BCG Daily Monday 20th November 2023
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Boat Story review
If Tarantino made a zombie film, you wouldn't see this much gore.
Christopher Stevens, Daily Mail, 20th November 2023Russell Brand: Ofcom rejects complaints C4 investigation was unfair
Almost 200 people lodged objections over the Dispatches episode.
Chortle, 20th November 2023Boat Story review
It's weird, violent, funny and heartwarming all at once, all while telling a multi-layered crime story. In short, it's excellent.
Andrew Murray, The Upcoming, 20th November 2023Ignacio Lopez review
If like me you haven't seen him live before I'd recommend buying tickets for his current tour asap, especially as I imagine soon he'll only be playing enormous venues, but if it's sold out or he's not playing near you thanks to last night's performance being recorded for NextUp it will soon be available to watch, and which alone will make being a member a must.
Alex Finch, Comedy To Watch, 20th November 2023Wycombe Swan 'fails to inform' audience of cancelled Dawn French show
Theatregoers in Buckinghamshire have hit out at a local venue after it 'failed to inform' them of a cancelled Dawn French performance, with some only finding out through a 'note on the door' upon arrival.
Eleanor Burleigh, Bucks Free Press, 20th November 2023Evil Genius With Russell Kane review
Ill-informed comedians debate whether Churchill was a good man, then bluff their way through talk of atrocities with nary a gag being cracked. Who thought this was a good idea?
Jack Seale, The Guardian, 20th November 2023Evil Genius With Russell Kane review
The comedian's popular podcast about divisive historical figures has been transported to TV, kicking off with a debate on Churchill's legacy.
Jasper Rees, The Telegraph, 20th November 2023Saltburn review
Director Emerald Fennell's absurd new film, while entertaining, isn't the wealth satire many want it to be. And it misses an opportunity to be something better.
Candice Frederick, The Huffington Post, 20th November 2023Videos
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Lagging
Series 3, Episode 1 - Party GamesFresh faces join Team SMoRCLe as Sol and his friends ready up for the Zaag Rumble and try to escape Becca's zombie house party.
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue
Series 80, Episode 2The team make a return visit to the Pavilion Theatre in Bournemouth. Jack Dee chairs as Marcus Brigstocke and Rachel Parris play against Tony Hawks and Miles Jupp.
Dad's Army: The Animations
Episode 3 - A Stripe For FrazerPrivate Frazer receives an ill-advised promotion to Lance Corporal.
Evil Genius With Russell Kane
Episode 1 - Winston ChurchillComedy discussion show delving into the biographies of polarising figures from the past to ask the simple question - were they evil or genius? Here, Judi Love, Geoff Norcott and Charlie Higson join host Russell Kane to discuss the man once voted the Greatest Briton - Winston Churchill.
Boat Story
Episode 2Janet and Samuel try to find a buyer for the stolen drugs, which proves trickier than they thought. Meanwhile, The Tailor leaves a trail of chaos in his hunt for the thieves.