BCG Daily Friday 16th November 2018

Press clippings

Natalie Palamides, Soho Theatre - review

Deft and witty examination of a difficult subject.

Veronica Lee, The Arts Desk, 16th November 2018

5 mistakes in the 1st 10 pages of your sitcom script: 1

You're Basically Writing A Movie, Not a Sitcom

James Cary, Sitcom Geek, 16th November 2018

Billy Connolly says 'art is my life now'

Sir Billy Connolly has said his "art is his life now" as he unveiled a new collection of his drawings in Glasgow.

BBC, 16th November 2018

Saluting the demented genius of Kenny Everett

Hello, my little passion flowers... my little peeping Toms . . . It's 40 years since madcap DJ Kenny Everett launched his racy Video Show on television, a rapid-fire ragbag of silly voices, pop superstars and filthy jokes.

Christopher Stevens, Daily Mail, 16th November 2018

The Top 10 British sitcoms of the 60s

We all have favourite sitcoms that we love to watch and revisit. Something about the familiarity of the format that resets itself to zero for the start of each new episode makes for comforting viewing.

Greg Jameson, Entertainment Focus, 16th November 2018

Jessie Cave interview

'I can't remember jokes. It's a problem socially ... and in my career'.

Harriet Gibsone, The Guardian, 16th November 2018

Danny Dyer to host Have I Got News For You

Dyer will front the popular news quiz on December 7th.

Kimberley Bond, Radio Times, 16th November 2018

The Fallen Madonna comes to auction in Bristol

One of the UK's most famous 'Old Master' paintings is coming to auction in Bristol estimated at £5000-8000. 'Allo 'Allo's 'Fallen Madonna With The Big Boobies' is to be offered at East Bristol Auctions next month.

Laura Chesters, Antiques Trade Gazette, 16th November 2018

I talk to Jon Richardson

After 15 years in comedy, four Edinburgh Fringe shows and three tours, comedian Jon Richardson is releasing Old Man on DVD... just in time for Christmas!

Elliot Gonzalez, I Talk Telly, 16th November 2018

Videos

TV & radio

11:30am
30 min

Gloomsbury

Series 5, Episode 6 - Don't Mention The Gooseberry Fool

Vera and Henry are in Paris with Ginny and Lionel - a last-minute irresponsible whirlwind of pleasure before the war starts.

1:30pm
30 min

Breaking The News

Series 11, Episode 5

Alistair Barrie, Ashley Storrie, Mark Nelson and Clare Johnston take a satirical view of the week's headlines.

2:15pm
45 min

Holding Back The Tide

Series 2, Episode 1 - There Will Be Guests

With money tight Richard and Clare decide to take in B&B guests, a decision which John is determined to change.

6:30pm
30 min

The Now Show

Series 53, Episode 4

Hugh Dennis presents the week via topical stand-up and sketches. This week he tackles the fallout from the Brexit withdrawal agreement and the fast moving news that followed it. Ahir Shah has an upbeat piece about the world collapsing around him, Lucy Porter takes on sugar, and Beardyman brings us a beat-boxing Jacob Rees-Mogg.