BCG Daily Thursday 23rd March 2017
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Preview - Monty Python: Almost the Truth (Lawyer's Cut)
This documentary series was made back in 2009, but it is still one of my favourites, covering just about everything about Monty Python (at the time - this was still before their final shows at the O2 Arena).
Ian Wolf, On The Box, 23rd March 2017Simon Munnery, comedy review
Fans of Noel Fielding and Spike Milligan will enjoy Simon Munnery's comedy, says Bruce Dessau.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 23rd March 2017How you can become an extra on Laurel & Hardy film
Producers behind a film based on the lives of Laurel and Hardy, which will star Steve Coogan, are looking for extras in Bristol.
The Bristol Post, 23rd March 2017Review: Who is Chris Ramsey?
I can't recommend this gig enough so if you get a chance to catch him you will not regret it.
Clare Crines, Mumble Comedy, 23rd March 2017Tez Ilyas review
Light-hearted but trenchant, Ilyas's show Made in Britain keeps the audience on their toes as he focuses on what unites, rather than divides us.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 23rd March 2017Review: Richard Gadd: Monkey See Monkey Do, The Cube
"Who is the real Richard Gadd?" is the repeated question in this courageous and edgy hour of blackly humorous revelation, winner of last year's Edinburgh Comedy Award for Best Show.
Elfyn Griffith, Bristol 24/7, 23rd March 2017Hugh Dennis: 'Outnumbered may be back for more!'
"Hopefully there will be more Outnumbered in some form at some point. I really would like to do more, it's a lovely thing to do and it does feel like going home."
TV Times, 23rd March 2017Radio 4 commissions Austentatious
Hit improv troupe Austentatious, who create spontaneous stories in the style of Jane Austen, have landed their own Radio 4 show.
Jay Richardson, Chortle, 23rd March 2017New documentary made about Brass Eye
Oxide Ghosts: The Brass Eye Tapes has been compiled from hundreds of hours of unseen material from director Michael Cumming's archive.
Chortle, 23rd March 2017Why the flaws of Inside No 9 emphasise its brilliance
If you missed it, proceed immediately to iPlayer, offering a thousand thanks for the usually lumbering and risk-averse BBC, which has commissioned a fourth series.
Rachel Cooke, The New Statesman, 23rd March 2017Podcasts
TV & radio
Twirlywoos
Series 3, Episode 19 - More About Faster And FasterThe Twirlywoos watch a man practising his tennis strokes using a machine to shoot the balls to him.
Just A Couple
BBC Three series, Episode 3 - Ready When You AreThe couple are preparing to go to an event in the evening and a bickering contest ensues - they have three hours to get ready; who can be ready first?
4 O'Clock Club
Series 6, Episode 5 - VolcanoWhen Nero gets paired with science genius Polly their tricky relationship means it may not be just their volcano experiment that's going to erupt.
Harry Hill's Alien Fun Capsule
Series 1, Episode 4Helping Harry fill his capsule with hilarious moments this time are actors Sally Lindsay and Philip Glenister, comedian Joe Lycett and TV and radio host Sara Cox.
Gap Year
Episode 5 - Malaysia: The TrekThe gang go on a trek and get lost in the jungle. Lauren discovers the truth about Dylan and Ashley, Sean receives some unexpected romantic attention, while Ashley bonds with an off-beat French trekker.
John Bishop In Conversation With...
Series 2, Episode 2 - Olly MursSinging sensation Olly Murs sits downs with John for the second episode of In Conversation With...
Celebrity Juice
Series 17, Special - Celebrity Juice LiveKeith Lemon kicks off the 17th series of the comedy panel show with an exciting live edition, featuring all the usual stunts and silly games. Fearne Cotton is back, alongside fellow team captain Holly Willoughby and regular panellist Gino D'Acampo. Guests include 2016 Queen of the Jungle, Scarlett Moffatt, chat show king Jonathan Ross, and Spice Girl and radio DJ Emma Bunton.
Unspun With Matt Forde
Series 2, Episode 4On the show this week, Matt is joined by outspoken Labour MP Jess Phillips.