BCG Daily Thursday 18th April 2019
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Monty Python honour ailing Terry Jones
Celebrations for the 40th anniversary of the Monty Python comedy classic Life Of Brian are being somewhat overshadowed by the health news of member Terry Jones.
Yahoo, 18th April 2019Avalon announces Edinburgh line-up
Veteran producers Avalon have announced their line-up for this year's Edinburgh Fringe.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 18th April 2019Pleasance reveals 140 new Edinburgh shows
The Pleasance has announced 140 new Edinburgh Fringe shows for 2019.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 18th April 2019Fight in the Dog announces Edinburgh Fringe shows
Comedy and theatre producers Fight in the Dog have announced their Edinburgh Fringe 2019 shows.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 18th April 2019Live like Del Boy in your own replica OFAH house
Architects have created 3D replica floor plans of the houses seen by millions on TV including Only Fools and Horses, Peep Show and Luther.
Adam Sherwin, i Newspaper, 18th April 2019Review - Ivo Graham: Motion Sickness
It is often difficult to conjure up enough words of praise for a near faultless performance but Ivo Graham's was just that.
Bethan Troakes, Broadway Baby, 18th April 2019Joel Dommett recalls his most memorable gigs
'I'll never be more entertaining than a tombola...'
Chortle, 18th April 2019Edinburgh run for Stewart Lee
Stewart Lee is doing a run at the Edinburgh Fringe. Lee will also be performing at a special show in London where the acclaimed documentary about Chris Morris, Oxide Ghosts, will also be screened.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 18th April 2019Palin and Gilliam on Life of Brian
"John Cleese refused to ad-lib. He's a humour fundamentalist".
Phil Hoad, The Irish Times, 18th April 2019Videos
TV & radio
Adrian Mole And The Weapons Of Mass Destruction
Episode 4Adrian attends a crisis meeting with the Flowers family, and meets Marigold's older sister Daisy. He tries in vain to end his relationship with Marigold.
Waffle The Wonder Dog
Series 3, Episode 15 - Sponsored WaffleWaffle, Simon, Doug, Evie and Ruby do a sponsored silence to raise money for the school.
Meet David Sedaris
Series 7, Episode 3The American humorist presents more words of wit and wisdom, reading The Silent Treatment and more diary extracts.
Blockbusters
Series 1, Episode 5Dara O Briain schools our sixth former contestants Leyla, Oisin, and Olly as they take on this iconic trivia-based quiz for the chance to win some epic prizes! No phones allowed.
Dead Pixels
Series 1, Episode 4 - Big NoseMeg starts live streaming from Kingdom Scrolls but flatmate Alison worries she won't make a living from it.
Scot Squad
Series 5, Episode 3Chief Commissioner Cameron Miekelson's latest rehabilitation venture sees him join forces with Sir Tom Hunter; sparks fly when PC Jack McLaren and his partner PC Sarah Fletcher offer a helping hand at the scene of a fire, and Acting Sergeant Ken Beattie gets a shock as he solves a murderous cold case.
Al Murray's Great British Pub Quiz
Episode 7Al, aided by barman Shaun Williamson and captains Andy Parsons and Ed Byrne, oversees the clash between The Chase from Nuneaton and The Duke of Cambridge from Battersea.
Comedians Watching Football With Friends
Episode 7Ian Stirling and Josh Widdicombe are amongst the comedians watching football this week.
Porters
Series 2, Episode 6It's the annual hospital emergency incident simulation day, but after being accidentally knocked out Simon wakes up in the middle of a real disaster. Meanwhile, Frankie goes for a job interview.
Celebrity Juice
Series 21, Episode 5 - Easter SpecialKeith Lemon hosts as captains Holly Willoughby and Paddy McGuinness are joined by Bebe Rexha, Sair Khan, Johnny Vegas and birthday boy Will Mellor.
Frankie Boyle's New World Order
Series 3, Episode 4Frankie Boyle is joined by Kiri Pritchard-McLean, Eshaan Akbar, Miles Jupp, Sara Pascoe and Grace Blakeley. Topics include the continued saga of Brexit and dating in the modern world.
Lee And Dean
Series 2, Episode 2When Lee finds himself with nowhere to live, Dean invites him back to the flat - but it's a very different place now with Dani there. Things go horribly wrong at Terry's will reading, Nikki becomes an unlikely flag-bearer for feminism and a new face causes upset in the building firm.