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BCG Daily Thursday 24th October 2024

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Comedy Game Night. Denise Van Outen. Copyright: Monkey Kingdom

Denise Van Outen reveals plans to write a sitcom

Denise Van Outen has revealed she is trying her hand at writing a sitcom. The singer and actress, 50, from Basildon told BBC Essex it was something she had always wanted to do, having already written West End plays.

Shivani Chaudhari & Akylah Rodriguez, BBC, 24th October 2024
Ian Stone

Interview: Ian Stone

Ian Stone discusses his current national tour, the comedy industry, football and more.

Ruby Kwartz, Redbrick, 24th October 2024
Viv Groskop

When public speaking goes wrong: lessons from the frontline of comedy

The world of stand-up offers tried and tested ways to embrace failure - and success - in front of any demanding audience.

Viv Groskop, The Financial Times, 24th October 2024
Horrible Histories. Image shows from L to R: Gemma Whelan, Ryan Sampson, Tom Stourton

15 years of Horrible Histories - kids' TV so good it's getting a BAFTA

The anarchic show that spawned the team behind sitcom treasure Ghosts is being given a BAFTA for its 'extraordinary impact'. Here are its 15 greatest moments.

Michael Hogan, The Guardian, 24th October 2024
Kingdom. Peter Kingdom (Stephen Fry). Copyright: Sprout Pictures / Parallel Film & Television Productions

Book review: Odyssey by Stephen Fry

The Odyssey is often thought of as a bit of a slog. The sort of book people think they know but never actually read. Fry challenges that.

Ed Bedford, Indiependent, 24th October 2024
This Country. Kerry Mucklowe (Daisy May Cooper). Copyright: BBC

Daisy May Cooper was duped into joining a swingers club

Daisy May Cooper has revealed she was hoodwinked by a couple of randy swingers when she tried to join a witches' coven.

Rod McPhee, The Sun, 24th October 2024
Russell Brand

Villagers resent Russell Brand's plans for their pub

People of Pishill fear loss of 800-year-old community asset as they await council decision on 'mixed-use' scheme.

Alexandra Topping, The Guardian, 24th October 2024
Ludwig. John (David Mitchell)

Ludwig review

This detective dramedy is the perfect comfort watch.

Eleanor Harvey, Indiependent, 24th October 2024

Videos

Podcasts

TV & radio

Radio 4 2:15pm
45 min
Trust. Copyright: BBC

Trust

Series 5, Episode 3 - RI

Yvette and Tim have to pick up the pieces after the Ofsted inspection, and there is a nasty rumour that Quays Academy Trust is going to offload its failing schools.

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

Super Happy Magic Forest

Episode 14 - We The Council

The heroes and the Council of Happiness swap jobs, and when the council fail their quest, the whole forest is at risk of being flooded by Stinkystuff.

BBC Radio Wales. Copyright: BBC 6:30pm
30 min
Kiri Pritchard-McLean

Kiri's Comedy Club

Series 3, Episode 4 - Icons: Peter Baynham

Kiri Pritchard-McLean interviews Oscar-nominated Welsh comedy writer Peter Baynham. Peter discusses his surprising career path, first leaving his hometown of Cardiff to join the merchant navy, later landing in London and getting noticed by Armando Iannucci, and eventually writing for the likes of Steve Coogan and Sacha Baron Cohen.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Olga Koch

Olga Koch: OK Computer

Series 3, Episode 4 - Death

Olga Koch and her digital assistant Algo finish the series by discussing the ultimate ending... death!

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm
60 min
Taskmaster. Image shows left to right: Emma Sidi, Andy Zaltzman

Taskmaster

Series 18, Episode 7 - Captain Jackie And The Hotdog

Like a particularly fair magistrate, Taskmaster Greg Davies perches on his big chair and passes judgement on what number-cruncher Alex Horne has placed before him. Unlike a magistrate, Greg is faced with things like Babátúndé Aléshé shouting about a fortune cookie, Emma Sidi learning about perspective, and Andy Zaltzman prophesying the end of the world. Meanwhile, Rosie Jones feels badly let down by her teammate, Jack Dee.

Sky Atlantic logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm
60 min
Sweetpea. Rhiannon Lewis (Ella Purnell)

Sweetpea

Episode 3 - Black Spots In The Garage

Rhiannon is high on power and righteousness and goes after her next target, ultimate bully Julia Blenkingsopp.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 10pm
60 min
Brassic

Brassic

Series 6, Episode 5 - Heartbreak

Wedding bells are ringing in Hawley, and it's a nightmare. Cardi's mum returns after being AWOL for years with a new fiancé in tow. She's getting married for the fourth time and is demanding Cardi organise it ... in 48 hours. At the same time a mystery man from Carol's past shows up and threatens to destroy everything. Carol and Cardi's marriage is put to the ultimate test - can our golden couple survive this?

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
30 min
Everyone Else Burns. Image shows left to right: Fiona Lewis (Kate O'Flynn), David Lewis (Simon Bird), Rachel (Amy James-Kelly), Jebediah (Paddy Young)

Everyone Else Burns

Series 2, Episode 3 - An Innocent Exchange Of Pie

When the lease agreement for the church falls through, the Order finds itself without a place of worship. David quickly solves the problem - by volunteering his family home to be the new church.

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