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BCG Daily Friday 27th October 2023

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Lenny Henry: One Of A Kind. Lenny Henry

Lenny Henry: One Of A Kind, review

Stars line up to gush over hard-working hero.

Carol Midgley, The Times, 27th October 2023
Taskmaster. Lucy Beaumont

Lucy Beaumont is Taskmaster's glorious queen of weird

Wherever Lucy Beaumont's home planet is, we want to live there.

Louisa Mellor, Den Of Geek, 27th October 2023
Michael McIntyre's Big Show. Michael McIntyre. Copyright: Hungry McBear

Michael McIntyre: Macnificent, review

TV's top comedian is back on the road.

Dominic Maxwell, The Times, 27th October 2023
Michael McIntyre's Big Show. Michael McIntyre. Copyright: Hungry McBear

Michael McIntyre: Macnificent, review

While nothing here will redefine anyone's worldview, the material is timeless - as indeed is he, looking at least a full decade younger than his 47 years.

Steve Bennett, Chortle, 27th October 2023
Ricky Gervais

Ricky Gervais is first British comedian to sell-out 20,000 seat Scotiabank Arena in Canada

Ricky Gervais has made history as the first British comedian to sell-out a 20,000 capacity arena in Canada during his Armageddon tour.

Chikamso Chukwuenyem, Daily Mail, 27th October 2023
Michael McIntyre's Big Show. Michael McIntyre. Copyright: Hungry McBear

Park your cynicism! Michael McIntyre is a super-relatable well-oiled joke machine

The everyman stand-up delivers substantial comic payloads by itemising the oddity of human behaviour. A successful formula his new tour continues to exploit.

Brian Logan, The Guardian, 27th October 2023
Rachel Fairburn

Rachel Fairburn: Showgirl review

A vibrant comedy lens that shoots for the moon with laser-sharp wit makes this show the perfect warm-up to a nostalgic night out on the tiles.

Katy Davies, Entertainment Focus, 27th October 2023
Marjolein Robertson

Marjolein Robertson on dating, Daniel Sloss and David Cameron ahead of Dundee gig

The Shetland-born comedian is hitting the road alongside Jay Lafferty and Sarah Keyworth in the Big Fab Comedy Show.

Rebecca Baird, The Dundee Courier, 27th October 2023
Joel Dommett

Joel Dommett reveals he's in line for Philip Schofield's This Morning job

Joel Dommett reckons he's primed to take Phillip Schofield's spot on This Morning - because he knows how to "not be an a***hole".

The Masked Singer host impressed during a brief stint on the show this summer and now he is keen to join full-time.

Felicity Cross, The Sun, 27th October 2023

Videos

Podcasts

TV & radio

Apple TV+ 6am
30 min
Still Up. Image shows left to right: Danny (Craig Roberts), Lisa (Antonia Thomas)

Still Up

Episode 8 - The Wedding

As Lisa and Danny reminisce about the night they met, a candid revelation shakes everything up.

BBC Radio Scotland 1:30pm
30 min
CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5:30pm
30 min
Nova Jones

Nova Jones

Series 3, Episode 8 - Nova Be Nice

Nova needs to be nice to continue her tour, but McLaren has developed a mean streak.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
The News Quiz. Andy Zaltzman

The News Quiz

Series 112, Episode 8

Ian Smith, Ria Lina, Hugo Rifkind and Robin Morgan join Andy Zaltzman to quiz the week's news.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8:30pm
30 min
Ghosts. Image shows left to right: Sophie (Chloé Delanney), Robin (Laurence Rickard)

Ghosts

Series 5, Episode 4 - En Francais

Having lost their appetite for Food Club, the ghosts trial some new entertainment inspired by Pat. Disaster strikes as Mike and Alison host an important guest at Button House.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm
30 min
Have I Got News For You. Jack Dee

Have I Got News For You

Series 66, Episode 4

Jack Dee makes his 20th appearance on the programme. Joining him are Emmanuel Sonubi and MP Dehenna Davison, both making their debut on the show.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 10pm
30 min
Breeders. Ally (Daisy Haggard)

Breeders

Series 4, Episode 3 - No Age

Ally is appalled that she's about to turn 50 and bans the family from ever mentioning that number; Paul tries to help Luke, who is overwhelmed by learning to drive and become a dad; Ava meets a charismatic girl called Holly.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:40pm
50 min
The Graham Norton Show. Graham Norton. Credit: So Television, Christopher Baines

The Graham Norton Show

Series 31, Episode 5 - Judi Dench, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jack Whitehall, Jay Blades, Duran Duran

Arnold Schwarzenegger talks about his competitiveness, Dame Judi Dench quotes Shakespeare, Jay Blades says his life is unbelievable, Jack Whitehall talks about his new daughter, and Duran Duran perform live in the studio.

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