BCG Daily Friday 15th September 2017
Press clippings
Preview - Static
The last of BBC One's Comedy Playhouse series of pilots sees Rob Beckett taking centre stage, playing a version of himself.
Ian Wolf, On The Box, 15th September 2017Eddie Izzard interview
Victoria and Abdul is the new period drama based on the real story of an unlikely friendship between Queen Victoria and a young Indian clerk named Abdul Karim. We caught up with one of the film's stars, Eddie Izzard.
Eva Mackevic, Readers Digest, 15th September 2017Comedy Playhouse: Static, BBC1
Of the three BBC1 pilots that have just aired Static easily has the most potential. To use a phrase that will probably get this metropolitan elite critic in trouble it hardly pushes the envelope but it is definitely easy to like.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 15th September 2017Static with Rob Beckett preview
In the end, the personalities win over the script's shortcomings and Static settles into the bland but likeable. Is that enough? Or will Static be going nowhere?
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 15th September 2017Nathan Caton: The Pursuit Of Happiness review
Had he been a decade older, Nathan Caton's lot at this stage in his career would probably have been to be a decent circuit comic, with a dependable 20 minutes and a full diary.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 15th September 2017Deborah Frances-White interview
The Guilty Feminist podcast host on the things that make her laugh the most, from Tim Minchin to Better Off Dead.
Rachel Aroesti, The Guardian, 15th September 2017Rob Beckett's Static is going nowhere: review
By calling his creation Static, Beckett is inviting critics to say his comedy vehicle is going nowhere. Reluctantly, I'll oblige. It seems more likely to get towed off to the scrapyard than commissioned for a full series.
Michael Hogan, The Telegraph, 15th September 2017The 20 most nonsensical quotes from the W1A team
Here are some of the most hilarious (and baffling) examples of office wisdom...
Alex Nelson, i Newspaper, 15th September 2017Phil Wang interview
"A big influence for me has been The Simpsons. As a show it has the perfect mix of smart and silly. It is almost like the comedic holy grail to be able to be clever but not to take it too seriously."
Josh Walton, Brighton Argus, 15th September 2017UKTV acquires online animation hit The Bruvs
If you haven't encountered them yet online or on Dave late at night meet Doug & Den, aka The Bruvs.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 15th September 2017Rule of Three interview
In a world exclusive first interview, Why did the Chicken? spent some time chatting with brand new sketch group 'Rule of Three' aka Jenny Laville, Claire Wetton and Laura Major...
Why Did The Chicken?, 15th September 2017Videos
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11:30am30 min
The Cold Swedish Winter
Series 3, Episode 4 - The Latte PappasGeoff negotiates the generous Swedish parental benefits system, the rewards - and otherwise - of dealing with a marauding toddler, and the terrifying perfectionism of Swedish dads.
1:30pm30 min
Stop The Press
Series 2, Episode 3Regular team captains Jo Caulfield and Gary Robertson go head to head under the watchful eye of Grant Stott in the panel game where the points actually matter.
6pm15 min
6:30pm30 min
The News Quiz
Series 94, Episode 2Andy Hamilton, Desiree Burch, Hugo Rifkind and Kerry Godliman join host Miles Jupp to hash out the week's news which includes a double defeat for Theresa May, Hilary Clinton's new book and a drunk Welshman on a stag do setting a world record.
9pm60 min
Cold Feet
Series 7, Episode 2The topic of babies comes up between Adam and Tina, but what do they want? Meanwhile, Peter arranges a tea dance and Karen meets with Justin's representative.
10pm60 min
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 13 (C4: 14), Episode 4In this show, captain Sean Lock and Vic Reeves take on captain Jon Richardson and Sara Pascoe. David O'Doherty joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Rachel Riley takes care of the letters and numbers.
10pm30 min
Mock The Week
Series 16, Episode 8Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis look back over the week's events with the help of guests James Acaster, Tom Allen, Ed Byrne, Rhys James and Ellie Taylor.
10:40pm30 min
Static
Studio audience sitcom about a man who jacks in a job in London to move back in with his parents.