BCG Daily Tuesday 15th January 2019
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Sex Education spoiler-free review
It's a great time to be coming of age. Not since the late 90s has there been such an explosion of movies and television shows centred on the discomfort and growing pains of the teenage experience.
Nick Harley, Den Of Geek, 15th January 2019Cold Feet, Series 8, ITV, review - mortality lite
The cast return once more to pull sad faces and silly faces.
Jasper Rees, The Arts Desk, 15th January 2019Cold Feet review
As ever, Mike Bullen's writing offers an astute understanding of the everyday travails of middle age.
Sarah Hughes, i Newspaper, 15th January 2019How we made The Adam And Joe Show
'We walked into a shop with hammers and started smashing it up. We didn't realise it would scare the owner. Then the police arrived ...'
Gwilym Mumford, The Guardian, 15th January 201913 utterly charming British comedies on Netflix
A look at some British comedies on Netflix.
Refinery 29, 15th January 2019Review: Benidorm Live (Sunderland Empire)
If you are a fan of the TV show then this hilarious stage version is not to be missed.
Susan Lindsay, West End Wilma, 15th January 2019Comedian of the Month #54, Liam Williams
Leeds comic Liam Williams has an acerbic demeanour; a comic voice that the ear can't help but listen to.
Becca Moody, Moody Comedy, 15th January 2019Good Omens isn't funny? That's hilarious
Some early critics of Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett's novel said it was short of good lines. But we could spend all day citing prize zingers ...
Sam Jordison, The Guardian, 15th January 2019Stan & Ollie and The Favourite performing at box office
Steve Coogan, John C Reilly and happy audiences propel biopic to top of the rankings as The Favourite also comes up smiling after two weekends in cinemas
Charles Gant, The Guardian, 15th January 2019Review: Kieran Hodgson's '75
Funny enough to crack a smile from even our beleaguered PM? Yes. But '75 might also be the single-most intelligent thing anyone's ever said about Brexit. Soho Theatre should post out a couple of tickets to Number 10.
Will Noble, Londonist, 15th January 2019Review: Netflix's Sex Education
An honest and amusing romp through teenage sexuality, although highly Americanised for broader international appeal.
Dan Owen, Dan's Media Digest, 15th January 2019Videos
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5pm25 min
Almost Never
Series 1, Episode 1 - The SpotlightIt's the final of the nation's top TV talent show The Spotlight, and boy band The Wonderland are pitted against all-girl band Girls Here First. It's a tense moment as host Tess Daly is about to announce the winners, a prize that both bands so desperately crave. When the boys don't win, what happens next? They came so close to achieving their dreams and now they're left adrift with no backing and no plan.
6:30pm30 min
Love In Recovery
Series 3, Episode 3 - CupboardAndy is convinced that everyone's forgotten his birthday, just like every other year. Unbeknownst to him, however, Simon and Danno are hiding in the cupboard with a cake. But finding an appropriate time to burst out cheering proves difficult when Julie comes in with a dark secret she wants to reveal.
9pm60 min
Living The Dream
Series 2, Episode 2 - Visa TambienVisa problems force Mal to fire Jen from the RV park, putting a strain on their relationship. With no job to occupy her, Jen begins to worry that Freddie is dealing drugs. Meanwhile, Tina and Herman get together to plot Conan's future.
10pm35 min
Catastrophe
Series 4, Episode 2Rob's newly religious sister Sydney visits from the US and a child's accident at school reveals a surprising teacher-pupil rapport to Sharon. Fran invites Sharon to see her son up close in his revealing new play, while Chris introduces his own guest; his new young girlfriend.
10pm30 min
Roast Battle
Series 3, Episode 2Kiri Pritchard-McLean goes up against Brennan Reece and Joel Dommett and Alex Edelman return.