BCG Daily Wednesday 14th November 2018
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Why it took an American to talk about sex in UK comedy
As The Bisexual comes to a close on Channel 4, Gerard Gilbert explores how sex remains a deliciously bad-taste joke in British comedy.
Gerald Gilbert, The Independent, 14th November 2018Roger Law creator says times are right for US revival
Roger Law says 'extreme' political situation is perfect for return of sharply satirical puppets.
Mark Brown, The Guardian, 14th November 2018Julia Davis on awful characters and awkward sex scenes
Julia Davis, the comedy brain behind Nighty Night and Camping, speaks to Sky's Gemma Peplow about her new show, Sally4Ever.
Gemma Peplow, Sky News, 14th November 2018Flo And Joan: Alive On Stage review
First impressions of musical comedy sisters Flo and Joan - which may well have been reinforced by those Nationwide building society ads - are of a couple of slightly twee, dinner-cabaret entertainers, twinkling whimsically, but ultimately ineffectively.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 14th November 2018Don Quixote review
Need a Christmas outing? Quailing at panto, feel you and the kids need some Euro-culture to counteract Brexidepression? Trust the RSC, and a return of James Fenton's version of the deluded knight-errantry of Cervantes' 17c satire.
Libby Purves, theatreCat, 14th November 2018Slaughterhouse Rulez review
A more direct approach would have paid dividends here and kept the pace from flagging, which it undoubtedly does in places; but this is nonetheless a decent entertainment with some gloriously visceral carnage that's never allowed to be so icky that it overpowers the humour.
Philip Caveney, Bouquets & Brickbats, 14th November 2018The Bisexual, episode 6 review
A fearless, taboo-breaking comedy that's too light on jokes.
Michael Hogan, The Telegraph, 14th November 2018Tom Edmunds interview
Tom Edmunds reveals all about his film Dead in a Week (Or Your Money Back).
Entertainment Focus, 14th November 2018Julia Davis on awful characters and awkward sex scenes
"I tend to think in quite an extreme way... maybe it's some sort of disorder I have. I certainly don't want something too predictable. I think in this series where it goes story-wise is hopefully not very predictable."
Gemma Peplow, Yahoo, 14th November 2018Dead in a Week (Or Your Money Back) review
Knock-off comedy leaves a bad taste.
Peter Bradshaw, The Guardian, 14th November 2018Don Quixote review
Poignant, funny & perfectly played.
Jonathan Baz, My Theatre Mates, 14th November 2018Bill Bailey inteview
'I used to drink the minibar dry - now I go birdwatching'.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 14th November 2018Videos
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6:30pm30 min
Ankle Tag
Series 2, Episode 3 - The FalklandsAlice's mum has a new boyfriend, and Bob doesn't like him.
8pm30 min
Your Face Or Mine
Series 4, Episode 7Welsh couple Katrina and Shannon are up next to face Jimmy and Katherine's test in the hope to win thousands of pounds!
9pm60 min
Comedy Legends
Series 1, Episode 6 - Jack BennyBarry Cryer explores the career of Jack Benny, the influential comedian who was one of the most celebrated American entertainers of the 20th century.
10pm30 min
10pm60 min
The Bisexual
Episode 6Sadie makes a revelation that leaves Leila questioning everything. She turns to Gabe. As Leila and Gabe lean on each other a relationship born in awkwardness evolves into one of genuine friendship.
10pm40 min
Zapped
Series 3, Episode 5 - BookBrian has the amulet that can get him home, but it doesn't work. Howell tricks him into getting a book from the sinister Munty Library to help. Barbara's mother comes to visit and takes a shine to Herman. Meanwhile Steg is mistaken for a goblin.
10:45pm15 min
Adrian Mole: The Wilderness Years
Episode 8Adrian and Bianca find themselves at odds with each other. A trip to Leicester has unexpected consequences.
11pm15 min
Nurse
Series 3, Episode 3Series following Elizabeth, a Community Mental Health Nurse, into the homes of her patients, recounting their humorous, sad and often bewildering daily interactions with the nurse.