BCG Daily Friday 23rd February 2024
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Olivia Colman and Jessie Buckley: 'Never repress a woman - because it will come out'
The actors star in a true-life 1920s tale of a snobbish small town upset by poison-pen letters. They discuss falling in love with one another, the f-word and the parallels with today's internet trolling.
Claire Armitstead, The Guardian, 23rd February 2024
Wicked Little Letters review
Olivia Colman's foul mouth is really f**king funny.
Matthew Turner, i Newspaper, 23rd February 2024
James Acaster: Hecklers Welcome review
I can't complain: I get exactly what I pay for. "Hecklers Welcome" is written right there in big letters. Forewarned is forearmed and all that. But still, I leave the Edinburgh Playhouse tonight feeling disappointed and frustrated. James Acaster might welcome hecklers. It turns out that I don't.
Susan Singfield, Bouquets & Brickbats, 23rd February 2024
Wicked Little Letters review
Olivia Colman dropping the F-bomb is not enough to sustain Thea Sharrock's story about hate-mail in 1920s Littlehampton.
Kevin Maher, The Times, 23rd February 2024
Wicked Little Letters review
Wicked Little Letters is not as wild as it could have been.
Mireia Mullor, Digital Spy, 23rd February 2024
Wicked Little Letters review
Jessie Buckley and Olivia Colman create fabulous fireworks together.
Chris Wasser, The Independent (Ireland), 23rd February 2024
Ask a comedian: Sam Lake
Multiple award-winning comedian and wannabe "Daddy" Sam Lake is touring with his first UK tour, Aspiring DILF, from February to April. Ian Chaddock asked him about his funniest experiences.
Ian Chaddock, Readers Digest, 23rd February 2024
Stephen Bailey interview
"Enjoy it, have a laugh, create some stories".
Eleanor Luxton, The Oxford Student, 23rd February 2024
Noel Fielding says he'd "love" to bring back The Mighty Boosh
"It would be like Last Of The Summer Wine!"
Morgan Cormack, Radio Times, 23rd February 2024
Steve Brown obituary
Composer and lyricist who was a long-time collaborator of Steve Coogan and Harry Hill, and co-created the award-winning musical Spend, Spend, Spend.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 23rd February 2024
Josh Howie: Are you the best comedian, Daddy?
Trying to raise your family as Jews, ensuring our peoplehood will endure - parenting can be difficult. But sometimes, Hashem lobs an easy underarm softball. "Who's your favourite comedian, Daddy?" asked my ten-year-old on the school run a few days ago.
Josh Howie, The Jewish Chronicle, 23rd February 2024
Tim Key's favourite songs
Canonic comedian, actor and poet Tim Key talks Olivia Swash through the songs (and decidedly not songs) that have soundtracked him crushing his ten-year plan.
Olivia Swash, The Line Of Best Fit, 23rd February 2024The Play That Goes Wrong announces new West End cast and extension
The award-winning production of The Play That Goes Wrong is gearing up to celebrate its 10th year anniversary in the West End with a fresh cast announcement and an extended booking period until 4th May 2025.
Alex Wood, What's On Stage, 23rd February 2024Videos
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9am32 min
No More Jockeys
Live Specials 2024 - Live Game 7This edition of the name-based memory game starring Mark Watson, Tim Key and Alex Horne was recorded in front of a live audience at Firebug during the 2022 Leicester Comedy Festival.
1:30pm30 min
Breaking The News
Series 27, Episode 2Des Clarke is joined by Stuart Mitchell, Bethany Black, Rosco McClelland and Eleanor Morton.
5:30pm30 min
Horrible Histories
Series 10, Episode 8 - Gory Greek MythsFrom the Trojan Horse, to Jason and his Argonauts going to find the Golden Fleece, and Zeus going on historical first dates as an ant, Horrible Histories presents mythical mayhem, Greek style!
6:30pm30 min
The News Quiz
Series 113, Episode 8Andrew Doyle, Hugo Rifkind, Lucy Porter and Ria Lina join Andy Zaltzman to quiz the week's news. This week the panel tackle how a parliamentary debate about peace descended into constitutional conflict, why Donald Trump is actively urging his supporters to put their foot in it, literally this time, and how Britannia nuked the waves.
8pm30 min
Here We Go
Series 2, Episode 4 - Robin's Best ManRachel attempts to throw Robin and Cherry the best hag do on earth.
9pm30 min
Would I Lie To You?
Series 17, Episode 9Sam Campbell, Will Mellor, Kimberley Walsh and Charlene White join host Rob Brydon and team captains Lee Mack and David Mitchell to sort out the fact from the fiction.
9:45pm30 min
Fantasy Football League
Series 2, Episode 4Jill Scott and Jon Richardson enter the dugout this week as they share their thoughts on the beautiful game with hosts Matt Lucas and Elis James.
10pm65 min
The Last Leg
Series 30, Episode 2Adam, Josh and Alex are joined this week by Jonathan Ross, Desiree Burch and Shaun Ryder.
10:40pm50 min
The Graham Norton Show
Series 31, Episode 19 - Cate Blanchett, Kate Winslet, Dua Lipa, Adrian Lester, Justin TimberlakeKate Winslet says she was completely terrified to play a dictator, Cate Blanchett talks about playing a nun, Dua Lipa hints at her new album, Adrian Lester reveals his hidden talents, and Justin Timberlake performs live in the studio.
5:30am30 min
My Mate's A Footballer
Series 1, Episode 14 - The Home Life Of A FootballerJoe finds out what life is like for Patrick when he's not focussed on football including how to choose where to live and whether he's contractually allowed to ride a motorbike. Pat reveals a gross misjudgement on his choice of accommodation whilst on loan and how he's transformed his garage.