appeared in court as character witnesses for Tompkinson, who is standing trial accusing of inflicted grievous bodily harm (GBH).

ITV, 9th May 2023
Operation Mincemeat starring SpitLip

Review: Operation Mincemeat

It's very clear to see why this new British musical has seen such success, and has already amassed an army of loyal fans.

Greg Stewart, Theatre Weekly, 9th May 2023
Operation Mincemeat starring SpitLip

How do you make a musical out of Operation Mincemeat?

This musical retelling of the daring wartime operation has impressed the relatives of those involved, including Ian Fleming's niece.

Marianka Swain, The Telegraph, 9th May 2023

Videos

TV & radio

Radio 4 2:15pm
45 min
Damned. Denise Donnelly (Georgie Glen). Copyright: What Larks Productions

Leaving

Episode 1

A darkly funny family drama about love, loss and legacy - and why doing the right thing can seem like the wrong thing to do.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Wosson Cornwall

Wosson Cornwall

Episode 3 - It's Caroline Quentin's 'My Quaint Cornwall'

This week Jess and LJ find themselves giving dubious marriage advice. We also meet Jack Rowe - 26 times Ferret Trouser Legging Champion and take a look at new gritty Cornish detective drama, The Tamar... Bridge.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 10pm
60 min
Guilt. Max McCall (Mark Bonnar)

Guilt

Series 3, Episode 3

Max, Jake and their new gang hide from Maggie in Edinburgh and discover her link to Sir Jim Sturrock. Maggie exerts pressure on Teddy, while Aliza risks the bank sale.

TNT Sports 1 logo 10:45pm
60 min
The Football's On. Copyright: BT Sport

The Football's On

Series 10, Episode 11

A humorous look at the week's football stories with Ian Stone and guests.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:50pm
30 min
Rain Dogs. Image shows left to right: Richard (Tom Durant-Pritchard), Costello Jones (Daisy May Cooper)

Rain Dogs

Episode 6 - Jesus Loves A Hustler

Costello hustles to make a living when she realises what it will take to stay in London. Iris is angry at being moved to yet another new home.

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