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BCG Daily Tuesday 23rd October 2018

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BBC denies fixing allegation after Seann Walsh survives

DJ Vick Hope, who was voted off Strictly Come Dancing this weekend, said she witnessed a 'very strange' conversation between the producers and judges before the comedian was saved.

Lanre Bakare, The Guardian, 23rd October 2018

Review: Tom Allen: Absolutely - The Lowry , Salford

With tales from his life told in comic high definition, Tom Allen's current tour, Absolutely, is a nonstop laugh.

Abbie Rippon, The Reviews Hub, 23rd October 2018

Review: Benidorm Live - Theatre Royal, Plymouth

The advantage of seeing the show on stage is that characters who seem too exaggerated on television work much better on stage, where bigger is better.

Kelyn Luther, The Reviews Hub, 23rd October 2018

An Evening With Beverly Luff Linn review

The narrative of the film is so loose that there's barely anything to sink your teeth into.

Entertainment Focus, 23rd October 2018

Zoe Lyons review

Between seeing her on the telly and spending the same amount as I would on a cheeky Nandos to see her live, I'd definitely recommend the latter.

Narc Magazine, 23rd October 2018

Julia Davis interview

'It's a bit annoying when you're simulating violent lesbian sex and shouting over your shoulder, 'don't forget milk".

Deborah Orr, i Newspaper, 23rd October 2018

A comedy producer's career

Charlie Hanson is an award-winning comedy producer.

CC Skills, 23rd October 2018

The Comedy About a Bank Robbery review

The Comedy About a Robbery is not perfect by any means. Some of the jokes are stretched beyond endurance and the show is perhaps a little overlong. However, these quibbles are hardly worth mentioning because the show is an absolute blast.

James Ballands, British Theatre Guide, 23rd October 2018

The Comedy About a Bank Robbery - Leeds Grand review

A must see, fast-paced, and high content comedy for anyone who likes farce - something that Mischief Theatre excels at.

Dawn Smallwood, The Reviews Hub, 23rd October 2018

The Comedy About a Bank Robbery review

A frantic farce for all the family, The Comedy About a Bank Robbery is a frenzied, fulfilling knockabout which leaves you thoroughly uplifted. It's a perfectly modern pratfall comedy, expertly executed to draw out laughter and thrills a minute. Another breakout hit - catch it whilst it's still on the run.

Samuel Payne, Entertainment Focus, 23rd October 2018

An Evening With Beverly Luff Linn review

Director Jim Hosking's 2016 horror debut, The Greasy Strangler, was one of the most grotesquely original exercises in bad taste ever committed to screen. I loved it. This creakier follow-up comedy boasts similar bizarreness, even if it lacks Greasy's compelling central psychology.

Larushka Ivan-zadeh, Metro, 23rd October 2018

Videos

TV & radio

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm
30 min
Football Genius. Tim Vine. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Football Genius

Episode 5 - Arsenal v Liverpool

Paul Sinha's team of Arsenal supporters put their football knowledge to the test as they take on Sam Quek's team of Liverpool fans in the quiz hosted by Tim Vine.

BBC Four 10pm
30 min
There She Goes. Emily (Jessica Hynes). Copyright: Merman

There She Goes

Series 1, Episode 2 - Bubble Chess

It's bath night for Rosie which, as usual, ends in bubble-filled carnage as both Simon and Emily battle to get an unwilling and slippery girl out.

BBC One Wales. Copyright: BBC 10:40pm
30 min
Tourist Trap. Image shows from L to R: Wyn (Mike Bubbins), Charlotte (Mari Beard). Copyright: BBC

Tourist Trap

Series 1, Episode 4

CEO Elaine learns that Merlin may have been Welsh and conjures up a magical new marketing mix. Meanwhile in Aberystwyth, the team embrace their inner dragon, rural outreach worker Marshall meets a tour guide, and Nez assesses the power of passive aggression in digital communications.

BBC Two Wales. Copyright: BBC 11:15pm
5 min
Halfway. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Kristy Philipps), Carol (Laura Dalgleish), Dave (Rhodri Evan). Copyright: Small and Clever

Halfway

Episode 2 - Specials Of Today

Carol's new initiative is the Specials of Today board - baguettes are so much better than baps. Husband Dave blurs the line between home and work, and Lucy burns her mushrooms.

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