BCG Daily Thursday 17th March 2016
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The Aliens S01E02 "Episode 2" review
Overall, The Aliens continues to be a solid show that's still shrouded in mystery.
Jessica Anson, MCM Buzz, 17th March 2016Gemma Flynn: Around the Way Girl review
Watching Gemma in full flow is rather like joining her on the couch for a TV chat show.
Damo Bullen, The Mumble, 17th March 2016Adam Riches is Coach Coach: Soho Theatre, London review
It's silly, brash, occasionally crude and genuinely unique so if you need cheering up after yet another cold March day, there's only one thing to say - Yes coach!
Maryam Philpott, The Reviews Hub, 17th March 2016Stephen Bailey review
Nothing is safe from his cheeky irreverent humour, and this is not the show for those easily offended by sexual references or swearing. But if you like modern, fast paced and observational comedy then Stephen Bailey just could be the man for you!
Helen Jones, The Reviews Hub, 17th March 2016Robert Florence & Iain Connell: Uncles - review
Almost nothing was revealed in advance about this new show from Burnistoun creators Robert Florence and Iain Connell, yet Uncles greatly surpasses the expectations of mere work-in-progress.
Jay Richardson, Chortle, 17th March 2016Punching down: Sacha Baron Cohen & working-class cinema
British cinema has a proud tradition of telling working-class stories properly. But Cohen's Grimsby echoes the spirit of our times - embodied by Donald Trump - by beating on the little guy.
John Patterson, The Guardian, 17th March 2016Review: Glasgow Comedy Festival, Isy Suttie
I love a bit of whimsy but in the past I've found Suttie to be almost too whimsical. But the book - or maybe hitting her thirties and becoming a mum - seems to have given her more focus. Her stories and songs now feel more relatable. Suttie is still slightly nutty, but in a good way. Maybe she should write a musical next.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 17th March 2016Comedy conclusion
BBC Writersroom's first ever Comedy Room drew to a close yesterday (Wednesday, 16th March). The scheme launched in October, 2015 when 17 up and coming writers were selected from Writersroom's open talent searches, alongside input from BBC Comedy (TV & Radio).
BBC Writersroom, 17th March 2016Did Keith Lemon's live special match expectations?
The show returned with a twist, and you guys absolutely LOVED it.
Harry Fletcher, Digital Spy, 17th March 2016Wilson, Keppel & Betty book wins Diagram Prize
A biography of a musical hall act has beaten an academic treatise on the human posterior in the closest race ever for The Bookseller's Diagram Prize for Oddest Book Title of the Year. Alan Stafford's Too Naked for the Nazis (Fantom Films)--a title looking into the career of vaudevillian troupe Wilson, Keppel & Betty--garnered 24.8% of the public vote.
The Bookseller, 17th March 2016Adam Hills: cuts makes disabled look like scroungers
The Last Leg presenter Adam Hills has criticised the chancellor's disability allowance cuts saying they make "the disabled look like scroungers".
BBC News, 17th March 2016How the new 'Office' spinoff will destroy Ricky Gervais's comedic legacy
He will always be a reference point for other shows using that style. And David Brent, the sap who started it all, will go down as one of the greats. Or, perhaps, he would have, had Gervais not decided to eke every tired wheeze out of this heavily flogged dead horse.
Joe Bish, Vice.com, 17th March 2016Videos
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7:45am15 min
Diddy TV
Series 1, Episode 4 - Let's Face The MusicFeaturing I'm not a Celebrity, Get Me in There! Also with Crime Diddy and an appeal to help elderly people buy their own catapult.
8am15 min
The Roy Files
Episode 9 - Truth And LiesRoy discusses why it is important to be honest and tell the truth.
9:35am10 min
Twirlywoos
Series 2, Episode 29 - HidingThe Twirlywoos are at a child's birthday party. They watch an adult hide a bag of chocolate gold coins for a treasure hunt.
2:15pm45 min
The Strange Vanishing Of Julian Quark
Newly-elected Prime Minister Julian Quark (Toby Jones) is in a political pickle: every time he tells a lie a body part disappears.
4:30pm30 min
4 O'Clock Club
Series 5, Episode 4 - Hot TubNero's camping trip is threatened by Dexter's plans for a romantic weekend away.
12 Sketches In A London House
Episode 7 - EntranceIt's a usual night out for the boys, a few pints, a quick crash and burn and then home. Though this time it seems to end, not quite how they had planned.
8pm30 min
Room 101
Series 5, Highlights Special - Best Of Series 5Frank Skinner hosts a special edition featuring the best bits from the series and loads of brilliant stuff which you haven't seen before. Subjects include Hotel Check In And Check Out, Grumpy Kids and Men Who Get Grumpier With Age.
10pm30 min
Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle
Series 4, Episode 3 - PatriotismStewart looks at patriotism in this episode.
10pm60 min
Alan Carr: Chatty Man
Series 16, Episode 3 - Steve Coogan, All Saints, Rob Delaney, Michael Socha, Michaela CoelReformed girl group All Saints join Alan for an exclusive chat about their comeback, and perform their new single One Strike live in the studio. Steve Coogan drops in for a chat, and Michael Socha and Michaela Coel talk about their new E4 drama The Aliens. American comedian and star of Catastrophe, Rob Delaney, discusses his UK stand-up tour.
10pm60 min
Celebrity Juice
Series 15, Episode 1 - Celebrity Juice LiveCelebrity Juice is going live for the first time ever to kick off the brand new series! Unedited, uncensored... unbelievable. Seriously though, who's let this happen? The guests are Willoughby's This Morning co-host Phillip Schofield, The Voice judge Ricky Wilson, and 'Queen of the Jungle' Vicky Pattison.
10:30pm30 min
Newsjack
Series 14, Episode 6Nish Kumar, George Fouracres, Cariad Lloyd and Dominique Moore, cover this year's Budget, how Labour is getting its common sense policies from John McDonnell's nan, and how Japan is advertising for ninjas.
11pm30 min
Small Scenes
Series 3, Episode 3A visit to a magic warehouse, plus a couple who buy the house Chris de Burgh used to own, and a man whose complaints are easily settled on receipt of something free.
11:07pm30 min
@elevenish
Episode 1Brand new comedy series driven by the topics and events people have been talking about. Luke McQueen poses as a celebrity, Sarah Callaghan can't get out of her room, and John Kearns talks football in the gym.