BCG Daily Saturday 3rd February 2024
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Michael McIntyre developed shocking fear and put two stone on after checking into weight loss clinic
Michael McIntyre stayed at a special £4,000-per-week weight loss clinic to lose more than two stone but has since put it back on and developed a fear of apples in the process.
Owen Tonks, Daily Mail, 3rd February 2024
Saltburn totally nails these 7 parts of British university culture
While Saltburn had a lot of focus on the class system in the UK, one thing it did well was the representation of the culture of British universities.
Screen Rant, 3rd February 2024
Chris Chibnall: Ex-Doctor Who showrunner delivers comedy about giving birth
When former Doctor Who showrunner Chris Chibnall handed back the keys to the TARDIS in 2022, he wanted to follow it with something completely different - so he has written a raucous theatre comedy about giving birth.
BBC, 3rd February 2024
Fascinating Aïda review
The trio's brand of Boomer-friendly, Noël Coward-esque singalongs remains charming - but the material could do with a dash more vinegar.
Dominic Cavendish, The Telegraph, 3rd February 2024
Daniel Sloss review
The only comedian to back Russell Brand's accusers on record, Sloss's stand-up nimbly steps between insight, sincerity and offence.
Tim Harding, The Telegraph, 3rd February 2024
On my radar: Kiell Smith-Bynoe's cultural highlights
The actor and comedian on an R&B gem, comedy without the drama and why he loves an old-school market.
Kathryn Bromwich, The Guardian, 3rd February 2024TV & radio
6am25 min
G'wed
Episode 1 - Posh Muppet"Posh muppet" Christopher goes to live with his nan on a council estate in Liverpool. There he forms an unlikely, unholy alliance with working class Reece.
6am25 min
G'wed
Episode 2 - Cutthroat MoIt's Diversity and Inclusion Week. The pupils are set the task of pairing up with their polar opposite and presenting their differences and common ground in a presentation.
6am25 min
G'wed
Episode 3 - Mardy ArseTed is the envy of the school as he starts dating a popular sixth-former. Ted finds his talk of their spiritual connection beguiling but his date has a secret.
6am26 min
G'wed
Episode 4 - My Leonard FriendIt's Careers Week. A local barrister conducts a mock trial. Reece goes up against Christopher as opposing barristers, while Aimee tries to impress the visiting casting director.
6am22 min
G'wed
Episode 5 - The Juliet OGIt's Aimee's big night: the opening of the school play, but given the deepening problems at home and the school thinking that she posted defamatory TikToks, will she show up?
6am25 min
G'wed
Episode 6 - He's One Of Our OwnInspired by Christopher, Reece tries to track down a close family member that he has never met. Aimee and Mia-Louise have an altercation over their choice of boyfriend.
10am30 min
You're Dead To Me
Series 8, Episode 5 - Madam C.J. WalkerGreg Jenner is joined by Professor Noliwe Rooks and comedian Athena Kugblenu to learn all about nineteenth-century Black haircare entrepreneur Madam C.J. Walker.
11am60 min
Fighting Talk
Series 21, Episode 21Former England rugby player Martin Bayfield, former GB athlete Kath Merry, broadcaster Dougie Anderson and sports commentator Chris Latchem, join Rick Edwards for an hour of sporting punditry, humour and entertainment.
8:10pm60 min
Michael McIntyre's Big Show
Series 7, Episode 4The comedian hosts an evening of entertainment, giving Alison Hammond a rude awakening to play the Midnight Game Show, presenting Kaiser Chefs frontman Ricky Wilson with the chance to become the Unexpected Star Star of the Show and coming up with a witty text message on singer Anne-Marie's mobile to send to all her contacts. There's also a performance by James Blunt.