BCG Daily Sunday 8th April 2018

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Reece Shearsmith reveals source of his inspiration

As The League of Gentlemen prepare a UK tour, the co-creator of the dark comedy describes how a 1920s Swedish horror film ignited his love of black humour.

Vanessa Thorpe, The Guardian, 8th April 2018

Peter Kay stage appearance delights Car Share fans

Peter Kay has appeared on stage for the first time since cancelling all future work projects, including his stand-up tour, for family reasons.

BBC, 8th April 2018

Have I got news for women? Not really.

No wonder female MPs steer clear of a TV show that celebrates smirking buffoonery.

Catherine Bennett, The Guardian, 8th April 2018

£1.5million spent on un-broadcast Generation Game eps

BBC bosses have spent up to £1.5million on two episodes of a new version of The Generation Game that will never be seen.

The Daily Express, 8th April 2018

Car Share, the finale, review

Slapstick, tears and a surprise appearance from Peter Kay.

Veronica Lee, The Telegraph, 8th April 2018

Does The Generation Game deserve a proper series?

The show shouldn't be berated just for being silly - but after mixed reviews, should it get more episodes?

Frances Taylor, Radio Times, 8th April 2018

TV & radio

Radio 4
7:15pm
30 min
My Obsession. Image shows from L to R: Fan (Suki Webster), Danny Heywood (Paul Merton)

My Obsession

Episode 1 - Pilot

Paul Merton and Suki Webster star in a warm-hearted and surprising comedy play about a comedian meeting his number one fan.

The Generation Game. Image shows from L to R: Mel Giedroyc, Sue Perkins. Copyright: BBC

The Generation Game

Episode 2

Four family pairs from different generations battle it out in games including cake decorating, balloon modelling and dancing the Argentine tango with Latin legends Vincent Simone and Flavia Cacace. Mel and Sue are also joined by star panellists Melvin Odoom and Roisin Conaty, and there is a special guest appearance from Danny Dyer, as he's never been seen before.

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