BCG Daily Friday 24th May 2024
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Isla Fisher shoots scenes for new Bridget Jones film
Actress Isla Fisher is back to work for the first time since her divorce - as she shoots scenes for the new Bridget Jones film.
Howell Davies, The Sun, 24th May 2024Julia Masli on her evolving journey, from clown to tragedienne to advice comedian
Masli doesn't necessarily consider herself a comedian: "In my heart, I'm just solving problems".
Doug Gordon, WPR, 24th May 2024
The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy BBC series scripts go to Unbound
Unbound has acquired the complete, never-before-published and fully annotated scripts of the BBC's The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy TV series, in a book entitled I Never Could Get The Hang Of Thursdays.
Lauren Brown, The Bookseller, 24th May 2024
Nish Kumar pulls out of Hay book festival
Nish Kumar is among the latest speakers to withdraw from the Hay Literary Festival in protest at a sponsor's links to Israel and fossil fuel companies.
Ian Youngs, BBC, 24th May 2024
Jonny and the Baptists review
We are lucky to have them singing for us in these dark times.
Henry Bell, Morning Star, 24th May 2024
Inside the rollercoaster lives of Outnumbered kids
They were the cheeky child stars from hit sitcom Outnumbered - now the Brockman kids are all grown-up, but still getting into mischief.
Josh Saunders, The Sun, 24th May 2024
The Cancellation Of Jim Davidson review
The comedian opens up about his trials and tribulations - and occasionally glittering career - in this intimate, even-handed profile.
Anita Singh, The Telegraph, 24th May 2024On the Mic Picks: Kelly McCaughan
Catholic Guilt was a big hit at the 2023 Edinburgh Fringe.
On The Mic, 24th May 2024Videos
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1:30pm30 min
The Good, The Bad And The Unexpected
Series 17, Episode 5Joining Mark Nelson this week is one of Scotland's most accomplished musicians and the creator of Live Aid, Midge Ure, who shares his good and bad stories from earlier in his career. He's joined by Alison Clarkson, AKA Betty Boo, whose story of chasing around America has to be heard to be believed. Completing the line-up is Canadian stand-up comedian Kate Hammer, with one of the worst bad stories we've ever had.
2:15pm30 min
Money Gone
Episode 5 - Ok ComputerGrace gets some help from an unexpected source. The Prime Minister works with MI5 in a final race to solve the financial chaos, but there are unintended consequences.
6:30pm30 min
Dead Ringers
Series 24, Episode 5The return of the impressionist comedy, with an episode recorded at the Hay Festival.
9pm30 min
Have I Got News For You
Series 67, Episode 8Phil Wang hosts for the first time, with Richard Osman and Baroness Ruth Davidson as the guests.
9:30pm30 min
The Young Offenders
Series 4, Episode 3Conor is becoming an increasing nuisance in Healy and Mairéad's house, and when Healy shares that he's going on a fishing trip to where he grew up, Mairead insists he bring Connor.
10pm90 min
Jim Davidson: The Rise & Fall Of Mr Saturday Night
A documentary about the career of comedian Jim Davidson.
11:05pm65 min
Joe & Katherine's Bargain Holidays
Episode 6 - MontenegroAfter a tiring few weeks away, Joe Wilkinson treats his friend and fellow comedian Katherine Ryan to a budget wellness break in Montenegro.