BCG Daily Friday 6th October 2023
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David Mitchell: Comedy is humanity's highest art form
David Mitchell talks about the enduring appeal of Peep Show, insights into panel shows and improvisation, his new book Unruly: A History of England's Kings and Queens, and advice for aspiring actors and actresses.
Freddie Evans and Sophie Magalhaes, Cherwell, 6th October 2023
Review: Noises Off
The Theatre Royal Haymarket provides an appropriately grandiose setting for this 40th anniversary production of Noises Off.
Sarah Brown, West End Best Friend, 6th October 2023
John Robins: Howl review
Addiction, death and top-class comedy.
Dominic Maxwell, The Times, 6th October 2023
Lenny Henry on his poignant, hilarious ode to Windrush
Russell T Davies helped Henry turn his family's tales of leaving the Caribbean for 50s Dudley into a moving period drama. He talks sexism, racism and wishing he was more like Scorsese.
Leila Latif, The Guardian, 6th October 2023
Lou Sanders: 'It blows my mind that people still don't want to believe women'
Off the heels of publishing a memoir, the star of Taskmaster and Mel Giedroyc: Unforgivable discusses unhappy readers, deleting Twitter, and outing Russell Brand.
Rachel Aroesti, The Guardian, 6th October 2023
Review: Ian Smith - Crushing
Ian Smith: Crushing is a fantastic hour of stand-up that allows Smith to show off his observational comedy skills, telling stories that lead up to the moment he found himself in a tank with his hairdresser. You may not learn anything from Smith's stressful stories, but they are certainly fun!
Kat Mokrynski, Broadway World, 6th October 2023
John Robins: Howl review
Heartfelt two-act show revels in the manic, painful and sometimes amusing fallout of recovering from alcoholism.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 6th October 2023
Foil Arms & Hog: Hogwash review
Overall, Hogwash is the dream combination of excellent sketches and improv brilliance.
Dulcie Godfrey, The Reviews Hub, 6th October 2023
Ghosts review
This beautifully warm comedy bows out on a high.
Rebecca Nicholson, The Guardian, 6th October 2023
Ghosts review
How are we going to say goodbye to this joy of a sitcom?
Rachael Healy, i Newspaper, 6th October 2023
Ghosts review
Proof that the late Queen had excellent taste in television.
Michael Hogan, The Telegraph, 6th October 2023Pete Firman interview
"I cut my teeth in comedy clubs," he says.
Andy Murray, Northern Soul, 6th October 2023Videos
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6am30 min
Still Up
Episode 5 - Veggie Veggie Bing BongLisa embarks on a complicated camping trip with Veggie's family. Danny endures an endless bathroom repair.
11:30am30 min
What's Funny About...
Series 3, Episode 6 - Alas Smith And JonesGriff Rhys Jones join hosts Peter Fincham and Jon Plowman look back at the classic sketch show Alas Smith and Jones].
11:30am30 min
Noising Up
Series 2, Episode 6Turning up the volume on everything that's happening. Sketches satirising media, politics, sport and much more.
1:30pm30 min
The Good, The Bad And The Unexpected
Series 15, Episode 6Mark Nelson is joined this week Elaine C. Smith, Zoe Lyons and Graeme Clark.
5:30pm25 min
Nova Jones
Series 3, Episode 5 - Fear Not NovaNova meets her mirror twin, avoN - but is she just a bad influence on herself?
6:30pm30 min
The News Quiz
Series 112, Episode 5Daliso Chaponda, Susie McCabe, Bethany Black and Hugo Rifkind join Andy Zaltzman to quiz the week's news, in an episode recorded in Manchester in the week where the Conservative Part Conference was held there.
8:30pm30 min
Ghosts
Series 5, Episode 1 - FoolsMike approaches Alison to discuss their finances following the loss of their B&B business. However, Alison is more preoccupied with plotting revenge on the Ghosts for April Fool's Day and recruits a playful Humphrey to execute her plans.
9pm30 min
Have I Got News For You
Series 66, Episode 1Victoria Coren Mitchell takes to the host's seat, with Carol Vorderman and Ignacio Lopez joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.
10:40pm50 min
The Graham Norton Show
Series 31, Episode 2 - Bernie Taupin, Catherine Tate, Ashley Walters, Bill Bailey, Christine and the QueensBernie Taupin says being in the spotlight is tremendous, Catherine Tate keeps an open mind about the paranormal, Ashley Walters says he has huge respect for Top Boy, Bill Bailey plays Candle in the Wind on a Turkish Saz, and Christine and the Queens perform live in the studio.