BCG Daily Wednesday 20th September 2017
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Preview - Famalam
The latest comedy pilot from BBC Two is a sketch show, which these days is somewhat rare. A sketch show with an all-black cast is even rarer.
Ian Wolf, On The Box, 20th September 2017Preview - Porters
This dark, hospital based sitcom from Dave has already attracted some big names too it. It's not that many brand new British sitcoms that can claim to feature Frasier's Kelsey Grammer in a cameo appearance.
Ian Wolf, On The Box, 20th September 2017Looking back at the past and ahead to the future
With Red Dwarf XII on its way, one fan revisits his love of the short rouge one, through the highs to the lows and back again...
Jamie Andrew, Den Of Geek, 20th September 2017Comedy review: Tom Stade at Preston's Charter Theatre
Make sure you catch his tour if you can withstand the smut and political incorrectness - he is hilarious.
Nicola Adam, Burnley Express, 20th September 2017Kurupt FM have signed with XL Recordings
Kurupt FM have signed to XL Recordings and will be releasing The Lost Tape later this year.
Mix Mag, 20th September 2017Alex Horne - The Horne Section interview
Fun is guaranteed [with The Horne Section] - the decidedly non-musical Horne plays hectoring frontman to a group of musical pals as they inject a shot in the arm to the musical comedy genre. Some songs are one-liners in themselves, some soundtrack jokes, some just delightfully absurd. It all sits just the right side of shambolic.
Sharon Lougher, Metro, 20th September 2017Russia considers banning The Death of Stalin
Culture ministry adviser says comedy is a 'planned provocation' and may be part of western plot to destabilise Russia.
Marc Bennetts, The Guardian, 20th September 2017TV preview: New On Two - Famalam, BBC2
After a lot of fairly trad sitcoms the latest pilot in the BBC's current raft of newbies is a sketch show. And although it is new Famalam feels like it has been around for a while. In both a good and bad way.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 20th September 2017Famalam: review
After last week's The Other One, this is another promising comedy pilot for BBC Two.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 20th September 2017Porters: preview
Dave has only dipped its toe in the water with a commission of three episodes, but the results from this test are back - and the prognosis for Porters is definitely good.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 20th September 2017Bad Move: preview
Bad Move is definitely not The Good Life, since Steve and Nicky can't do anything for themselves (and don't want to grow any veg). But it feels even safer than the 1970s sitcom: a couple of enjoyably wry lines and photogenic scenery barely enough to warrant a return visit.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 20th September 2017Nick Helm on Uncle and his new stand-up show
Nick Helm is a thunderous hopeless romantic. Both simultaneously surly and sweet, he's constantly teetering between loveable puppy and a man on the brink of a mental breakdown. But one who cares so much about his comedy.
Polly Glynn, The Skinny, 20th September 2017John Kearns: a supreme stand-up hidden behind bad teeth
The wig-wearing comic's new show about humdrum heroism is his best yet. But as his act strives for knockout poignancy, does the goofy get-up help or hinder?
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 20th September 2017Jack Dee on Bad Move & why Brits are losing their irony
He's the comedian who could moan for Britain - but what makes Jack Dee happy?
Richard Godwin, Radio Times, 20th September 2017How Alexei Sayle blew up Britain's comedy scene
Alexei grew up in Liverpool, the son of ardent and eccentric communists.
ABC News (Australia), 20th September 2017Why Armando Iannucci has upset Russian hardliners
The Death of Stalin has been met with critical acclaim. But it's no surprise that some in Russia are failing to see the funny side of the Soviet spoof.
The Guardian, 20th September 2017Porters episode 1 review
Rutger Hauer is a gift that keeps giving.
Cult Box, 20th September 2017Mae Martin, Dope review
Compelling confessions from a talent at the top of her game.
Alice Jones, i Newspaper, 20th September 2017Phil Differ interview
Scottish comedy legend famous for Still Game and Rab C Nesbitt work comes to East Kilbride.
