BCG Daily Tuesday 3rd December 2024
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Jack Whitehall doesn't deserve a Christmas special
The comedian's Amazon one-off is part sketch show, part improvisational exercise and part travel programme. It's chaotic and forgettable.
Isobel Lewis, i Newspaper, 3rd December 2024Milton Jones: 'I was heckled by Paul Weller and Robbie Williams at the same gig!'
The stand-up on the power of strange shirts, the importance of never Googling yourself and how he came to specialise in one-liners.
Liam Pape, The Guardian, 3rd December 2024"When the tie goes on Brent takes over": life as a comedy character lookalike
Is the pay really that good? Do you get bored? What was your worst gig? We ask 'David Brent', 'Nessa' and 'Ali G' what it's actually like to make your money by being the spit of someone else's comic creation.
Daniel Dylan Wray, The Guardian, 3rd December 2024The Skinny on... John-Luke Roberts
2024 Besties winner and gloriously silly comedian John-Luke Roberts chats colours, crackle and crying ahead of his festive fĂȘte at Monkey Barrel this month.
The Skinny, 3rd December 2024Jack Whitehall leaves The One Show hosts begging 'let's move on'
Jack Whitehall took a series of swipes at Gregg Wallace on live TV - leaving the hosts stunned.
Amanda Devlin, The Sun, 3rd December 2024'Am I allowed to be funny?' Ashley Storrie on acting, autism - and grieving her mum, Janey Godley
The Scottish comedian received two Baftas last month, just after the death of her mother. She discusses secrets, sadness, success and how comedy sustains her.
Libby Brooks, The Guardian, 3rd December 2024Harriet Kemsley review
It's difficult to remain positive while the world seems to be breaking down around you, but that's exactly what Harriet Kemsley: Everything Always Works Out For Me is about.
Little Lark of London, 3rd December 2024TV & radio
Jack In Time For Christmas
Part scripted comedy, part unscripted travelogue, Jack Whitehall is joined by a variety of stars for Christmas.
Supertato
Series 3, Episode 13 - Sweetieland SagaEvil Pea cheats Chilli out of winning floofy teddies at a funfair made from sweets, so Supertato and the Veggies must get the teddies back before it's too late!
Best Medicine
Series 2, Episode 3 - Sleep, FMTs, Dr Charles Drew, Stem Cell TransplantationLaura Smyth dreams of sleep, Prof Nicholas Embleton's life is saved by a stem cell donor and Prof Lindsay Hall pitches Faecal Matter Transplants (yes, you read that right).
QI
Series V, Episode 7 - VisionariesCally Beaton, Nish Kumar and Laura Smyth join regular panellist Alan Davies on the comedy quiz, with host Sandi Toksvig asking questions on the theme of visionaries.
Cheaters
Series 2, Episode 6Fola has a surprise in store for Josh, and Zack's date with Claire takes an unusual turn. Meanwhile, Esther and Lars's new relationship reaches a moment of reckoning.
Cheaters
Series 2, Episode 7With everyone gathered under one roof, the stage is set for some big revelations - and an unexpected guest takes the night in a new direction once more.
Cheaters
Series 2, Episode 8As everyone reels from the events of the previous night, some big decisions need to be made.
Now You're Asking With Marian Keyes And Tara Flynn
Series 4, Episode 3 - The Breastfeeding ProblemThis week's first 'ask' doesn't get more serious - a listener wants to know if she should tell her family about having been groomed for sexual abuse as a teenager. Marian and Tara draw on their wisdom to do their best to offer counsel.