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BCG Daily Monday 7th October 2024

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Paul Black

Paul Black: "Everything I write is rooted in class"

Paul Black is reflecting on his working-class roots as he prepares to take his latest show to Glasgow.

Lucy Jackson, The National (Scotland), 7th October 2024
Emily Atack

Emily Atack on tabloids, trolls and life after The Inbetweeners

The role of Charlotte 'Big Jugs' Hinchcliffe made her a star - then she spent years trying to get the respect and the roles she deserved. Now, at the age of 34, she's been having the time of her life shooting Jilly Cooper's Rivals. What changed?

Zoe Williams, The Guardian, 7th October 2024
Alma's Not Normal. Alma Nuthall (Sophie Willan)

Sophie Willan: "Care-experienced people have superpowers - we're brilliant!"

Alma's Not Normal has helped bring about a more positive, yet still realistic, portrayal of care-experienced people in the media.

Sophia Alexandra Hall, The Big Issue, 7th October 2024
Susie McCabe. Copyright: Off The Kerb

Susie McCabe adores Perth but says Dundee is "closest to Glasgow" for people and humour

Susie, 44, opens up on self doubt, 5-star hotels and her message from Billy Connolly ahead of Tayside shows.

Rebecca Baird, The Dundee Courier, 7th October 2024
Maisie Adam

Maisie Adam review

A welcomingly confrontational and awkward evening of stand-up with a bit of something for everyone.

Molly Knox, The Spy In The Stalls, 7th October 2024
Jon Richardson. Copyright: Andy Hollingworth

Jon Richardson support for 'remarkable' fundraiser

A man with a muscle-wasting condition is reuniting with the comedian who he bonded with over their love of the same football team.

Shivani Chaudhari, BBC, 7th October 2024
Rich Spalding

Birmingham Comedy Festival Breaking Talent Award 2024 - A sneak peek from the nominees

Culture writer Abigail Meardon previews Birmingham Comedy Festival's upcoming Breaking Talent Award show, suggesting the sneak peaks she received from the nominees promise performances that are dynamic and varied, yet relatable and seriously funny.

Abigail Meardon, Redbrick, 7th October 2024

Sweetpea review

Ella Purnell's quirky serial killer drama isn't quite as devilish as it thinks.

Benji Wilson, The Telegraph, 7th October 2024

I tried the Taskmaster live experience - it didn't go to plan

I might have been rubbish at Alex Horne's tasks, but this is one live experience that's certainly worth saving up for.

Rachael Healy, i Newspaper, 7th October 2024
Ludwig. John (David Mitchell)

Ludwig, the Guardian's genius new crossword setter

The Guardian has recruited a crossword compiler with a difference: he is entirely fictional.

Alan Connor, The Guardian, 7th October 2024
Frank Skinner

Frank Skinner's radio show to return as a podcast

Frank Skinner's radio show is to return, six months after it was unceremoniously axed by Absolute Radio. The programme will now be a twice-weekly podcast and again feature co-hosts Emily Dean and Pierre Novellie.

Chortle, 7th October 2024
Andrew White

Andrew White picks his Perfect Playlist

"Losing Gina Yashere to America was one of Britain's greatest comedic shames."

Chortle, 7th October 2024
Alma's Not Normal. Alma Nuthall (Sophie Willan)

Alma's Not Normal review

After four years touring with a theatre company (playing a tree), Alma is finally back in Bolton. It's as daft and brilliant as ever.

Emily Baker, i Newspaper, 7th October 2024
Timestalker. Agnes (Alice Lowe)

Alice Lowe on the 2000s: "It was a toxic era that disguised itself as being inclusive"

Filmmaker and actor Alice Lowe's second feature film Timestalker is an era-skipping fantasy romcom about a woman's obsession with a toxic man who keeps popping up in her life over different periods in history as she is reincarnated. Lowe talks to Katherine McLaughlin about happy endings, the nasty noughties and getting deep inside the female mind.

Katherine McLaughlin, The List, 7th October 2024
Timestalker. Agnes (Alice Lowe)

Timestalker review

A deliciously offbeat paranormal comedy from Alice Lowe.

Anna Smith, Games Radar, 7th October 2024
Timestalker. Agnes (Alice Lowe)

Timestalker review

Ripples with insight and emotion.

David Jenkins, Little White Lies, 7th October 2024
Timestalker. Agnes (Alice Lowe)

Timestalker review

Alice Lowe's Timestalker takes us on a journey through time for a reincarnation rom-com about a woman falling for the wrong guy.

