BCG Daily Sunday 21st January 2024
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Sober comedy night encourages pyjamas for maximum comfort
Just over halfway through January and the twinkly lights and merriment of December are but a memory. They have been replaced with dark nights, cold weather and for those doing Dry January - sobriety. But now a comedy night with a difference is hoping to bring some comfort and joy to all of those looking for a way to brighten the dark months.
Bea Swallow, BBC, 21st January 2024
Stewart Lee: Like all supervillains, the Tories will meet their match
As the crumbling Conservative party lays waste to the UK, a plucky band of heroes are forensically unspinning the spin.
Stewart Lee, The Observer, 21st January 2024
Big Boys review
Jack Rooke's university comedy continues to charm.
Hannah Jane Parkinson, The Observer, 21st January 2024
Fern Brady: 'Why are female comics always expected to speak out?'
The fierce, feminist star of Taskmaster has been nominated for an award for her memoir about her late autism diagnosis. She tells Helen Brown about how others have responded to her book, predators in comedy, what TV execs thought of her stripping sitcom and why she's happy for people to know she's had Botox.
The Independent, 21st January 2024Videos
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7:15pm30 min
Can You Hear Me Now?
A showcase for new character comics performing online and live on the UK circuit. Hosted by Jim Smith, with Michael Fry, Eleanor Morton, Lorna Rose Treen and MC Hammersmith.
9pm30 min
Bad Education
Series 5, Episode 3 - FitnessHoburn enlists fitness guru Mo Dix to get the school back in shape. While Class K protest under Mo's regime, Stephen falls for him, going to great lengths to get rid of Mitchell so Mo can replace him as the new PE teacher.
9:30pm30 min
Bad Education
Series 5, Episode 4 - Haunted HouseThe recovery of Stephen and Mitchell's old time capsule prompts an overnight break-in and some ghostly encounters and revelations for Class K. Hoburn is desperate to keep the identity of the new art teacher a secret.
10pm30 min
Big Boys
Series 2, Episode 3 - Tennis Table TennisAfter his dad gets in touch, Danny has to decide whether to give him another chance as Jack stalks his sexy lecturer. Meanwhile Yemi frantically designs a fashion collection as Corinne finds herself needing him to help with matters elsewhere.