BCG Daily Saturday 18th November 2023
Press clippings
Graham Linehan and cancel culture: Is comedy becoming bland?
The writer of some of TV's most successful comedies - including Father Ted, Black Books, and The IT Crowd - has found a new home at a comedy night for cancelled performers.
Katie Spencer, Sky News, 18th November 2023
Gregor Sharp on the return of Two Doors Down and the loss of his friend and creative partner Simon Carlyle
The death of Simon Carlyle, the co-writer and creator of pitch perfect Scottish sitcom Two Doors Down hangs over the new season. Producer and writer Gregor Sharp reflects on the loss of his friend and creative partner.
Aidan Smith, The Scotsman, 18th November 2023
Top 5 quite interesting books about sport - selected by QI's James Harkin
From the use of darts in conflict to 80s America, James Harkin picks five of the most interesting books on sport.
James Harkin, The Big Issue, 18th November 2023
Such Brave Girls: my big BBC comedy about anxiety and dysfunction
The new must-see sitcom on BBC3 explores dark family issues. It came from the creator Kat Sadler's real life, she tells Ben Dowell.
Ben Dowell, The Times, 18th November 2023
Aardman is about to run out of clay
The British animators weave magic out of sugar, foil and plasticine - but trouble beckons on the eve of the sequel to their 2000 smash-hit.
The Telegraph, 18th November 2023
Fringe: The Stand pulls plug on biggest venue after acts and crowds stay away
Comedy club operator The Stand will go 'back to basics' after axing shows at the New Town Theatre.
Brian Ferguson, The Scotsman, 18th November 2023
Rare motor once owned by Terry-Thomas for sale... and could be yours for as little as £12k
Selling on Car & Classic, Terry-Thomas' automatic Daimler Sovereign 3.4 LWB is available for purchase with a rather inexpensive price tag.
Taryn Kaur Pedler, The Sun, 18th November 2023
Tribute screening for Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em writer Raymond Allen
Tributes have been paid to the writer of the classic sitcom Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em at a special screening of some of its most popular scenes.
Richard Latto, BBC, 18th November 2023Saltburn review
Some have said it's Brideshead gone evil, with Tom Ripley vibes, but director Emerald Fennell is more daring than Waugh or Highsmith.
Deborah Ross, The Spectator, 18th November 2023TV & radio
10am30 min
Your Place Or Mine
Series 2, Episode 6 - Salma El-Wardany: Cairo, EgyptShaun is tempted by partying at the Pyramids and watching the Parade of the Mummies. Will BBC presenter Salma be able to move a man who's about as mobile as a Mummy himself?
11am60 min
Fighting Talk
Series 21, Episode 11Presenter Kate Mason, GB sprinter and new Gladiator Harry Aikines-Aryeetey, sports broadcaster Greg Brady and comedian Justin Moorhouse join Rick Edwards for an hour of sporting punditry, humour and entertainment.
7:15pm45 min
The Infinite Monkey Cage
Series 28, Episode 2 - The Science of CoincidenceProf. Brian Cox and Robin Ince reveal the maths behind luck and coincidence with comedian Sophie Duker, and mathematicians Marcus Du Sautoy and David Speigelhalter.
9pm35 min
Blankety Blank
Series 20, Episode 9Bradley Walsh hosts the revival of the comedy quiz show, in which Oti Mabuse, DJ Target, Yung Filly, Sue Perkins, Eamonn Holmes and Josie Gibson fill in the blanks to help contestants win some brilliant prizes.
9pm85 min
Michael Barrymore: The Rise And Fall Of Mr Saturday Night
In the 90s, Michael Barrymore was a universally-loved British TV presenter. In '95, Barrymore came out as gay during an era of homophobia in the tabloid press - but his open homosexuality didn't dent his popularity. It wasn't until a fateful night in 2001, where an after-party at Barrymore's luxury mansion in Essex ended his career and the life of a young man; Stuart Lubbock. The sordid details of the night in question were aired in the media and a pathologist's report concluded that Stuart had suffered severe sexual injuries prior to death taking place. This film is a saga of light entertainment and heavy drama, with a powerful portrait of a tragic character.