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BCG Daily Wednesday 18th October 2023

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Ahir Shah. Copyright: Avalon Television

Ahir Shah: how Rishi Sunak inspired my comedy show

The winner of the Edinburgh Comedy Award opens up to Dominic Maxwell about his show Ends, his childhood and the comedian that makes him laugh the most.

Dominic Maxwell, The Times, 18th October 2023
Alexei Sayle

Laugharne Weekend line-up looks like strongest yet

On the comedy side the guests for the 2024 festival will include alternative stand-up legend Alexei Sayle, Confessions star Robin Askwith, Welsh comic Kiri Pritchard-McLean and festival regulars Isy Suttie and Robin Ince.

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 18th October 2023
Crackanory. Miriam Margolyes. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Miriam Margolyes, 82, confirms she's undergone major heart surgery

Miriam Margolyes confirmed she's had heart surgery and shared a health update on Wednesday.

Amelia Wynne, Daily Mail, 18th October 2023
David Walliams' Awfully Good. David Walliams. Copyright: Crook Productions

David Walliams: BGT removal led to 'suicidal thoughts'

David Walliams has said his removal from Britain's Got Talent led to "severe depression and suicidal thoughts" according to legal documents.

Lizo Mzimba, BBC, 18th October 2023
After Life. Tony (Ricky Gervais). Copyright: Derek Productions

Ricky Gervais's After Life park bench vandalised

The bench was installed as part of a mental health awareness campaign.

Chris Edwards, NME, 18th October 2023

Videos

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CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 4:40pm
5 min
Supertato

Supertato

Series 2, Episode 16 - Broccoli Alone

Supertato is out chasing a milkshake robot and leaves Broccoli in charge of Tato Tower.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Daliso Chaponda: Citizen Of Nowhere. Daliso Chaponda

Daliso Chaponda: Citizen Of Nowhere

Series 4, Episode 2 - '... so I decided to date an AI...'

Unlucky in love, Daliso tries dating an AI. In this second episode Daliso takes us on a journey through his relationship history whilst sharing his thoughts on how technology and Artificial Intelligence are changing our lives.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 9pm
45 min
Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Kiell Smith-Bynoe

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 31, Episode 9

Kiell Smith-Bynoe, Danny Goffey and Freya Ridings join regulars Noel Fielding, Daisy May Cooper and Jamali Maddix for the pop culture panel show, hosted by Greg Davies.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min
Outsiders. Image shows left to right: Roisin Conaty, Alan Davies, Guz Khan, Judi Love, Laura Smyth, Chris McCausland

Outsiders

Series 3, Episode 2

It is Day Two in camp and the Outsiders are surprised by a stranger who is silently watching their every move.

BBC Three 10pm
30 min
BBC New Comedy Awards. Image shows left to right: Shane Clifford, Shane Todd, Hester Ectomy, Diona Doherty, Ruth Hunter, Richie Bree, Josh Pugh, Mustafa Saed, Martin Angolo

BBC New Comedy Awards

2023, Episode 3 - Ballymena

The Northern Irish heat in Ballymena is hosted by Shane Todd, with judges Martin Angolo and Diona Doherty.

Radio 4 11pm
15 min
Njambi McGrath. Credit: Steve Ullathorne

Njambi McGrath - Black Black

Episode 2 - The White Man's Burden

Njambi McGrath considers how language, education and religion were all weaponised by the British colonisers, obliterating their narrative.

Radio 4 11:15pm
15 min
The Skewer. Credit: BBC, Unusual Productions

The Skewer

Series 10, Episode 2

This week - An Arse on a Plate, Corbyn Neutral, and Peter Bone-y M.

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