BCG Daily Monday 13th November 2017
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Natalie Palamides, Soho Theatre review
It's not often the publicity material for a comedy show has a health advisory attached: if you are allergic to eggs you may have to give Natalie Palamides' show Laid - which won best newcomer at the lastminute.com Edinburgh Comedy Awards at the Fringe in August - a miss, and that would be a shame.
Veronica Lee, The Arts Desk, 13th November 2017Review - Natalie Palamides, Laid
Angry, absurd, and very funny.
Paul Fleckney, London Is Funny, 13th November 2017Interview: Jon Richardson
Jon Richardson discusses fatherhood, Twitter-stalking and shingles ahead of taking his new show Old Man to Brighton Dome.
The Latest, 13th November 2017Sir David Jason is considering retiring
Sir David Jason, 77, has admitted he "sometimes" feels like retiring as he finds the long days on set tiring.
Female First, 13th November 2017Eddie Izzards wants Labour to have complaints body
Labour should set up its own independent body to deal with bullying complaints and do more to encourage people into politics, according to Eddie Izzard.
Kate Forrester, The Huffington Post, 13th November 2017Review - Simon Amstell: What is this? - Salford
So is this creative jack of all trades a master comedian? On tonight's offering the material was strong enough but sadly his performance lacks lustre and fails to shine.
Paul McGuire, The Reviews Hub, 13th November 2017Shappi Khorsandi in Australia for I'm a Celebrity...?
The 44-year-old comedian and author is the latest star to arrive in Australia ahead of the 17th series of the hit ITV reality show.
Seamus Duff, The Mirror, 13th November 2017Why Motherland may be a perfect depiction of parenting
Whereas Catastrophe hilariously captured the minutiae of married life, Motherland does the same with parenting.
Catherine Phillips, Metro, 13th November 2017Review: Paddington 2
Well, well, a sequel that is even more fun than its predecessor. It doesn't often happen but Paddington 2 manages to shift the stale marmalade sandwiches from 2014 to deliver a pacy, enjoyable adventure, which boasts a cameo cast that is like a who's who of British acting talent.
Gareth Hargreaves, On The Box, 13th November 2017Cancer comedy Ill Behaviour is a brilliant fantasia
I admit it: They got me. I love Ill Behaviour. I love it!
Amy Glynn, Paste Magazine, 13th November 2017Comedy review: Paul Chowdhry: Live Innit
Although this stand-up has lots of rough-diamond attitude, his material in this ramshackle performance was woefully thin and repetitive.
Clive Davis, The Times, 13th November 2017The Absolutely Essential Book of Jokes About the Left
'We lack the advantages of humour and mockery,' says Philip Dunn in the introduction to The Absolutely Essential Book of Jokes About the Left. 'For too long the left have monopolised these instruments, and sarcasm and insults continue to be part of their modus operandi.'
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 13th November 2017Videos
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10am24 min
Enterprice
Episode 1 - PilotKazim and Jeremiah are in the early stages of rolling out their home delivery service, Speedi-Kazz.
11:30am30 min
A Month Of Maureen
Episode 2 - Five LessonsMaureen Lipman stars in a comedy drama by Marcy Kahan, with Julian Rhind-Tutt. Nigella Smith is no ordinary piano student. Can her piano tutor win her trust in just five lessons? A comedy about retreating, advancing and the joys of humming.
6pm10 min
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 1, Episode 6 - Griller ThrillerDennis' ultimate hero, Grizzly Griller, plans on trekking to the source of the River Beano, broadcasting the treacherous path on live TV. Dennis introduces him to his pet hamster, Galahad - only to discover they are his biggest fear! Grizzly is so afraid that Dennis must disguise himself as his hero and go in his place!
6:30pm30 min
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue
Series 68, Episode 1The 68th series of Radio 4's multi award-winning 'antidote to panel games' starts its run at the Swan Theatre in High Wycombe where regulars Graeme Garden, Tim Brooke-Taylor and Barry Cryer are joined on the panel by Jan Ravens, with Jack Dee as the programme's reluctant chairman.
9:30pm
Up North
Series 2, Episode 5 - Another Christmas Up NorthTom Thatch delivers Christmas presents early to his nephew Patch, and Jason Bottomley is out for revenge and tracks down all the people who helped put his wife Penelope behind bars. Who will make it out alive? This is one Christmas Mick, Rosie, Geoffrey, Rebecca and Patch will want to forget!