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BCG Daily Thursday 8th February 2018

News

Russell Brand. Copyright: BBC Film

Russell Brand to star as hitman in Butterfingers

New crime comedy film Butterfingers is set to star Russell Brand as a down-on-his-luck hitman travelling across Europe.

Jimmy Carr TV

Channel 4 developing chat show with Jimmy Carr

Channel 4 is working on a new chat show format to be fronted by Jimmy Carr. The untitled programme, if made, would see audience members asking the questions.

The Young Offenders. Image shows from L to R: Conor MacSweeney (Alex Murphy), Jock O'Keeffe (Chris Walley) Online

BBC orders The Young Offenders Series 2

The BBC has swiftly recommissioned new sitcom The Young Offenders. The comedy, which has just started on BBC Three, follows the adventures of lovable rogues Conor and Jock.

Sue Perkins' Zoopedia. Sue Perkins. Copyright: Audible.com Online

Sue Perkins amongst the stars hosting new Audible podcasts

Audible has announced a number of spoken-word podcasts. Offerings include a series hosted by Sue Perkins, a show from Danny Wallace and stand-up from the Edinburgh Fringe.

Features

Rosie Jones Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Rosie Jones

Researcher-turned-performer Rosie Jones remembers a misguided punter, one bizarrely horrendous MC, and her first gag for Jimmy Carr.

Stuart Goldsmith. Copyright: Matt Crockett Live

Stuart Goldsmith interview

Stuart Goldsmith is setting off on a tour the country with his live show, Like I Mean It. He's been busy recently with a baby, marriage and some high profile podcast guests. We caught up with him to find out the latest...

Steptoe And Son. Image shows from L to R: Albert Steptoe (Wilfrid Brambell), Harold Steptoe (Harry H. Corbett). Copyright: BBC Features

Steptoe And Son Rides Again (Again)

Why does Steptoe And Son enjoy such longevity? John Hewer, who has adapted the sitcom's scripts for a touring production, has written us this great article on the subject.

Press clippings

The best 90s TV comedies to revisit on Netflix

Here are the best TV comedies of the 90s to watch on the streaming service.

Alex Nelson, i Newspaper, 8th February 2018

George Egg's favourite food film moments

The DIY chef takes us through his favourite cinematic foody moments.

Brian Donaldson, The List, 8th February 2018

You have to be joking? Olga Koch

The joke that you loved but no one else did? 'Do vegans wear turtlenecks?'

Short Com, 8th February 2018

Videos

Simon's Cat Online

Simon's Cat: Head Over Heels

1 mins, 47 secs

A love struck cat falls head over heels for a beautiful queen.

Every *Blank* Ever. Image shows from L to R: Tom Machell, Nneka Okoye Online

Every *Blank* Ever - Every News Report Ever

4 mins, 29 secs

A look at all kinds of news reports, from cute ferrets to nuclear warfare.

Image shows from L to R: Gabriel Bisset-Smith, Matt Spencer Online

The Offensive Ad Agency

3 mins, 30 secs

Meet the men who've made the most offensive adverts in the world.

Image shows from L to R: Maddy Anholt, Jahannah James Online

Outbreak

1 mins

Be careful out there!

Climaxed. Image shows from L to R: Calum (Alex Brooker), Nia (Freya Parker). Copyright: BBC Online

Climaxed - Calum and Nia

3 mins, 41 secs

Calum catches his girfriend Nia watching porn when he get's back early. Is it hot or weird?

Podcasts

Richard Herring's Leicester Square Theatre Podcast. Image shows from L to R: Richard Herring, Kathy Burke

RHLSTP with Richard Herring: RHLSTP 165 - Kathy Burke

88 minutes

RHLSTP #165: Kathy Burke - I Don't Do Blow Jobs. Richard's living in a house of horrors and has heard a ghost, so he's glad to be back in the...

Newsjack. Angela Barnes. Copyright: BBC / Matt Stronge

Sitcom Geeks: Episode 70 - Inside Newsjack (Part 2)

43 minutes

James and Dave talk to brilliant Newsjack host Angela Barnes about how she approaches writing - and what you can do to improve your chances of getting jokes and sketches...

TV & radio

BBC Three 10am
30 min
The Young Offenders. Image shows from L to R: Conor MacSweeney (Alex Murphy), Jock O'Keeffe (Chris Walley), Principal Barry Walsh (PJ Gallagher)

The Young Offenders

Series 1, Episode 2

Conor and Jock's friendships with Principal Walsh's daughters Linda and Siobhan intensifies, causing awkward tension between the lads, the Principal, and the girls themselves.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5pm
30 min
Millie Inbetween. Millie (Millie Innes). Copyright: The Foundation

Millie Inbetween

Series 4, Episode 7 - Take My Advice

Millie is anonymously blogging advice to school parents. Mum writes in and eventually realises it is Millie. Fran is caught in the middle and Leo tries to teach Declan to be cool.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6pm
10 min
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 1, Episode 19 - The Great Beanotown Bake-Off

Pieface's all time hero, Cherry Bakewell, is coming to Beanotown to judge the annual bake-off.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme. Image shows from L to R: Margaret Cabourn-Smith, Lawry Lewin, John Finnemore, Carrie Quinlan, Simon Kane. Copyright: BBC

John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme

Series 7, Episode 6

The downsides of adopting animals and a modern shanty that anyone who works in an office will identify with.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
The Mash Report. Nish Kumar. Copyright: Princess Productions

The Mash Report

Series 1, Episode 8

Andrew Hunter Murray investigates police funding, and Desiree Burch reports on the latest news from the USA.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
30 min
Derry Girls. Image shows from L to R: Ciaran (Jamie Beamish), Granda Joe (Ian McElhinney), Aunt Sarah (Kathy Kiera Clarke), Ma Mary (Tara Lynne O'Neill). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Derry Girls

Series 1, Episode 6

Erin is over the moon when she manages to secure herself the position of Editor of the school magazine.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm
Newsjack. Angela Barnes. Copyright: BBC / Matt Stronge

Newsjack

Series 18, Episode 1

Anglea Barnes returns with a new series of the satirical comedy anyone can write for. She is joined by Kieran Hodgson, Emily Lloyd Saini and Kiell Smith Bynoe.

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