BCG Daily Tuesday 20th October 2015
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Mackenzie Crook interview
Detectorists and The Office star Mackenzie Crook has said that he avoids social media because he is tired of having his personal appearance mocked.
Ben Dowell, Radio Times, 20th October 2015Charlie Higson: how the Radio Times saved The Fast Show
Actor, writer and comedian pays tribute to John Peel's magazine column for saving the iconic nineties sketch show.
Ben Dowell, Radio Times, 20th October 2015Robert Newman interview
The comedian on his odyssey into the human brain, why he never wants to play a stadium again - and the reason he turned down his comedy hero Bill Hicks.
Paul Fleckney, The Guardian, 20th October 2015New poster for 'Dad's Army' movie unveiled
A second poster for the new Dad's Army movie has been released.
William Martin, Cult Box, 20th October 2015Review: Round the Horne
Adapted by Tim Astley, who also confidently directs, this is a superb evening's entertainment and I left the theatre wanting more.
Robin Strapp, British Theatre Guide, 20th October 2015The Lobster review: An achingly dystopian rom-com
A visually restrained, bitterly savage and comic look at a society that rigorously demands emotional servitude.
Anthony Morris, SBS, 20th October 2015Al Murray review: Pub landlord serves up British treat
Australian turf could be tricky territory for British comedians. There's usually very little need to tailor an act to an Australian audience, as in most cases, the comic is already preaching to the converted. This was the scene facing Al Murray, a long-running, much-loved character comedian who faced an excitable welcome from the expat-heavy crowd.
Sarah Millican, Sydney Morning Herald, 20th October 2015ITV2 risk offending with the title of their new show
Seriously though, the title is just asking for a full segment on BBC's Points Of View.
Hanna Flint, Metro, 20th October 2015Red Dwarf Series 11 - everything you need to know
Smegging brilliant, the boys from the Dwarf are back in 2016.
Tom Eames, Digital Spy, 20th October 2015Fringe favourite Spencer Jones pops up in Soho
"I'm trying to make a drum kit with stuff from a pound shop." This is comedian Spencer Jones at work.
Ben Venables, Londonist, 20th October 2015Rev is over - but writer is working with Mat Baynton
It looks like Rev, the brilliant BBC2 comedy in which Tom Hollander played inner city vicar Adam Smallbone, is over. But fans will be pleased to learn that its writer James Wood is working on a BBC pilot with Mat Baynton.
Ben Dowell, Radio Times, 20th October 2015Sue Perkins on her relationship with Anna Richardson
The couple, who have been together almost three years, first went public with their relationship in January when Anna talked about their "extraordinary connection".
Carrie Lyell, Diva Mag, 20th October 2015Keith Lemon drops f-bomb on This Morning
While explaining the theory of time travel, Keith meant to say (we think) 'flux', but the similar swear popped out of his mouth instead.
Matt Bagwell, The Huffington Post, 20th October 2015Interview: rarely asked questions - Mitch Benn
Mitch Benn is a busy man. Very busy. When not on the radio doing his own shows or topical songs on The Now Show, the Liverpool-born comedian is often on tour. When he's not on the radio or on tour he is writing books. He has not one but two successful novels under his belt, Terra and Terra's World. And when he is not doing any of this things he is quite possibly watching Dr Who.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 20th October 2015TV preview: Together, BBC3, episode 3
It's hard to decide what I like the most about Together. Alex MacQueen's inspired performance as pedantic dad-he-was-born-to-play Ashley? Vicki Pepperdine's fussy trapped-in-her-marriage mum Lesley or Jonny Sweet's starring role as Tom, the man-child trying to woo Ellen (Cara Theobold).
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 20th October 2015EU referendum impartiality rules to cover BBC comedy
BBC comedy and drama programmes will be subject to the same impartiality rules as news bulletins during the EU referendum, corporation executives told MPs.
Adam Sherwin, The Independent, 20th October 2015The London Of Peter Sellers
Peter Sellers Behind the Camera -- an exhibition of photos taken by the late comedian, and chosen by his daughter Sarah -- opens on 26 October. We take a look at some of the places in London connected to the man who created Dr Strangelove and Inspector Clouseau.
Will Noble, Londonist, 20th October 2015Interview: Charlie Higson on remaking 'Jekyll and Hyde'
For his next trick, Charlie Higson has reimagined Jekyll and Hyde as Hugh Grant and Jaime Lannister, he tells Gerard Gilbert.
Gerard Gilbert, The Independent, 20th October 2015Interview extra: Mackenzie Crook & Toby Jones
TV Choice caught up with the series' writer, director and star Mackenzie Crook, who plays Andy, and Toby Jones, who plays Lance, to find out more about male hobbies, friendship and how it feels to have struck gold with this double BAFTA award-winning show...
Mackenzie Crook & Toby Jones, TV Choice, 20th October 2015Videos
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6:30pm30 min
There Is No Escape
Episode 2Andrew hatches a plan to avoid spending Saturday lunchtime with his girlfriend's parents.
10pm60 min
Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish
Series 3, Episode 7 - That's What We Grow InIn this penultimate episode, Dave suggests radically overhauling the calendar, and reveals what you learn when you buy Twitter followers.
10pm30 min
Chewing Gum
Series 1, Episode 3 - PossessionTracey takes the chance to improve her future and heads off to a recruitment day, while Devil-fearing sister Cynthia covers Tracey's shift in the shop. Candice and Nan Esther try and earn some money by holding a sex-toy party on the estate. But Tracey ends up making a deal she regrets...
10pm30 min
Glitchy
Episode 3American heart-throb Judd Zuckerman gives dating advice to Reading boy Jay; Drag Queen's Den heads to BBC Two; and there's more from The Real Jockey Housewives of Birkenhead.
10:30pm30 min
The Job Lot
Series 3, Episode 3Trish is disconcerted to see a caravan parked in the job centre car park and is shocked to discover who is living in there. Kevin, an aspiring country and western singer comes into the job centre and is not happy when Karl stops his benefits - the fall out results in a roof top siege.
10:30pm30 min
Together
Episode 3 - CupidTom's mind is set on transforming Ellen's birthday; inviting her round for the lasagne she misses so much. His dad and his dad's snails help to ensure it's an unforgettable night.