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BCG Daily Friday 24th January 2025

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Russell Brand

Lou Sanders: "I don't regret outing Russell Brand. He should regret what he's done"

The comedian on 'ageing joyfully', forgetting to have a baby, and the perils of dating as a local celebrity.

Shaun Curran, i Newspaper, 24th January 2025
One Man Musical. George Fouracres

Flo & Joan: One Man Musical review

After this bonkers hour and a bit of insight (based on both real and maybe not so real facts) into the life and times of great man, I'm definitely a "fandrew"!

Penny, Theatre & Tonic, 24th January 2025
One Man Musical. George Fouracres

Flo & Joan: One Man Musical review

An hilarious representation of the UK's foremost musical theatre impresario - George Fouracres' portrayal is delightfully deranged.

Debbie, Mind the Blog, 24th January 2025
One Man Musical. George Fouracres

Flo & Joan: One Man Musical review

There is no doubt that Lloyd Webber has indelibly shaped the musical theatre landscape here in Britain and on Broadway, for both good and ill. But perhaps One Man Musical is his greatest, if unintended, legacy.

Scott Matthewman, Musical Theatre Review, 24th January 2025
Amy Annette. Credit: Matt Stronge

Amy Annette review

Tales of 00s teenhood teleport you to the dancefloor.

Rachael Healy, The Guardian, 24th January 2025
Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl

Wallace & Gromit creator 'ecstatic' as he breaks silence on Oscar nomination

Nick Park, the creator of Wallace & Gromit, has said the team are 'ecstatic' their BBC Christmas hit Vengeance Most Fowl has been nominated for an Oscar.

Zara Woodcock & Naomi Clarke, The Mirror, 24th January 2025
JoJo Maberly

Bristol Comedy Competition Semi-Final Two review

Day two of the Bristol Comedy Competition semi-finals, and the standard was (almost) as good as the first.

Steve Bennett, Chortle, 24th January 2025

Videos

Podcasts

TV & radio

BBC Radio Scotland 1:30pm
30 min
Mark Nelson

The Good, The Bad And The Unexpected

Series 19, Episode 4

Joining Mark Nelson this week, Kirsty Wark shares two incredible stories from her rock 'n roll past, blagging her way into concerts across the central belt. Not to be outdone, Grant Stott touches music royalty in his Good and Bad stories, but can comedian Jay Lafferty beat them both with her tale about being kicked off the parents' group chat?

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
The News Quiz. Andy Zaltzman

The News Quiz

Series 116, Episode 3

This week on The News Quiz, Andy Zaltzman is joined by Andrew Maxwell, Val McDermid, Jay Lafferty and Stuart Mitchell to unpack the week's new stories. Recorded from the Gardyne Theatre in Dundee, the panel look into Donald Trump's first week of his second term, Prince Harry's legal victories, Scottish Health Minister Neil Gray's sporting excursions, and the honour of the Glaswegian accent.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 7:30pm
30 min
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows left to right: Eddie Marsan, David Mitchell, Harriet Kemsley, Rob Brydon, Ivo Graham, Lee Mack, Kadeena Cox

Would I Lie To You?

Series 18, Episode 3

Parasport athlete Kadeena Cox, comedian and comedy writer Ivo Graham, stand-up comedian Harriet Kemsley and actor Eddie Marsan join host Rob Brydon and regular captains David Mitchell and Lee Mack on the offbeat panel show.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm
60 min
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 26 (C4: 27), Episode 4

Jimmy Carr hosts, with Jon Richardson and Big Zuu taking on Danny Dyer and Helen Bauer. Mat Ewins joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Rachel Riley looks after the letters and numbers.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
65 min
The Last Leg. Image shows from L to R: Josh Widdicombe, Adam Hills, Alex Brooker

The Last Leg

Series 32, Episode 1

Adam, Josh and Alex are joined by guests Kevin Bridges and GK Barry.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:05pm
50 min
The Graham Norton Show. Image shows left to right: Will Ferrell, Reese Witherspoon, Ariana Grande, Graham Norton, Don Gilet, Olly Alexander

The Graham Norton Show

Series 32, Episode 16 - Reese Witherspoon, Will Ferrell, Ariana Grande, Don Gilet, Olly Alexander

Reese Witherspoon talks about jury service, Will Ferrell recalls performing to the OJ Simpson jurors, Ariana Grande says her Oscar nomination is overwhelming, Don Gilet says he will keep acting in paradise for as long as they want him, and Olly Alexander performs live in the studio.

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