BCG Daily Monday 4th December 2017
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Podcast: Charlie Brooker interview
Only a few years ago Charlie Brooker was a columnist dipping his toe into the scripted television water with a one-off zombie riff on Big Brother. Now he's the showrunner of one of Netflix's biggest and best series.
Christopher Hooton, The Independent, 4th December 2017Jess Robinson interview
Robinson says she was the class clown, "I loved doing impressions of my teachers to make my friends laugh. I started off as an actress"
Steven Broadbent, Telly Binge, 4th December 2017CBBC orders Series 4 of Millie Inbetween
The BBC has ordered a fourth season of Millie Inbetween.
C21 Media, 4th December 2017Hailmakers review
Chinese Burn might be this year's BBC Three 'Comedy Slice' that's got the most press attention, given its focus on an under-represented ethnic group, but Hailmakers is the funniest.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 4th December 2017Detectorists inspires record public haul of treasure
The number of new Treasure discoveries by members of the public has hit a record level, with 1,120 finds last year.
Adam Sherwin, i Newspaper, 4th December 2017James Acaster: Classic Scrapes - Salford, review
Acaster is one of the smartest and talented performers on the comedy circuit right now: he is clearly a gifted performer, who has a surreal, and absurd sense of humour, however, what should have been a fun entertaining night left all concerned with somewhat of a bitter taste in the mouth... it certainly wasn't the cabbage that's for sure.
Matt Forrest, The Reviews Hub, 4th December 2017Preview: Dad's Army Radio Hour at Live at Zedel
This January, the classic BBC sitcom Dad's Army is brought to life in a unique staging at Piccadilly Circus's intimate performance venue Live at Zédel for a limited three-week run.
Theatre Weekly, 4th December 2017Casting announced for Benidorm - Live
Litten has written an all new set of Alicante escapades for the much-loved cast members, including Jake Canuso (Mateo), Janine Duvitski (Jacqueline), Adam Gillen (Liam), Sherrie Hewson (Joyce Temple-Savage), Shelley Longworth (Sam), and Tony Maudsley (Kenneth) as they swap sangria for the stage next year after a quick spruce at the Blow 'n' Go!
Theatre Weekly, 4th December 2017Bobby Thompson DVD ad banned
A TV advert to promote legendary North-East comedian Bobby Thompson has been banned - because he is seen smoking in the footage. The comedian, who was known as "the little waster", was famed for his flat cap, his broad pitmatic and his trademark cigarette. But an advert to promote a DVD using old footage of shows has now fallen foul of advertising rules, which bans cigarettes and smoke.
Rachel Conner, The Northern Echo, 4th December 2017Videos
Podcasts
TV & radio
Class Dismissed
Series 3, Episode 6 - World Book DayIt's World Book Day and the Dockbridge High staff are very excited about showing off their costumes. Mrs Mark, Mr Capp, and Joy all share their favourite books whilst Mr Christopher celebrates the greatest book of all time - his autobiography!
Twirlywoos
Series 4, Episode 21 - More About On Top OfThe Twirlywoos are in a supermarket watching a shop assistant stacking toilet rolls on top of each other.
Hailmakers
Sitcom about Saz and Sol, the country's lowest-rent entrepreneurs.
Cooking In A Bedsitter
Series 2, Episode 1 - Mutton RissolesSpring 1965. Trisha moves into a new bedsitter with the toast-loving Moira.
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue
Series 68, Episode 4A return visit to the Winter Gardens in Margate for regulars Barry Cryer and Tim Brooke-Taylor with Tony Hawks and Andy Hamilton on the panel and Jack Dee in the chair.
Would I Lie To You?
Series 11, Episode 3The guests on this episode are James Acaster, Gabby Logan, Melvin Odoom and Fay Ripley.
Insert Name Here
Series 3, Episode 3 - AnneJosh Widdicombe is joined by James Acaster and historian Kate Williams, while Richard Osman is joined by Ed Balls and Lauren Laverne. Cue lots of comic banter, funny facts and unusual stats as the two teams vie to outdo each other.