BCG Daily Saturday 2nd November 2024
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Janey Godley in action
Some video snapshots of a 30-year comedy career.
Chortle, 2nd November 2024
Politicians and comedians pay tribute to Janey Godley
Nicola Sturgeon hails "a force of nature, and one of the funniest people I have ever known".
Chortle, 2nd November 2024
Alex Horne: "When Liverpool score I nod. With Chesham, I punch the air"
Taskmaster star and Chesham director shares his passion for non-league football as his club prepare for Lincoln.
Emma John, The Guardian, 2nd November 2024
Janey Godley obituary: Turning tragedy into comedy
Janey Godley, who has died aged 63, turned an early life full of pain and tragedy into a successful comedy career.
Craig Williams, BBC, 2nd November 2024
Alan Bennett at 90: "What will people think? I don't care any more"
In his 10th decade, the writer is as prolific as ever with a war film in the works and a new sex-fuelled novella set in a home for the elderly. He talks about mourning Maggie Smith, turning down a knighthood and what he makes of Donald Trump.
Mark Lawson, The Guardian, 2nd November 2024
Janey Godley obituary
Janey Godley lived and died on her own terms.
Russell Leadbetter, The Herald, 2nd November 2024
Janey Godley: a remarkable comic who built a career on her own terms
The Glaswegian comedian who grew up in poverty and married a gangster always put her life experience at the heart of her work.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 2nd November 2024
Janey Godley. The most creative person I ever met. A lovely human being. RIP.
Janey Godley, who died this morning, was without any doubt at all the most all-round creative person I ever met in my life.
John Fleming, John Fleming's Blog, 2nd November 2024
Janey Godley obituary
Janey Godley, no-nonsense Glasgow-born comedian who mined her dramatic life story for material.
The Telegraph, 2nd November 2024
10 things Gavin & Stacey tells the world about what it's like to be Welsh
Not only has Gavin & Stacey brought us a lot of laughter, tears and smiles, it has also introduced our Welsh-ism to a much wider audience.
Branwen Jones, Wales Online, 2nd November 2024
'I feel safe now' says Emily Atack as she opens up about the love of her life and motherhood
Emily Atack has heaped praise on her partner Alistair Garner for finally making her "feel safe".
Jill Robinson, The Sun, 2nd November 2024
How Romesh Ranganathan overcame troubled past
It's a family bond that has seen them face heart-breaking betrayal, homelessness and a tragic death - now Romesh Ranganathan and his mum Shanthi have become a favourite TV double act.
Amanda Killelea, The Sun, 2nd November 2024
Radio can be saviour during TV slowdown, insists BBC comedy chief
A production slump across the TV industry has left comedians struggling to get ideas off the ground, but Radio 4's Julia McKenzie believes audio is the answer.
Rachael Healy, The Observer, 2nd November 2024
How Janey Godley became one of the most iconic transphobe-fighters of a generation
Her selflessness in fighting for the trans community wasn't due to a lack of her own personal battles. On the contrary: she had many.
Kitty Chrisp, Metro, 2nd November 2024
Chris McCausland performs as Kiss on Strictly
Chris McCausland pulled himself up from the bottom of the Strictly leaderboard - but only just. The viewers' favourite shared the penultimate position with Sam Quek, both scoring 29 points from judges. But they were well clear of last-placed Pete Wick, with just 22 points. Despite the low placement McCausland won praises from judges for the tango he and Dianne Buswell danced to 'Rock and Roll All Nite' by Kiss in tonight's 'icons' show.
Chortle, 2nd November 2024
Russell Brand: Police send file to CPS to consider charges
Detectives investigating Russell Brand over allegations of historical sex offences have sent prosecutors a file of evidence so they can consider bringing charges.
Alex Smith, BBC, 2nd November 2024
Here We Go shoots in Princes Risborough
Locals spotted medieval tents and props at Whiteleaf Hill Nature Reserve in Princes Risborough last week - with one particularly sharp-eyed passerby spotting a sign on a dilapidated-looking wooden cart reading, 'Here We Go, S3'.
Eleanor Burleigh, Bucks Free Press, 2nd November 2024Janey Godley obituary
Comedian brought humour to harrowing topics.
Isabella Kwai, The New York Times, 2nd November 2024TV & radio
10:15am11 min
Nikhil & Jay
Episode 5 - Nikhil And Jay And The ButterfliesWhen Nikhil sets out on a mission to spot butterflies, he's determined to do it alone. Will Jay's butterfly fairy magic get in the way, or will it help Nikhil after all?
11am60 min
Fighting Talk
Series 22, Episode 11GB sprinter Nethanell Mitchell-Blake, rapper and presenter Guvna B, presenter Reece Parkinson and comedian Felicity Ward join Rick Edwards for an hour of sporting punditry, humour and entertainment.
9:10pm60 min
Romesh Ranganathan's Parents' Evening
Episode 1Comedy game show in which celebrities team up with family members, with the parents choosing which questions their grown-up children will answer and gambling on how many they can get right. Alison Hammond's son Aidan comes close to damaging the family brand, and Carol Vorderman makes life difficult for her son Cameron. Romesh's mum Shanthi has her head turned by the sight of Iain Stirling in long johns, with the Love Island narrator being in a team with his mother.
10:10pm25 min
The Jonathan Ross Show
Special Guests: Series 2, Highlights SpecialA look back at more of the most memorable moments from recent series, including interviews with Peter Kay, Stormzy, Kate Hudson, Paul McCartney, Harry Styles, Elizabeth Hurley, Anthony Joshua, Cate Blanchett, Keanu Reeves and Prue Leith.
11pm30 min
Call Jonathan Pie
2024 Specials - The American Dream, Part TwoPie's rival has mysteriously fallen ill and Pie is unleashed live across America. Pie battles the BBC's impartiality rules and the team must hide some dark secrets from Roger.