British Comedy Guide

BCG Daily Saturday 20th January 2024

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Njambi McGrath

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 2024
Drop The Dead Donkey. Image shows from L to R: Henry Davenport (David Swift), George Dent (Jeff Rawle), Helen Cooper (Ingrid Lacey), Sally Smedley (Victoria Wicks), Damien Day (Stephen Tompkinson), Gus Hedges (Robert Duncan), Joy Merryweather (Susannah Doyle). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Inside 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 2024
It Ain't Half Hot Mum. Image shows from L to R: BSM Geoffrey 'Shut Up' Williams (Windsor Davies), Bombardier 'Gloria' Beaumont (Melvyn Hayes). Copyright: BBC

Melvyn 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 2024
Absolutely Fabulous. Saffron (Julia Sawalha)

The 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 2024
Hold The Sunset. Edith (Alison Steadman). Copyright: BBC

Alison Steadman interview

Her comedic performances are unforgettable, but her most demanding role was playing the reassuring daughter.

Mick Brown, The Telegraph, 20th January 2024

TV & radio

Radio 4 10am
30 min
You're Dead To Me

You're Dead To Me

Series 8, Episode 3 - The Bloomsbury Group

Greg 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.

BBC Radio 5 Live 11am
60 min
Rick Edwards. Credit: BBC

Fighting Talk

Series 21, Episode 20

British 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.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 6:50pm
60 min
Michael McIntyre's Big Show. Image shows left to right: Michael McIntyre, Beverley Knight

Michael McIntyre's Big Show

Series 7, Episode 2

Bradley 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.

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