BCG Daily Wednesday 27th November 2024
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Inside the making of feel-good queer comedy Smoggie Queens
An infectious sense of pride - both queer and regional - drives Dunning's show, which was filmed in and around Middlesbrough with a predominantly local crew.
Nick Levine, The Big Issue, 27th November 2024
I talk to Alexandra Mardell
"I'm proud to be an honorary Smoggie!"
Elliot Gonzalez, I Talk Telly, 27th November 2024
Andy Zaltzman review
This is intelligent, irreverent humour with a mocking edge so sharp you could cut a diamond with it.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 27th November 2024
Moth Club: 'Our club won't survive if we can't make noise'
"Without being able to make noise, we can't make money," says Edie Kench-Andrews, general manager of the Moth Club, in Hackney.
Frankie McCamley, BBC, 27th November 2024
An Absolute Casserole: The Taskmaster Compendium review
As of the summer of 2025, Taskmaster will have been on our screens for ten years. This handy, highly readable and fun little book serves as the perfect companion to the first 17 series of the original UK version of the show featuring a wealth of information on all 160 episodes, 789 tasks, 3 champion of champion contests, 12,409 points and 325 disqualifications which have been released during that time.
Chris Hallam, Chris Hallam's World View, 27th November 2024
Only Child review
Ony Child might not sound up your street but you would do well to stick around longer than you plan too.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 27th November 2024
Alfie Brown review
Another Alfie Brown show that flirts with danger from the off and barely lets up on the hilarity and tension.
Jay Richardson, The List, 27th November 2024
Mrs Brown's Boys star insists racist joke at Christmas filming 'was a good thing' for BBC
Mrs Brown's Boys comic Brendan O'Carroll has doubled down on his recent race row in a new interview. "The context of it... it was completely taken out of context. However I think in the long run it was a good thing, because it got people talking about it."
Felicity Cross, The Sun, 27th November 2024
Barry Island hotel changes its name to 'What's Occur-Inn' to celebrate Gavin & Stacey
The Premier Inn, located in the famous location where the hit show was filmed, has been renamed in honour of the show's iconic catchphrase.
James Halpin, The Sun, 27th November 2024
Alan Carr in talks to appear in Celebrity Traitors
Alan Carr is in final talks to join fellow jester Jennifer Saunders in Claudia Winkleman's castle next year.
Felicity Cross, The Sun, 27th November 2024'We were always going to be compared to Six': The cast of Why Am I So Single? on its closure
The modern love musical from the acclaimed writers of hit show Six is getting standing ovations every night. So why is it ending early?
Nicole Collins, The Telegraph, 27th November 2024Videos
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6am60 min
Bad Sisters
Series 2, Episode 4 - Person of InterestConvinced that a blackmailer is to blame for their tragedy, the sisters look for evidence. Becka is shaken by life-changing news.
3:30pm10 min
Big Lizard
Episode 23 - Astronaut Health CheckCosima and Big Lizard are helping Dad train for his astronaut fitness test. When Rex gets into trouble, Dad's hard work finally pays off.
4:40pm10 min
Supertato
Series 3, Episode 9 - A Clean GetawaySupertato and Tomato find themselves stuck in a slippery bathtub, whilst Evil Pea rampages around the supermarket on a giant soap squirting machine.
9pm60 min
Never Mind The Buzzcocks
Series 32, Episode 7Pixie Lott, Charlie Simpson and John Kearns join regulars Noel Fielding, Jamali Maddix and guest captain Sophie Willan, with Greg Davies hosting.
11pm15 min
Sarah Mills' Bad Bod Squad
Episode 2 - SqueakyStoma bag user Sarah Mills's comedy guide to dealing with a fallible and embarrassing human body. This week - Squeaky with guest, comedian and Australian Office star Felicity Ward.