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BCG Daily Tuesday 13th November 2018

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Can Harry Hill teach kids to be funny?

The big-collared clown's new touring show is a galloping riot of idiocy aimed at children - and they love it. Whether they learn anything is another matter.

Brian Logan, The Guardian, 13th November 2018

Don Quixote review

It might have been written over 400 years before, but this RSC stage transformation of Don Quixote has much in common with the lively new take on Zadie Smith's White Teeth currently pleasing audiences at the Kiln.

Philip Fisher, British Theatre Guide, 13th November 2018

Review: Harry and Chris Save the World

What more could you want from an evening of comedy rap jazz?

Sam France, Mancunian Matters, 13th November 2018

Michelle Keegan wows as she films wedding scenes

It's the Topshop pinafore dress which went viral, coming in at £55 and in an array of colours and styles.

And Michelle Keegan, 31, looked incredible in the zebra print version as she filmed wedding scenes for new TV show Brassic.

Rebecca Davison, Daily Mail, 13th November 2018

Billy Connolly: Made In Scotland review

Billy Connolly loves Scotland - though not enough to actually live there most of the time. It's truths like that which mean his compatriots haven't always reciprocated the adorayion.

Steve Bennett, Chortle, 13th November 2018

David Walliams racks up mammoth book sales

David Walliams and Tony Ross' The Ice Monster (HarperCollins) has blasted into the UK Official Top 50 number one spot, selling 111,057 copies in its first three days...

The Bookseller, 13th November 2018

Dead in a Week (Or Your Money Back) review

Dead in a Week (Or Your Money Back) may make light of suicide in places, but its ultimately positive outlook saves it from appearing insensitive.

Matt Dennis, Entertainment Focus, 13th November 2018

Twirlywoos to take to the stage for the first time

MEI Theatrical are delighted to announce that the wonderful world of Twirlywoos - as seen on CBeebies - will be brought to life on stage for the first-time next year.

Theatre Weekly, 13th November 2018

There She Goes episode 5, review

David Tennant convincingly goes against type as an ugly, unfunny drunk.

Sean O'Grady, The Independent, 13th November 2018

Stephen K Amos: Bouquets And Brickbats review

If you ever want to see someone wrangle with an ungainly audience and win - and keep everyone on side and highly entertained despite the random interruptions, you would do well to see Stephen K Amos on the night.

Victoria Nangle, The Latest, 13th November 2018

Andrew Neil attacks BBC over Left-wing bias in comedy

Andrew Neil, the BBC political presenter often accused of right wing bias, has complained that the corporation's comedy output is too left wing.

Anita Singh, The Telegraph, 13th November 2018

Live review: Natalie Palamides

She's clearly a fearless performer, often semi-naked at certain points and unafraid to explore areas that most comedians wouldn't come within a million miles of touching upon.

Alex Finch, Comedy To Watch, 13th November 2018

Videos

TV & radio

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 8pm
60 min
Saluting Dad's Army. Alexander Armstrong

Saluting Dad's Army

Episode 2

Alexander Armstrong continues this 50th anniversary celebration of Dad's Army by looking at the heyday of the show. He meets Dad's Army vicar Frank Williams, explores the impact of the show on the lives of its stars and we hear from Hugh Dennis, Jon Culshaw and other comedy stars of today who grew up loving Dad's Army.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 8pm
120 min
We Are Most Amused & Amazed. Image shows from L to R: Alexander Armstrong, Ben Miller

We Are Most Amused & Amazed

Armstrong & Miller introduce comedy and magic acts to celebrate the 70th birthday of Prince Charles.

BBC Four 10pm
30 min
There She Goes. Image shows from L to R: Ben (Edan Hayhurst), Gandalf (Nigel Planer). Copyright: Merman

There She Goes

Series 1, Episode 5 - Ben

Rosie is incredibly excited. Grandad - aka Gandalf - is finally coming because there's going to be a birthday with lots of presents - albeit Ben's birthday presents.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm
30 min
The Reluctant Landlord. Debbie (Alison Steadman). Copyright: What Larks Productions

The Reluctant Landlord

Series 1, Episode 3 - Mama's Boy

Romesh gets caught in another jam when he's forced to put Lemon's mum Debbie up in his spare room.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
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 7

Adrian gets a new job and his love life finally takes off. He decides to move to London to be with Bianca.

Radio 4 11pm
30 min
Britain In Bits With Ross Noble. Ross Noble. Copyright: Matt Stronge

Britain In Bits With Ross Noble

Episode 3

Ross is joined in the studio by presenter, writer and singer/ songwriter Nick Knowles. Piers reports from England's oldest festival, Terri reports on some of the ancient loopholes enshrined in UK law, and the team investigate the mysterious appearance and then disappearance of an old man.

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