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BCG Daily Tuesday 8th April 2025

News

Have I Got News For You. Kathy Burke. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions Shop

Kathy Burke to publish A Mind Of My Own memoir

Kathy Burke's autobiography, titled A Mind Of My Own, will be published in October.

Nick Helm. Credit: Ed Moore Live

Nick Helm announces No One Gets Out Alive tour

The 34-date tour Nick Helm: No One Gets Out Alive runs from September to November 2025.

Michael McIntyre's Big Show. Michael McIntyre TV

Michael McIntyre's Big Show to return for two more series

BBC One has confirmed it has ordered two further series of Michael McIntyre's Big Show. The comedian's game show, The Wheel, will also return for two more series.

Features

Eugene Mirman Live

Random 8: Eugene Mirman

He's back in the UK for a whimsical WIP, but first Eugene Mirman talks body fluid storage, freaky haunted houses and a brief Beatle face-to-face.

Press clippings

Ayo Adenekan

Ayo Adenekan wins Brass Tacks Debut Fund

Edinburgh local Ayo Adenekan has been revealed as winner of this year's Brass Tacks Debut Fund, supported by Red Bull UK.

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 8th April 2025
Rob Copland

Rob Copland review

The award-winning comedian mixes existential angst with clowning and bonding.

Jay Richardson, The List, 8th April 2025
Katherine Ryan

Katherine Ryan forced to edit gig following investigation into 'unnamed' comedian

According to one fan on social media, Katherine told fans that she's been forced to axe some of her material because of a comedian who is under investigation.

Laura Harman, Metro, 8th April 2025
Sketch Off! 2025. Image shows left to right: David Hardcastle, Sam Eley. Credit: Steve Ullathorne

Sketch Off! review

The finals of Sketch Off! - the UK's premier competition for sketch and character comedy - makes for a lovely occasion to see a whole line-up's worth of sketch.

Tim Harding, Chortle, 8th April 2025
Last One Laughing UK. Jimmy Carr

Why Last One Laughing UK is more than just a (very) funny show

Zeppotron/Initial's Amazon Prime Video production is great example of a pivot paying off.

Chris Curtis, Broadcast, 8th April 2025

Videos

Due Dating. Image shows left to right: Cherry Odessa (Jade Asha), Cole Parker (Rowland Stirling) Film

Due Dating - Teaser Trailer

43 secs

Blogger Cole faces losing his job unless he changes his wild lifestyle and can learn to write from the female perspective. After learning about Cherry, a pregnant woman who is dating in her third trimester, he decides to make her the subject of her story and asks her out. Who is the father? And why is she dating? And does a pregnant woman really have the right to her own autonomy?

TV & radio

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Meet David Sedaris. David Sedaris

Meet David Sedaris

Series 10, Episode 2 - Love On The Spectrum

Another story from the Sedaris canon. Today, a long drive home gives David the chance to think - and try fast food.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 9pm
60 min
A League Of Their Own

A League Of Their Own

The Rally, Episode 3

The teams compete in a stunning avalanche rescue challenge on Mont Blanc. Tom Davis falls out with everyone, and Big Zuu and Jamie reveal their guilty pleasure playlist. The Rally comes to an epic climax on the legendary Lingotto Rooftop circuit in Turin. The teams must race Fiat 500s round the track in reverse for the final, winner-takes-all challenge.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 9pm
60 min
Neil & Martin's Bon Voyage. Image shows left to right: Martin Clunes, Neil Morrissey

Neil & Martin's Bon Voyage

Episode 3

On the final leg of their journey, Neil and Martin ride the famous white horses of the Carmague across sweeping salt flats, try their hand at painting like Van Gogh in the pretty town of Arles, before heading back to Neil's farmhouse for a raucous homecoming party.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
30 min
The Change

The Change

Series 2, Episode 5

The Eel Sisters invite Linda to their annual Silent Supper, and The Verderer declares war.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:30pm
30 min
The Change. Linda (Bridget Christie)

The Change

Series 2, Episode 6

The strike is over and there's a sense of new beginnings for everyone...

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