BCG Daily Thursday 20th October 2016
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Preview: QI - Series N
It was sad to see Stephen Fry leave QI at the end of Series M, but fans of the intellectual panel game have no need to worry with Sandi Toksvig in charge.
Ian Wolf, On The Box, 20th October 2016Crazyhead episode 1 review
Does E4 comedy horror Crazyhead, from the creator of Misfits, deserve the title of the British Buffy?
Louisa Mellor, Den Of Geek, 20th October 2016Meet the up-and-coming comedian London Hughes
Multi-talented London Hughes is on the road to stardom - though many people may not yet have heard of her.
Andre Rhoden-Paul, Brighton Argus, 20th October 2016Matt Forde review
Lively mickey-take of Brexit-era omnishambles.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 20th October 2016Carry On Camping bikini-puller Paul Cowan dies
A film producer who created one of the most iconic moments in British cinema history - when Barbara Windsor's bikini flew off in the 1969 comedy Carry On Camping - has died.
Callum Keown, The Oxford Times, 20th October 2016James Meehan on comedy's class issues
James Meehan calls for an end to stereotyping, on and off screening.
James Meehan, Chortle, 20th October 2016Witless Series 2 filming in St Albans
Cameras are expected to be set up in the city centre [of St Albans] to film the second series of Witless - a comedy about the lives of two flatmates who have been forced into witness protection.
Andrea Pluck, Herts Advertiser, 20th October 2016Guz Khan and Jason Manford interview
Guz Khan jokes about his comedy turnaround; and Jason Manford on producing TV.
Chortle, 20th October 2016Red Dwarf XI: episode 5 - Krysis
It is always tough when you go through a mid-life crisis, and even tougher when you are going through it while three million light years into deep space.
Ian Wolf, On The Box, 20th October 2016Videos
Podcasts
TV & radio
Little Roy
Series 1, Episode 9 - Wakey WakeyRoy and Becky are so excited about visiting a farm tomorrow and need to get a good night's rest.
Josh
Series 2, Episode 5 - Planks & PranksIt is time for Josh's biannual drink with Pete, aka the depressed potato, aka the most boring friend in Britain. Unfortunately for Josh, this drink ends up leading to a longer-term commitment. Kate's friend Sophie comes to stay and reveals herself to be an incorrigible pranker.
Incredible Women
Series 5, Episode 4 - Irina StonkusJeremy meets astronaut Irina Stonkus and gets exclusive access to the training facility for the first ever Mars settler programme. With special guest expert Dr Kevin Fong.
So Awkward
Series 2, Episode 9 - Party ClauseLily thinks it is time for the three of them to look for new hairstyles. She doggedly tries and fails to create a new hairstyle using a hair donut.
It's Not What You Know
Series 4, Episode 4Joe Lycett is joined by Andy Parsons, Vanessa Feltz and Tom Parry.
Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 50 - Mouse RiseDanger Mouse faces his toughest challenge ever as a mysterious super-villain releases all the villains from Arkwright and plots the end of our hero.
Red Dwarf
Series XI, Episode 5 - KrysisKryten has a mid-life crisis and changes his body cover from Mech grey to Ferrari red. The posse try and show him how much he's achieved in life by taking him to visit a mechanoid from his old fleet.
A League Of Their Own
Series 11, Episode 5James Corden, Freddie Flintoff and Jamie Redknapp are joined by Tony Adams, David Baddiel and Aisling Bea for another round of the sports-based quiz show.
John Bishop In Conversation With...
Series 1, Episode 8 - Jo BrandJohn is joined by one of his favourite comedians, Jo Brand, who shares tales of her life and career.
Zapped
Series 1, Episode 2 - Mr CharismaBrian has lost the amulet. Meanwhile Howell has concocted a potent charisma potion that can charm people into giving you whatever you want.
Celebrity Juice
Series 16, Episode 7Joining Fearne Cotton and guest captain Gino D'Acampo this time are I'm A Celebrity: Extra Camp presenters Vicky Pattison and Chris Ramsey, actor John Barrowman and Hollyoaks star Kieron Richardson.