BCG Daily Friday 27th February 2015

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Radio Times review

About once an episode, a guest on Frank Skinner's amiable pet-hates show makes a suggestion that immediately unites celebs, studio audience and viewing public. Adrian Chiles takes that mantle this week with his disdain for people who recline aircraft seats. It provides the best banter of the episode, too. Skinner has a stronger bond with Chiles, having witnessed many a West Bromwich Albion loss alongside him, than he does with the other two panellists.

They chip in, though. Des O'Connor springs to life with a perfectly timed gag about his own libido, while Radio 1's Jameela Jamil causes a generational and gender clash that's sometimes awkward, sometimes fruitful.

Jack Seale, Radio Times, 27th February 2015

Radio Times review

Will Smith returns to the scene of two great triumphs: that time he spontaneously did the rap from The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, and that time he spontaneously did it again. What could rack up 30 million YouTube hits now? The star is on the sofa alongside Margot Robbie, so for at least some of the programme he'll have to sit still and discuss their new movie, the heist-romance Focus. They're joined by Hugh Jackman, who recently confessed that his years in Hollywood meant he had to re-learn Australian dialect for his latest film, Chappie.

Completing the line-up is Noel Gallagher. He's a fantastic chat-show guest, so let's hope he's not there solely to sing a song from his upcoming Chasing Yesterday LP.

Jack Seale, Radio Times, 27th February 2015

Radio Times review

If Stella's episodes had titles, this one would be Time Bomb. The ticking before the explosion (a fling being discovered) becomes almost deafening. "Midlife Crisis" Michael (Patrick Baladi) is the culprit, playing away with barmaid Beyoncé. His live-in lover Stella is oblivious - though hospital consultant Mr Honey seems to be making a play for her.

The escalating chaos of a party for Michael's daughter Katie takes our mind off things - and the karaoke turn of the birthday girl herself (take a bow, Martha Mackintosh) provides the kind of show-stoppingly sweet moment that Stella does so well. We could do with more of them. Former Welsh rugby star Scott Quinnell puts in another brief but caustic cameo.

Mark Braxton, Radio Times, 27th February 2015

Gary Delaney interview

King of the one-liners Gary Delaney talks to us about zombie films, stolen jokes, and stage fright.

Laura Enfield, Epping Forest Guardian, 27th February 2015

Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel review

You'll love these golden oldies: Dame Judi's expats don't overstay their welcome in a sweet, sentimental sequel.

Brian Viner, Daily Mail, 27th February 2015

Can deaf comedy be funny for everyone?

Deaf humour is gaining pace with a new breed of stand-up comedians. But is it possible to get the jokes across to a hearing audience if they are performed in sign language?

William Mager, BBC Ouch!, 27th February 2015

Producers cast perform 'Hitler' song by UKIP conference

Members of the cast of the upcoming UK tour of The Producers crashed the UKIP party conference in Margate this morning, performing Springtime for Hitler as delegates arrived.

What's On Stage, 27th February 2015

Writing for Newsjack

This week, I've been writing a lot of sketches. Don't blame me; blame Newsjack with its bi-annual championing of new writers. Its arrival means I have to write topical sketches and, unfortunately, I'm not really up on current events.

Rob Gilroy, Giggle Beats, 27th February 2015

Celia Imrie interview

Celia Imrie talks about returning for the sequel, pretending not to know the cast, and fixing cars in the middle of India...

Caroline Preece, Den Of Geek, 27th February 2015

Channel 4 unveils two Brand New Comedy Blaps

Channel 4's online comedy showcase Comedy Blaps today unveiled two brand new rib-tickling mini-series.

Channel 4, 27th February 2015

Whisky Galore!, review

Whenever you read about treasure turning up on a beach, one of the best-loved British movies can spring to mind, evoking a warm-hearted nostalgia for more innocent times.

Marc Lee, The Telegraph, 27th February 2015

This week's new live comedy

Previews of Andy Parsons, Lucy Beaumont and Rich Hall.

