BCG Daily Monday 18th January 2016
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OFAH comes 9th in a list of British icons
Only Fools And Horses has been named 9th in a list of top British icons, ahead of The Beatles, Winston Churchill and The Queen.
Shazam TV, 18th January 2016Review: Backyard Comedy Club
It may have been two and half years since Lee Hurst reopened his Backyard Club in Bethnal Green, but it still lays claim to being London's newest purpose-built comedy venue. And nicely done it is, too, with an unfussy but effective room separate from its main bar.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 18th January 2016Catherine Tate to star in new comedy stage musical
Catherine Tate is to star in a new comic musical, set in America's atomic age.
Chortle, 18th January 2016Review - Andrew Lawrence: Uncensored
During the mid-January malaise, we all could do with a bit of a moan, as most of us will have already broke our new year resolutions and dry January will have firmly gone out of the window. So a good whinge and a gripe could do us all good. However if you're stand up comic Andrew Lawrence, you may have slightly more to moan about than most.
Matt Forrest, The Reviews Hub, 18th January 2016The Rack Pack: is the BBC trying to snooker Netflix?
By screening this comedy drama exclusively on iPlayer, the BBC puts itself up against rival streaming sites such as Netflix. But what's the motivation for this off-piste transmission?
Mark Lawson, The Guardian, 18th January 2016Shaun The Sheep could become a Hollywood franchise
The British team behind the hit animation say they have plans for more films - but promise they won't introduce dialogue just to attract stars.
The Mirror, 18th January 2016James Haslam: Life In A Goldfish Bowl review
Life In A Goldfish Bowl is an odd choice of title for cabaret performer James Haslam's solo show. It suggests he's the victim of unwanted public attention - but the tone of the show screams: 'Look at me!' And it screams it pretty camply, too.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 18th January 2016Tracey Ullman's Show, episode 2, BBC One, review
Why commission a series from a bona fide comedy icon, only to tuck it away at 10.45pm?
Gabriel Tate, The Telegraph, 18th January 2016Trygve Wakenshaw: 'I just want to be Mr Bean'
The gangly New Zealander trained as a clown and spent 10 years in theatre before his masterclasses in mime set tongues wagging at Edinburgh. Where next for the new king of silent comedy?
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 18th January 2016David Nobbs, remembered by Jonathan Coe
The following speech was given by novelist and writer Jonathan Coe at the Writers' Guild Awards ceremony, 18 January 2016, about the life of comic writer David Nobbs.
Jonathan Coe, Writers' Guild of Great Britain, 18th January 2016Review: The Sunday Night Laugh In, Edinburgh Stand
Overall, The Sunday Night Laugh-In is a perfectly fine way of rounding off a weekend, with a generally high standard on show. It certainly whets the appetite for the coming year.
Kevin Wight, TV Bomb, 18th January 2016Mischief Theatre plans TV sitcom
Performers behind the hit comedy show The Play That Goes Wrong are gearing up to move into television, with a sitcom for the BBC in development.
Matthew Hemley, The Stage, 18th January 2016How Shakespeare invented sketch comedy
As the RSC puts on a new Midsummer Night's Dream, Dominic Cavendish salutes a defining moment in British comedy.
Dominic Cavendish, The Telegraph, 18th January 2016Videos
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4pm15 min
Mr Bean
Series 2, Episode 37 - Wrestle BeanMr Bean becomes an accidental wrestling champion - with a little help from two little old ladies.
4:30pm30 min
The Infinite Monkey Cage
Series 13, Episode 2 - What is Race?
6:30pm30 min
The Museum Of Curiosity
Gallery 8, Episode 2 - Meeting Forty-FiveJoining John Lloyd and Sarah Millican this week are mathematician Hannah Fry, Horrible Histories resident historian Greg Jenner, and the tattyfilarious Ken Dodd.
9pm60 min
Benidorm
Series 8, Episode 2Grandad Eddie Dawson must make amends with daughter-in-law Sheron. Tiger and Joey take a liking to new staff girl Amber while Mateo is the odd choice to run a staff first aid course. Meanwhile, Kenneth could be in for a windfall after the death of his beloved Uncle Herbert.
10pm60 min
The Football's On
Series 3, Episode 9Comedians Elis James and Charlie Baker join Ian Stone for an amusing take on the week's big footballing stories.
10pm30 min
Crashing
Episode 2Anthony attempts to have a mature conversation with Lulu, Melody wants to pin down Colin for a date, and Sam encourages Fred to take a day off work.
10pm30 min
Insert Name Here
Series 1, Episode 3 - KateJosh Widdicombe and Richard Osman are supported by Jennifer Saunders, Romesh Ranganathan, Jessica Hynes and Suzannah Lipscomb.
10:30pm30 min
Siblings
Series 2, Episode 3 - Old Man ModelHannah meets an insanely hot underwear model on a new dating app, but isn't comfortable with his living arrangements. Meanwhile, Dan has found himself in hospital and makes friends with elderly adventurer Frank.
10:45pm30 min
Tracey Ullman's Show
Series 1, Episode 2In this episode Tracey plays the Duchess of Cornwall as she babysits Prince George for the day, a man who treats the local coffee shop as his own personal office, and the wife of a Midlands couple returning from holiday to find an illegal immigrant hidden under their motorhome. Plus Dame Judi Dench causes trouble in a five-star hotel, the tutor in a Silver Surfers computer class offers some extraordinary tips, and Angela Merkel entertains embassy staff with a song.