BCG Daily Monday 3rd March 2025
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The Leopard In My House by Mark Steel review
In this forthright account of his diagnosis and treatment, Steel wrings humour from the horror while honouring friends found and lost - and the significance of the NHS.
Alex Clark, The Guardian, 3rd March 2025
Larry Dean on being straight-passing
Local hero Larry Dean is about to stride into town for a big-time gig at Barrowlands. The comic reveals to Jay Richardson his apprehension about performing at such an iconic venue, why the Scots find it difficult to laugh at themselves, and the reasons behind his proposed move to America.
Jay Richardson, The List, 3rd March 2025
The Q&A: Chief Commissioner Cameron Miekelson
After eight series laying down the law in Scot Squad, the top cop takes on our Q&A and reveals all about investigating Airdrie, inventing batons and terrorising bams.
The List, 3rd March 2025
"Lying drunk in a field": Douglas Adams on the unlikely origins of the cult space comedy that inspired Elon Musk
Douglas Adams's epic series of comic novels, The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy, is loved by scientists and tech executives, including Elon Musk. In 1986, the author talked to the BBC about the unlikely origins of a wildly successful multimedia franchise.
Francis Agustin, BBC, 3rd March 2025
The Last Laugh review
The Last Laugh is final curtain call for Britain's comedy kings.
L. Stanford, A Young(ish) Perspective, 3rd March 2025
Imagine... The Academy Of Armando review
Leaves no doubt that Iannucci is the foremost satirist of our time.
Benji Wilson, The Telegraph, 3rd March 2025
Danny Dyer on fame, aliens, love and male violence
With the release of his new film Marching Powder, he talks about his journey from national joke to national treasure.
Chris Godfrey, The Guardian, 3rd March 2025Videos
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2:45pm15 min
The Island
Episode 3 - In Search Of Hislop's LuxuryStephen tries to make up for accidentally destroying the camp's food supply by going in search of Ian Hislop's hidden luxury.
3:30pm10 min
Big Lizard
Episode 52 - The Day We LeftWhen D.O.R.I.S. reveals a large meteor is about to land on the spaceship, it's finally time to leave. But should Big Lizard leave too? What about all those who need him on Proxima?
6pm30 min
So Awkward Academy
Series 2, Episode 7 - Meet The AuthorRufus returns, and Lily goes to extreme lengths to watch the final of a reality TV show.
6:30pm30 min
One Person Found This Helpful
Series 2, Episode 1 - Happy Sleepy SauceFrank Skinner & guests Laura Smyth, Sunil Patel, Simon Evans & Kyrah Gray discuss googling, goggling, groping, gropping and the correct way to punch yourself in the face.
6:30pm15 min
Gladiators: Epic Pranks
Episode 9 - Viper!Nitro pranks Viper with a fake interview that ends with an unexpected splashdown, he doesn't find it funny! The other Gladiators have sneaky behind-the-scenes fun at Sheffield Arena.
9pm60 min
At Home With Katherine Ryan
Series 2, Episode 4 - Who Is Really Wearing The Trousers?Katherine Ryan wants another baby, probably. And to go on tour, and to spend more time with her sexy husband and be on hand for her much adored three children, and to get a full night's sleep. Is that really too much to ask? Probably.
9pm60 min
Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish
Series 6, Episode 2 - That's Why Seas Are SaltyDave Gorman and his iconic big screen are back, exploring the absurdities of modern life. Dave reinvents the alphabet, battles an online nemesis and is assisted by an entertainment legend.
10:40pm75 min
Imagine... The Academy Of Armando
Imagine... profiles one of the great satirists of our age, Armando Iannucci, delving into classics such as The Day Today and The Thick Of It and his new stage adaptation of Dr Strangelove.