BCG Daily Monday 17th February 2025
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"If I'd written Happy Birthday, I wouldn't be in comedy."
Rich Pelley, The Guardian, 17th February 2025
Warwick Davis leaves BAFTA viewers sobbing as they admit they weren't 'emotionally prepared' as he dedicates Fellowship to his late wife
Warwick Davis left BBC viewers 'absolutely sobbing' on Sunday night, as he gave a heartfelt tribute to his late wife during his acceptance speech at the 2025 BAFTAs.
Milly Veitch, Daily Mail, 17th February 2025Operation Mincemeat's Broadway transfer is hit by president's tarrifs
The Broadway transfer of Operation Mincemeat has been hit by Donald Trump's trade war. Newly imposed tariffs held up the delivery of the specialty lightbulbs that should be illuminating the comedy musical's 1940s-style marquee.
Chortle, 17th February 2025
The Island review
Perhaps The Island suits the gentler afternoon slot, as it's certainly too low-key to stand among Radio 4's 6.30pm comedies, mildly amusing rather than laugh-out-loud.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 17th February 2025
Huge Davies review
This is a thoroughly enjoyable hour of comedy that, as long as you're in the mood to play along, will keep you highly entertained.
!nspired, 17th February 2025
Huge Davies review
Huge Davies's third solo show - and the first to tour - is not an easy ride for the audience, given he treats us with absolute contempt.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 17th February 2025
Daisy May and Charlie Cooper withdraw from Celebrity Traitors
The pair have left BBC bosses in a race against time to find a replacement for the first UK celebrity version of the hit show.
Phoebe Tonks, Gloucestershire Live, 17th February 2025
Troy Hawke: Compliments are his punchline
Milo McCabe, a comedian known for complimenting strangers through his character Troy Hawke, is proof that kindness never goes out of style.
The New York Times, 17th February 2025Videos
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2:45pm15 min
The Island
Episode 1 - Useless Luxuries And A Far From Sleepy LagoonStephen Mangan washes up on the actual island from Desert Island Discs. He is not alone. Living there is every former guest of the show - and it's all gone a bit Lord Of The Flies.
3:30pm10 min
Big Lizard
Episode 42 - Personal SpaceWhen Cosima finally finds a quiet place to read her book, she realises peace and quiet aren't all they're made out to be. Where's Big Lizard when she needs him?
6pm30 min
So Awkward Academy
Series 2, Episode 3 - Positive PotatoesJin crochets positive potatoes to boost morale, but their good vibes go awry.
6:30pm30 min
Just A Minute
Series 94, Episode 5 - Does A Strawberry Have Dreams?Sue Perkins challenges Paul Merton, Laura Smyth, Julian Clary and Desiree Burch to speak for 60 seconds without repetition, deviation or hesitation. Subjects include London To Brighton, Hand-me-downs, and The Life of a Strawberry.
6:30pm15 min
Gladiators: Epic Pranks
Episode 3 - Giant!Giant is pranked by Nitro when he appears as a guest of honour at a fake school award ceremony! The other Gladiators have sneaky fun backstage at Sheffield Arena.
9pm60 min
At Home With Katherine Ryan
Series 2, Episode 2 - How To Wrangle A TeenagerInstead of studying for her all-important GCSEs, Violet's jaw-dropping act of teenage rebellion forces Katherine to stage an intervention with the help of social media and mental health campaigner Natasha Devon and teen parenting coach Anita Cleare.
9pm45 min
Boarders
Series 2, Episode 5Leah and Xiang compete for victory against a rival school, while Jaheim's love life gets complicated. When Rupert makes a discovery, shocking truths are revealed.
9:50pm45 min
Boarders
Series 2, Episode 6Everyone hates Omar for revealing their secrets, as Abby tries to save the spring ball. Jaheim needs to make amends, and the Boarders finally find out who gets to stay.
10pm30 min
QI
Series V, Highlights Special - QI VG: Part IIA further selection of the best moments from the V series, hosted by Sandi Toksvig, with Alan Davies and their guests struggling to come up with the most interesting answers.