BCG Daily Thursday 2nd March 2017
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Preview - Harry Hill's Alien Fun Capsule
Harry Hill has yet to find a success as big as TV Burp since it ended, but his new ITV show might be a hit.
Ian Wolf, On The Box, 2nd March 2017David Walliams slammed by his own mother
David's mother Kathleen suggested she wants the News at 10 back - while sitting in the live studio audience.
The Sun, 2nd March 2017Jamali Maddix: crude, cartoonish, straight-up stand-up
The comic who presented a TV series on the rise of the far right is back with a show that combines goofballery with cultural commentary.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 2nd March 2017Rob Brydon could turn The Nightly Show around
Under its first presenter David Walliams, ITV's new chat and entertainment show has been critically slated and lost half its audience. Could a different host could help fix it?
Paul Jones, Radio Times, 2nd March 2017Russell Howard interview
From Islamic State to Trump, stand-up star Russell Howard is taking on serious themes. The best response to the absurdity of the world is to laugh, he tells Bruce Dessau.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 2nd March 2017David Walliams will 'earn £250,000' for Nightly Show
At least there's some consolation for David Walliams, who has faced harsh criticism from viewers and critics alike for his stint presenting ITV's new entertainment show. According to a new report, the comedian will receive £50,000 per episode of The Nightly Show, which works out at £250,000 for five days' work.
The Telegraph, 2nd March 2017The UK Vegan Comedy Festival returns to Brighton
The UK Vegan Comedy Festival is back at VegfestUK Brighton 2017, with a selection of stand-up comedy sessions on Sunday, March 12 at the Brighton Centre.
Phil Hewitt, Chichester Observer, 2nd March 2017Sir Ken Dodd receives Knighthood from Prince William
Sir Ken Dodd has been knighted at the age of 89 for charity work and his outstanding career in entertainment lasting more than six decades.
Rebecca Lewis, Metro, 2nd March 2017Is Harry Hill's Alien Fun capsule any good?
Ben Dowell takes a look at the eccentric comedian's new show - a celebrity panel game with a difference. But is it out of this world?
Ben Dowell, Radio Times, 2nd March 2017Richard Gadd review
Wow. Richard Gadd achieved what should be impossible when he put together an articulate, immersive, pulls-no-punches show communicating directly to the gut about toxic masculinity, mental health, anxiety and so much more in a visceral and wrenchingly personal way.
Victoria Nangle, The Latest, 2nd March 2017Preview: Harry Hill's Alien Fun Capsule
For his new quiz, Harry Hill is creating a showreel to convince aliens that humankind is too hilarious to be destroyed - and he's finally at his daft genius best again.
Mark Lawson, The Guardian, 2nd March 2017Q&A with Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon
Just a couple of guys, taking a trip, shooting the shit, and being very rude to each other over dinner while doing impressions of Michael Caine.
Stuart McGurk, GQ, 2nd March 2017Harry Hill interview
'I watch myself thinking, how did I get away with that?'
James Rampton, i Newspaper, 2nd March 2017TV review: Gap Year, E4, Episode 2
Plenty of fast-paced action, some snappy dialogue and breath-taking aerial shots of tea plantations that make you go wow. Nice wok everyone.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 2nd March 2017Videos
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4:30pm30 min
4 O'Clock Club
Series 6, Episode 1 - AntenatalCan Nero and Clem's summer romance survive the start of term? Can anyone believe Owen's new girlfriend? And is anyone ready for Dexter and Lizzie's big news?
8:30pm30 min
Harry Hill's Alien Fun Capsule
Series 1, Episode 1Harry is joined by guests Kelvin Fletcher, Sara Pascoe, Patrick Robinson and Josh Widdicombe.
9pm60 min
Gap Year
Episode 2 - China: The WeddingMay has to go to a cousin's wedding in Hangzhou, and Ashley insists that Greg and Dylan tag along.
10pm30 min
The Nightly Show
Episode 4David Walliams is joined by boxer David Haye and two of the cast of hit US zombie drama The Walking Dead.
10:30pm30 min
Newsjack
Series 16, Episode 6This weeks cast features Kieran Hodgson, Gemma Arrowsmith and Ed Kear. In this, the final show of the series, we go on a sober pub crawl, receive a visitor from the future and hear from internet sensation BigNigePants...
11pm30 min
Rashid Goes To Hollywood
Comedy about a cinema projectionist from Blackburn who will never save the day.