James Kettle, The Guardian, 27th February 2015

Radio preview: Rik Mayall season, Radio 4 Extra

BBC radio marks Mayall's 57th birthday with series of broadcasts.

Brian Donaldson, The List, 27th February 2015

Matt Lucas - maybe I need a gastric band

In his first newspaper interview for five years, the Little Britain funnyman discusses shyness, diets, gastric bands and his TV return in new comedy Pompidou.

Clemmie Moodie, The Mirror, 27th February 2015

Keeping Up Appearances play hits Broadway

A stage adaptation of the BBC 1990s sitcom Keeping Up Appearances, by series creator Roy Clarke, will receive its U.S. premiere next month in the Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church's Jones Auditorium in New York.

Andrew Gans, Playbill, 27th February 2015

Seven questions with... Rob Auton

Rob Auton is truly one of a kind. He performs comedy, writes poetry, and is even an incredible painter. He once wrote an entire show based around the colour yellow which shows just how different his approach to the performing arts is. Auton plays with metaphorical concepts as though they are physical things, which opens up a whole new realm of incredibly thoughtful comedy. If comedy is to be considered an art form, Rob Auton is truly one of its leading young artists.

Becca Moody, Moody Comedy, 27th February 2015

Videos

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Twirlywoos. Copyright: Ragdoll Productions / DHX Media

Twirlywoos

Series 1, Episode 5 - Connecting

The Twirlywoos watch a boy tie his shoelace at a bus stop and get the idea to connect his shoelaces to the shoes of the other passengers. When the bus arrives they all stand up, only to fall in a heap!

Radio 4
11:30am
30 min
Julie Hesmondhalgh

Cleaning Up

Episode 2

They say there is someone for everyone; has Shiv found true love?

The Dog Ate My Homework. Iain Stirling. Copyright: BBC

The Dog Ate My Homework

Series 2, Episode 5

The brilliant young team captains are joined by Dominique Moore from DNN and Horrible Histories, dance phenomenon Aidan Davis, Alex Riley from Junior Vets and host of Extreme School, Susan Calman.

Gigglebiz. Justin Fletcher. Copyright: BBC

Gigglebiz

Series 4, Highlights Special

Another chance to see the best bits from Gigglebiz.

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

The News Quiz

Series 86, Episode 2

Andy Hamilton, Sara Pascoe and journalist Sam Leith join regular panellist Jeremy Hardy.

Room 101. Frank Skinner. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 4, Episode 8 - Adrian Chiles, Jameela Jamil, Des O'Connor

Frank Skinner is joined by TV presenter Adrian Chiles, Radio 1's Jameela Jamil and veteran entertainer Des O'Connor. Nominations include people who recline aircraft seats.

Stella. Image shows from L to R: Stella (Ruth Jones), Michael Jackson (Patrick Baladi). Copyright: Tidy Productions

Stella

Series 4, Episode 4

Katie's small birthday lunch spirals out of control, culminating in a shock revelation for Stella. Pressure mounts on Luke to find some extra cash, too.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC
10:35pm
60 min
The Graham Norton Show. Graham Norton. Credit: So Television, Christopher Baines

The Graham Norton Show

Series 16, Episode 20 - David Beckham, Will Smith, Margot Robbie, Hugh Jackman, Noel Gallagher

David Beckham talks about Fergie and says he misses playing for England, Will Smith says his wife insisted he got in shape, Hugh Jackman says playing a baddie is great, Margot Robbie says she lied to her parents and Noel Gallagher performs live in the studio.

Comedy Central
2am
30 min
Comedy Central At The Comedy Store. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Comedy Central At The Comedy Store

Series 3, Episode 17

Tom Wrigglesworth meets some rather posh folk, Paul Thorne's eyebrows are taking over, Lucy Beaumont has a trick, and Jeff Innocent looks a bit dodgy.

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