BCG Daily Monday 21st May 2018
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Comedy review: Bridget Christie at the Brighton Dome
The feminist comedian mixes the serious with the silly in perfect proportions.
Dominic Maxwell, The Times, 21st May 2018David Jason nursing bump on the head while filming
Fingers crossed it's nothing more than a minor bump as Sir David Jason tends to what appears to be a rather nasty head injury on the set of Still Open All Hours.
Jack Teague and Dominique Hines, The Daily Express, 21st May 2018Bridget Christie, Brighton Festival review
Politics through a domestic lens
Veronica Lee, The Arts Desk, 21st May 2018Jim Campbell: Trampoline review
'So I'm single....' How many stand-up routines start that way? But Jim Campbell reckons he hasn't just been dumped, but mega-dumped, since he's had an engagement go belly-up. He even has the now unwanted ring as evidence. Maybe showing it to his audience might make it tax-deductible as a prop?
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 21st May 2018Henry Café: It's Gameshow Time review
You can't be in any doubt it's gameshow time, and not just because every few minutes we have to offer the affirmation in answer to the call: 'What time is it?'
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 21st May 2018How to start your own comedy night
We chat to comedy club founders and promoters to get their perspectives on how to launch a successful event.
Craig Angus, Ross Foley and Scott Henderson, The List, 21st May 2018Daliso Chaponda to film stand-up show DVD in Dartford
One of Britain's freshest comedians is set to record his DVD show at Dartford after taking Britain's Got Talent by storm.
Chris Murphy, Gravesend Reporter, 21st May 2018Brighton Fringe review: Samantha Baines
I'd really recommend seeing this if you get the chance. I thoroughly enjoyed it.
Nicola Benge, Brighton and Hove News, 21st May 2018Brighton Fringe review: Frank Sanazi
This show has toured and will be at Edinburgh so there's further chances to catch this comedy maverick. Recommended!
Nicola Benge, Brighton and Hove News, 21st May 2018Roughcut backs new comedy indie 'Little a'
Comedy producer Roughcut TV is backing the launch of a new comedy indie, Little a, founded by People Just Do Nothing producer Jon Petrie.
Televisual, 21st May 2018Mo Gilligan interview
'How my life has changed since becoming a comedian is crazy'.
Jessica Barrett, i Newspaper, 21st May 2018Gala fundraiser for Louise Reay raises over £13,000
Berk's Nest, Rabbit Rabbit and Amy Annette are delighted to announce that over £13,000 was raised at the Ex Appeal gala fundraiser held at the Lyric Theatre tonight in support of comedian Louise Reay.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 21st May 2018An Irishman's Diary on Spike Milligan
Most appropriately, he penned his own epitaph, which appears on his headstone in the graveyard of the church of St Thomas in Winchelsea. After the church authorities had demurred at his own choice of inscription, which was "I told you I was ill", he had it translated into Irish, which apparently evaded any possible censorship on grounds of taste, and still reads: "Dúirt mé leat go raibh mé breoite."
John Horgan, The Irish Times, 21st May 2018Videos
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11:30am30 min
The Break
Series 2, Episode 2 - Van CrazyJeff and Andy borrow a van from Frank setting them on the road to ruin - or rather, a nude beach, A&E and a search for some drip trays.
6:10pm15 min
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 1, Episode 27 - Freewheelin'It's the famous Beanotown Freewheeler Derby! During practice, the gang realise Walter's go-cart is especially speedy. Worried that Walter will beat his record, Dennis creates a lighter, faster cart but loses control and injures himself. It is up to Rubi's wheelchair know how and Dennis' carting skills to win the race.
6:30pm30 min
Just A Minute
Series 81, Episode 2Nicholas tests the verbal dexterity of Paul Merton, Marcus Brigstocke, Rebecca Front and Gyles Brandreth. This week, a subject that Gyles somewhat tenuously manages to link to this weekend's royal wedding, Rebecca talks sharks, and there's a minor contretemps between Marcus and Paul about travelling to the moon.
10pm30 min
Plebs
Series 4, Episode 8 - BeerA Germanian bar opens over the road, selling a popular drink called beer. The boys attempt to discover the recipe, with Grumio engaging his super-palate and Jason seducing the barmaid Stefi. Meanwhile, Marcus has a run-in with the local fire brigade.