BCG Daily Saturday 18th October 2014
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Comedy review: Lee Evans: Monsters, Glasgow
The debate as to whether venues the size of The Hydro offer a satisfying experience of live comedy never seems appropriate for Lee Evans, one of the longest established of the arena comics, and one of the few who truly benefits from such a vast canvas.
Jay Richardson, The Scotsman, 18th October 2014The Readthrough
It's the big day. Well, maybe not the big day, but it's a day. Judgement day. For you and your script. All the cast are sitting around a big table, along with the producer, director and half a dozen others who do stuff you haven't quite figured out yet, but they seem to know who you are.
James Cary, Sitcom Geek, 18th October 2014Jack Docherty interview
Scots comic Jack Docherty tells why No vote in independence could mean comeback for his most famous character McGlashan.
Paul English, Daily Record, 18th October 2014How radio stars secretly broadcast from Wales in Blitz
A new production from Clwyd Theatre Cymru reveals how '40s household names like Arthur Askey and Tommy Handley relocated to Bangor.
Karen Price, Wales Online, 18th October 2014Crabzilla makes Frank Skinner put house move off
Frank Skinner has been checking out homes to buy in Whitstable, Kent. But his dream of settling there has been scuppered by the 50ft sea monster snapped lurking beneath the waters.
Sam Christie, Daily Star, 18th October 2014Noel Fielding interview
On the eve of a solo tour, Noel Fielding - formerly one half of The Mighty Boosh - talks about this all-new banquet of weirdness, and explains the benefits of his Bohemian childhood and how he survived turning 40.
Mark Monahan, The Telegraph, 18th October 2014Review - Tom Stade: Decisions Decisions
In previous shows he's blamed his long-term partner - a perhaps surprising 19 years and counting - for crushing all his dreams; but here he's more frank in accepting it's all about the tug-of-war between the juvenile version of him.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 18th October 2014I saw a very successful comedy show with no jokes
The nearest I can describe last night's show was that it was a one-hour warm-up of the audience by a skilled performer who made something very difficult look very easy.
John Fleming, John Fleming's Blog, 18th October 2014The Play That Goes Wrong extends until September 2015
The West End production of The Play That Goes Wrong has extended its run to September next year.
The Stage, 18th October 20148 of the best celebrity interviews from Jonathan Ross
The presenter makes a return to ITV tonight with his chat show - prepare for awkward questions and just plain rudeness.
Natalie Corner, The Mirror, 18th October 2014Review: Brenda Monk is Funny by Katy Brand
They say write about what you know, and that is certainly what comedian and writer Katy Brand has done in her debut novel Brenda Monk Is Funny.
Becca Moody, Moody Comedy, 18th October 2014The best film about Islamic terroists is a comedy
Chris Morris' Four Lions, released four years ago, skewers the pointlessness and confusion of wannabe jihadists.
Sophie GIlbert, The Atlantic, 18th October 2014Kerry Howard's favourite TV
The Him & Her and Give Out Girls actor on her TV blockbusters and busted flushes.
Gwilym Mumford, The Guardian, 18th October 2014Videos
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11am60 min
Fighting Talk
Series 12, Episode 9Georgie Thompson is joined by presenter Alex Brooker, football pundit and presenter Mina Rzouki, broadcaster Martin Kelner and comedian Ivo Graham.
11am25 min
Justin's House
Series 3, Episode 1 - The New NeighbourJustin, Robert and Little Monster are surprised to meet their exciting new neighbour, Mac the Explorer.
10:20pm65 min
The Jonathan Ross Show
Series 7, Episode 1 - Sir David Attenborough, Cheryl Fernandez-Versini, Mel B, Steve CarellJoining Jonathan this week are the legendary Sir David Attenborough; Cheryl Fernandez-Versini in her first interview since getting married; fellow The X Factor judge, the fabulous Mel B; and the star of Anchorman, The 40 Year Old Virgin and Despicable Me, one of Hollywood's finest comedy actors, Steve Carell. There's also music from one of the biggest artists of 2014, Paolo Nutini.