BCG Daily Friday 30th November 2018
Features
Online
Press clippings
Seann Walsh reportedly banned from Strictly live tour
Seann Walsh has reportedly been barred from the Strictly Come Dancing live tours.
Lily Waddell, Daily Mail, 30th November 2018Alan Carr has gone teetotal to support husband
Alan Carr reveals he has gone teetotal to support husband Paul Drayton who had 'a few issues with alcohol' while the comedian was on tour.
Daily Mail, 30th November 2018Phil Nichol review
Your Wrong delivers enough to fill a bible-sized book.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 30th November 2018Anuvab Pal interview
The standup, screenwriter, novelist and Radio 4 regular on what makes him laugh the most.
Harriet Gibsone, The Guardian, 30th November 2018Best live comedy shows of 2018
Let's face it, there was probably nothing funnier in 2018 than Plaid Shirt Guy's subtle critique of the US president over the Orange Man's very shoulder at a rally. But our comedy editor picks five acts who made a pretty good stab at lifting the gong for top live gig of the year.
Brian Donaldson, The List, 30th November 2018The best Christmas comedy shows in London this December
t's a funny old time of year isn't it? Keeping trees indoors and covering them in lights. That's funny when you think about it. Anyway, lots of comedians think so too -- and they're keen to give you the gift of Christmas comedy gold.
Sam Russell, Londonist, 30th November 2018Review: Comedy at Winter Wonderland
The Megadome - actual name - within the sprawling Hyde Park funfair and Christmas market extravaganza is a mammoth big top, designed for a full circus and an audience maybe eight to ten times bigger than the comedy draws on this Thursday night.
Chortle, 30th November 2018Videos
TV
TV & radio
11:30am30 min
The Cold Swedish Winter
Series 4, Episode 2 - WorkGeoff has to learn about conflicting attitudes towards health and safety, the appropriate gender for a witch and how to get ahead on the Swedish comedy circuit.
1:30pm30 min
Breaking The News
Series 11, Episode 7Neil Delamere, Martel Maxwell, Jim Smith and Jay Lafferty are set to appear this week.
2:15pm45 min
Holding Back The Tide
Series 2, Episode 3 - John's JauntsWhen John Hector is thrown off a tour of Breck Howe he decides to set up his own guided tours in opposition to the council run ones. A decision which tests Clare's loyalties to the limit.
6:30pm30 min
The Now Show
Series 53, Episode 6Hugh Dennis presents the week via topical stand-up and sketches. With stand-up from Zoe Lyons and Ken Cheng and music from Jake Yapp.
7pm30 min
Josh Berry's Fake News
Series 1, Episode 3Join impressionist Josh Berry as he says - forget the facts - it's fake news!
7pm60 min
9pm30 min
Have I Got News For You
Series 56, Episode 8Ian and Paul return for another look at the headlines, with guest host Jennifer Saunders and panellists Grayson Perry and Matt Forde.
10pm65 min
The Last Leg
Series 15, Episode 7The guests this week are comedian Bill Bailey and the band Mumford and Sons.
10pm30 min
The Mash Report
Series 2, Episode 5This week Rachel talks about acceptable behaviour online; Nish talks about far-right political success in continental Europe; and Fin Taylor explores compromise and discussions across the political divide. Desiree Burch is in the studio to talk US politics.
10pm30 min
Breaking The News
Episode 1 - PilotDes Clarke hosts a special St Andrew's Day edition of the award-winning topical comedy show. Des is joined by guests Neil Delamere, Martel Maxwell, Jay Lafferty and Jim Smith.
10:35pm50 min
The Graham Norton Show
Series 24, Episode 9 - Steve Carell, Dawn French, Michael B Jordan, Ruth Wilson, CherylSteve Carell talks about being G.I. Joe; Dawn French reveals she has named her body parts; Michael B Jordan talks about taking on the Rocky mantle; Ruth Wilson says playing her own grandmother is insane; and Cheryl talks about her four-year break.
11:05pm65 min
Ministry Of Justice
Episode 1The Ministry attempts to solve Britain's drug problem by launching its own fake drug dealing service, and establishes the UK's first Designated Mugging Zone.