BCG Daily Wednesday 18th October 2017
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How Death of Stalin plays Russian roulette with truth
Armando Iannucci's new film is a romp through some of the darkest days of the 20th century. But, asks one historian, is farce really the best way to understand the dictator's murderous regime - or its legacy in Russia today?
Richard Overy, The Guardian, 18th October 2017Matt Lucas interview
Matt Lucas chats to us about Little Britain, Doctor Who, hair, fandom and his new memoir...
Den Of Geek, 18th October 2017Red Dwarf cast and co-creator interview
We interview Craig Charles, Chris Barrie, Robert Llewellyn, Danny John-Jules and Doug Naylor about Red Dwarf XII and more...
Rob Leane, Den Of Geek, 18th October 2017The Death Of Stalin a dazzling black Russian comedy
Master of political satire Armando Iannucci takes his trademark high-stakes back-stabbing farce east with The Death Of Stalin, a ghoulish black comedy that deftly melds historical fact and bile-drenched fiction.
Damon Smith, The Irish News, 18th October 2017Robert Lindsay kicked off film by Harvey Weinstein
Actor Robert Lindsay has claimed he was blacklisted for Shakespeare In Love after a run-in with Harvey Weinstein.
Helena Horton, The Telegraph, 18th October 2017A witty look at the Labour Party's fluctuating fortunes
James Graham's new political comedy Labour Of Love, starring Martin Freeman and Tamsin Greig, chronicles -- through the complex relationship of a fictitious Blairite MP and his more traditionally left-wing agent -- the fluctuating fortunes of the Labour Party in the last quarter of a century.
Sophia Shluger, Londonist, 18th October 2017Joseph Morpurgo: Hammerhead, Soho Theatre - Review
A multi-layered concept, deftly handled by Morpurgo, who has the audience eating out of the palm of his hand.
Everything Theatre, 18th October 2017The Death of Stalin review
This witty, dark story is held back by an outsider vision. It makes us think that maybe the Stalin terror and its aftermath isn't such a good subject for comedy after all.
Geoffrey Macnab, The Independent, 18th October 2017Review: Trigger Happy TV, All4
Is there still a place for Dom Joly in 2017? After returning with a first All4 series of Trigger Happy TV he is now back with a second series and I'm not so sure.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 18th October 2017Ivo Graham: Educated Guess review
There's plenty to admire in Graham's new show, including a teenage appearance on The Weakest Link and a fresh-minted routine about the £1 coin.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 18th October 2017Ivo Graham: Educated Guess review
The writing is top-notch, packing in gags and inventively wry turns of phrase, some almost slipped in under the radar.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 18th October 2017The Death of Stalin - an audacious comedy of horrors
Armando Iannucci's Soviet-era satire is full of grand absurdity and violent dread.
Danny Leigh, The Financial Times, 18th October 2017The Death of Stalin: amusing, though not clever satire
Stalin dies, giving rise to a lot of averted eyes, thinking on one's feet and winging it in the Kremlin, in Armando Iannucci's passable screwball comedy which might aspire to satire but actually isn't so.
Paddy Kehoe, RTE, 18th October 2017Ivo Graham's Educated Guess
Early into his Soho Theatre hour, Ivo Graham gets gently, poshly heckled by Phil from Henley-on-Thames. Graham falls on it gleefully. 'The Graham audience! If you're not friends of my parents, you're friends of friends of my parents.'
Lydia Manch, Londonist, 18th October 2017Taskmaster: series 5, episode 6 review
This time Greg Davies needs to have a chat with Nish Kumar, Alex Horne is born, and Aisling Bea sends a golden pineapple to Kildare.
Ian Wolf, On The Box, 18th October 2017Nick Helm review
Playing the embittered loser card to perfection, the Uncle star blows away both his crowd and the stench of misery.
Jay Richardson, The List, 18th October 2017We take a look through Nick Helm's record collection
"I grew up with vinyl; it was my mum and dad's record collection. My dad played guitar and is into folk, opera and classical music. There was lots of Latin American music."
Jo Kendall, Team Rock, 18th October 2017Lee Kyle to launch Gateshead's new comedy club
Gateshead Rugby Club will tackle first ever Cutting Hedge Comedy Club with a line-up of stand-up favourites.
Barbara Hodgson, Newcastle Chronicle, 18th October 2017Elis James takes Miles Jupp on a tour of Wales
"A producer had seen me and Miles on a panel show together and thought there was a good chemistry between us," explains Elis.
Wales Online, 18th October 2017Videos
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10:40am15 min
Sarah Millican: How To Be Champion
Episode 3Sarah delivers a love letter to her knockers, describes the impact of wearing glasses from a young age and how she came around to getting married a second time.
11:30am30 min
Mrs Sidhu Investigates
Murder With Masala, Episode 3 - Murder CorkedMrs Sidhu's 'Miss Marple Complex' is questioned, and mishandled by Inspector Burton, while Tez has an unproffesional encounter with Lucy brought on by a shared interest in conspiracy theories.
6:30pm30 min
Andy Hamilton Sort Of Remembers
Series 1, Episode 1 - ChildhoodAndy remembers his favourite childhood sounds, the ice-cream van and the roar of Stamford Bridge, and he recalls being an overcautious yet inattentive parent.
8pm30 min
Your Face Or Mine
Series 2, Episode 3Dion and Travis are forced to judge all kinds of faces for the chance to win thousands of pounds.
8pm30 min
Bad Move
Series 1, Episode 5 - Day TripNicky and Steve are missing the hustle and bustle of the city. They fantasise about all the exciting things they could be getting up to if they still lived in Leeds.
9pm60 min
Taskmaster
Series 5, Episode 6 - Spoony NeesonTaskmaster Greg Davies's little assistant Alex Horne decides it's time for a style makeover, but will it meet with his boss's approval? Meanwhile, with just three shows left, the five comics continue their quest to win a golden likeness of Greg's imperial skull. Bob Mortimer champions sausage meat, Sally Phillips returns to the womb and Greg has a heart to heart with Nish Kumar.
9pm60 min
Stella
Series 6, Episode 6Stella's graduation day arrives. But despite three years of hard graft, she's not in the mood to celebrate.
9pm60 min
Doc Martin
Series 8, Episode 5 - From The Mouths Of BabesJames is teething and nothing seems to be working, so Martin and Louisa try Mel's suggestion of amber beads. Mrs Tishell seems to be having a delayed onset of mourning. Al receives a Large whisky order, but when he tries to put the still together he has to ask Bert for help. Louisa has problems at school with Toby, who is Angela Sim's nephew.
10pm30 min
Stand Up Central
Series 3, Episode 4Chris Ramsey performs live stand-up, and introduces two guests. Tonight he's joined by the youthful Tom Lucy and fiercely intelligent Nish Kumar.
11pm15 min
Little Lifetimes By Jenny Eclair
Series 4, Episode 1 - The Last DayVicki Pepperdine stars as a teacher whose last day at school unleashes some pent-up fury.
11:15pm15 min
The Hauntening
Series 1, Episode 2 - The Asag ChillerTech blogger Tom has acquired a healthy new lifestyle, a shiny new fridge and a terrifying new problem.