BCG Daily Tuesday 9th October 2018
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Strictly: I am no victim, says Seann Walsh's girlfriend
Seann Walsh's girlfriend Rebecca Humphries has insisted "I am not a victim", after he admitted kissing his Strictly Come Dancing partner.
BBC, 9th October 2018Rose Matafeo's Comedy Central roast labelled 'racist'
Celebrated New Zealand comedian Rose Matafeo's appearance in a roast battle on Comedy Central UK this week has been marred by a racist controversy.
Daniel Rutledge, News Hub (New Zealand), 9th October 2018Writer Shaun Pye on There She Goes
"The idea of a sitcom about a girl with a severe learning disability made me shudder. Then I thought - why not?"
Shaun Pye, i Newspaper, 9th October 2018Frank Skinner reveals pneumonia battle
Frank Skinner has been battling pneumonia for nearly a month, which left him unable to read or watch TV for four days.
Female First, 9th October 2018'Fry and Turnbull effect' on prostate cancer
NHS chief Simon Stevens will today thank former BBC Breakfast presenter Bill Turnbull and broadcaster Stephen Fry for the work they have done in urging men to come forward for help.
BBC, 9th October 2018Review: The Comedy About A Bank Robbery
This was comedy writing and performance of the highest order.
Alan Woollcombe, Devon Live, 9th October 2018Belle and Sebastian to score Days of the Bagnold Summer
Scottish indie band Belle and Sebastian will score Simon Bird's (The Inbetweeners) feature directorial debut Days Of The Bagnold Summer, which wrapped shoot last Friday.
Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 9th October 2018Comic and promoter Richy Cain dies at 31
Liverpudlian comedian and promoter Richy Cain has died suddenly at the age of 31.
Chortle, 9th October 2018Desiree Akhavan interview
"It's important for me that my voice is out there". Desiree Akhavan did not want her new Channel 4 series to be called The Bisexual - but she tells The Big Issue she's glad she's raising important issues about sexuality and identity.
Adrian Lobb, The Big Issue, 9th October 2018Michael McIntyre signs with American agent
CAA has signed British comedian Michael McIntyre, who currently hosts the BAFTA-winning BBC One Saturday night variety and stand-up comedy series Michael McIntyre's Big Show.
Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 9th October 2018Videos
TV & radio
Football Genius
Episode 3 - QRP v Greenock MortonPaul Sinha's team of QPR supporters put their football knowledge to the test as they take on Sam Quek's team of Greenock Morton fans in the quiz hosted by Tim Vine.
Tourist Trap
Series 1, Episode 2On St Dwynwen's Day, Wow! Wales CEO Elaine wants to woo the world, and the tourism team have come up with a top-notch campaign to bring the love to Wales.