BCG Daily Saturday 22nd February 2025
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The MAGA resurrection of Russell Brand
The sexual assault allegations against him haven't gone away. But that hasn't stopped the born-again Christian quitting Berkshire for Florida where he's now one of Trump's inner circle.
Alison Boshoff, Daily Mail, 22nd February 2025
Why politics kills comedy
It constrains humour or makes it complacent.
David Polansky, The Critic, 22nd February 2025
Comedy at Cadogan Hall with Ed Gamble review
With Chloe Petts, Rhys James, Nabil Abdulrashid and Sharon Wanjohi also on the bill.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 22nd February 2025
The Chief review
Jack Docherty's Chief fails to shine.
Brian Beacom, The Herald, 22nd February 2025Videos
Videos
TV & radio
10am30 min
You're Dead To Me
Series 10, Episode 8 - Cuneiform: The World's First Writing SystemGreg Jenner is joined in ancient Mesopotamia by Dr Moudhy Al-Rashid and comedian Phil Wang to learn about the history of cuneiform, the world's oldest writing system.
10:15am10 min
Nikhil & Jay
Episode 24 - Nikhil And Jay And The Superstar PapayaJay is completely taken with a green papaya that Appa grew for a sambar recipe. Will they be able to find it when it goes missing?
11am60 min
Fighting Talk
Series 22, Episode 27Journalist Luke Moore, football presenter Natalie Pike, former England rugby player Ugo Monye, and comedian Danny Mcloughlin join Rick Edwards for an hour of sporting punditry, humour and entertainment.
6:40pm60 min
Michael McIntyre's Big Show
Series 8, Episode 6Holly Willoughby plays Remember Me, Perrie Edwards is woken up for a Midnight Gameshow, and an Unexpected Star of the Show gets the surprise of their life. With music by Busted vs McFly.
9:30pm60 min
The Jonathan Ross Show
Series 22, Episode 2 - Gordon Ramsay, Danny Dyer, Vanessa Williams, Keely Hodgkinson, Harris Dickinson, Joan ArmatradingThe host welcomes restaurateur Gordon Ramsay, actor Danny Dyer, stage and screen star Vanessa Williams, 2024 Sports Personality of the Year Keely Hodgkinson and star of Babygirl Harris Dickinson to his sofa. Plus, a performance by singer-songwriter Joan Armatrading.
11pm30 min
What? Seriously??
Episode 8 - Spies, Lies And A Political PrizeDara Ó Briain and Isy Suttie investigate spies, lies, and a political prize with special guest Chris Chung, the star of hit TV series Slow Horses.