BCG Daily Friday 10th November 2017
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Preview - QI: Over and Ova
This week we examine eggs, meet the first flying pig, and hear two Sandi Toksvigs.
Ian Wolf, On The Box, 10th November 2017Will there be a Red Dwarf XIII?
Doug Naylor told Express.co.uk in an exclusive interview: "We're on a bit of a roll at the moment which is great. The ratings are great, the boys had a really great time making it, want to do more." Although the show has not yet officially been recommissioned by the broadcaster, the 61-year-old went on to say of the next season: "Certainly, yes, I think everyone wants to do it including UKTV. Everyone had a blast doing the last 12."
The Daily Express, 10th November 2017Shazia Mirza: 'My local rabbi is funnier than most'
The Brummie stand-up and writer on the things that make her laugh the most, from Woody Allen to Curb Your Enthusiasm.
Harriet Gibsone, The Guardian, 10th November 2017W1A News boss Neil Reid on his worst decision ever
W1A's Controller of News and Current Affairs, Neil Reid, has revealed his worst decision ever made.
The TV character, played by actor David Westhead, joined presenter Simon McCoy on the BBC News Channel to mark its 20th anniversary
Simon McCoy, BBC, 10th November 2017Review: Natalie Palamides: Laid
If you were thinking of doing the whole vegan thing, but didn't quite have the wherewithal, buy yourself a ticket to Laid.
Flashes of Blanche Dubois, Bean and that weird egg thing from Garfield and Friends are folded into an membranous horror version of Groundhog Day, in Natalie Palamides's brain-scrambling monologue.
Will Noble, Londonist, 10th November 2017BBC dark comedy Ill Behaviour finds home on showtime
Gross-out humor and cancer--do they blend?
Glenn Garvin, Reason, 10th November 2017Alex Lynch interview
I am currently working on my debut solo show, Dead Air, which is a narrative sketch and character comedy set in a Radio station that's closing down.
Why Did The Chicken?, 10th November 2017Videos
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11:30am30 min
Big Problems With Helen Keen
Series 2, Episode 4 - CareHelen Keen explores how human ingenuity deals with nature's big challenges. Who cares? Why do we care? If genes are selfish why is altruism attractive?
1:30pm30 min
Breaking The News
Series 8, Episode 4Alistair Barrie, Ashley Storrie, Hannah McGill and Billy Kirkwood are the guests this week.
6pm10 min
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 1, Episode 5 - Escape From AzkabashDennis must escape detention and Bash Street School to make the Beanotown Brawny Bean Race before Walter wins it. With the help of a note placed in his desk, he must sneak past Mrs Creecher and make a run for it - unless the mysterious note giver stops him first.
6:30pm30 min
The Now Show
Series 51, Episode 2David Quantick looks at the Christmas ads, Grainne Maguire looks at the disparity in access to abortion across the UK, and Vikki Stone recaps a year of Donald Trump. Catherine Mayer discusses women's rights.
8:30pm30 min
Porridge
Episode 6 - The RiftFletch and his cellmate Joe are getting on each other's nerves - life can be tough inside. But it's at times like this that you really find out who your friends are.
9pm30 min
Have I Got News For You
Series 54, Episode 6Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Victoria Coren Mitchell and guest panellists Sara Pascoe and Henry Blofeld.
9:30pm30 min
Tracey Breaks The News
Series 1, Episode 3Filmed close to transmission, the topical format allows Tracey Ullman's huge range of characters to react to the news of the moment.
10pm30 min
QI
Series O, Episode 4 - Over And OvaLearn some tricks you can do with eggs, meet a flying pig and join in as the studio audience sings along with Western film themes. With Bill Bailey, Grayson Perry and Jan Ravens.
10pm65 min
The Last Leg
Series 12, Episode 7This week, comedian and presenter Harry Hill is live in the studio, plus Conservative MP Anna Soubry.
10:35pm45 min
The Graham Norton Show
Series 22, Episode 7 - Hugh Grant, Sarah Millican, Jason Momoa, Kelly ClarksonHugh Grant talks about his new-found love of dance, Sarah Millican explains why she doesn't want children, Jason Momoa says being Aquaman made him giggle and Kelly Clarkson talks about being released from her American Idol 15-year contract.