BCG Daily Saturday 20th January 2024
Press clippings
5 books to read about women confronting racism, selected by Njambi McGrath
The Kenyan-born comedian and author picks five books that explore racism.
Njambi McGrath, The Big Issue, 20th January 2024Inside the wild creation of Drop The Dead Donkey
Ahead of a new stage revival, the creators and cast of Channel 4's classic 90s newsroom sitcom remember close encounters with future Bond stars, writing episodes at the last minute and the meaning between that mysterious title.
Dorian Lynskey, The Guardian, 20th January 2024Melvyn Hayes says BBC should be 'ashamed' for not repeating It Ain't Half Hot Mum
Melvyn Hayes has said it's a 'disgrace' that the BBC 'treats It Ain't Half Hot Mum as an object of shame' and said there's no reason it couldn't be repeated nowadays.
Stian Alexander, Daily Star, 20th January 2024The Masked Singer's Bubble Tea is unveiled as Ab Fab's Julia Sawalha
Julia Sawalha was unveiled as Bubble Tea during Saturday's episode of The Masked Singer UK. The moment left guest panellist Jennifer Saunders - who was standing in for Rita Ora - stunned as she had no idea Julia was behind the mask.
Daily Mail, 20th January 2024Alison Steadman interview
Her comedic performances are unforgettable, but her most demanding role was playing the reassuring daughter.
Mick Brown, The Telegraph, 20th January 2024TV & radio
You're Dead To Me
Series 8, Episode 3 - The Bloomsbury GroupGreg Jenner is joined by Dr Jane Goldman and comedian Suzi Ruffell as he travels back a century to 1920s London to learn all about the members of the Bloomsbury Group.
Fighting Talk
Series 21, Episode 20British Taekwondo athlete Lutalo Muhammad, presenter Natalie Pike, The Big Issue editor Paul McNamee and comedian Ian Moore, join Rick Edwards for an hour of sporting punditry, humour and entertainment.
Michael McIntyre's Big Show
Series 7, Episode 2Bradley Walsh is rudely awakened in The Midnight Gameshow, footballing legend Frank Lampard surprises a hugely deserving Unexpected Star of Show, Katherine Ryan gives Michael access to her star-studded phonebook in Send to All, and Beverley Knight gives a spectacular musical performance.