BCG Daily Thursday 14th February 2019
News
Press clippings
Ardal O'Hanlon to guest star in Derry Girls series 2
The actor, best known to audiences for his role as witless priest Dougal Maguire in Irish sitcom Father Ted, will play "Eamonn, the awkward, middle-aged mummy's boy of the Quinn/McCool extended family", according to a release from Channel 4.
Ben Allen, Radio Times, 14th February 2019Standups on their most disastrous dates
A night in a cemetery, a trip to a strip club, five hours in A&E ... comics relive their woeful romantic rendezvous.
The Guardian, 14th February 2019Alan Partridge: He's 'more like David Cameron'
Gaffe-prone presenter's crass idiocy has been overtaken by Piers Morgan on GMB, giving new BBC series writers a headache.
Adam Sherwin, i Newspaper, 14th February 2019Garrett Millerick's Sunflower review
Fast and furious, and surprisingly tender.
Lydia Manch, Londonist, 14th February 2019This Time with Alan Partridge first-look review
Quite simply some of the best Partridge ever made.
Tim Glanfield, Radio Times, 14th February 2019The finale of Catastrophe: a perfect, poetic farewell
The show, as it always has done, invites us to think darkly, even if just for a second.
Anna Leszkiewicz, The New Statesman, 14th February 2019What to expect from This Time With Alan Partridge
Aha! It's a triumphant return for Steve Coogan.
Simon Reynolds, Den Of Geek, 14th February 2019John Robins: Partridge is the perfect voice for Brexit
'It's Valentine's Day today and love is in the air,' or should I say, 'It's Alan-tine's Day today and Alan is on the air?!' That's right folks: Alan Partridge is back on the BBC gravy train.
John Robins, Metro, 14th February 2019Notting Hill - year-round treat, not just Valentine's
Julia Roberts delivers a career-best performance as she falls for Hugh Grant in this enduringly lovely, warm-hearted romcom.
Peter Bradshaw, The Guardian, 14th February 2019This Time With Alan Partridge preview
This Time With Alan Partridge an intriguing beat away from the normal rhythms of mainstream sitcom. Add a timeless comedy character at the helm, and a savvy, funny script and you have a triumphant return for Norfolk's most enduring broadcaster.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 14th February 2019Five things we want to see in Sex Education Season 2
Season 1 was utterly addictive, with its perfectly immature humour and its peculiar but sensational plot. With season 2 now being given the green light, here are five things that we should see...
Joseph Holgate, Female First, 14th February 2019Stephen Merchant interview
"When Dwayne Johnson goes in front of a wrestling crowd it's like Elvis has come on - it's insane."
Murray Robertson, The List, 14th February 2019Videos
Podcasts
TV & radio
The Love Test
Journalist Kate is writing an article about a psychological test that can tell when you've met the "one".
Danny & Mick
Series 1, Episode 4 - Ping Pong ProblemsWhen Danny is too tired to take on Lance in the annual ping pong competition, Mick is forced to extreme lengths to get his brother the nap he needs...
Mark Steel's In Town
Series 9, Episode 5 - The Forest of DeanIn this episode Mark visits the Forest of Dean in Gloucestershire... and he manages to get out alive.
A League Of Their Own
European Road Trip, Highlights Special - Best BitsFrom kicking out a can-can to bungee jumping off a dam, Freddie and Jamie's road trip gave us plenty of laughs. Relive all the hilarious highlights.
The Russell Howard Hour
Series 2, Episode 12Russell chats with documentary maker Stacey Dooley, and gets into the ring with comedian Joe Lycett.
Newsjack
Series 20, Episode 2Kiri Pritchard-McLean is joined this week by Josh Berry, Ciarán Dowd and Nimisha Odedra.
The World Of Simon Rich
Series 2, Episode 2Celebrated American humourist Simon Rich returns with more of his enchanting tales of the absurd.
Modern Horror Stories
Episode 2 - Extreme Office Bake OffThe office bake off is transformed into a high-octane sporting event.