BCG Daily Thursday 1st November 2018
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James Acaster review
If I were a comic watching this I'd be weeping with envy at seeing Acaster add another string to his bow. For everyone else, just sit back and enjoy a modern master at the top of his game.
Paul Fleckney, London Is Funny, 1st November 2018Has Charlie Brooker ended 'Wipe' for good?
The co-creator of Netflix's hit anthology series was forced to cancel 2017 Wipe, but has not entirely given up on the show.
Kimberley Bond, Radio Times, 1st November 2018Newcastle United to be subject of new comedy play
A new comedy play will celebrate Newcastle United's Inter-City Fairs Cup triumph of 50 years ago.
David Morton, Newcastle Chronicle, 1st November 2018James Acaster: Cold Lasagne Hate Myself 1999 review
In his seventh solo show, James Acaster is still reinventing himself.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 1st November 2018Dave Gorman review
The comic is on solid form as he deploys graphs, data and ruthless over-thinking to rage against life's tiny details.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 1st November 2018Comedy review: James Acaster at the Vaudeville, WC2
At the core of this show is a magnificently choreographed piece of storytelling that manages to be hilarious and unsettling.
Clive Davis, The Times, 1st November 2018Rebecca Humphries makes dig at ex Seann Walsh
Rebecca Humphries branded her ex Seann Walsh a 'loser' on Wednesday evening as she took to the stage for the first time since his cheating scandal.
Charlotte Dean, Daily Mail, 1st November 2018James Acaster: Cold Lasagne Hate Myself 1999 review
Gone is some of the whimsy of previous shows, jettisoned in favour of raw openness. It's this unexpected honesty, however, coupled with Acaster's expert control, that elevates personal tragedy to new heights.
Sam Russell, Londonist, 1st November 2018Ali Cook interview
Ali Cook is a magician, illusionist, comedian and actor.
Becca Moody, Moody Comedy, 1st November 2018Ken Dodd's 'intelligent' side shown in sculpture
Sir Ken Dodd would have been tickled with delight at this new reincarnation of himself reflecting his serious and contemplative side.
Aasma Day, The Huffington Post, 1st November 2018Stars out in force for Jonathan Ross' Halloween party
Stars were out in full force for the TV host's spooky annual bash at London manor.
Evening Standard, 1st November 2018ITV comedy boss apologises for Halloween costume
ITV comedy boss apologises after he is exposed as party-goer who dressed up as murdered Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi's executioner for Jonathan Ross's Halloween celebration.
Daily Mail, 1st November 2018Philomena Cunk on her life in books
"What am I currently reading? A sign that says BUS STOPPING"
Alice Jones, i Newspaper, 1st November 2018The News Quiz is rebuked for anti-Tory bias
Radio 4's News Quiz is rebuked for anti-Tory bias after comic Susan Calman branded Theresa May a 'coward' over abortion rights in Northern Ireland.
Joe Middleton, Daily Mail, 1st November 2018Videos
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5pm30 min
So Awkward
Series 4, Episode 11 - Three's Company, Four's A CrowdMartha and Ollie are confident they can win the McSherman Science Prize, but they have one tricky formula to work out - how to subtract Rob from their team without losing Lily.
5:25pm15 min
Gigglebiz
Series 5, Episode 5 - DIY Dan's Cat FlapIt's raining cats and dogs! DIY Dan makes a cat flap, Woof the dog causes trouble at Nana Knickerbocker's farm shop, and Captain Adorable searches for a missing puppy.
6:30pm30 min
Reluctant Persuaders
Series 3, Episode 5 - The Appliance of ScienceHardacre's ad agency are pitching to the University of Oxfordshire, an online-only institution dedicated to internet learning.
9pm60 min
Don't Hate The Playaz
Series 1, Episode 4Maya Jama, London Hughes, Krept and Luisa Omielan go up against Lady Leshurr, Darren Harriott, Melvin Odoom and Tulisa. Jordan Stephens hosts, with help from Amelia Dimoldenberg.
9pm60 min
A League Of Their Own
Series 13, Out-takes - UnseenCan't get enough of James and the boys? The series goes to extra time with a special episode showcasing all the outtakes, pranks and wind-ups we were never meant to see.
10pm40 min
Sally4Ever
Episode 2Emma and Sally are officially an item. Sort of. It's Sally's birthday and her parents are due to come for dinner, but Sally is unsure of how to broach the subject of Emma to her very straightlaced, church-going mum and dad. Emma... much less so.
10pm40 min
Women On The Verge
Episode 4Laura bumps into her first love and thinks he might want to rekindle their relationship. Katie has officially started dating again and Alison makes a discovery about her pregnancy.
10pm50 min
Celebrity Juice
Series 20, Episode 8Keith Lemon hosts the outrageous comedy panel show, which sees guest team captains Rita Ora and Chris Ramsey go head to head in a series of games. Joining the panel this week is IT girl fashionista Alexa Chung, Hollywood actor Jaime Winstone, acting sensation Richard Blackwood and friend of the show Joey Essex.
10:30pm15 min
