BCG Daily Sunday 15th January 2017
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The Sunday Post: Spike Milligan
Spike Milligan was one of the most celebrated comedians of the 20th Century. Through The Goon Show on BBC Radio in the 1950s in particular, his unique style of humour helped to change the face of British comedy and inspired generations that followed him, from comedians like Monty Python to musicians like The Beatles - even members of the Royal Family.
Andrew Martin, BBC, 15th January 2017MP: Corbyn doomed because he doesn't watch Mrs. Brown
Jeremy Corbyn is doomed to electoral failure because he and his supporters are not amused by bawdy programmes such as Mrs Brown's Boys, Labour MP Stella Creasy declared yesterday.
Glen Owen and Ned Donovan, Mail on Sunday, 15th January 2017Review: Uncle, Episode 3
There is lots going on in the third episode of the final series of Uncle.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 15th January 2017Lolly Adefope interview
We spoke to character comedian Lolly Adefope about her comedic show Lolly 2 and her thoughts on race, social media, and the future of the entertainment industry.
Leah Sinclair, Young Voices, 15th January 2017Videos
Podcasts
TV & radio
Uncle
Series 3, Episode 3 - Dinner, I Hardly Knew HerCan Andy survive engagement to a woman just like him? Can Errol survive a date with his female analogue? And when bad news strikes, can Sam just survive the day?
Still Open All Hours
Series 3, Episode 4Granville has some outdated Christmas puddings to sell, but needs a clever plan to lure his sceptical customers into buying them. Madge is convinced that her house is haunted and is refusing to sleep in her bedroom, but luckily Granville discovers Gastric has a hidden dark side with spiritual powers that could solve the mystery and impress Madge. Meanwhile, Mrs Hussein takes a shine to Leroy and wants to know what they keep behind the counter for special customers.
Impractical Jokers UK
Episode 9A deli counter prank threatens to end in nudity, before the Jokers go head-to-head surreptitiously attaching balloons to strangers.