BCG Daily Monday 7th May 2018
Press clippings
Is the smutty pun now under attack?
It is Britain's favourite type of humour, the go-to gag for everyone from Carry On stars to Bake Off/i] hosts. But are fnarr fnarr jokes just another example of male sexual entitlement?
Ryan Gilbey, The Guardian, 7th May 2018Jason Manford review
Families, working at Asda and deaths in Disney films - Manford covered it all.
Ben Eccleston, Coventry Telegraph, 7th May 2018Unscripted special was a sing-along TV event
Monday's special doesn't really fit into the continuity of John and Kayleigh's love story -- it was more an opportunity for real-life friends Peter and Sian to crack each other up while chatting about everything from chicken kievs, dogs randomly pooping on the sidewalk and decapitation. Let's just say the comedy was cracking!
Justin Harp, Digital Spy, 7th May 2018Car Share deserves a proper send-off
Car Share deserves a proper send-off says former Home Secretary Alan Johnson.
Alan Johnson, Radio Times, 7th May 2018Interview: John Finnemore
"First, I organise a series of little try-out nights to make sure I write new sketches in good time, without a frantic scramble at the dead line. This never works - it just means I have six frantic deadline scrambles instead of one."
Victoria Nangle, The Latest, 7th May 2018Katherine Tanney interview
I see the funny in most things. Life is pretty ridiculous, as a rule.
Narc Magazine, 7th May 2018Videos
TV
TV & radio
11:30am30 min
2:50pm30 min
Horrible Histories
Series 7, Episode 12 - Deadly DynastiesA look at the deadliest dynasties and how they came to, and then held on, to power.
3:20pm30 min
Horrible Histories
Series 7, Highlights Special - Savage Songs SpecialRattus attempts to put together his own festival (the delightfully named Glastonsmelly).
3:50pm30 min
Horrible Histories
Series 7, Highlights Special - Awesome Ancient CivilisationsHorrible Histories presents a guide to ancient civilisations.
4:30pm30 min
Horrible Histories
Series 7, Highlights Special - Terrible Tudor SpecialFeaturing everything you need to know about history's most famous family. Including a never-before-seen sketch with the murderous Medicis, hilarious outtakes, and a special one-off written by a CBBC competition winner.
6pm30 min
The Machynlleth Comedy Festival
2018, Episode 1 - The Machynlleth Stand-Up ShowKiri-Pritchard Mclean hosts a showcase from some of the best acts appearing at Wales' premier comedy festival in Machynlleth 2018. Expect the gags to come thick and fast as comedians Mike Bubbins, Jen Brister, Sindhu Vee and Matt Rees take to the stage.
6:30pm30 min
The Unbelievable Truth
Series 20, Episode 6Arthur Smith, Jack Dee, Lucy Porter and Lloyd Langford talk with deliberate inaccuracy on subjects as varied as walking, Nasa, soap operas and poets.
10pm30 min
Car Share
Finale Specials - Car Share UnscriptedCar Share Unscripted will feature Peter Kay and Sian Gibson ad-libbing as John and Kayleigh. The entire show follows them home on their daily commute and features what was filmed whilst driving around with no script.
10pm30 min
Plebs
Series 4, Episode 6 - The BathhouseThe boys attend a free trial session at a swanky new bathhouse and attempt to outstay their welcome. Marcus courts a potential business contact he meets in the changing room, while Jason starts dating a yoga instructor.
1:45am15 min
Counterfeit Cat
Episode 49 - Merry ChristmaxIt's Christmas and Max explains to Gark how mean Santa is, because he never got the toy he wanted.
2am15 min
Counterfeit Cat
Episode 50 - Low ResolutionsIt's New Year's Day and Betty's already struggling with her resolution.