BCG Daily Friday 28th September 2018
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Katherine Ryan: Glitter is my black tie
It's not often that an interviewee greets you with the offer of a glass of "day wine" or "night wine" but then it's not every day you meet someone like Katherine Ryan.
Annabel Rackham, BBC, 28th September 2018Katherine Ryan: What you should never say to a comedian
Love watching comedy? Katherine Ryan has five things you really shouldn't tell your favourite comedian.
BBC, 28th September 2018Dara O Briain's Go 8 Bit: series cancelled
Sad news for fans of Dara O Briain's Go 8 Bit as Dave have now confirmed that the comedy game show will not be returning for a fourth series...
Patrick Sproull, Cult Box, 28th September 2018No Offence: series three episode three: election fright
In her quest for the mole, or rat, or whatever it is, within Albion Faye Caddy corners Miller in a cafe, disturbing his much valued potato wedgie time. A picture of his daughter Lena is put up to the window and a car speeds away. Fat girls can't be kidnapped but ones related to the police obviously can. It turns out to be an idle threat but the stakes between the force and Albion have been raised.
Matt, The Custard TV, 28th September 2018Roy Chubby Brown hits out after ban from Boro Town Hall
The blue comic spoke of his disappointment after the town hall of his hometown said there was "no place" for the comedian on their programme.
Naomi Corrigan, Teesside Gazette, 28th September 2018The Whitehalls' holiday snapping wears thin
The travels feel very scripted and unspontaneous as father and son niggle each other.
Jeff Robson, i Newspaper, 28th September 2018Premier League predictions: Lawro v Karl Pilkington
Supporting Manchester United at the moment is "like having a tortoise as a pet," according to comedian, TV presenter and Red Devils fan Karl Pilkington.
BBC, 28th September 2018Interview with Channel 4's Fiona McDermott
Fiona McDermott, C4's head of comedy, tells Pippa Shawley that she is determined to build on the success of Derry Girls.
Pippa Shawley, Royal Television Society, 28th September 2018David O'Doherty on what makes him laugh the most
The Irish comedian, author, musician, actor and playwright on the things that make him laugh the most.
The Guardian, 28th September 2018Early Doors profile
It ran for just 12 episodes on BBC2, but to fans like me, it's a timeless masterpiece.
Colin Drury, i Newspaper, 28th September 2018Comedy review: Kevin Bridges
With a classic closing Bridges routine about the anxiety of waiting for a pre-app takeaway, the Glaswegian defines himself as the voice of the last generation to know a time without the internet.
Jay Richardson, The Scotsman, 28th September 2018Videos
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TV & radio
11:30am30 min
Alfie Moore: It's A Fair Cop
Series 4, Episode 4 - Pass The PersonPass The Person deals with the very sensitive issue of how the police deals with people with mental health problems.
1:30pm30 min
Stop The Press
Series 4, Episode 5This week star of Scot Squad and Scottish Comedian of the Year finalist Stuart McPherson hopes to add to Jo's chance of winning her first series against the Press, whilst Gary enlists Scottish broadcasting legend Viv Lumsden. Never have the points mattered more!
6pm10 min
Danger Mouse
Series 2, Episode 34 - Force Of NatureDanger Mouse's over-reliance on gadgets prompts Colonel K to send his top agent on a tech-free nature retreat.
6:30pm30 min
The News Quiz
Series 97, Episode 5Bridget Christie hosts, and on the panel this week: Mark Steel, Daliso Chaponda, Danielle Ward and Deborah Frances-White. This week the Labour Party's party in Liverpool and 32 different types of ambulance.
10pm30 min
Mock The Week
Series 17, Episode 10Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis pick through the happenings from around the world this week with guests Angela Barnes, Ed Byrne, Larry Dean, Ed Gamble and Kerry Godliman.
10:35pm50 min
The Graham Norton Show
Series 24, Episode 1 - Bradley Cooper, Lady Gaga, Jodie Whittaker, Ryan Gosling, Rod StewartBradley Cooper and Lady Gaga talk about A Star is Born; Ryan Gosling says his preparations for First Man didn't quite go to plan; Jodie Whittaker reveals just a little about becoming the 13th Doctor; and Rod Stewart performs live in the studio.