BCG Daily Friday 24th November 2017
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Picture: First look at League Of Gentlemen specials
It's been twenty years since dark comedy The League of Gentlemen first aired on BBC2, but the residents of Royston Vasey have barely changed at all.
The Mirror, 24th November 2017Billy Connolly at 75 - comedians pay tribute
Billy Connolly at 75: Eddie Izzard, Armando Iannucci and more salute 'Beatles of comedy'.
Ben Williams, The Guardian, 24th November 2017Film review: Brakes
Brakes might be set in London but it's much more like Jim Jarmusch's Stranger Than Paradise than Truly, Madly Deeply.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 24th November 2017Interview: rarely asked questions - Chris McGlade
I thought it was Glade that feels like a breath of fresh air. It's actually McGlade. Chris McGlade. The Middlesbrough stand-up has made a splash in the last year with a welcome brand of intense, passionate, political, personal comedy. You may not agree with everything he says about the state of the nation, but, boy, does he sell it well. McGlade cut his teeth in the northern working men's clubs - he also appeared onstage in Billy Elliot - and is now crossing over into whatever you call the latterday alternative comedy scene. He did the Edinburgh Fringe this summer and while he didn't always get massive crowds, he certainly left his mark on the people that saw him. And not just those that wanted selfies because they thought he was James Nesbitt. Want to see someone different who might actually get you thinking about things? Go see Chris McGlade.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 24th November 2017Interview: Jack Rooke talks masculinity
Here, comedian Jack Rooke shares his own reflections with Attitude.
Attitude Magazine, 24th November 2017Preview - QI: Odorous and Odious
This is an fun episode as far as I'm concerned because you can see me in the audience, although I am wearing a mask for most of the time, as Alan sits among the audience in order to try and fool a sniffer dog. But I am behind him and my face is on for just a second.
Ian Wolf, On The Box, 24th November 2017Film of the day: Borat
Balls-out fearlessness from Baron Cohen coupled with gut-wrenching laughs and moments toe-curling social awkwardness.
Gareth Hargreaves, On The Box, 24th November 2017Red Dwarf: revisiting the sixth series
With Red Dwarf back on our screens recently for its twelfth series, I'm rewatching it all from the beginning. This week it's time to be "better dead than smeg" in Red Dwarf VI.
Sophie Davies, Cult Box, 24th November 2017Mark Thomas: A Show That Gambles On The Future review
A thought-provoking and engaging show to educate and stimulate.
Victoria Nangle, The Latest, 24th November 2017Back: how Peep Show creators followed up their series
David Mitchell and Robert Webb on reuniting for a new comedy about death, failure and middle-aged men behaving badly.
Rolling Stone, 24th November 201725 of Lee Mack's wittiest jokes and one-liners Read mo
Here are some of the best quotes and quips from Lee Mack's career to date, drawn from stand-up shows and sitcom Not Going Out, as well as Would I Lie To You?
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9:30am15 min
Twirlywoos
Series 4, Episode 15 - More About Shorter And ShorterStop-motion preschool programme about the adventures of four inquisitive Twirlywoos.
11:30am30 min
The Wilsons Save The World
Series 1, Episode 2 - ApprovalThe family wrestle with various needs for approval from others as Mike's parents come to stay.
12:05pm5 min
Regular
Short film as part of Channel 4's Random Acts strand starring Tim Key and Laura Marling.
1:30pm30 min
Breaking The News
Series 8, Episode 6Maria Shehata, Raymond Mearns, Susie McCabe and Andy MacIver deliver a satirical view of the week's headlines.
6pm10 min
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 1, Episode 15 - Super PaulAfter Dennis persuades Pieface that Paul is an undercover super hero, Gnasher, JJ and Rubi go along with the story and help Dennis to 'prove it'. However, his genius plan comes to a sticky end, when Pieface begins to think that with Paul at his side, he is completely invincible!
6:30pm30 min
The Now Show
Series 51, Episode 4Steve Punt, Hugh Dennis and guests present the week in news through stand-up and sketches. With Gareth Gwynn, Andy Zaltzman, Tamar Broadbent and Eshaan Akbar. It's budget week! We delve into their red box to present more sketches, stand-up and song...
9pm30 min
Have I Got News For You
Series 54, Episode 7Regular captains Ian Hislop and Paul Merton are joined by guest host Stephen Mangan and panellists Steph McGovern and Jo Caulfield.
10pm30 min
QI
Series O, Episode 5 - Odorous And OdiousSandi Toksvig considers all things Odorous And Odious. Why is the world's second-smelliest man so frustrated? Sandi has the answer. With Nish Kumar, Sally Phillips and Ross Noble.
10pm65 min
The Last Leg
Series 12, Episode 9In this show, the regulars are joined by American comedian Margaret Cho and NZ comedian and actor Rhys Darby, along with former Strictly Come Dancing competitor Jonnie Peacock and Oti Mabuse.
10:35pm45 min
The Graham Norton Show
Series 22, Episode 8 - Mel Gibson, Will Ferrell, Mark Wahlberg, John Lithgow, Shirley Ballas, KeshaWill Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg talk about their kids' blossoming romance, John Lithgow says he was intimidated by Churchill, Mel Gibson talks about being welcomed back into the Hollywood fold, Mark Wahlberg chats about hamburgers, Shirley Ballas won't be drawn on who might win Strictly, and Kesha performs live in the studio.