Andrea O'Neill, Daily Record, 20th September 2017Doc Martin: series 8 is just what the doctor ordered
Toby Earle goes for a check-up in Portwenn.
Toby Earle, Evening Standard, 20th September 2017Taskmaster: series 5, episode 2 review
Tonight's episode features dystopian rainbow scenes, a blood-covered loaf of bread in the wrong room, and a woman drenched in urine.
Ian Wolf, On The Box, 20th September 2017Review - Mae Martin, Dope
Toronto-born standup Mae Martin's show about addiction is shocking, charming and seriously funny.
Paul Fleckney, London Is Funny, 20th September 2017Bad Move showed every sign of having all-too-apt title
Based on this first episode alone, it was hard not to worry that for Dee, Bad Move was showing every sign of having an all-too-apt title.
Gerard O'Donovan, The Telegraph, 20th September 2017Bad Move, ITV, review
'Jack Dee sticks in sharp knives beneath the cosy haze'.
Bernadette McNulty, i Newspaper, 20th September 2017Review: Sara Pascoe's Pride and Prejudice
The set itself, though dramatic, seemed sterile and ill-effective.
Chortle, 20th September 2017Videos
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11:30am30 min
Relativity
Series 1, Episode 3A Christmas visit to Doris in her care home is simultaneously poignant and hilarious. Doris has Alzheimers and Ken insists on firing mental maths questions at Doris to keep her brain cells in good working order, while Margaret struggles to get her mother simply to recognise her.
5pm15 min
Go Jetters
Series 2, Episode 3 - Bonneville Salt Flats, USAThe Go Jetters arrive at the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah, USA - a huge dry lakebed that's perfect for high-speed driving. Lars unveils the Turbo Zoomster, a racecar made for Xuli to break the Go Jet land speed record. Suddenly, Grandmaster Glitch arrives at the wheel of his suped-up dragster. He once lost a race to the current record holder, Ubercorn, and now he's back for a second go.
6pm10 min
Danger Mouse
Series 2, Episode 15 - Gold FlingerQuark tricks Danger Mouse into transporting a ticking timebomb back to earth.
8pm30 min
Bad Move
Series 1, Episode 1 - Dead ZoneNicky and Steve have left behind their old life in Leeds and moved to their dream house in the country. But the dream is rapidly turning into a nightmare.
9pm60 min
Taskmaster
Series 5, Episode 2 - The Leprechaun Or The LesbianAdministrative sidekick Alex Horne watches on as Aisling Bea bleeds on bread, Nish Kumar pretends he's Robin Hood and Mark Watson feels the wrath of yoghurt.
9pm60 min
Stella
Series 6, Episode 2Stella's in turmoil knowing she must confess her secret to Michael. Luke and Zoe get some life-changing news and Aunty Brenda makes a shocking discovery.
9pm60 min
Doc Martin
Series 8, Episode 1 - Mysterious WaysAfter having therapy to save their marriage in the last series, Martin and Louisa face the challenge of living happily together with their baby James Henry. Meanwhile wedding bells are ringing for Portwenn's police constable, Joe Penhale and the Doc's nanny, Janice Bone.
10pm40 min
Porters
Series 1, Episode 1A mix-up with a dead Rabbi means Simon is forced to impersonate a real doctor and somehow escape the suspicious scrutiny of a visiting consultant neurologist.
10pm30 min
Back
Series 1, Episode 3Footfall is down in the John Barleycorn and Andrew enlists the help of Cass to make it look more like an authentic country pub.
10pm30 min
11pm15 min
Charlotte And Lillian
Series 1, Episode 1 - The IntroductionAs the series opens, Charlotte arrives - late - at Lillian's flat, fresh from another argument with her soon-to-be-ex. She's expecting a grateful, attentive old lady, so is pretty put out when Lillian seems more concerned with that afternoon's edition of Flog It!. Lillian, on the other hand, is irritated by the constant chirrups from Charlotte's phone and how Charlotte can't stop looking at it. Neither of them is expecting things to develop so speedily.