BCG Daily Friday 9th February 2018
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Derry Girls writer Lisa McGee explains THAT ending
The hit Channel 4 comedy came to a rather poignant end so we caught up with its creator - and the girls themselves - to get the inside story.
Sarah Doran, Radio Times, 9th February 2018Derry Girls, Episode 6 review
The four lead girls (and one unfortunately English boy) have been a brilliantly dysfunctional group, barely held together by self-serving interests and familial ties.
The Arts Desk, 9th February 2018Derry Girls, episode six review
Comedy makes room for tragedy with finale plea for love and tolerance.
Jasper Rees, The Telegraph, 9th February 2018David Cross interview
David Cross on his bigamy comedy, Bliss, and being branded a racist.
Sarah Hughes, i Newspaper, 9th February 2018Sarah Millican review
You have to be a die-hard fan to enjoy the stand-up's latest show, which rambles around familiar themes and jokes about her unruly body.
Clive Davis, The Times, 9th February 2018Andrew Maxwell, Soho Theatre review
"I don't want to talk about Donald Trump," Andrew Maxwell tells us as he comes on stage, because no matter what comics make up about the US President, he then goes and does something more weirdly comic, more comically weird, than they could ever invent.
Veronica Lee, The Arts Desk, 9th February 2018Sean Morley: I Apologise For My Recent Behaviour review
I Apologise For My Recent Behaviour is, essentially, one long trust exercise as he plays inventively with the energy and expectations of the audience to fashion an unconventional experience, but a fascinating one.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 9th February 2018Frank Sidebottom film gets world premiere next month
The Frank Sidebottom documentary Being Frank: The Chris Sievey Story, will be released in UK cinemas later this year after its world premiere at next month's South By Southwest Film Festival in Texas, Chortle can reveal.
Chortle, 9th February 2018Ahir Shah: Control - The STUDIO, Birmingham REP review
Shah's is a skewered eye-view of a fractured world seen through a cracked lens clouded by the halitosis-breath of panting, haranguing bullies and bigots.
John Kennedy, The Reviews Hub, 9th February 2018Christian Brighty's Free Will review
Brighty's a reasonable performer, but the material is stretched and unoriginal, especially if you've seen other clown-based shows in recent years.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 9th February 2018Derry Girls: 35 of the funniest quotes
If you've missed Derry Girls on Channel 4, you need to wise up.
Nick Mitchell, i Newspaper, 9th February 2018Simon Day interview
Best known for his appearances in The Fast Show and as prog-rocker Brian Pern; Comedian Simon Day's antics have had us in fits for almost 25 years.
Melissa Hamblett, So Glos, 9th February 2018Rob Delaney's son dies of cancer aged two
US actor and comedian Rob Delaney has revealed that his two-year-old son Henry has died after spending half his life battling a cancerous brain tumour.
BBC, 9th February 2018TV preview, Damned
Human degradation was never so funny.
Sean O'Grady, The Independent, 9th February 2018Kevin Bridges: 'I thought maybe this is the end'
After his third sold-out arena tour, the Glaswegian comedian was burned out and ready to quit. Drinking, jogging and reading self-help books didn't work. So what's brought him back?
Decca Aitkenhead, The Guardian, 9th February 2018Videos
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All Those Women
Series 3, Episode 3Hetty takes Maggie on a road trip to collect an heirloom, something she can bequeath to Emily. It will be a lovely day, provided Maggie can drive a van of course.
1:30pm30 min
The Funny Life Of...
Series 1, Episode 5 - Karen BartkeJulia Sutherland meets actor Karen Bartke for an intimate examination of her past, which reveals how developing a career in comedy and acting have helped her work through some of the emotional scars from her childhood.
5:30pm30 min
The Dog Ate My Homework
Series 5, Episode 6Iain Stirling is joined by child team captains Dylan and Farrah and special guests Victoria Cook, Dominique Moore, Ben Shires and Gareth Richards.
6:30pm30 min
The News Quiz
Series 95, Episode 6Mark Steel, Desiree Burch, Zoe Lyons and Fred MacAulay join Miles Jupp for more news quizzing. Prix fixe menu of Brexit, Suffragettes and snow-based sports. A la carte jokes option also available.
8:30pm30 min
Room 101
Series 7, Episode 4 - Vicky McClure, Sandi Toksvig, Josh WiddicombeVicky McClure, Sandi Toksvig and Josh Widdicombe compete to have their pet hates and peeves consigned to Room 101, with topics including real ale, hotel leaflets and coat hangers.
9pm60 min
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 14 (C4: 15), Episode 4Johnny Vegas and Rhod Gilbert face off against Joe Wilkinson and Roisin Conaty. Tom Allen is in with Susie Dent, and Rachel Riley is in charge of the letters and numbers.
10pm30 min
QI
Series O, Episode 15 - Occupations And OfficesIf you've ever wondered what an Ornamental Hermit does, this is the show for you. With David Mitchell, Deirdre O'Kane and Richard Osman.
10pm65 min
The Last Leg
Series 13, Episode 3In this episode, Fay Ripley, Maya Jama and Rt Hon Emily Thornberry MP join the boys to help dissect the week's events.
10:35pm50 min
The Graham Norton Show
Series 22, Episode 19 - Saoirse Ronan, Eric McCormack, Debra Messing, Rob Beckett, Keala SettleSaoirse Ronan talks about her third Oscar nomination, Eric McCormack and Debra Messing chat about Will & Grace's reboot, Rob Beckett jokes about his roots and Keala Settle performs live in the studio.
10:35pm55 min
Funny Women: Julie Walters
Celebrity friends and fans pay homage to Dame Julie Walters.