BCG Daily Wednesday 7th March 2018
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TV Review, This Country (BBC1, BBC3)
Painfully brilliant allegory for Brexit Britain.
Sean O'Grady, The Independent, 7th March 2018John Corden to recreate Smithy Comic Relief sketch
The new sketch is one of the treats planned for BBC1's Sport Relief on March 23 along with a Strictly Come Dancing special
Mark Jefferies & Nicola Methven, The Mirror, 7th March 2018What can we expect from the Discworld TV series?
Mathew Baynton as Rincewind, anyone? Here are our hopes and thoughts on news that the Discworld TV series is moving ahead...
Andrew Blair, Den Of Geek, 7th March 2018Douglas Adams talks. Part 3
In Part 1 and Part 2 of this 1980 interview, Douglas Adams told me about how the radio, stage and book versions of The Hitch-Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy came into being. In Part 3 (of 4), he talks about how the TV and movie versions did and did not happen.
John Fleming, John Fleming's Blog, 7th March 201810 Questions: Ed Byrne
Ed Byrne on new tour Spoiler Alert, the Edinburgh Festival and complaining.
The Sunday Post, 7th March 2018Walk Like a Panther review
Old-fashioned and predictable British comedy that tries and fails to emulate The Full Monty.
Allan Hunter, The List, 7th March 2018Mae Martin: 'We're all just horny monkeys'
Edinburgh Comedy Award-nominatee Mae Martin chats about addiction, sexuality and honesty.
The Skinny, 7th March 2018Women in UK comedy have to twice as hard for 1/4 award
Despite my admiration for British comedy, I am living and working in the US as a comedy writer and performer. Here's why.
Eleanor Lawrence, The Huffington Post, 7th March 2018Videos
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TV & radio
11:30am30 min
Boswell's Lives
Series 3, Episode 1 - Boswell's Life Of ByronBoswell meets Lord Byron at the beginning of his career, and Boswell is sure he can help the young man become a celebrated poet, but does Byron really need his help?
2:15pm45 min
Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators
Series 1, Episode 8 - The Chameleon's DishFrank and Lu struggle to protect a troubled teen who suffers from nightmarish premonitions of murder.
5pm30 min
4 O'Clock Club
Series 7, Episode 7 - TattooPolly can't wash off a fake tattoo. Can she get through the day without Bell discovering? Plus Ingrid gives a remarkable performance in a battle of the bands competition.
5:20pm10 min
Waffle The Wonder Dog
Series 1, Episode 8 - Training WaffleEvie, Doug, Jess and Gramps take Waffle to his first puppy training class. Waffle can't resist causing chaos. Simon stays at home to look for his missing sock.
6:30pm30 min
It's Not What You Know
Series 5, Episode 1Joe Lycett discovers how well a panel of celebrity guests know their nearest and dearest. With Tony Hawks, Rachel Riley and Desiree Burch.
9pm60 min
Benidorm
Series 10, Episode 2The wedding party gets back after a messy night out with no sign of Kenneth. Jacqueline's concern turns to joy when he turns up after 'the night of his life', Rob checks in with a much anticipated South American friend, and Joey is back with a new mate.
10pm30 min
Damned
Series 2, Episode 4Nat's dislike of Mimi means she suspects her of being behind the missing files even though they disappeared before she started.
10pm30 min
Bliss
Episode 4Andrew's long absences begin to take their toll on his partners and children. Struggling to cope with the pressures of his double-life, he starts to unravel; the authorities become involved, which just adds to his woes.
10pm30 min
The Chris Ramsey Show
Series 2, Episode 2Love Island's Chris Hughes and Iain Stirling are reunited in the basement this week alongside Corrie's Brooke Vincent, for some daft games and ludicrous challenges!
11pm15 min
Domestic Science
Series 2, Episode 3Maths, science and comedy with Festival of the Spoken Nerd trio mathematician Matt Parker, physicist Steve Mould and physicist-musician Helen Arney, who look at domestic phenomena that people relate to on a day-to-day basis.
3am60 min
Niki & Sammy's Peachy Podcast
Episode 3Welcome to the Niki and Sammy Peachy Podcast! We're obsessed with k-pop, dogs, peanut butter, chocolate and small animals. Join us as we chat conspiracies, celebs and peaches.