BCG Daily Saturday 20th February 2016
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Stephen Fry's Farewell - seven things we learned
After 13 years, 184 episodes and enough clever clogs asides to fill a decent-sized library wing, television's favourite erudite uncle has surrendered the lectern. It was Stephen Fry's farewell show as QI quizmaster.
Ed Power, The Telegraph, 20th February 2016Stag is 'Bullingdon Club meets The Revenant'
Hitting television screens later this week is a brilliant new dark comedy from BBC Two that evokes the likes of Boris Johnson and David Cameron with Tom Hardy and Leonardo DiCaprio on a nightmare weekend in Scotland.
Cameron K McEwan, Metro, 20th February 2016Chewing Gum leaves a bad taste in the mouth
So E4 have re-commissioned a second series of Michaela Coel's Chewing Gum. What were they thinking? Normally I would be pleased for a new young writer being commissioned for a second series. Heck, I've been campaigning for this for some time now. However I would never just give my backing to any show and Chewing Gum does not have my support and quite frankly it beggars belief that it got aired in the first place, never mind re-commissioned.
Tiemo Talk of the Town, 20th February 2016Spoof news site 'becomes official'
A spoof news website has been recognised as an "official media outlet" by a council after it gained thousands of followers on social media.
BBC News, 20th February 2016Chris Martin - This Show Has a Soundtrack review
Martin is clearly a talented writer and shines when he channels his self-reflection outwards with his intelligent eye - one feels if he were to develop this strength, and steer away from the easy trappings of 'bro banter' that he occasionally hides behind, he will go far. At only 29 years of age and already an accomplished performer, Martin may not be shaking up stand-up quite yet, but there's real promise here.
Gemma Corden, The Reviews Hub, 20th February 2016Vote for your favourite comedy festival poster
Voting is now open for you to pick your favourite poster from Dave's Leicester Comedy Festival.
Tom Mack, Leicester Mercury, 20th February 2016Nina Conti & Sarah Kendall interview
'I send her rather rude, blunt text messages'
Nick Duerden, The Independent, 20th February 2016Review: Nathan Caton at the Leicester Comedy Festival
Nathan Caton's new show is a real family affair, writes Sian Brewis.
Sian Brewis, Leicester Mercury, 20th February 2016TV & radio
9am180 min
Williams On The Wireless
Marking the 90th anniversary of the birth of Kenneth Williams, actor Robin Sebastian celebrates the comedian's radio work.
10:45am15 min
Spot Bots
Episode 13 - Sky DenThe Spot Bots try to work out how they can all fit on their tall sky den.
11am60 min
Fighting Talk
Series 13, Episode 21Pointless presenter Richard Osman, journalist Jim White, sports presenter and commentator Lynsey Hooper and comedian and chaser Paul Sinha join Josh Widdicombe.
9:45pm65 min
The Jonathan Ross Show
Series 10, Episode 7 - Taylor Lautner, Rob Brydon, Johanna KontaJonathan welcomes US star of the Twilight Saga and Cuckoo, Taylor Lautner; comedian Rob Brydon; and Britain's top female tennis player Johanna Konta.
10:30pm30 min
Sam Delaney's News Thing
Episode 7 - No PlatformSam wonders why the pro-Europe lobby are so bad at scaremongering compared to the Brexit mob, Bobby Mair goes crowdfunding Kanye West style, and Peter Tatchell defends students who are so right-on, they reckon even he's a fascist.