BCG Daily Wednesday 27th September 2017
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Joel Dommett Live review
The problem is that he's stretched a tight, hour-long set into a too-thin two hours, presumably to meet the interval-based demands of his venues.
Sharon Lougher, Metro, 27th September 2017Mitchell & Webb's guide to making Freshers Week friends
David Mitchell and Robert Webb, by their own admission, were two of the dorkiest people ever to darken their grubby, beer-stained digs, and things turned out pretty well for them didn't they? Here's the comedy duo's foolproof guide to making friends during Freshers Week. May it serve you well.
Alex Flood, NME, 27th September 2017Preview - The Pact
The last of BBC Two's run of comedy pilots is a romantic sitcom.
Ian Wolf, On The Box, 27th September 2017Bobby Knutt tribute from Up North actor Dean Sills
Dean Sills has paid tribute to Bobby Knutt after the comic died this week. Dean, from Bolton on Dearne, revealed that Benidorm star Bobby - who died suddenly on Monday while on holiday in France - had been scheduled to film with him for the new series of sitcom Up North over the next couple of weeks.
Rotherham Advertiser, 27th September 2017TV review: The Pact, BBC2
This final BBC Two pilot has success written over it. The stars are Him & Her's Sarah Solemani and sexy, brooding Brett Goldstein as two schoolfriends who make a deal aged 15 that if they are single at 35 they will get together. After the teenage opening we flash forward to the present day. Surely getting a decent romcom out of this basic plot should be a doddle. Apparently not.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 27th September 2017The Pact preview
There are probably funnier shows in this year's batch of BBC comedy pilots, but few as watchable as this.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 27th September 20177 TV shows that started out on radio
Radio has always been the perfect testing ground for some of the biggest names in comedy today.
Clarisse Loughrey, The Independent, 27th September 2017Ahir Shah, Soho Theatre - a bravura response to Brexit
Angry, passionate and political.
Veronica Lee, The Arts Desk, 27th September 2017Ahir Shah comedy review: Laughing liberally
Shah may not always break new ground, but when he tackles race he really hits his stride, says Bruce Dessau.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 27th September 2017Is there too much political correctness in comedy?
Why is this being discussed AGAIN??? Haven't we gone round the houses with this a million times? Haven't we established that there are only two possible responses? To the question 'is there too much political correctness in comedy' isn't the answer either: YES, you're not allowed to be rude about people any more, it's not racist it's just banter, it's only jokes... or NO, it's good that in the modern world where all nationalities sit side by side, where women are supposed to be treated as equals and people with disabilities need respect not mockery, refusing to be cruel for the sake of it when writing comedy is a good place to start?
Dave Cohen, Chortle, 27th September 2017BBC presenter 'annoyed' that W1A got rescheduled in NI
Opening his Radio Foyle show yesterday, Sean Coyle said he had been excited to find out the programme would be on BBC2 on Monday evening - only to tune in to see Cumhacht an Cheoil on the small screen instead.
Jonathan Bell, Belfast Telegraph, 27th September 2017Huge acts and porn star cameo launches Hull Comedy Fest
Have you heard the one about the porn star and the unexpected pitch perfect rendition of Nessun Dorma? Well, they helped form an evening of riotous laughs at the Hull Comedy Festival launch.
Hull Daily Mail, 27th September 2017Non-Office viewer watches The Office film
The one gripe I have is that there is no transition from everyone hating Brent to everyone forgiving him. When did their epiphany happen?
Anglonerd, 27th September 2017Sarah Solemani interview
Sarah Solemani on moving to Hollywood, taking on Trump and watching movies with Renee Zellweger.
Radio Times, 27th September 2017Doc Martin is like receiving a warm hug
The ever-excellent Eileen Atkins is often underused as Aunt Ruth but here she was given some proper acting to do.
Michael Hogan, The Telegraph, 27th September 2017Review: Taskmaster: Series 5, Episode 3 - Phoenix
The challengers this time struggle opening a suitcase, retrieve Greg Davies's favourite ping pong ball, and try to carry out three tasks at once.
Ian Wolf, On The Box, 27th September 2017Ross Noble interview
Working with comedy legend Mel Brooks on the West End production of Young Frankenstein is a dream come true for Ross Noble.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 27th September 2017Videos
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11:30am30 min
Relativity
Series 1, Episode 4When Ken is rushed into hospital, and Margaret has to hold the fort alone, the family do their best to reach hospital as fast as possible - in a typically chaotic manner. Pete is nearly done for stealing chocolate Hob Nobs, Jane relives her glory days as a teen sprinting champ and Ian and Chloe have their first row.
5pm15 min
Go Jetters
Series 2, Episode 8 - Venice, ItalyGrandmaster Glitch demands the Grimbots find somewhere with no cars so he can practice riding his bike without stabilisers.
6pm10 min
Danger Mouse
Series 2, Episode 20 - CrumfanAfter reports of unexplained unruliness at the UN, Danger Mouse and Penfold arrive to scenes of quarrelling diplomats.
8pm30 min
Bad Move
Series 1, Episode 2 - Deep EndWhen Nicky and Steve discover that their kitchen has flooded, they have to call on Nicky's dad for help.
9pm60 min
Taskmaster
Series 5, Episode 3 - PhoenixSometimes with humour, more often with viciousness, Taskmaster Greg Davies continues to rank five comics in order of competency as they attempt complex assignments such as jelly-balancing and coconut costumery. Alex Horne, Greg's obedient private secretary in charge of data, is on hand to ensure everything runs smoothly. Also, Mark Watson tries to open an unlocked briefcase.
9pm60 min
Stella
Series 6, Episode 3Stella faces life without Michael as he moves into The Frisky Fox. Meanwhile, the plans for Olwen's birthday bash get too much for Aunty Brenda as she deals with the news about her dad.
9pm60 min
Doc Martin
Series 8, Episode 2 - Sons And LoversWith Janice gone, Martin and Louisa are looking for a nursery for James. Mrs Tishell is shocked to learn that Al has very high blood pressure. Ruth is approached about selling her farm. Louisa helps with the diagnosis of a pupil, which spurs her on to explore a possible career change. This is not welcome news for Martin, who dislikes change of any kind, even if it could be for the better.
10pm40 min
Porters
Series 1, Episode 2Seeing Lucy swoon over the heroic Doctor McKenzie prompts Simon to impulsively offer a kidney to a young transplant patient called Lewis.
10pm30 min
Back
Series 1, Episode 4Stephen and Andrew go on an enlightening road trip to meet the pub's suppliers, while Geoff is left to run the pub in his own inimitable way.
10pm30 min
The Pact
Comedy about two friends who agreed that, if they're both still single aged 35, they'll marry each other.
10pm30 min
Stand Up Central
Series 3, Episode 1The Pub Landlord - Al Murray - and Desiree Burch take to the stage into tonight's Stand Up Central.
10:45pm15 min
The Secret Diary Of Adrian Mole, Aged 13¾
Episode 3Harry McEntire reads a new serialisation of the first 'Secret Diary' of Adrian Mole.
11pm15 min
Charlotte And Lillian
Series 1, Episode 2 - The PhotoCharlotte wants a photo to document her visits with Lillian, but her plans to publicise her tireless charity work are scuppered when Lillian demands full editorial control.