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BCG Daily Thursday 22nd November 2018

News

Features

Press clippings

Andie MacDowell returning in Four Weddings TV

MacDowell will play a new character in the Mindy Kaling-scripted series.

Jack Shepherd, The Independent, 22nd November 2018

Vic and Bob: Neither of us want to be super famous

Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer have said they never wanted to be "super f****** famous" and chose comedy as a career because it seemed like a "pleasant" way to live.

The Irish News, 22nd November 2018

Barry Cryer cancels show after fall

Barry Cryer and Colin Sell's new comedy show, which was set to take place at The Capitol, Horsham, tonight (November 22), has been cancelled after Cryer broke his hip in a fall.

Lawrence Smith, West Sussex County Times, 22nd November 2018

Robin Ince: A comedian's words can throw out lifebelts

Our editor Jon Sutton reviews 'I'm a Joke and So Are You: A Comedian's Take on What Makes us Human', by Robin Ince, and meets the author.

Jon Sutton, The Psychologist, 22nd November 2018

Gary Delaney: Gagster's Paradise review

An impressive barrage of quickfire jokes that only occasionally dips in quality.

Jay Richardson, The List, 22nd November 2018

Review: Lauren Pattison: Peachy

She's unflappably optimistic with a hint of pragmatism; the result is a refreshingly honest show.

Louise Jones, The York Press, 22nd November 2018

Myfanwy Moore new Tiger Aspect comedy chief

Myfanwy Moore will report to incoming boss Damian Kavanagh.

Alex Farber, Broadcast, 22nd November 2018

Les Dennis graffiti mystery in Norwich

Les Dennis has denied being responsible for a spate of graffiti in Norwich city centre.

BBC, 22nd November 2018

Garry Starr review

A masterclass in mockery from unapologetically entertaining spoof actor.

Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 22nd November 2018

Videos

Podcasts

TV & radio

Radio 4 10:45am
15 min
Rebecca Front

Incredible Women

Series 7, Episode 4 - Jessica Kennedy - Day 4

Jessica Kennedy is forced to leave her house and seek safety elsewhere.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Rich Hall's (US) Breakdown. Rich Hall. Copyright: BBC

Rich Hall's (US) Breakdown

Episode 2 - US Midterms

Washington D.C.'s favourite political call-in show returns to Radio 4 as stand-up legend Rich Hall and a selection of comedians from both sides of the Atlantic break down the results of US midterms and offer an insight into the unfolding drama of the Trump presidency.

U&Dave channel logo 8pm
30 min
Beat The Internet With John Robins. John Robins

Beat The Internet With John Robins

Episode 3

John Robins hosts the new comedy quiz show where contestants try to finish sentences based on some of the internet's most popular search terms.

U&Dave channel logo 8:30pm
30 min
Beat The Internet With John Robins. John Robins

Beat The Internet With John Robins

Episode 4

John Robins hosts the new comedy quiz show where contestants try to finish sentences based on some of the internet's most popular search terms.

Sky Atlantic logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm
40 min
Sally4Ever. Sally (Catherine Shepherd)

Sally4Ever

Episode 5

The chaos continues for Sally as her relationship with Emma spins out of control.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm
60 min
The Russell Howard Hour. Image shows from L to R: Louis Theroux, Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

The Russell Howard Hour

Series 2, Episode 3

Russell Howard welcomes Louis Theroux as he offers his unique take on another mad week in the news.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Felicity Ward, Dara O Briain, Mo Gilligan. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 14, Episode 2 - Dara O Briain, Felicity Ward, Mo Gilligan

This week's episode is hosted by the quick witted host of BBC's Mock The Week Dara O Briain, as he introduces the wonderful Australian comic Felicity Ward and viral internet sensation Mo Gilligan to the stage.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm
15 min
Newsjack Unplugged. Copyright: BBC

Newsjack Unplugged

Series 2, Episode 5

Kiri Pritchard-McLean is joined by Paul G Raymond.

Radio 4 11pm
15 min
TEZ Talks. Tez Ilyas. Copyright: BBC

TEZ Talks

Series 3, Episode 2 - If At First You Don't Succeed

In this episode Tez talks about things in life which sometimes don't work out how we hoped. And he discusses an awful campaign perpetrated against the Muslim community.

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