BCG Daily Wednesday 9th May 2018
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Oscar Wilde's sparkling wit is at its finest
It's difficult to watch Oscar Wilde's 1895 drawing-room comedy-drama An Ideal Husband without relating it to the author's own, ultimately tragic life. Although the story is about a talented politician who is blackmailed for once selling a cabinet secret to help further his career, his fear of the past catching up with him leading to public disgrace seems prescient by Wilde. His own secret homosexual life was about to be exposed as he was arrested for 'gross indecency' during the play's original run in the West End, when his name was taken off the posters.
Neil Dowden, Londonist, 9th May 2018Review - The Elvis Dead: Rob Kemp
Kemp is incredible. This is a concert mixing horror, drama, comedy, the active deconstruction of the stage's third wall, as well as so many brilliant and hilarious props and make up changes that it is actually spellbinding.
Victoria Nangle, The Latest, 9th May 2018Rob Kemp: The Elvis Dead review
His demonically possessed hand and hallucinatory dream sequences will go down in horror history. Everything was spot on just as long as he was acting.
Johanna Makelainen, Broadway Baby, 9th May 2018Review - Louise Reay: Eraserhead
I applauded her prowess and stamina as much as her amazing physical commitment and awesome presence.
Enna Andrews, The Latest, 9th May 2018Preview - Jon Richardson: Ultimate Worrier
It's basically Room 101 but for topics that worry/bother you rather than things that boil your piss.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 9th May 2018Why's Car Share picking on trans people for laughs?
Hate crime against LGBT people is on the rise, and right now the trans community need as many allies as they can get.
Matt Bagwell, The Huffington Post, 9th May 2018Sherlock Gnomes review
This chuckle-worthy sequel to the animated Gnomeo & Juliet is daft and charming, but creative inspiration is running low.
Mike McCahill, The Guardian, 9th May 2018Danny Boyle & Richard Curtis add more cast to film
The cast for the untitled Danny Boyle-directed, Richard Curtis-scripted comedy keeps expanding with Sophia Di Martino, Joel Fry and Harry Michell.
Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 9th May 2018Chuckle Brothers have called out The Sun for fake news
The Sun has come under fire from the Chuckle Brothers after a story about the pair in a "feud" was branded "absolutely disgusting".
Narjas Zatat, The Independent, 9th May 2018Si Beckwith interview
Si Beckwith talks about comedy.
Narc Magazine, 9th May 2018Videos
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Ability
Series 1, Episode 2 - The AssessmentMatt's rubbish carer Bob is due for his first assessment. He really should not have let Matt talk him into going down the pub the night before.
6pm23 min
Jack Whitehall: Training Days
Legendary coach José Mourinho gives Jack Whitehall driving lessons, but what will José do when Jack makes fun of his hair? Plus, Gareth Bale takes a summer job pranking unsuspecting (and terrified) guests in a Spanish wax museum!
6:30pm30 min
Daliso Chaponda: Citizen Of Nowhere
Series 1, Episode 2 - The 'Haters'Daliso looks at the people on both sides who do not want the relationship to work.
8pm30 min
Your Face Or Mine
Series 3, Episode 8Drag queen couple Ellis and Jake are forced to judge all kinds of faces for the chance to win thousands of pounds.
9pm60 min
Taskmaster
Series 6, Episode 2 - TarpetersUnder the watchful eye of Greg's loyal lapdog Alex Horne, Liza Tarbuck demonstrates her hatred of small toy men, Asim Chaudhry invents a new kind of rain hat and Alice Levine tries to work out the rules of darts.
11pm15 min
Six Degrees Of John Sessions
Episode 4Actor, writer, raconteur and impressionist John Sessions mixes showbiz stories, intriguing history, extraordinary impressions and fabulous one-liners - all linked to and from him.
3am60 min
Niki & Sammy's Peachy Podcast
Episode 12Welcome 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.