BCG Daily Monday 5th March 2018
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ITV2's Action Team and cinematic spy spoofs
Is there life left in the action comedy spoof? Matt sees how ITV2's Action Team, starting tonight, measures up...
Matt Edwards, Den Of Geek, 5th March 2018Interview: Dane Baptiste
I got a free meal from a somewhat prestigious fast food restaurant. It made me feel like I'd arrived.
The Latest, 5th March 2018This Country, Series 2, Episode 2, reviiew
Tedium has never been so hilarious.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 5th March 2018Douglas Adams talks. Part 1
In 1980, I interviewed writer Douglas Adams for Marvel Comics. The result was published as a two-part piece in the March and April 1981 issues of their Starburst magazine. I am republishing the interview in four parts in this blog. Here is Part One...
John Fleming, John Fleming's Blog, 5th March 2018Why you won't want to miss Action Team
If you're looking to liven up your Monday nights with a few laughs, then ITV2 may just have what you're after with their newest show.
Metro, 5th March 2018Rich Hall, Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury - review
Rich is as sharp as ever, and his style of humour is perfect for these uncertain times.
Mat Growcott, The Shropshire Star, 5th March 2018The Greatest 50 Films In 50 Sketches - gig review
Forget the Oscars, THE biggest cinema-based event last night was surely The Greatest 50 Films In 50 Sketches, an assembly of acts penning bespoke five-minute routines based on a crowdsource list of the best movies of all time.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 5th March 2018Action Team review
With its high-tech HQ basking in the blue glow of vital computer monitors, ITV2's new comedy Action Team might look like Spooks. But it actually has a lot more in common with a rather different franchise: Austin Powers.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 5th March 2018Taskmaster set for Spain with RTVE
Spanish pubcaster RTVE has ordered an eight-episode local adaptation of comedy format Taskmaster from production giant Grupo Secuoya, after the latter picked up the rights from Avalon in the UK.
Ryan Watson, C21 Media, 5th March 2018Meet the dramedy queens
Derry Girls, Catastrophe, Insecure ... shut out of serious drama, women have turned comedy on its head - playing raw female experience for laughs, sobs and gasps.
Joy Press, The Guardian, 5th March 2018Elf Lyons: What I learned when I got polyamory 'wrong'
The Greek gods did it; bonobos do it; every time I go to a festival, every other performer seems to be at it. Polyamory has become a buzzword and more couples I know are intrigued. And no wonder. It's exciting. However, having been polyamorous for several years, when couples say to me, "We want to give it a go [insert some fact about bonobos]" and ask my advice, I often give the complete opposite of what they are expecting.
Elf Lyons, Refinery 29, 5th March 2018TV & radio
10am28 min
This Country
Series 2, Episode 2 - Threatening LettersKerry starts to receive some threatening letters that cause her to feel unsettled within the village. Thankfully, Kerry's neighbour, 'Big' Mandy Harris, is on hand to help and advise. Kurtan takes a labouring job with Kerry's father, Martin, and learns some invaluable life lessons.
11:30am30 min
To Hull And Back
Series 3, Episode 3 - Fourth in ShowSophie wants to buy some designer specs to impress her boyfriend Imran but cannot get the money. Luckily, there is a dog show in town which could present a lucrative opportunity.
2:15pm45 min
Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators
Series 1, Episode 6 - Exit, Pursued By A BearFrank and Lu investigate death threats made against a former soap star who is about to stage her return to the limelight.
5:20pm10 min
Waffle The Wonder Dog
Series 1, Episode 6 - Waffle's Paint DisasterThe Brooklyn-Bells decorate Doug's bedroom. Waffle tries to help but causes a green paint disaster and escapes into Mrs Hobbs' house next door.
6:30pm30 min
Just A Minute
Series 80, Episode 3Nicholas Parsons invites Stephen Fry, Jan Ravens, Gyles Brandreth and Paul Merton to speak for 60 seconds on the subjects like Broccoli, Conkers and Bonnie Prince Charlie.
6:30pm30 min
Splott
Episode 2 - Sore PointsThe constant family arguments finally come to a head. Can Mandy heal the rifts she has caused? And what advice can she take from serial killers?
10pm60 min
Dara O Briain's Go 8 Bit
Series 3, Episode 4Broadcaster Dev and comedian Susan Calman join host Dara O Briain, Games Expert Ellie Gibson and team captains Steve McNeil and Sam Pamphilon to play five video games: Minecraft, Ark: Survival Evolved, Batman Arkham Asylum, Balloon Chair Death Match VR and special endgame If You Liked It, You Should've Put A Rubber Ring On It, in a bid to become this week's Go 8 Bit Champions.
10pm30 min
Two Doors Down
Series 3, Episode 6 - Alan & MichelleNew neighbours have moved in across the road from Beth and Eric.
10pm35 min
Action Team
Episode 1 - AbacusWhen an undercover agent is shot dead, Action Team are catapulted into an Austrian adventure.
10:35pm30 min
Action Team
Episode 2 - The Antelope's TailAction Team are in a race against time, as they try and wrestle a mysterious evil device from the clutches of Schevchenko and his stunning but deadly girlfriend.