Daniel Allen, Loud and Clear, 7th October 2024
Image shows left to right: Alastair Roberts, Daran Johnson, Liam Williams

Happy Ewe-ltide! Sketch trio Sheeps to release a Christmas album

Sketch group Sheeps have recorded a Christmas album, with the aid of several of the big-name comedy friends. Ghosts stars Lolly Adefope and Charlotte Ritchie, Stath Lets Flats creator Jamie Demetriou and Starstruck's Rose Matafeo and Emma Sidi are among those singing on A Very Sheeps Christmas.

Chortle, 7th October 2024
Jon Plowman. Copyright: Rose d'Or

Jon Plowman: Political correctness ISN'T killing comedy

'Wokeness' isn't killing comedy - and the people who say it is are often comedians who aren't funny. That's the view of veteran TV producer Jon Plowman, who says commentators who claim comedy is overly cautious are overlooking what is being made.

Chortle, 7th October 2024
Alma's Not Normal. Alma Nuthall (Sophie Willan)

Alma's Not Normal review

British gem beats anything the streaming giants can produce.

Benji Wilson, The Telegraph, 7th October 2024
Alma's Not Normal. Alma Nuthall (Sophie Willan)

Jayde Adams and Sophie Willan's unlikely roots in Bristol Cathedral

A friendship at the centre of a BBC comedy drama has unlikely roots in Bristol Cathedral, one of the stars of the new series has revealed.

Chris Arnold & Jonathan Holmes, BBC, 7th October 2024
Alma's Not Normal. Alma Nuthall (Sophie Willan)

Alma's Not Normal review

Pretty much the perfect comedy.

Rachel Aroesti, The Guardian, 7th October 2024
Sweetpea. Rhiannon Lewis (Ella Purnell)

Sweetpea review

Ella Purnell shows off the full breadth of her talents, playing every emotion from mild to wild.

Carly Lane, Collider, 7th October 2024

Sweetpea review: Ella Purnell's killer wallflower is devilishly good fun

In this gripping new Sky comedy drama, this Sweetpea has turned a little sour - making for one hell of a series.

Tilly Pearce, Radio Times, 7th October 2024

Videos

Podcasts

TV & radio

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 4:35pm
11 min
Super Happy Magic Forest

Super Happy Magic Forest

Episode 1 - Balloon Quest

The heroes discover that their latest quest - delivering 30 birthday balloons to Mr Friendlyface's cousin - isn't as easy as they expected.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 5:15pm
11 min
Dodge's Pup School

Dodge's Pup School

Episode 6 - Junk Modelling

The pups are super excited as today they are junk modelling! The class decide they want to make superhero costumes.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Just A Minute. Sue Perkins. Copyright: BBC

Just A Minute

Series 93, Episode 4 - Trying Times - The National Newspaper For Judges

Sue Perkins challenges Stephen Fry, Jan Ravens, Tony Hawks and Katherine Parkinson to speak for 60 seconds without repetition, deviation or hesitation. Subjects include Small Town Secrets, Mark Anthony, and the Subject of Ridicule.

Comedy Central 9pm
60 min
Out Of Order. Image shows left to right: Katherine Ryan, Rosie Jones, Judi Love

Out Of Order

Episode 10

Out Of Order is a game show all about judgements and first impressions. Host Rosie Jones is joined by team captains Katherine Ryan and Judi Love, plus Rhys James & Thanyia Moore.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min
Will & Ralf Should Know Better. Image shows left to right: Will Mellor, Nunmahunt, Ralf Little

Will & Ralf Should Know Better

Episode 1 - Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger

Will and Ralf are putting their physical and mental strength to the test. They meet the World's Strongest Woman, learn calming Buddhist practices and challenge themselves in an explosive Hostile Environment Training drill.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
Alma's Not Normal. Alma Nuthall (Sophie Willan)

Alma's Not Normal

Series 2, Episode 1 - No Going Back

Alma is back in town and desperate for things to be different. And they certainly are different - Joan has some shocking news that's going to change everything.

BBC One Scotland. Copyright: BBC 10:40pm
30 min
Stevens & McCarthy. Image shows left to right: Louise McCarthy, Gayle Telfer Stevens

Stevens & McCarthy

Episode 1

The duo are in tune with 'Millennial' woes; pensioner power hits the headlines; and a gamer mum loses her cool. Meanwhile, at the roll van, Davie the worker feels sexually objectified; Adele's new album is a hit list of age issues; and the girls think twinkly lights are the answer to all life's woes.

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