BCG Daily Monday 9th October 2017
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John Bishop interview
John Bishop's enjoying big success. He tells Weekend about the buzz of making people laugh, his showbiz life and why he's Winging It...
Andy Richardson, The Express and Star, 9th October 2017Comedy play about John Lennon coming to Liverpool
New comedy play Lennon's Banjo will premiere at Liverpool's Epstein Theatre - telling the fascinating and touching story behind the beginning of the singer's musical journey, influenced by his mother Julia.
The Guide Liverpool, 9th October 2017Double Date movie review
For its sheer craziness and ingeniously morbid parody this movie is worth a watch. A wild, energetic, uproarious and entertaining romp into the realm of the ghoulish and gruesome, Double Date could become a cautionary joke about picking up strangers in London bars.
Catherine Sedgwick, The Upcoming, 9th October 2017The Party movie review
The Party doesn't succeed in all it's aestheticisms - particularly the choice to shoot in black-and-white, which appears more as a gimmick than a motivated device, and the abrupt ending suggests that the director had a lot more to say. But The Party contains the kind of experimental innovation and spontaneity expected in a debut film. It's a testament to Sally Potter that, even after eight movies, she still wields the power to surprise.
Euan Franklin, The Upcoming, 9th October 2017Review: Fred MacAulay's masterclass in comedy
For a comedian to be in the industry 29 years you might think they are coming towards the end of their career and their gags would be old.
Peter Davidson, Aberdeen Evening Gazette, 9th October 2017Who's the real Ricky Gervais?
Life, death, Bowie, Brent and beyond - nothing is off-limits as Ricky Gervais shares all with Balance.
Balance, 9th October 2017Joel Dommett loses autobiography chapter
The I'm A Celebrity breakthrough star tweeted the bad news yesterday that he has lost 12,000 words of the book he is currently writing.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 9th October 2017Weirdest musical moments in British comedy
A selection of some of the strangest songs and musical moments in British comedy.
Anglonerd, 9th October 2017Obituary: William G Stewart
In 1959 William G Stewart was a young man living at the YMCA in Brixton, south London, when a BBC producer, T Lesley Jackson, gave a talk to the residents. Having wanted to work in television from an early age, Stewart seized his chance, asked Jackson for a job and within days was shifting props.
The Times, 9th October 2017Critics' choice: Comedy in 5/4 time
This comedy by Daniel Lawrence Taylor is a few stages past promising, a show with a smart premise and a cast who are charmingly odd, provocative, stylish and silly -- the kind of multitasking few new sitcoms achieve.
Victoria Segal, The Times, 9th October 2017Simon Day: In Character - The Lowry, Salford review
Simon Day's In Character show on a Sunday night at The Lowry has drawn a disappointingly small audience.
Jo Beggs, The Reviews Hub, 9th October 2017Comedy review: Milton Jones at the Hawth, Crawley
His ruminative air can work against the build-up of momentum that would make for a great evening rather than great moments.
Dominic Maxwell, The Times, 9th October 2017David Schneider interview
David Schneider talks Josh, The Death of Stalin, Britishness and Trump.
Finlay Greig, i Newspaper, 9th October 2017The Party review
A celebration turns enjoyably sour in Sally Potter's uproarious comedy of manners.
James Mottram, The List, 9th October 2017Double Date review
Fun, battle-of-the-sexes comedy horror from debut director Benjamin Barfoot.
Katherine McLaughlin, The List, 9th October 2017Dawn French reveals more details about Xmas special
Dawn French has a little early Christmas treat for fans of French and Saunders.
Justin Harp, Digital Spy, 9th October 2017Sitcom creator pays tribute to Bobby Knutt
Dean Sills says: "It came about because I am Facebook friends with Bobby and when he was filming Benidorm I just messaged him while he was still in Spain and asked him if he would like to be in Up North and he said he would love to."
Barnsley Chronicle, 9th October 2017Funny Cow review
Adrian Shergold's edgy comedy Funny Cow exudes a certain vintage Britishness. Taking place in the 70s and 80s, atmospherically there is a tinge of EastEnders and classics like Alfie.
Catherine Sedgwick, The Upcoming, 9th October 2017Videos
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6:30pm30 min
The Unbelievable Truth
Series 19, Episode 2David Mitchell is joined by Richard Osman, Arthur Smith, Lou Sanders and Phil Wang as they lie on the subjects of Kanye West, sugar, chickens and aeroplanes.
8:30pm30 min
Upstart Crow
Series 2, Episode 5 - Beware My Sting!Will's pleased with his new play, but for some reason the story of a strong-willed lady humiliated by a man doesn't go down well with any of the women in Will's life.
9pm60 min
Joel & Nish Vs The World
Series 1, Episode 4Joel and Nish venture to Mexico to the land of Tarahumara; the legendary tribe people of north-western Mexico who are renowned for their long distance running ability, which Joel will attempt to achieve.
10pm30 min
Timewasters
Series 1, Episode 1The quartet find themselves catapulted back in time to 1926 and, carrying instruments, are swiftly hired as a jazz band to play at a birthday party. Nick, however, is far more concerned with getting back home than playing his first professional gig.
10pm30 min
W1A
Series 3, Episode 4The damage limitation team under Ian Fletcher is under huge pressure to limit the damage of announcing the end of the BBC Big Swing Band.
10:30pm30 min
Timewasters
Series 1, Episode 2Nick's obsession with getting back to 2017 finds him referred to a psychiatrist by his friends. His 21st Century common-knowledge impresses the doctor, who quickly signs him up to a eugenics programme...