BCG Daily Thursday 3rd October 2024
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Onslow's Telly Redux
In some episodes, I couldn't quite figure out exactly what Onslow was watching. And I feel duty-bound to document it. So, stand by to be bored and confused.
Dirty Feed, 3rd October 2024
Paul Black: I need to say sorry to anyone who ever gave me a job
The comedian on avoiding doing anything hard at all costs, his Smiths obsession and stealing his earliest memory from his sister.
Ashley Davies, The Times, 3rd October 2024
Alexander Armstrong: "Once you're on daytime TV, the acting work dries up"
The Pointless presenter on his new children's book, classical music snobbery and why he loves having a day job.
Emily Bootle, i Newspaper, 3rd October 2024
Lubna Kerr: Why I'm talking about my heart attack in my new show
Comic Lubna Kerr didn't realise she was having a heart attack the first time it happened. Here she explains why it's important to talk about the symptoms - particularly if you're a woman.
Lubna Kerr, Entertainment Now, 3rd October 2024
Richard Herring: Laugh or you'll cry
When comedian Richard Herring got cancer of the testicle, it confirmed his belief that life is precious - and ridiculous.
Ralph Jones, New Humanist, 3rd October 2024
Comedian's legal action against Baby Cow to go to trial
Harry Deansway is suing Steve Coogan-owned label for copyright infringement.
Heather Fallon, Broadcast, 3rd October 2024
Paul O'Grady's mansion goes on sale for £3.5m
Paul O'Grady's huge countryside mansion has gone on sale for £3.5m - and it comes with a "witches cottage". The much-loved TV presenter, who died last year aged 67, owned this stunning seven-bedroom Kent farmhouse.
Shan Ally, The Sun, 3rd October 2024
Last Of The Summer Wine museum going on sale
A museum dedicated to Last Of The Summer Wine has gone on sale - for just £19,950.
Chortle, 3rd October 2024
Sky Arts commissions panto documentary starring Gyles Brandreth
To air this Christmas, The Story Of Panto will see the author, broadcaster and all-round entertainer reveal some of the surprising origins of this uniquely British art-form.
Pippa Considine, Televisual, 3rd October 2024
Josh Jones confirmed for Dancing On Ice
Josh Jones is the sixth celebrity confirmed for the 2025 series of Dancing On Ice.
Pip Ellwood-Hughes, Entertainment Focus, 3rd October 2024
Catherine Tate joins US comedy series Going Dutch
The series is set in the USA's least important army base in the world, located in the Netherlands.
Patrick Cremona, Radio Times, 3rd October 2024
Before I Go: John Dowie has thoughts on both Kens Dodd and Campbell...
John Dowie has a new book out entitled Before I Go...
John Fleming, John Fleming's Blog, 3rd October 2024
Frank Skinner teases radio return after "terrible" axe sparked ageism row
Frank Skinner has teased a big radio return with his former co-hosts, six months on from when he was axed from Absolute Radio after 15 years on the channel.
Kitty Chrisp, Metro, 3rd October 2024
Myra DuBois review
Overall, Be Well was the funniest, most unexpected bunch of laughs I've had the privilege of witnessing.
Jasmine Pegg, Forge Press, 3rd October 2024Videos
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5:15pm11 min
Dodge's Pup School
Episode 4 - Teamwork TroubleMiss Collie challenges the pups to build a raft to carry a dog biscuit across a paddling pool. Dodge, Woofer and Jazz learn that working together is the key to success.
6:30pm30 min
Kiri's Comedy Club
Series 3, Episode 1 - Comedy & Climate ChangeKiri Pritchard-McLean speaks to two stand-up comedians who talk about climate change on stage. Lara Ricote and Stuart Goldsmith share insight as to how they look for laughs in such a serious subject, and how they try to balance anger with hope.
6:30pm30 min
Olga Koch: OK Computer
Series 3, Episode 1 - LoveComedian and computer scientist Olga Koch tackles the thorny issue of love with her digital assistant Algo. Join them for the third series of award-nominated stand-up as they ask the question: "What is love?" Baby don't hurt me.
9pm60 min
Taskmaster
Series 18, Episode 4 - I'm A Girl Who Likes A Clean LineFive comedians continue to come up with ideas they think will help them win Greg Davies' golden trophy of glory. Jack Dee takes a long riverside stroll, Andy Zaltzman risks two bites of a vegetable, Emma Sidi does some cartwheels, Babátúndé Aléshé gets annoyed with a rocket, and Rosie Jones menaces a member of the crew. Chief statistician Alex Horne dons a luminous hat and rings a bell while proceeding at a gentle pace.
10pm60 min
Brassic
Series 6, Episode 2 - That NightThe comedy jumps back in time to the cliffhanger at the end of last series to finally find out what happened that night with Manolito. As Vinnie the gang attempt to sweep the whole thing under the rug with the aid of Lola the crocodile, Davey MacDonagh makes moves on Manolito's turf, while Erin decides enough is enough and sets her eyes on Blackpool.