BCG Daily Tuesday 12th September 2017
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Jack Dee: left-wing comics should not talk politics
Left-leaning comedians should keep their politics to themselves, according to Jack Dee, rather than poking fun at the Tories or criticising Brexit.
The Telegraph, 12th September 2017Preview - Quacks: The Bishop's Appendix
In the penultimate episode of the historic medical sitcom, we witness love, lust and bareknuckle boxing.
Ian Wolf, On The Box, 12th September 2017Susan Calman row: is fancying your partner necessary?
Some BBC viewers have said Calman's dance partner should be female, but ballroom dancing is more about theatre and glitter than real sexual chemistry.
Zoe Williams, The Guardian, 12th September 2017Vic Reeves: potential to become full-term in Corrie
The actor and comedian, whose real name is Jim Moir, said that Colin would have a 'love-hate' relationship with Norris.
Rose Hill, The Mirror, 12th September 2017Upstart Crow makes a quiet return on BBC2
While I am Will-ing Upstart Crow to have more jokes, it is still an enjoyable watch and worth tuning in for again. "All's well that ends well"
Cecilia, The Custard TV, 12th September 2017Holly Walsh interview
'I still watch a lot of comedies where women are basically sexy bystanders'
Siobhan Smith, i Newspaper, 12th September 2017In conversation: John Cleese
The comedy legend on Monty Python's legacy, political correctness, and the funniest joke he ever told.
David Marchese, Vulture, 12th September 2017Missed the Fringe? The best shows are heading to London
Too late. You missed the 2017 Edinburgh Fringe, and all the world class comedy that goes with it. The good news: some of the fest's recently-announced comedy award nominees and winners are catching the train daan saaf to offer up their highly praised gigs to us lazy Londoners.
Hannah Foulds, Londonist, 12th September 2017Interview: Kerry Godliman
"I'd love to be able to nail satire. I love great political comedy."
The Latest, 12th September 2017Videos
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10am30 min
People Just Do Nothing
Series 4, Episode 5 - Stags & HensThe wedding is back on and the Kurupt FM crew are out on the town for the Stag Party.
6pm10 min
Danger Mouse
Series 2, Episode 9 - I Believe In Danger MouseDanger Mouse gains a following of crazed felines - but it's not all good news!
6:30pm30 min
The Tim Vine Chat Show
Series 2, Episode 1Tim's in London where he finds himself confronted by a man with an interesting technique for warding off foxes and an office worker who was inadvertently responsible for half of Welwyn Garden City being closed to the public. There's also a song about allergies.
8pm60 min
The Story Of... Only Fools & Horses
Episode 3 - Friends And EnemiesThis episode explores the characters who revolve around Del and Rodney's world including Trigger, Boycie, Denzil and Del's arch enemy DCI Slater.
10pm30 min
Quacks
Episode 5 - Fifth. The Bishop's AppendixRobert has a problematic patient - the Bishop of Lambeth needs his appendix removed or he will die. But he won't agree to pain relief or surgery. For the first time since losing his wife, John falls in love. However, his whirlwind romance is thrown into jeopardy when his intended reveals she's promised to another man; the wealthy Lord Thornycroft.