BCG Daily Friday 8th March 2024
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Janey Godley: "I've got a cold and cancer but I'm doing fine!"
Janey Godley is many things to many people. A Glaswegian, a mother, a wife, a comedian, the woman behind the "Trump is a c**t" sign, a mouthy barmaid (in real life and in an Oscar-nominated movie), and Nicola Sturgeon's cutting inner monologue, to name but a few.
Megan Merino, The National (Scotland), 8th March 2024
Public to star in Creature Comfort-style Aardman shorts on the BBC
BBC audience members unscripted conversations are paired with charming stop-motion clay characters, created by independent studio, Aardman.
BBC, 8th March 2024
John B Hobbs obituary
BBC producer and director whose credits included some of the nation's best-loved sitcoms, from Butterflies to 'Allo 'Allo!.
The Times, 8th March 2024
Vittorio Angelone: Who Do You Think You Are? I Am! review
The show, including an excellent support act by Liam Withnail, runs to two hours, and although Angelone looks as if he could go on for longer, the material has run a bit thin.
Jane Darcy, The Reviews Hub, 8th March 2024
Matt Green review
Although he's been a gigging comedian for many years now, it was during lockdown that Matt Green started to become better known through his satirical comedy videos on social media.
Scott Matthewman, The Reviews Hub, 8th March 2024
21Soho boss vows: comedians WILL get paid
The owner of London's 21Soho comedy venue has promised that he will not leave comedians out of pocket amid widespread complaints about unpaid bills.
Chortle, 8th March 2024
Leigh Francis: My First Time review
My First Time probably does enough to sate Francis's fans, but anyone left cold by the enduring success of this crass idiot will be left none the wiser by the show's end.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 8th March 2024
Emily Atack thought pregnancy 'would protect her' from online abuse from vile trolls
Emily Atack, like many women, gets a lot of online hate from users who comment and nitpick about every part of her life from her body to her pregnancy and more.
Zara Woodcock, The Mirror, 8th March 2024
Oscars 1999: Why Harvey Weinstein was behind the most controversial best picture win ever
When Shakespeare In Love won best picture in 1999 - keeping Steven Spielberg's Saving Private Ryan off top spot - it was the culmination of a campaign that changed the awards landscape forever.
Clare Thorp, BBC, 8th March 2024
Michael McIntyre shares health update after cancelling gig due to emergency operation
On Thursday (7 March), the comedian's team issued an update on McIntyre's health, announcing his return to stage.
Jacob Stolworthy, The Independent, 8th March 2024
Seann Walsh to join cast of Twelfth Night at The Stafford Gatehouse Theatre
Seann will take on the role of Malvolio in the production, which runs from June 21-July 7 and is sponsored by Staffordshire University.
West End Best Friend, 8th March 2024
Review: Starter For Ten musical
Once word gets out about how infectious the theatre adaptation of Starter For Ten is, it's easy to imagine the show getting picked up by theatres across the UK.
Charlotte Jones, What's On Stage, 8th March 2024
Extraordinary review
The first series of Extraordinary took a provocative premise - what if everyone got a superpower when they turned 18, except for you? - and spun it into eight episodes of shrewd comedy that put a refreshing twist on the superhero's journey. The second series leaps into a new creative stratosphere.
Jen Chaney, Vulture, 8th March 2024Tim Harding's comedy diary
Call me an auteurist, but there's something quite satisfying about a takeover event, where a particular artist or group commandeers a venue for a bit to put on a run of shows.
Tim Harding, Chortle, 8th March 2024The Gentlemen review
Split into eight episodes with an overreaching arc, there's a lot of fun to be had in the individual 50 minute tales - each with its own complicated situation to navigate, with a succession of guest stars popping up too.
Casimir Harlow, AV Forums, 8th March 2024Videos
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The Completely Made-Up Adventures Of Dick Turpin
Episode 3 - Run WildeThe gang's trip to London dissolves into chaos when a gold deal falls apart. Wilde faces pressure to end Dick once and for all.
9am35 min
No More Jockeys
Live Specials 2024 - Live Game 9Alex Horne, Tim Key and Mark Watson play a game which was originally streamed for a live audience the Access Comedy Festival 2023, curated by Mark.
1:30pm30 min
Breaking The News
Series 27, Episode 4Des Clarke is joined by Susie McCabe, Raymond Mearns, Val McDermid & Ignacio Lopez.
6:30pm30 min
The News Quiz
Series 113, Episode 10Mark Steel, Marie Le Conte, Simon Evans and Zoe Lyons join Andy Zaltzman for the last episode in the present series. This week the panel give their 2p on the budget, the battle for the White House and what it might sound like if George Galloway joined The News Quiz.
8:30pm30 min
Here We Go
Series 2, Episode 6 - Mum's New TattooDespite her unusually low pain threshold, Rachel decides to get a tattoo.
9pm30 min
Would I Lie To You?
Series 17, Out-takes - More Unseen BitsMore material from the comedy panel show, not originally shown in the Series 17 episodes. Hosted by Rob Brydon, with team captains David Mitchell and Lee Mack joined by celebrity guests including Charlie Brooker, Johnny Marr, Shazia Mirza, Craig Charles, Kimberley Walsh, Frankie Boyle, Will Mellor, Jeremy Vine, Danny Jones, Charlene White, Amy Gledhill, Jessica Knappett, Sam Campbell and Mo Gilligan.
9:45pm30 min
Fantasy Football League
Series 2, Episode 6Tony Bellew and Billy Monger enter the dugout this week as they share their thoughts on the beautiful game with hosts Matt Lucas and Elis James.
10:40pm50 min
The Graham Norton Show
Series 31, Highlights SpecialThe first of two special compilation episodes presenting the best bits of the series.
11pm65 min
The Last Leg
Series 30, Episode 4Adam, Josh and Alex are joined this week by Lorraine Kelly and Miles Jupp.
5:30am30 min
My Mate's A Footballer
Series 1, Episode 16 - What Does 'Style of Play' Actually Mean?What's the difference between a press and a counter-press? Route one and possession football? Counter-attacking and parking the bus? Patrick nobly attempts to explain these football tactics to a bemused Joe.