BCG Daily Thursday 26th September 2024
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Ludwig review
Stick with this detective drama - David Mitchell is perfectly cast as a loveable amateur sleuth.
Chris Wasser, The Independent (Ireland), 26th September 2024
Ludwig review
David Mitchell's clever detective might just be a match for Morse.
Roland White, Daily Mail, 26th September 2024
Lucy Beaumont on going solo after divorce from Jon Richardson
They were the sweethearts of British comedy, playing themselves as a warring married couple in a hit sitcom. Then the joke stopped. Lucy Beaumont tells Laura Pullman about the problem with panel shows, ADHD and the WhatsApp group for female comedians.
Laura Pullman, The Times, 26th September 2024
Mark Thomas on performing in Lancashire three times in October
An exclusive chat with the comedian Mark Thomas ahead of his three shows in Lancashire next month.
Aimee Seddon, The Lancashire Evening Post, 26th September 2024
Brassic writer Danny Brocklehurst on Thatcher, bull semen and why TV needs working-class people
The Brassic writer on the challenges of delivering a truthful portrayal of working class life without becoming miserabilist or worse, worthy.
Danny Brocklehurst, The Big Issue, 26th September 2024
YouGov: Alan Carr is the best-known comedian in the UK, but Peter Kay is the most-loved
According to polling company YouGov, a massive 97 per cent of people know who Carr is... but only 57 per cent of people have a positive opinion of him.
Chortle, 26th September 2024
Janey Godley: Daughter calls for 'compassion' as mum enters end-of-life care
Ashley Storrie has issued a statement following her mother Janey Godley's announcement that she was entering end-of-life care.
Gregor Young, The National (Scotland), 26th September 2024Videos
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2:15pm45 min
OK Boomer
Baby boomer streamer Trudy Stark's clickbait pronouncements on younger generations has resulted in a big online following, much to the embarrassment of her two struggling daughters 37-year-old Jenny, and 22-year old Chloe. But the death of Trudy's father brings these three very different generations together.
9pm60 min
Taskmaster
Series 18, Episode 3 - The Gangsters Of The SeaAs we settle into the series, it becomes clear that this race for the Taskmaster's golden face is going to be a tight one. Much is learned in this third episode: Babátúndé Aléshé knows what a rocket is, Emma Sidi can swear, Jack Dee closely resembles a world-famous artist, Rosie Jones enjoys cheating, and Andy Zaltzman will not be defeated in an argument over syntax.
9pm120 min
Murder, They Hope
Episode 1 - Apocalypse SloughGemma is delighted to be recruited by the Serious Crimes Agency, but sadly they don't want Terry because of his criminal past.
10pm60 min
Brassic
Series 6, Episode 1 - Stolen FA CupA retired felon has something interesting stashed away in his attic .... the original FA cup stolen back in 1895. It's just an interesting tale at first, until it gets robbed from the old dude's home and Vinnie gets the blame. On a mission to clear his name, Vinnie and the gang chase the real culprits all the way to Dublin and cosy up with Ireland's criminal underbelly. This is a trip the gang won't forget in a hurry.