BCG Daily Wednesday 13th September 2017
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Preview - Stella
Ruth Jones's comedy drama returns for one final series.
Ian Wolf, On The Box, 13th September 2017Preview - The Other One
While BBC One has been busy with its Comedy Playhouse season of pilots, BBC Two has now beginning showing pilots too.
Ian Wolf, On The Box, 13th September 2017Alex Horne on series 5, casting, remakes, the future
Taskmaster returns for a fifth series tonight on Dave, featuring Bob Mortimer, Sally Phillips, Nish Kumar, Aisling Bea and Mark Watson...
Louisa Mellor, Den Of Geek, 13th September 2017Hugh Bonneville interview
Hugh Bonneville on BBC sitcom, Downton Abbey movie and selfies.
James Rampton, The Independent, 13th September 2017TV preview: The Other One
If the BBC doesn't find a way to make this into a series I'll be thinking twice about paying for my TV licence next year.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 13th September 2017TV Review: Taskmaster, Series 5, Episode 1
The first episode has a wonderfully messy moment with competitors getting splatted upon from on high.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 13th September 2017Toby Jones, Stephen Mangan, Zoe Wanamaker's Pinter play
Toby Jones, Stephen Mangan and Zoe Wanamaker are to star in The Birthday Party.
What's On Stage, 13th September 2017Mark Watson collapses on TV show
Bear Grylls' Celebrity Island will turn very dark next week as Mark Watson collapses and leaves his fellow castaways extremely fearful as he says he thinks he's dying.
The Mirror, 13th September 2017How to build a career in comedy
I think one thing is to have a very specific three-year or five-year aim. And, indeed, ten and twenty year aim.
John Fleming's Blog, 13th September 2017The Other One preview
Admirably, Walsh covers quite a lot of ground in her 30 minutes -including a payoff that suggests further storylines to be plundered should this pilot be picked up for the full series. It certainly seems to be the one of the BBC's current batch of pilots with the most promise so far.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 13th September 2017James Dreyfus pulls out of play on medical advice
James Dreyfus has pulled out of the play The Lie on medical advice.
BBC, 13th September 2017Taskmaster: the top 11 tasks so far
Den of Geek has narrowed down our favourite series 1-4 tasks from hugely funny series Taskmaster...
Louisa Mellor, Den Of Geek, 13th September 2017TV preview: Back, Episode 2, C4
When writer Simon Blackwell's new series starring David Mitchell and Robert Webb was launched last month publications were sent an episode-by-episode breakdown. But shortly afterwards we were asked not to publish it as it was felt it would give too much away in advance. Having now seen the second episode I think I can see why.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 13th September 2017Ruth Jones interview
The Stella creator on comedy, James Corden and her farewell to Pontyberry.
Mark Braxton, Radio Times, 13th September 2017Taskmaster: series 5, episode 1 - Dignity Intact review
The fifth series of Dave's hit comedy sees elegant boating, pear poking, and cake being placed under armpits.
Ian Wolf, On The Box, 13th September 2017Tom Allen interview
Following a total sellout and very highly acclaimed run at this year's Edinburgh Fringe, where Tom was rated as one of the best reviewed shows there, as well as a sellout UK tour in the Spring, Tom Allen hits the road from September, with his new show Absolutely.
Brian Donaldson, Cumbria Crack, 13th September 2017The Other One, review
Unhappy families make for a comedy with class.
Michael Hogan, The Telegraph, 13th September 2017The Other One review
Where The Other One shows true promise is in the performers.
Bernadette McNulty, i Newspaper, 13th September 2017Videos
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11:30am30 min
Relativity
Series 1, Episode 2Margaret and Ken invite all the family round to celebrate their golden wedding anniversary, Jane plans the party surprise to end all surprises, and 17 year old Nick's joy is unbounded to discover Chloe has a bit part in the new Star Wars film. Grandma Doris' contribution to the festivities is somewhat uninhibited, and her Alzheimer's makes Ian and Jane to reflect on what really matters.
6pm10 min
Danger Mouse
Series 2, Episode 10 - Thanksgiving SinnerDanger Mouse and Penfold receive a crash course in the customs of America's oldest holiday when they cover for Jeopardy Mouse as she takes time off for Thanksgiving.
6:30pm30 min
Ankle Tag
Series 1, Episode 3 - The ChurchBob gets a job as a bingo caller, and Gruff and Alice want to get Carys baptised.
9pm60 min
Taskmaster
Series 5, Episode 1 - Dignity IntactAisling Bea, Bob Mortimer, Mark Watson, Nish Kumar and Sally Phillips are the chosen quintet who all harbour the same dream of lifting the premier prize in television, sport, or indeed, any field at all: Greg's decapitated head on a spiked plinth. First up they play basketball without hands, get stranded in a lake and devise special cuddles for a special someone.
9pm60 min
Stella
Series 6, Episode 1Stella is exhausted. And it's not just baby Holly that's keeping her awake at night...
10pm30 min
Back
Series 1, Episode 2The family gathers together as Alison reveals what's in Laurie's will. The pub is in debt, and Ellen decides that joining the church is the next logical step in her spiritual journey.
10pm30 min
The Other One
Episode 1 - PilotComedy about a girl called Catherine Walcott. And another girl called Catherine Walcott. Sisters who had no idea the other existed until their father drops dead. Cathy has a fiancé, a Duke of Edinburgh Award and a pension. Cat has a pay-as-you-go phone. The only things they have in common are their names (a smart move if you have got a secret daughter). Both of them have always wanted a sister - just maybe not each other.
11pm15 min
