BCG Daily Friday 18th May 2018
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Brendan O'Carroll will kill off Mrs Brown if show axed
Brendan O'Carroll has said he he had no qualms about killing off Mrs Brown if the show ends.
The Sun, 18th May 2018Why I launched Best In Class kickstarter
was asked to audition for a prestigious showcase and was elated to be given the opportunity. I was told that if selected I'd have to put up around £1800 within a week as a deposit and to cover various marketing expenses. Of course I had to opportunity to earn it all back during the festival if I worked hard enough. Sadly I don't live in a world where that sort of cash is readily available.
Sian Davies, Funny Women, 18th May 2018Sarah Kendall interview
Tuesdays can mean tough crowds, and you feel Kendall's not quite getting the laughter she deserves in tonight's show.
Will Noble, Londonist, 18th May 2018Shappi Khorsandi review
The way she effectively plays with the audience, makes the conversation just that little bit too personal, but never lets it get uncomfortable, was great to see.
Mariana Feijó, Funny Women, 18th May 2018Mrs Brown: why people love to hate TV's Marmite
Mrs Brown, the TV alter-ego of Irish comedian Brendan O'Carroll, might be the most polarizing presence on UK screens.
Mark Butler, i Newspaper, 18th May 2018Loyiso Gola interview
The South African stand-up and late-night satirical news anchor on what makes him laugh the most.
Harriet Gibsone, The Guardian, 18th May 2018Live Review: John Finnemore's Flying Visit
There are a good two hours' worth of quality tightly-written material in here.
Vicky Nangle, Beyond The Joke, 18th May 2018Georgia seeks to put itself on movie map
Once famous as a powerhouse of Soviet films, the Black Sea country of Georgia is working hard to promote itself in the lucrative world of international film locations.
David Lobzhanidze, BBC News, 18th May 2018Fleabag's bravado hides a grief that struck at my soul
There's far more to the show than blunt sex chat and wry asides to camera.
Kate Goodacre, Digital Spy, 18th May 2018Videos
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11:30am30 min
Victoria Wood: From Soup To Nuts
Episode 1A look back at Victoria Wood's stand-up and songs via her own archives and tapes, including never-heard-before material.
1:30pm30 min
Stop The Press
Series 3, Episode 3This week Jo Caulfield is joined by award winning Glaswegian comedian and football fanatic Ray Bradshaw, whilst Gary Robertson is joined by his BBC Scotland colleague and Reporting Scotland presenter Catriona Shearer.
6:30pm30 min
The News Quiz
Series 96, Episode 6Miles Jupp is joined by Jeremy Hardy, Zoe Lyons, Simon Evans and journalist Francis Wheen.
9pm30 min
Have I Got News For You
Series 55, Episode 7Team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Richard Ayoade and panellists Roisin Conaty and Robert Peston.
9pm30 min
9:30pm30 min
Home From Home
Episode 5 - The Chrysler BuildingLittle Neil reveals he has a huge homework project to do and Neil is even more put out when Robert lends a hand.
10pm30 min
Friday Night Dinner
Series 5, Episode 3 - The SurpriseIt's Mum's birthday and she's having a surprise party for 44 guests. Only snag is - she's secretly organised it herself!
10pm30 min
Wild Wild Web
Episode 9Team Alpha and Beta face off in this quiz based on the Internet! Join host comedian Humza Arshad as guest captains Melanie and Holly bring their comical talent to the table.
10pm30 min
Frankie Boyle's New World Order
Series 2, Episode 1Joining the regular guests - Sara Pascoe, Katherine Ryan - this week are David Baddiel, Joe Lycett and Mona Chalabi.
10:30pm35 min
High & Dry
Episode 3 - The CaseBrett and Arnab team up as 'Branab' to stalk Harriet and finally find out what she's hiding in her precious case. Meanwhile, Susan attempts to seduce Douglas, armed with an inhaler and her knowledge of the Fifty Shades of Grey trailer.
10:35pm50 min
The Graham Norton Show
Series 23, Episode 7 - Emilia Clarke, David Tennant, Gloria Estefan, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Leon BridgesEmilia Clarke reveals how she missed out on a date with Brad Pitt; Phoebe Waller-Bridge says she has no idea what she was auditioning for in Star Wars; Gloria Estefan jokes about not going to the royal wedding; David Tennant talks about Doctor Who; and Leon Bridges performs live in the studio.