BCG Daily Friday 23rd July 2021
News & Features
First Gig, Worst Gig: Chris McCausland
He's been waiting ages for this tour to get rebooked, but when did Chris McCausland have to hang about for a budget Houdini?
Big Age sitcom pilot to broadcast on Channel 4
Big Age, a sitcom pilot about four young Black-British friends, will air on Channel 4 on Friday 10th September as part of the channel's Black To Front day.
Mo Gilligan interview
Ahead of the second series of his TV show, Mo Gilligan chats about what we can expect for the new run, what his younger self would think of his success, who his dream guest would be, and more.
Spitting Image returns 11th September
Spitting Image returns to BritBox on Saturday 11th September. New puppets will include Gareth Southgate, Harry Kane and Marcus Rashford.
Things to do before you start writing a sitcom
Simon Nicholls, the creator of Falmouth University's flexible online Master's course in Comedy Writing, discusses what you should do in the early stages of a comic idea; before you type your first word.
Harry Enfield making BBC history spoof for its centenary
Harry Enfield is working on a spoof history of the BBC for its centenary next year.
Videos
If Boris Johnson was GamesMaster
If Boris Johnson was GamesMaster you'd never know how to beat the game.
When you are desperate for a job
Are you desperate for a job? With the situation nowadays, it's becoming harder and harder to find a good job, not even good but a job. And sometimes it's time to take the first chance you have... even if it's a bit of an unconventional job.
People Just Do Nothing: Big In Japan - Moments Worth Paying For
Kurupt FM have a few words to say about anti-piracy in the film industry.
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TV & Radio: Catch-Up
The Lateish Show With Mo Gilligan
Series 2, Episode 1: Mo's guests are singer-songwriter Lily Allen, comedy hotshot Jack Whitehall and Fast And Furious star Nathalie Emmanuel. Plus, for one night only, chart-topping sensation Anne-Marie joins the house band as guest vocalist.
Horrible Histories
Series 8, Episode 15: Mary Queen of Scots plays grief-golf, and Henry VIII sings Get Sweaty.
Breaking The News
Series 19, Episode 6: Des Clarke breaks the news with Laura Lexx, Mark Nelson, Krystal Evans & Rosco McClelland.
Ashley Blaker: 6.5 Children
Series 1, Episode 3: This episode is dedicated to all parents of children with special needs and goes through the five things we would like everyone else to know about us and our special children.