BCG Daily Monday 10th October 2016
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Jessica Knappett on turning wilderness years into TV
Jessica Knappett was once so broke she had to choose between tampons or a sandwich. The writer and actor talks about binge-drinking her way through a quarter-life crisis - and working-class hilarity.
Harriet Gibsone, The Guardian, 10th October 2016Romesh Ranganathan and his mum
Romesh Ranganathan's mother stole every scene in the first series of Asian Provocateur. Now the pair are back and squabbling about Sri Lankan family politics - and who is most eager to be recognised in the sandwich shop.
Homa Khaleeli, The Guardian, 10th October 2016TV preview: Harry Hill's Tea Time, Sky One
For those of you that miss TV Burp you are going to have to make sure you have Sky. Harry Hill's new series is definitely not a TV Burp clone, but to this fan who mourned the passing of his ITV1 clipfest it does feel like the nearest thing you'll see in both spirit and execution. And judging by the first episode it could evolve to be just as funny.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 10th October 2016Graham Norton to host Children in Need
Graham Norton is joining the presenting team for the BBC's 2016 Children in Need appeal following the death of long-time host Sir Terry Wogan.
BBC News, 10th October 2016Review - Hans Teeuwen, Real Rancour
The class clown's gone a little serious, with a comedy show that doubles up as a provocation.
Paul Fleckney, London Is Funny, 10th October 2016Ford Kiernan was once encouraged to be 'egg packer'
Still Game star Ford Kiernan has revealed how a careers teacher once recommended he become an egg packer.
The Scotsman, 10th October 2016Peter Hook defends writing about Caroline Aherne
New Order star Peter Hook has defended his decision to write about his tumultuous marriage to Caroline Aherne in his explosive new autobiography - and says he hopes it helps victims of abuse.
Dianne Bourne, Manchester Evening News, 10th October 2016Graham Norton's dream guests
"My answer used to be Brad [Pitt] and Angelina [Jolie], but I don't think that is happening now," he told us, referring to Brangelina's bombshell divorce filing last month.
Digital Spy, 10th October 2016Rab C Nesbitt to make comeback with live show
Rab C Nesbitt to make comeback with live show
Brian Beacom, The Herald, 10th October 2016Russell Howard interview
Russell Howard takes to the road with his mum to serves up a wacky slice of American life. TV Choice caught up with him in a north London pub to hear all about their antics.
TV Choice, 10th October 2016Mindhorn review
Comic dividends follow every time Thorncroft connects with his past.
Charles Gant, Screen Daily, 10th October 2016Mindhorn review
Julian Barratt plays with fanatical gusto a deluded, failed actor given an unlikely chance to redeem his career in this familiarly Partridgean comedy.
Peter Bradshaw, The Guardian, 10th October 2016Videos
Podcasts
TV & radio
Little Roy
Series 1, Episode 1 - Pass It OnMaura decides that Roy should go through his toys and give away the ones he doesn't play with anymore.
Lemn Sissay's Origin Stories
Episode 2 - Mutatis MutandisLemn looks at the children at Charles Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters, otherwise known as The X-Men Academy.
The Unbelievable Truth
Series 17, Episode 2David Mitchell is joined by Henning Wehn, Rich Hall, Lloyd Langford and Holly Walsh as they lie on the subjects of Tom Cruise, basketball, wood and McDonald's.
Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 42 - The Confidence TrickDanger Mouse's confidence take a hit when The Baron steals it to invigorate his shy daughter and create a criminal mastermind!
Cold Feet
Series 6, Episode 6Jenny raises the subject of Harry's will again but Pete has no fight left in him. Meanwhile, Tina turns estate agent to find Adam his dream home. An offer is accepted, but is she that keen to see Adam move out? Karen is intrigued when a potential backer approaches her. Their meeting goes better than expected and Karen's plan to go it alone pays off in more ways than one.
Dara O Briain's Go 8 Bit
Series 1, Episode 6Comedians Jason Manford and Ed Byrne join host Dara O Briain, games expert Ellie Gibson and team captains Steve McNeil and Sam Pamphilon to play five video games; Asteroids, FIFA '16, Big Buck Hunter, Trials Fusion and a special endgame in a bid to become this week's Go 8 Bit Champions.
Morgana Robinson's The Agency
Episode 3Natalie Cassidy is attempting to give something back to the community by setting up a fame school and teaching local kids everything she knows about show business.
Drifters
Series 4, Episode 1 - HalloweenWith Halloween around the corner, Bunny convinces herself that she has psychic skills, but her ability to predict the future and impress Scott proves to be more than a little flawed.