BCG Daily Wednesday 18th September 2019
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Miles Jupp to narrate The Shitshow book
Sphere and Hachette Audio have signed comedian Miles Jupp to narrate The Shitshow - the latest book in the Is It Just Me Or Is Everything Shit? series.
Katy Docherty, The Bookseller, 18th September 2019
Defending the Guilty review
Legal shows tend to be either unbearably earnest or wretchedly cynical, but this sitcom embraces the silliness of a serious world - and really steps up to the bar.
Rebecca Nicholson, The Guardian, 18th September 2019
Defending the Guilty, review
Tired jokes and one-dimensional characters don't help this legal comedy win its case.
Adam Sweeting, i Newspaper, 18th September 2019
Michael Barrymore to star in Dancing On Ice
It has been reported that Michael Barrymore is to make a primetime comeback on ITV1's next series of Dancing on Ice.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 18th September 2019
TV review: Comedians Giving Lectures
It's a fun and diverting half-hour of post-Taskmaster entertainment.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 18th September 2019
The 50 best comedians of the 21st century
Steve Coogan is the funniest Brit, coming second on the list, with American Tina Fey coming first. Once again, in a mirroring of a Channel 4 poll in 2007, Stewart Lee came 41st.
Hannah J Davies, Paul Fleckney, Harriet Gibsone, Brian Logan and Stuart Heritage, The Guardian, 18th September 2019
James Acaster: Cold Lasagne Hate Myself 1999 review
Five-time Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee continues to evolve and improve in his new two-part show.
Brian Donaldson, The List, 18th September 2019
Comedians Giving Lectures review
It's definitely a shame that this first episode was so patchy, as it's a show which definitely contains promise and it'd be a real shame if people don't give it a chance because this was only just above average fare.
Alex Finch, Comedy To Watch, 18th September 2019
TV Review: Comedians Giving Lectures
It's a good idea and it makes sure that stand-ups can't easily fall back on their own familiar set. I just wish Sara Pascoe did little more than exchange banter with her guests when she introduces them and then chat a bit when she tots up the scores at the end.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 18th September 2019
Review: The Life I Lead at Wyndham's Theatre
Miles Jupp is undoubtedly the right person to portray David Tomlinson, he has captured the mannerisms and style of speech perfectly.
Theatre Weekly, 18th September 2019
Paul Sinha interview
'I think I had a breakdown after Parkinson's diagnosis'.
Bruce Dessau, i Newspaper, 18th September 2019Videos
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11:30am30 min
Between Ourselves With Marian Keyes
Series 1, Episode 2 - The FamilyThis week's theme is the family. Alongside the craic, Marian reads Rapunzel, Rapunzel Throw Down Your Hairdryer from her collection Under The Duvet, and Big Night Out from Further Under The Duvet.
4:30pm15 min
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
Series 1, Episode 25 - Spuds On A PlaneDave's first plane journey doesn't go to plan when the air pressure and the need to go to the toilet makes his head swell.
4:45pm15 min
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
Series 1, Episode 26 - The Wrinkly BusInstructed to keep an eye on Gran while the rest of the Spuds visit to the doctor, Dave finds that she has escaped.
9pm60 min
Taskmaster
Series 9, Episode 3 - Five Miles Per DayWhy is David Baddiel steering heavy machinery towards a representation of his childhood sweetheart? Why is Jo Brand destroying a large slab of confectionery? And why is Rose Matafeo curling up into a foetal position? Well, it's because they're all trying to impress Taskmaster Greg Davies into awarding them valuable points in their quest to win his gilded noggin. Alex Horne stands by, armed with all kinds of accurate factual info.
10pm30 min
The Reluctant Landlord
Series 2, Episode 3 - Love Is In The AirRomesh discovers some favourable Tripadvisor reviews of the pub, most of which give glowing reviews of the car-park. After some investigation, he discovers that the reviews are linked to a local dogging website.
10pm30 min
Comedians Giving Lectures
Series 1, Episode 1Sara Pascoe is joined by comedians Nish Kumar, Natasia Demetriou and Tom Allen who compete to deliver the best lecture.
11pm15 min
Monty Python At 50: The Self-Abasement Tapes
Episode 3In this episode, Eric and Graham negotiate a voiceover fee for Life Of Brian, John Cleese press-gangs his mother into doing a free radio advert and we meet the infamous freedom fighter Otto from the controversial film.