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BCG Daily Monday 28th August 2023

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Camden Fringe review: Extreme

Slovak Theatre in London present their new sketch show about the pandemic, Extreme (The New Norm) at Camden Fringe. At 70 minutes, there is a lot of ground covered, with some finely tuned comic performances from the whole cast.

Louise Penn, LouReviews, 28th August 2023

Was it worth it? Edinburgh fringe acts give their verdict on the festival

As the curtain falls on this year's fringe, we ask performers and producers how it was for them.

Rachael Healy, The Guardian, 28th August 2023
Starstruck. Image shows from L to R: Tom (Nikesh Patel), Jessie (Rose Matafeo). Copyright: Avalon Television

Starstruck review

Rose Matafeo's romcom ditches the love story (and is better than ever).

Rachel Aroesti, The Guardian, 28th August 2023
Starstruck. Image shows from L to R: Tom (Nikesh Patel), Jessie (Rose Matafeo). Copyright: Avalon Television

Starstruck review

Rose Matafeo's beloved BBC romcom hasn't lost any of its charm.

Kirsten Grant, The Telegraph, 28th August 2023
Starstruck. Image shows from L to R: Tom (Nikesh Patel), Jessie (Rose Matafeo). Copyright: Avalon Television

Starstruck review

There are so many shows and movies about how to find 'the one', Starstruck series 3 is about how to handle what comes next.

Louisa Mellor, Den Of Geek, 28th August 2023

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CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 8:35am
20 min
Justin's House. Image shows from L to R: Justin (Justin Fletcher), Little Monster, Robert the Robert (Steven Kynman). Copyright: BBC

Justin's House

Series 6, Episode 16 - Aunite Big Monster

Little Monster's auntie is coming to stay, but she is very different to him.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Just A Minute. Sue Perkins. Copyright: BBC

Just A Minute

Edinburgh Specials 2023, Episode 2

In the second of two specials recorded at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Sue Perkins challenges guests including Gyles Brandreth, Susie McCabe, Fred MacAulay and Rachel Parris to speak for 60 seconds without repetition, deviation or hesitation.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 8pm
60 min
Alison & Larry: Billericay To Barry. Image shows left to right: Larry Lamb, Alison Steadman

Alison And Larry: Billericay To Barry

Episode 3

On the final leg of their B-road tour to Barry, Alison and Larry join an all-male Welsh choir and attempt to sing in Welsh.

Comedy Central 10pm
60 min
Jack Dee

Jack Dee: Live At The Apollo

Jack Dee performs for a sell-out crowd at the Hammersmith Apollo during his 2002 tour.

BBC Three 10pm
21 min
Starstruck. Jessie (Rose Matafeo)

Starstruck

Series 3, Episode 1

Years after their breakup, Jessie and Tom come face to face unexpectedly at best friend Kate's wedding as she ties the knot with Ian. The initially awkward meeting finds the two former lovers wondering if there is a lingering spark.

BBC Three 10:30pm
21 min
Starstruck. Image shows left to right: Jessie (Rose Matafeo), Liam (Lorne MacFadyen)

Starstruck

Series 3, Episode 2

Tom's engagement party with new partner puts pressure on Kate as she has to decide where her loyalties lie. Jessie distracts herself on a date with Liam, and the pair bond.

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