BCG Daily Friday 17th June 2016
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Taskmaster Series 2 preview
Fear not, because Dave have absolutely pulled it out the bag yet again and picked a terrific mix of people who are each so different, but unite in stupidity.
Elliot Gonzalez, I Talk Telly, 17th June 2016Janeane Garofalo joins the cast of Foreign Bodies
Janeane Garofalo will guest star in the recurring role of Sam, a seasoned traveller who, after 20 years working in tourism and visiting exotic places, has very much had her fill.
Channel 4, 17th June 2016Mark Watson interview
From The Fast Show to other people's pain, the comedian reveals the things that make him laugh the most.
Rachel Aroesti, The Guardian, 17th June 2016Edinburgh Fringe preview: Rob Auton
Daniel Kitson has called Rob Auton "entirely compelling to watch". What more recommendation do you need?
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 17th June 2016A quick chat with... Steve Pemberton (part two)
In A Quick Chat With... Steve Pemberton (Part One), Steve talked about getting started in the business and gave a wealth of practical tips for newbie writers. In part two he discusses Inside No. 9, creating empathy for monstrous characters, what keeps him motivated and more...
Gavin Collinson, BBC Writersroom, 17th June 2016Mum had a masterful send-off for a sitcom - review
Bar the odd irresistible pursuit of a gag for the gag's sake, the scripts by Stefan Golaszewski purred as satisfyingly as anything in The Royle Family.
Jasper Rees, The Telegraph, 17th June 2016Rufus Hound to star in The Wind in the Willows
Rufus Hound is to star as Toad in the forthcoming Wind in the Willows musical.
Georgia Snow, The Stage, 17th June 2016Damian Kingsley on tour blog (Link expired)
Damian Kingsley is several months into his 'Knock Knock' tour for homelessness charity Shelter. He updates us on his eventful journey as he makes it to the North.
Damian Kingsley, WOW247, 17th June 2016Geoff Norcott 'I've come out as a Tory voter'
Geoff Norcott is a Conservative voter - and in his new Edinburgh show, 'Conswervative' he attempts to explain why. Your virtuous left wing presenter, Martin Walker, asks the questions - while drinking fairtrade coffee, still wearing his dressing gown.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 17th June 2016Videos
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5:25pm10 min
Go Jetters
Series 1, Episode 28 - The Aqueduct of Segovia, SpainGrandmaster Glitch turns Segovia Aqueduct into a giant water slide and the Go Jetters must stop it toppling to the ground.
5:45pm15 min
Scream Street
Series 1, Episode 19 - Homework From HellLuke is used to putting off his homework but the more he puts it off, the bigger the burden grows. Until eventually his homework turns into an unmanageable monster.
6pm10 min
Zig And Zag
Episode 25 - Chez ZogIn an attempt to raise enough cash to eat at the fanciest restaurant in Burbia, Zig and Zag set up their own fancy restaurant.
6:30pm30 min
Elis In Euroland
Episode 2Elis James provides his take on Wales's performance in Euro 2016, with chat, celebrity interviews and Elis's own comedy musings on the tournament so far.
10pm60 min
Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled
Series 4, Episode 7Stephen K. Amos, Josh Howie, Bridget Christie and multi-marathon runner, Eddie Izzard, take their seats at the table with Alan for a chat involving tales concerning showbiz connections, bizarre gift ideas and erectile discomfort.
10pm60 min
The Last Leg
Series 8, Episode 2The team are joined by US actors Jesse Eisenberg and Kunal Nayyar who are starring in Jesse's new West End play The Spoils.
10:05pm30 min
Mum
Series 1, Episode 6 - DecemberIt's New Year's Eve, and while Cathy's trying to have a nice little party, Kelly and Jason have come back arguing. Michael turns up, and as Cathy's trying to sort out Jason and keep her party going, she tries to find the right moment to give him his Christmas present...
10:30pm55 min
BBC New Comedy Award
2016, Episode 1 - Heat 1The first heat, recorded at Up The Creek in London, is hosted by Jess Fostekew.
10:40pm60 min
The Graham Norton Show
Series 19, Episode 13 - Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig, Kate McKinnon, Leslie Jones, Charlie SheenCharlie Sheen talks about his fall from grace and Donald Trump; Melissa McCarthy, Kirsten Wigg, Kate McKinnon and Leslie Jones talk about Ghostbusters; and Christine and the Queens performs live in the studio.
11:05pm30 min
No Such Thing As The News
Series 1, Episode 5In the final episode of the series, the team discuss the state of modern Mongolia; Donald Trump's website addresses; the world's 'best' restaurant; and a robotic office manager.