British Comedy Guide

BCG Daily Saturday 9th November 2024

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Coral Bevan. Copyright: Rah Petheridge

In Conversation with: Coral Bevan

Coral Bevan talks about her show, Fisherman Jon.

A Young(ish) Perspective, 9th November 2024
Jack Dee

Jack Dee: 'After the third time someone's late, we can't be friends any more'

The comedian on not opening his mail, clipping his toenails in the bath, and why lying is funny.

Rosanna Greenstreet, The Guardian, 9th November 2024
Janey. Janey Godley. Credit: Hopscotch Films

Details of Janey Godley's 'final tour' released after week of 'love and kindness'

Posting on the stand-up's X account, her daughter Ashley Storrie shared details of a two-day "final tour" of the cities Godley loved.

Keiran Fleming, STV, 9th November 2024
Phil Wang

Phil Wang looks back: "Being the only East Asian person on the bill, there was a real thrill in defying people's expectations"

The stand-up comedian on growing up in Borneo and Bath, living like Batman at Cambridge, and his lifelong fascination with wrestling.

Harriet Gibsone, The Guardian, 9th November 2024
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason), Grandad (Lennard Pearce). Copyright: BBC

Kelsey Grammer shares idea for Frasier and Only Fools And Horses crossover

Only Fools star Nicholas Lyndhurst currently stars alongside Grammer in the revival series.

Louis Chilton, The Independent, 9th November 2024
Joe Lycett

Joe Lycett issues update on fatherhood after 'crying wolf' as baby continues to spark 'prank' theories

Joe Lycett has issued an update on fatherhood as he admitted to 'crying wolf' on more than one occasion.

Laura Parkin, Daily Mail, 9th November 2024
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Image shows from L to R: Dino Doyle (Gary Hollywood), Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll)

Mrs Brown's Boys star Gary Hollywood welcomes second child

Mrs Brown's Boys star Gary Hollywood has become a father once again.

Fay Leyfield, The Sun, 9th November 2024

TV & radio

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 10:15am
11 min
Nikhil & Jay

Nikhil & Jay

Episode 7 - Nikhil And Jay And The Cuppa King

Nikhil and Jay help Appa get ready for his appearance on Mr Awan's channel, so that he can tell the world about his amazing Appa Cuppa! Can they help Appa overcome his camera-shyness?

BBC Radio 5 Live 11am
60 min
Rick Edwards. Credit: BBC

Fighting Talk

Series 22, Episode 12

The Big Issue editor Paul McNamee, journalist and presenter Martin Kelner, 5 Live breakfast host Rachel Burden, and comedian Justin Moorhouse join Rick Edwards for an hour of sporting punditry, humour and entertainment.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 9:05pm
60 min
Romesh Ranganathan's Parents' Evening. Image shows left to right: Phoenix Brown, Melanie Brown, Romesh Ranganathan, Jonathan Ross, Shanthi Ranganathan, Honey Ross, Chloe Madeley, Richard Madeley. Credit: Ranga Bee

Romesh Ranganathan's Parents' Evening

Episode 2

Mel B and her daughter Phoenix, Jonathan Ross and his daughter Honey, and Richard Madeley and his daughter Chloe compete in the comedy game show where success lies in the hands of the parents. Mel's faith in Phoenix is brought into question, Jonathan has an outrageous idea for how Honey can turn an impediment into an advantage, and Chloe shares her dad's tendency to expose himself in the Madeley kitchen. Romesh also teaches his mum Shanthi how to deliver bad news to a Spice Girl.

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm
60 min
David Baddiel: My Family, Not The Sitcom. David Baddiel

David Baddiel: My Family, Not The Sitcom

A massively disrespectful celebration of the lives of David's late mother, Sarah, and dementia-ridden father, Colin, which ran on London's West End for 15 weeks and saw David nominated for an Olivier Award.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 10:05pm
25 min
The Jonathan Ross Show. Jonathan Ross. Copyright: Hot Sauce / ITV Studios

The Jonathan Ross Show

Special Guests: Series 2, Highlights Special

A look back at more of the most memorable moments from recent series, including interviews with Britney Spears, Ed Sheeran, Steve Carell, Goldie Hawn, Michael Buble, Mel B, Robbie Williams, Lewis Capaldi and Judi Love.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 10:45pm
15 min
Short Stuff. Copyright: BBC

Short Stuff

Episode 1 - Compilation

Quick, fresh and funny stuff from Scotland.

Radio 4 11pm
30 min
Parish Matters

Parish Matters

Episode 1 - Tech

"Don't come crying to me when the robots take over." This week the best and only cop in town Sargent Rafferty makes an alarming discovery in the cow shed.

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