BCG Daily Friday 16th September 2016

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TV preview: Josh, BBC Three, iPlayer

In the first episode there were hints of everything from Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads? and Men Behaving Badly to Seinfeld.

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 16th September 2016

Josh Widdicombe interview

From Woody Allen's books to 90s fashion, the standup and Last Leg co-host reveals what makes him laugh the most.

Hannah J Davies, The Guardian, 16th September 2016

Richard E Grant interview

The livewire Withnail and I actor has made a new series on the Ealing comedies. Here he talks to James Rampton about what we can expect.

James Rampton, The Independent, 16th September 2016

Signed adverts during The Last Leg went down a storm

Viewers tuning into The Last Leg's latest broadcast from Rio on Friday night had another treat in store, in the shape of an ad break filled with sign language.

Caroline Westbrook, Metro, 16th September 2016

Outnumbered to return for Christmas special

Outnumbered is set to return for a one-off Christmas special, the show's creators have confirmed.

BBC News, 16th September 2016

Could there be a Bridget Jones 4?

"I don't see why we can't have Renée and Colin in an old people's home. Film five, you never know... film six!" says producer Debra Hayward.

Ellie Harrison, Radio Times, 16th September 2016

Renée Zellweger interview

Renée Zellweger on missing Hugh Grant, returning to acting and her own pair of enormous panties.

Ellie Harrison, Radio Times, 16th September 2016

10 surprising truths we've learnt from WILTY guests

From the celeb that went to school with Bin Laden, to Mel Giedroyc's very cheeky snog.

Radio Times, 16th September 2016

How childish are the Bridget Jones's Baby cast really?

How grown-up are stars Renee Zellweger, Sally Phillips, Patrick Dempsey and Sarah Solemani?

Emma Cox, Radio Times, 16th September 2016

Ross Noble interview

Ross Noble talks ahead of shows in Telford and Birmingham.

The Express and Star, 16th September 2016

Review: Rob Carter is Christopher Bliss

There's a sweetness to the spoof, and Bliss's awkwardness is well-judged. Carter portrays his lisping creation with tight precision, making him credible despite the ridiculous script.

Steve Bennett, Chortle, 16th September 2016

Fleabag review

Amazon is an emoji fire of hotness right now, and Phoebe Waller-Bridge's crossroads comedy is straight-up incendiary.

Ben Travers, IndieWire, 16th September 2016

TV & radio

The Last Leg. Image shows from L to R: Josh Widdicombe, Adam Hills, Alex Brooker. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

The Last Leg

The Last Leg: Live From Rio, Episode 10

Marathon man Richard Whitehead drops in along with table tennis stars Will Bayley, Ross Wilson and Aaron McKibbin, cycling and athletics star Kadeena Cox, boccia's David Smith and canoeist Emma Wiggs.

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