BCG Daily Friday 21st October 2016
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Sandi Toksvig on QI, Stephen Fry, and her open wedding
Playwright, novelist, budding politician, handywoman and now QI quizmistress - is there nothing Sandi Toksvig can't do?
Ginny Dougary, Radio Times, 21st October 2016Kevin Whately on why he couldn't turn down Still Game
Playing a dodgy dentist in tonight's Still Game is a role Kevin Whately has been dying to get his teeth into.
John Dingwall, Daily Record, 21st October 2016Pictured: Richard Wilson recovering from heart attack
One Foot In The Grave star Richard Wilson is spotted in public for the first time since his heart attack.
The Sun, 21st October 2016Thame group launches first dedicated comedy night
Thame Players are hoping audiences will have their funny bones tickled at the group's first ever comedy night at the Players Theatre in Thame on Sunday October 30.
Neil Shefferd, Thame Today, 21st October 2016QI is in the safest of hands
The trouble is, if pushed, I would say - and this is not sacrilege, bear with me - that in recent series, even under Fry's tutelage, QI has gone very slightly off the boil, as long-running panel games will. A slight shake-up to the format might be just what it needs.
David Butcher, Radio Times, 21st October 2016Zoe Lyons on what makes her laugh
From Frank Skinner to ridiculous hats of the 90s, the stand-up stalwart reveals what makes her laugh the most.
Hannah J Davies, The Guardian, 21st October 2016Red Dwarf XI episode 6 review: Can Of Worms
Red Dwarf XI comes to an end with Can Of Worms, a rare Cat-focused episode and a strong finish to the run.
Pete Dillon-Trenchard, Den Of Geek, 21st October 2016Sam Simmons: Not A People Person review
Sam Simmons has won awards for his stand-up comedy, including the Fosters Edinburgh Comedy Award in 2015 and the Barry Award 2015 Melbourne International Comedy Festival, he's also appeared on TV in Room 101 and 8 Out Of 10 Cats. On the basis of his show at The Lowry, it is difficult to understand why.
Helen Jones, The Reviews Hub, 21st October 2016Ross Noble: Brain Dump - The Lowry, Salford review
Unlike most comedians Ross Noble does not take audience laughter and applause for granted. He does, however, expect that they will pay attention long enough to see if a joke is sufficiently funny to deserve their appreciation.
Dave Cunningham, The Reviews Hub, 21st October 2016QI: Toksvig triumphs in her first appearance as host
Does the series have a future with Toksvig as host? Indubitably - a word we probably first heard used in a sentence on QI.
Ed Power, The Telegraph, 21st October 2016Documentary-makers weren't straight with me
A few weeks ago I was rather surprised to discover I was listed as a contributor, having no recollection of ever being interviewed for any doc entitled Outcast Comic nor having ever been asked if I wanted to be involved in a documentary based on one man's Facebook update a few years ago. In fact I probably would've declined given the oh-so trite subject matter.
Brendon Burns, Chortle, 21st October 2016Gary Tank Commander Live review
It's a plot that's stretched a bit thin over two-and-a-half hours (including interval), McHugh not being the first sitcom writer to find difficulties in extending a half-hour format to a feature length. The second half, especially, spends a lot of time on plotting and exposition of a fairly simple story at the expense of laughs. Our possible ISIS man even gets to sing a ballad I Am Your Brother, Set Me Free without irony or piss-take.
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7:20am15 min
Little Roy
Series 1, Episode 10 - Gnomey O'BrienRoy and Bill accidentally break Mr Barker's garden gnome.
10:45am15 min
Incredible Women
Series 5, Episode 5 - Sam MannJeremy Front catches up with former 80s pop princess Sam Mann. Spandau Ballet's Martin Kemp remembers her fondly from her 80s heyday.
1:30pm30 min
Breaking The News
Series 5, Episode 1Des Clarke is joined by comedians Neil Delamere, Raymond Mearns and Fern Brady plus journalist Katie Grant for a satirical swipe at the week's big news.
6:30pm30 min
The News Quiz
Series 91, Episode 7Jeremy Hardy, Chris Addison, Rebecca Front and Zoe Lyons join Chairman Miles Jupp for the latest edition of the long-running satirical quiz of the week's news.
8pm65 min
The Last Leg
Series 9, Special - Stand Up 2 Cancer SpecialThe Last Leg boys - Adam Hills, Josh Widdicombe and Alex Brooker - join in the evening's fundraising.
8:30pm30 min
Would I Lie To You?
Series 10, Episode 8With Jason Watkins, Phil Wang, Adam Woodyatt and Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock.
9pm30 min
Have I Got News For You
Series 52, Episode 3Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Jo Brand and guest panellists Tim Farron MP and Chris Kamara.
9:30pm30 min
Still Game
Series 7, Episode 3 - JobCharity begins at home, as Jack and Victor offer a helping hand to Methadone Mick; a parking fine from the past comes back to haunt Winston; and Boabby's award glory goes awry.
10pm30 min
10:35pm60 min
The Graham Norton Show
Series 20, Episode 4 - Tom Cruise, Cobie Smulders, Jude Law, Catherine Tate, Kings Of LeonTom Cruise says he'd love to do Top Gun 2, Cobie Smulders reveals how she tried to keep up with Tom, Jude Law says he enjoyed getting his teeth into The Pope, Catherine Tate chats about touring and Kings Of Leon perform live in the studio.