BCG Daily Friday 5th January 2024
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Saltburn: Murder on the Dancefloor success 'magical', says Sophie Ellis-Bextor
It's murder on the dancefloor. You've either been singing those lyrics for years or you might recently have heard them for the first time at the end of Saltburn.
Bonnie McLaren, BBC, 5th January 2024
Julia Davis and others on the sublime 'sick-com' Nighty Night
As the gloriously despicable comedy turns 20, its creator and stars open up about shocking hate mail, being too scared to tell their parents they were in it - and George Michael's wild Jill impression.
Daniel Dylan Wray, The Guardian, 5th January 2024
Ania Magliano brings critically acclaimed tour show to the South West
London-based comedian, writer, actor and altogether fast-rising star Ania Magliano describes herself as "a triple threat (bisexual, Gen Z, bad at cooking)".
Sarski Anderson, Bristol 24/7, 5th January 2024
Is The Iceman's upcoming movie MELT IT! a documentary or a piece of Art...?
The documentary is co-produced by Robert Wringham and director Mark Cartwright. I talked to Robert and Anthony via Zoom... Mark was elsewhere, possibly in Wolverhampton.
John Fleming, John Fleming's Blog, 5th January 2024
Only Fools And Horses' scene gets toy release
Fans of the BBC comedy series will never forget the episode Yuppy Love, where Del Boy awkwardly fell through the bar flap while trying to impress with his new Wall Street-style makeover. Collectors can now own a version of this legendary Only Fools And Horses moment, as Menkind has a toy version available for £17.50.
Digital Spy, 5th January 2024
Bill O'Neill review
Reckon there's no possible comic mileage in trying to slip on 1,000 banana peels? This edgy, riotous show will convince you otherwise.
Tim Harding, The Telegraph, 5th January 2024
Big Boys creator Jack Rooke on going stratospheric
His sex-crazed comedy about a gay guy, his straight mate and a goldfish called Alison Hammond was the breakout hit of 2022. As it storms back, he talks about finally being able to buy his mum a new fridge.
Hollie Richardson, The Guardian, 5th January 2024
Dragons' Den fans accuse contestants of 'copying' idea from Ab Fab
Duo Daniel and Lina appeared in front of the formidable panel with their pitch, but fans were left baffled at the unexpected Absolutely Fabulous crossover. The pair began pitching their business Pop Specs but within seconds, viewers at home were quick to point out that the name sounded very familiar - though the Dragons didn't appear to twig on to the reference.
Kate Dennett, Daily Mail, 5th January 2024
Janey Godley slams Graham Linehan as "transphobic piece of s***e" following Brianna Ghey remarks
The 55-year-old's latest clash came with 62-year-old comedian Godley after Linehan claimed people were "politicising" the death of Brianna Ghey, who he called a "confused young boy". Godley said of Linehan: "I'm not scared of him nor his transphobic gang of wullie (sic) watchers and toilet guards. He's a piece of s***e - I have terminal cancer and I have more work than him because I'm not a transphobic deadnaming clackw**ker."
Heather Campbell, Deadline News, 5th January 2024
Bob Monkhouse Tribute - 20 years on...
There are just a handful of stars who, only by the very mention of their name, have the ability to excite an audience. Monkhouse totally epitomised everything I love about comedy and remains arguably one of the most important and influential figures in post-war entertainment.
Josh Barry, Beyond The Title, 5th January 2024
Paul Gorton: The Traitor with a comedy link
The new series of BBC One reality show The Traitors features a familiar name... at least for followers of one popular comedy podcast. Paul Gorton is a regular on Joe Wilkinson and David Earl's Chatabix - and it was even the comic's idea that he appear on the Claudia Winkleman-fronted programme.
Chortle, 5th January 2024
The British sitcom will never die when we still crave the classics
At a time when we need to laugh more, it's sad to see that this cornerstone of our culture is under threat.
Judith Woods, The Telegraph, 5th January 2024
A look inside Drayton House, the real-life Saltburn mansion
Emerald Fennell's movie was filmed at Drayton House in Northamptonshire.
Isobel Lewis, The Independent, 5th January 2024Videos
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1:30pm30 min
The Good, The Bad And The Unexpected
Series 16, Episode 1It's a new series and Mark Nelson is joined by a lively panel of guests. Showbiz reporter turned Homes Under The Hammer presenter, Martell Maxwell, tells some outrageous stories from her career, and Mrs Brown's Boys star, Fiona O'Carroll, parties with the Hollywood A List. Our very own A lister, Ritchie Neville, looks back over his pop career in the band Five, and gets competitive in the unexpected rounds.
6:30pm30 min
The News Quiz
Series 113, Highlights Special - Review of the Year 2023A look back on some of the best bits of News Quizzing from 2023. In this compilation episode Andy Zaltzman casts his satirical eye over the highs and lows of the year, in which the UK managed to hold of a Prime Minister for more than a year (well done us), The Economy moved about as erratically as a paper plane in a snow storm, and there were some events in the Middle East that made doing a light-hearted topical news show a bit of a challenge at times...
8pm30 min
Would I Lie To You?
Series 17, Episode 2Comedy actor and writer Lucy Beaumont, Blue Peter presenter Abby Cook and comedians Frankie Boyle and Mo Gilligan join host Rob Brydon and regular captains David Mitchell and Lee Mack on the offbeat panel show.
9pm45 min
QI
Series U, Episode 2 - Upside-downSandi Toksvig is joined by Aisling Bea, Urzila Carlson, Romesh Ranganathan and Alan Davies for an upside-down episode.
9pm60 min
Sarah Millican: Bobby Dazzler
In Sarah Millican's stand-up special, you'll learn about the best way to eat a kiwi fruit, how your vagina candle should smell, trying to lose weight but only losing the tip of your finger and a surprisingly funny smear test.
10:40pm50 min
The Graham Norton Show
Series 31, Episode 12 - Dominic West, Michelle Keegan, Jacob Anderson, Alan Carr, Teddy SwimsDominic West says he couldn't turn down the 'juicy' role of Prince Charles, Michelle Keegan reveals her embarrassment at swearing at Joanna Lumley, Jacob Anderson talks vampires, Alan Carr jokes about his tour being cursed, and Teddy Swims performs live in the studio.