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BCG Daily Monday 5th November 2018

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Press clippings

Mrs Brown's Boys could be 'axed' next year

Brendan O'Carroll wants to turn his attention to All Round To Mrs Brown's - and Agnes might be 'killed off'.

Kyle O'Sullivan, The Mirror, 5th November 2018

Felix Dexter Bursary recipients announced

We really had a tough job on our hands to pull two worthy recipients from such a talented pool but with the help of the BBC Writersroom, we did and Nathan Roberts and Phoebe Roy should be very proud of themselves for making the cut.

Sarah Asante, BBC, 5th November 2018

Stephen Bailey joins Coronation Street

'Dream role' for comedian in next week's episodes.

Chortle, 5th November 2018

Simon Evans: Genius, on tour

All men are not created equal, that's Simon Evans's argument, nor should we pretend they are.

Chortle, 5th November 2018

Abandoman interview

Abandoman talks us through creating the show, what audiences can expect to see - and offer! - along with some advice to creatives wanting to find their own voice.

James Collins, Mandy, 5th November 2018

How we made I'll Get This

By filming famous faces playing silly games in a real restaurant, we hoped to make a panel show that looks nothing like any other, says Matt Walton.

Matt Walton, Broadcast, 5th November 2018

Podcasts

TV & radio

BBC Three 10am
18 min
Hounslow Diaries. Image shows from L to R: Shaheeda (Ambreen Razia), Tash (Mandeep Dhillon), Leonie (Robyn Cara). Copyright: CPL Productions

Hounslow Diaries

Shaheeda's made it her mission to get them a night out at a fancy West End club with a VIP bar. Only one problem - they have no cash and will definitely need plenty. Luckily an opportunity falls into Shaheeda's lap thanks to her sister's never-ending wedding preparation. If Shaheeda can keep a lid on Tash's kleptomania and Leonie's nerves, they might just have the best night out ever.

Radio 4 10:45am
15 min
Curious Under The Stars. Copyright: BBC

Curious Under The Stars

Series 6: Shincyn's Moon, Episode 1 - Part 1

Gareth and Diane have some unwelcome visitors - Diane's mother Gertrude and an infestation of rats.

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Josh Howie's Losing It. Josh (Josh Howie). Copyright: Black Hat Productions

Josh Howie's Losing It

Series 2, Episode 6 - The Cake

Josh and Monique organise their son's first birthday party. However Monique isn't happy when she realises Josh has only invited a certain group of people.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 5:25pm
15 min
Gigglebiz. Justin Fletcher. Copyright: BBC

Gigglebiz

Series 5, Episode 7 - Wizard Tripwick's Disappearing Spell

Wizard Tripwick tries to teach his pupils a disappearing spell, Enrico Paso Doble plays football whilst dancing, and Humphrey enters a cycle race.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
The Museum Of Curiosity. Image shows from L to R: Lee Mack, John Lloyd. Copyright: BBC

The Museum Of Curiosity

Gallery 13, Episode 6 - Meeting Seventy-Nine

Professor of Ignorance John Lloyd and his curator Lee Mack welcome comedian and writer Bridget Christie, writer and historian Andrea Wulf and Oscar-winning documentary-maker Vikram Jayanti.

BBC Radio Wales. Copyright: BBC 6:30pm
30 min
Gareth Gwynn

Gareth Gwynn's Twisted History Of BBC Radio Wales

Episode 1

Gareth Gwynn takes an irreverent look back at forty years of BBC Radio Wales, using the bits other documentaries cut out.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm
30 min
Peter Kay's Comedy Shuffle. Peter Kay. Copyright: Goodnight Vienna Productions

Peter Kay's Comedy Shuffle

Series 3, Episode 4

The celebration of over 20 years of Peter Kay continues with a rare appearance from the late Michael Jackson and some brand new bloopers from the much-missed Car Share.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm
30 min
For Facts Sake. Brendan O'Carroll

For Facts Sake

Episode 4

Jennifer Gibney and Paddy Houlihan compete alongside members of the audience who are invited down to play the game. Tonight we learn some incredible facts on subjects ranging from wine to Dracula. Expert guest Dan Snow teaches us some amazing things from history and Pat 'Pepsi' Shields tells us some tantalising truths about Al Capone.

Radio 4 10:45pm
15 min
Adrian Mole: The Wilderness Years. Image shows from L to R: Harry McEntire, Sue Townsend. Copyright: Pier Productions

Adrian Mole: The Wilderness Years

Episode 1

On New Year's day 1991, a hangover is the least of Adrian's problems.

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