BCG Daily Monday 2nd April 2018
Press clippings
The new Generation Game is a woeful flop
We can only hope Brucie and Larry were not looking down from Variety Heaven. Mel and Sue turned their flagship into an embarrassing travesty.
Christopher Stevens, Daily Mail, 2nd April 2018The Generation Game review
This Easter Sunday resurrection of a BBC classic recaptures the original spirit of show - but has its time passed?
Sam Wollaston, The Guardian, 2nd April 2018The Generation Game review
The new run of The Generation Game has been cut from four to two episodes amid rumours that the shows were "not good enough". Amazing. So what we saw was the cream? The mind boggles. It opened with a gag about second cousins twice removed that was so weak even the tumbleweed looked embarrassed.
Carol Midgley, The Times, 2nd April 2018Joe Lycett review
The naturally funny panel-show regular inhabits a small world, but he makes those narrow horizons teem with possibility and comic life.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 2nd April 2018The Generation Game attracts 5.2 million viewers
It looked like the knives were truly out for Mel and Sue ahead of their first episode of the rebooted version of The Generation Game, but they still managed to pull in a respectable amount of viewers.
Daniel Welsh, The Huffington Post, 2nd April 2018Cambridge Footlights president Ruby Keane resigns
Footlights President Ruby Keane said that her resignation was a protest against the system for nominating Footlights members and the lack of opportunities for aspiring comedians from non-white backgrounds. Footlights has faced accusations that its committee -- fewer than a dozen people deemed to be official members -- is too white. At present all 11 members are white, while 15 per cent of the student body are from BAME (black and minority ethnic) backgrounds.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 2nd April 2018Limmy: interview
Ahead of the one-off Limmy's Homemade Show, Brian Limond offers an insight into the 'wee arguments' that fuel his comedy, and why he's had enough of baiting Trump supporters on Twitter.
Finlay Greig, i Newspaper, 2nd April 2018Interview with Miss Holland star Eline Van der Velden
She talks about Brexit, a new generation of comics and filming future episodes.
Steven Broadbent, Telly Binge, 2nd April 2018Frankie Boyle loses his head in haunted house horror
The controversial stand-up lost his head after agreeing to appear in fellow comic Greg Hemphill's new horror Long Night at Blackstone.
Brian Ferguson, The Scotsman, 2nd April 2018Dave Allen at Peace review
Unlike the comedian's monologues, this biopic lacked a punchline or point.
Gabriel Tate, The Telegraph, 2nd April 2018A Normal Family - book review
A stunning read that will resonate with anyone who has ever loved a three-dimensional individual.
Victoria Nangle, The Latest, 2nd April 2018The Generation Game review
Unfortunately, the laughing soon stopped.
Shouting At The Telly, 2nd April 2018The Generation Game review
I probably have seen a worse television programme than The Generation Game but I have to be honest, nothing immediately springs to mind.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 2nd April 2018Ouroboros, Rosemary Branch Theatre - Review
Charlotte Fox has an explosive energy.
Marianna Meloni, Everything Theatre, 2nd April 2018Videos
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TV & radio
10am27 min
This Country
Series 2, Episode 6 - Family LoyaltiesKerry's life-long ambition has been to work with her father, Martin. She is overjoyed, therefore, when he asks her to help him store some wares in a lock-up garage.
11:30am30 min
Ayres On The Air
Series 6, Episode 3 - GrandparentsHow to get your grandchild to sleep, following instructions when babysitting, and misbehaving as a grandparent.
2pm15 min
Reply To All
Sitcom pilot about a daughter trying to organise a party for her dad.
6:30pm30 min
Splott
Episode 6 - Abdel's ReturnMandy's ex Abdel makes a surprise visit to Splott. Will old feelings be rekindled? And will Mandy get on with Abdel's husband? And, when it comes down to it, which family will Mandy choose?
6:30pm30 min
The Unbelievable Truth
Series 20, Episode 1John Finnemore, Henning Wehn, Lou Sanders and Graeme Garden are the panellists obliged to talk with deliberate inaccuracy on subjects as varied as police, submarines, books and spiders, alongside host David Mitchell.
9pm
Dave Allen At Peace
Biopic following Anglo-Irish sit-down comedian Dave Allen.
9pm60 min
Long Night At Blackstone
The host of a low-rent paranormal activity show learns that her show is to be axed and is determined to go out with a bang.
10pm60 min
Dara O Briain's Go 8 Bit
Series 3, Episode 8Comedians Kevin Bridges and Natasia Demetriou play Joust, Plants vs Zombies Garden Warfare 2, Tekken, Can't Drive This and special endgame Noah Me, Noah You.
10pm35 min
Action Team
Episode 6 - Push The ButtonThe World is brought to its knees as Vlad prepares to activate the Antelope's Tail.
10pm30 min
Russell Howard & Mum
USA Road Trip - Series 2, Episode 2 - Beauty Pageanting In VegasRussell and Ninette have arrived in Las Vegas on their All-American Road Trip. While in Sin City, the Howards have been invited to be guest judges at the Mrs. Globe Beauty Pageant, a competition for women of all ages. In order to judge women, Russell must first understand what it takes to be a beauty queen.