BCG Daily Monday 14th March 2016
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Stag review
Despite its creative shortcomings, Stag proved to be an enjoyable three-part drama for the BBC, and one I didn't regret watching thanks to the ending.
Dan Owen, Frame Rated, 14th March 2016Biggest ever Derby Comedy Festival
This year's Derby Comedy Festival is the biggest yet, with more than 60 events taking place over ten days.
Ilkeston Advertiser, 14th March 2016Jo Brand: I'm thick skinned. I've had to be
Jo Brand has just completed a 135-mile walk in seven days, and her feet feel as if they've been "lightly blow-torched". We are in the offices of Sport Relief, the charity she has raised over £800,000 for, and Brand is musing on why she chose to trample all the way from the Humber Bridge to Liverpool.
Bryony Gordon, The Telegraph, 14th March 2016Review: Dylan Moran proves he's a true comedy pro
What makes Dylan Moran such a treat is the speed his mind goes, like a spaniel chasing down several balls all at once, writes David Hannant.
David Hannant, Newcastle Chronicle, 14th March 2016Helen Monks's favourite TV
The Raised By Wolves actor on her TV loves and loathes, from Broad City to Made In Chelsea.
Gwilym Mumford, The Guardian, 14th March 2016Alexei Sayle webchat - post your questions now
The explosive comedian is joining us to answer your questions in a live webchat on Wednesday 16 March at 1pm GMT - post yours in the comments below.
The Guardian, 14th March 2016Review: Cabbage Patch Comedy
It's a relaxed, familial atmosphere for the early afternoon comedy here in Yesbar, the independence referendum's legacy to Glasgow nightlife/
Robert James Peacock, TV Bomb, 14th March 2016The danger of constantly celebrating the past
Nostalgia. Easy promotability. A blend of old and new. Low risk. Lots of press. And a brand new half hour to be written by Clement and Frenais, writers of the near-perfect Porridge. What's not to like? As a consumer of comedy, I'm fine with all of the above obviously. As a writer of comedy, my feelings are slightly more mixed.
James Cary, Sitcom Geek, 14th March 2016Review: Romesh Ranganathan, Irrational
There's arguably too much crowd work at the top of his set, a bit too much preamble after the theatrical bluster of his support act Phil Jerrod. And the Q & A encore he contrived tonight proved a listless affair. But when he really builds to a head of steam, there's few in the UK that can touch Ranganathan for entertaining misanthropy right now.
Jay Richardson, Giggle Beats, 14th March 2016How Fresh Meat got its groove back
After a few weeks off the boil, the Channel 4 sitcom has found its mojo again, writes Susanna Lazarus.
Susanna Lazarus, Radio Times, 14th March 2016Chris Broomfield: The Sound of Silence review
A version of Simon & Garfunkel's song gives a misleadingly sombre introduction to Welshman Chris Broomfield's show. Although the tone doesn't fit this amusing hour, the title's wholly relevant. Broomfield is hard of hearing (we'll later be jokingly told where this sits on the scale of deafness) and much of what follows derives from his life experiences.
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7:45am15 min
Diddy TV
Series 1, Episode 1 - MistyDiddy Dick and Dom launch their own television channel. The programmes include Diddy Doctor Who, The Belch and top-rated game show Bees or No Bees.
8am15 min
9:35am10 min
Twirlywoos
Series 2, Episode 26 - TwirlingThe Twirlywoos are at an ice rink, where they watch a young girl twirling around. The Twirlywoos can't resist having a go themselves, but when they try to twirl they find it's trickier than it looks! The Box visits the boat with a grass skirt which causes the wearer to twirl around. Toodloo performs a twirling routine and careers around the boat out of control.
11:30am30 min
Dot
Series 1, Episode 4 - Eenie Meenie Miney... Spy!The Russian ambassador is in town, Dot and the gals are on surveillance duty. Can they snaffle the Russian secrets?
6:30pm30 min
Just A Minute
Series 74, Episode 4Graham Norton, Rufus Hound, Paul Merton and Pam Ayres try to talk without deviation, hesitation or repetition on subjects including Copernicus, the Rat Pack, and toast.
9pm30 min
Cuckoo
Series 3, Episode 5 - University ChallengedDylan decides to leave university after only three weeks. Ken and Dale head there to keep him away from home at all costs.
10pm50 min
Fresh Meat
Series 4, Episode 4Oregon's glittering future looks seriously under threat when she is thrown out of office. Howard is working on his CV in the hope of getting a job with Ordnance Survey, whilst JP's brother takes a drastic measure in his attempts to force him to toe the line.