BCG Daily Monday 18th February 2019

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Do we need an Only Fools musical? Of course we do!

It was the cushty comedy that perfectly captured 80s Britain. As Only Fools and Horses hits the stage, we celebrate the TV classic that needed a new scale to measure audience laughter.

Stuart Jeffries, The Guardian, 18th February 2019

Glasgow Comedy Festival Q&A: John-Luke Roberts

Interview with John-Luke Roberts.

Natalie O'Donoghue, Broadway World, 18th February 2019

This Time with Alan Partridge - Q&A

Alan Partridge is returning to the BBC to fill in for regular presenter John Baskell as Jennie Gresham's co-host on the popular magazine show This Time. Alan took a few minutes out of his busy schedule to tell us what we can expect...

BBC, 18th February 2019

My comedy hero: Nick Revell on Richard Pryor

One of the veterans of the UK comedy scene, Nick Revell is taking his BrokenDreamCatcher show across the UK. Here, he picks the US icon as his comedy hero.

Brian Donaldson, The List, 18th February 2019

Glenn Wool: Wool's Gold II (The Iron Pirate) review

A greatest hits package that evokes shock and awe.

Jay Richardson, The List, 18th February 2019

Cold Feet has finally become must-watch TV

The drama about middle-class Mancunians has hit its stride at long last - thanks largely to a love affair that's been bubbling under since the 90s.

Sarah Hughes, The Guardian, 18th February 2019

Cold Feet, episode 6: review

James Nesbitt's Adam has finally grown up - his relationship with Karen (Hermione Norris/p]) has been a highlight in a superlative series.

Sarah Hughes, i Newspaper, 18th February 2019

John Challis vents fury at £600 OFAH ticket resales

John Challis, 76, who played secondhand car dealer Boycie in the original Only Fools and Horses TV series, has spoken of his disgust at seeing tickets for the show's musical being bought then resold at hugely inflated prices.

Kelly Allen, The Mirror, 18th February 2019

Ardal O'Hanlon interview

'Dermot Morgan's death was my wake-up call'.

The Independent (Ireland), 18th February 2019

Nish Kumar interview

Kumar talks about Brexit, stand-up and why he has fond memories of Leeds.

Chris Bond, The Yorkshire Post, 18th February 2019

Review: Waiting for Gary

The premise of Waiting for Gary is a simple one. Two adults in a NHS maternity ward. Three chairs. The Financial Times. And magic.

Lawrence Li, Cherwell, 18th February 2019

Videos

Podcasts

TV & radio

Animal TV

Animal TV

Episode 14 - The Big Boss

Animal TV's fashion and beauty expert Zooella reports on the latest pet pampering products. Also, there's a lost ball in Lancashire - and Simon gets an unwelcome visit from the big boss.

Radio 4
10:45am
15 min
Curious Under The Stars. Copyright: BBC

Curious Under The Stars

Series 7: Devil's Bridge, Episode 1 - Part 1

A stranger arrives in Glan Don, with a plan that threatens the future of the village.

Radio 4
11:30am
30 min
Prepper. Image shows from L to R: Rachel (Pearl Mackie), Sylvia (Sue Johnston). Copyright: Giddy Goat Productions

Prepper

Series 1, Episode 4 - Bugging In

Sylvia and Rachel give advice on home defence.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC
4:10pm
10 min
Danny & Mick. Image shows from L to R: Mick (Mick Potts), Danny (Danny Adams). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Danny & Mick

Series 1, Episode 6 - Roller Disco

Danny and Mick get their skates on in order to get their jobs done in time for the roller disco - that spells wheely big trouble for everyone.

Gigglebiz. Justin Fletcher. Copyright: BBC

Gigglebiz

Series 5, Episode 12 - Wild Wez's Thirsty Cactus

Wild Wez helps out his thirsty cactus and DIY Dan tries to feed the birds.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC
6:25pm
10 min
Danger Mouse. Copyright: FremantleMedia

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Episode 40 - We Aren't Family

Danger Mouse finds himself in a dance-off to win back one of Squawk's deadly inventions.

Relocation. Image shows from L to R: John (Clint Edwards), Sarah (Helen Monks). Copyright: Zipline Creative

Relocation

Series 1, Episode 3

John and Sarah's motormouth neighbour Ioan now knows pretty much everything about them, and John faces some unwanted national attention.

Radio 4
6:30pm
30 min
Just A Minute. Nicholas Parsons. Copyright: BBC

Just A Minute

Series 83, Episode 3

Nicholas Parsons challenges Paul Merton, Sheila Hancock, Josh Widdicombe and Julian Clary to speak for 60 seconds without hesitation, repetition or deviation.

Cold Feet. Image shows from L to R: Karen Marsden (Hermione Norris), Adam Williams (James Nesbitt)

Cold Feet

Series 8, Episode 6

Adam and Karen are enjoying the excitement of their fledging relationship, but are all too aware that their secret will need to come out sometime.

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