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BCG Daily Friday 24th November 2023

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Alan Carr

Alan Carr to play mirror in Northampton panto Snow White

Alan Carr will appear in his hometown panto as a magic mirror.

Martin Heath, BBC, 24th November 2023
Two Doors Down. Image shows from L to R: Beth (Arabella Weir), Eric (Alex Norton). Copyright: BBC

Two Doors Down: What's the secret of the sitcom where nothing happens?

Two Doors Down is the Scottish sitcom which has been quietly creeping into living rooms across the UK for a decade.

Pauline McLean, BBC, 24th November 2023

Phil Wang: I broke my arm filming Wonka

Phil Wang has revealed he has a role in the new Wonka film - and broke his arm while filming.

Chortle, 24th November 2023
Joe Lycett

Joe Lycett calls off his toilet podcast...but is the comic up to something bigger?

Joe Lycett has called off the launch of his toilet-based podcast after a stunt to launch it went wrong.

Chortle, 24th November 2023
Operation Mincemeat starring SpitLip. Image shows left to right: Claire-Marie Hall, Natasha Hodgson, David Cumming, Zoë Roberts, Jak Malone. Credit: Matt Crockett

How comedy musical fans gave an unsung war heroine the recognition she deserved

An unsung hero of the Second World War is finally getting a public acknowledgement of her secret work - thanks to the fans of the West End musical comedy Operation Mincemeat.

Chortle, 24th November 2023
Alistair Barrie. Copyright: Steve Ullathorne

Alistair Barrie: TikTok, TikTok... my time posting comedy on social media is limited

Alistair Barrie as he weighs up the pros and cons of putting content online.

Alistair Barrie, Chortle, 24th November 2023
Sandi Toksvig

Feminist lesbian Sandi Toksvig trolled and harassed over pro-trans comments

'Gender-critical' pundits are targeting feminist lesbian Sandi Toksvig after the comedian, activist and former Bake Off host showed her support for the trans community.

Amelia Hansford, Pink News, 24th November 2023
Two Doors Down. Image shows from L to R: Beth (Arabella Weir), Eric (Alex Norton). Copyright: BBC

Two Doors Down review

The sitcom delivers a harsh home truth: that many of us barely tolerate our friends and neighbours.

Gerard Gilbert, i Newspaper, 24th November 2023
Crackanory. Bob Mortimer. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Bob Mortimer 'loves' Stockton-on-Tees after Home Secretary branded it a 's**thole'

Bob Mortimer has stood up for his old stomping grounds to tell Home Secretary James Cleverly that he loved living in the area after the MP made allegations about the town.

Kate Nelson, Daily Star, 24th November 2023
Comic Relief. Copyright: BBC

Comic Relief in crisis as chairman quits over Gaza ceasefire call

Eric Salama says he thought charity's approach was 'profoundly wrong' after it signed petition that criticised Israeli bombing.

Patrick Sawer and Robert Mendick, The Telegraph, 24th November 2023
Me And Mrs Jones. Jason Jones (Neil Morrissey)

Comedy legend reveals he regrets affair with Amanda Holden

Actor Neil Morrissey has joked about his fling with Amanda Holden - saying: "Don't f*** a game-show host's wife."

The Men Behaving Badly star had a five-week romance with the BGT judge while she was wed to Les Dennis.

Rod McPhee, The Sun, 24th November 2023

Videos

TV & radio

BBC Radio Scotland 1:30pm
30 min
BBC Radio 5 Live 1:30pm
30 min
My Mate's A Footballer. Image shows left to right: Patrick Bamford, Joe Wilkinson. Credit: BBC

My Mate's A Footballer

Series 1, Episode 2 - How Much Impact Can A New Manager Really Have?

Early into their relationship, Joe & Pat discuss everything that new managers can change.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
The Now Show. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Steve Punt. Copyright: BBC

The Now Show

Series 63, Episode 4

Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches. They're joined by Ria Lina looking into changes in the NHS, Fin Taylor on the royals, and with an original song from Ed MacArthur.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm
30 min
Have I Got News For You. Hannah Fry

Have I Got News For You

Series 66, Episode 7

Professor Hannah Fry returns to the show as host, with actor and comedian Stephen Mangan and editor-in-chief of VICE UK, Zing Tsjeng, on the panels.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm
30 min
Two Doors Down. Cathy (Doon Mackichan)

Two Doors Down

Series 7, Episode 1 - Cathy's Come Home

Over at Colin's house, the neighbours gather for a surprise birthday party for Anne Marie. However, when the doorbell goes, it's Colin who gets the big surprise.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 10pm
30 min
Breeders

Breeders

Series 4, Episode 7 - No Kids

Paul and Ally take a 'family' vacation without the kids. Luke makes a decision about the future of his education and life with Maya.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
65 min
The Last Leg. Image shows from L to R: Josh Widdicombe, Adam Hills, Alex Brooker

The Last Leg

Series 29, Episode 3

Adam, Josh and Alex are joined this week by Katherine Ryan, Nabil Abdulrashid and Martin Lewis.

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 8 - Jennifer Saunders, Daisy Haggard, Michael Fassbender, Phil Wang, Take That

Michael Fassbender talks about his love of motor racing, Jennifer Saunders says playing Hook is so much fun, Daisy Haggard recalls an embarrassing moment, Phil Wang says his new show is the silliest yet, and Take That perform live in the studio.

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