BCG Daily Wednesday 2nd October 2019
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Mrs Brown's Boys star reveals scrapped storyline
Mrs Brown's Boys star Brendan O'Carroll has revealed details of a scrapped storyline featuring Agnes and her sister Dolly that he's keen to revisit at some point in the future.
Digital Spy, 2nd October 2019
Stephanie Cole interview
Scarborough star Stephanie Cole hates 'wrinkly coffin-dodger' stereotype.
The Mirror, 2nd October 2019
Tom Allen talks about The Apprentice
As the new host of The Apprentice: You're Fired, the stand-up is bringing his caustic wit to a wider audience but he just wants to connect.
Alice Jones, i Newspaper, 2nd October 2019
Kate Berlant interview
'There's a connection between being psychic and improv'.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 2nd October 2019
The Day Shall Come: Chris Morris on his new FBI
Chris Morris is best known for his satire of current affairs in the BBC's On The Hour and The Day Today. In his new film, The Day Shall Come, he tackles the FBI's fight against extremism. In a rare broadcast interview, Chris Morris has been talking to Today reporter Nicola Stanbridge.
Nicola Stanbridge, BBC, 2nd October 2019
Tracy Kashi: Comedy helped me cope with cancer
Tracy Kashi talks about her unique way of dealing with her cancer.
Tracy Kashi, The Jewish Chronicle, 2nd October 2019
Baddiel & Skinner made £800 from Three Lions in 2018
David Baddiel and Frank Skinner made just £837 from the royalties of their classic football song Three Lions last year.
Female First, 2nd October 2019
The Personal History of David Copperfield review
If the word 'Dickensian' has come to signify gloomy workhouses and dire poverty on the streets of London, so Armando Iannucci and his co-writer Simon Blackwell make it their mission to challenge our expectations.
James Mottram, The List, 2nd October 2019
My Comedy Hero: Susie McCabe on Billy Connolly
As she takes her Born Believer tour across Scotland, the Glasgow comic picks the Big Yin as her comic idol.
Brian Donaldson, The List, 2nd October 2019
The Personal History of David Copperfield review
The London film festival opened with Armando Iannucci's larger-than-life adaptation of the Dickens crowdpleaser, starring Dev Patel as Copperfield.
Peter Bradshaw, The Guardian, 2nd October 2019
Stop comparing all women's art to Fleabag
When one woman's cultural output becomes the media's kneejerk benchmark, the art of other women starts to fade into the background.
Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett, The New Statesman, 2nd October 2019Obituary: Jenny Secombe
As the eldest child of the comedian and singer Harry Secombe, a career in showbusiness must have seemed an inevitability for Jenny Secombe. However, choosing a career away from public view instead, Secombe worked as a theatre publicist before becoming a prominent figure in the BBC's television publicity department, where she was responsible for promoting some of the Corporation's biggest comedy successes.
Michael Quinn, The Stage, 2nd October 2019
Doc Martin, episode 2 review
This grumpy GP's diagnostic skills are unlike any other.
Gerard O'Donovan, The Telegraph, 2nd October 2019
How we made Zomboat!
"Every show has its challenges, but the challenges of Zomboat! were laid out in its title."
Broadcast, 2nd October 2019
Avalon hires chief exec from Lionsgate
Avalon has appointed former Lionsgate exec Laura Kennedy as chief executive officer. She will based in the Avalon's Los Angeles offices and take responsibility for the group's network of artist representation, live promotions, television production and distribution, which encompasses offices in London and New York. Following the hire, Avalon founders Jon Thoday and Richard Allen-Turner become co-executive chairmen of the Taskmaster indie.
Broadcast, 2nd October 2019Women of improv month - Katy Schutte
This month I chatted to over 30 female improvisers from all over the UK to celebrate the talent that we have - we also discuss some of the important debates surrounding this topic as well. Today I talk to an improviser that is part of many improv troupes such as The Maydays, is a teacher at Hoopla Impro and the author of the book The Improvisers Way - Katy Schutte.
Phoenix Remix, 2nd October 2019Videos
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10:40am15 min
Cry Babies
Series 1, Episode 3 - ChaosSally and Bea are best friends in their late 30s - which means it's crunch time. The decisions they make now will affect them forever.
11:30am30 min
Between Ourselves With Marian Keyes
Series 1, Episode 4 - Happy All The TimeThis week's theme is happiness. Alongside the craic, Marian reads Foreign Country from her collection Under The Duvet and Negative Thinking from Making It Up As I Go Along.
4pm15 min
Mr Bean
Series 3, Episode 18 - Coach TripMr. Bean disguises himself as a Pensioner in order to avoid lunch with Irma and her mum.
4:15pm15 min
Mr Bean
Series 3, Episode 19 - Save That TreeMr. Bean climbs into his favourite tree to stop it from being chopped down.
8pm30 min
Your Face Or Mine
Series 6, Episode 1We kick off a new series with a celebrity special featuring husband and Made In Chelsea star Spencer Matthews with model and wife Vogue Williams.
9pm60 min
Taskmaster
Series 9, Episode 5 - Another SpoonJo Brand shows cowboys how to cowboy, Katy Wix tortures Alex Horne with the help of a garden arch and Rose Matafeo asks a stranger if they have a library card. Plus, after Katy Wix falls ill during the studio records, former champion Kerry Godliman swoops in to take her place, but how will she fare on Katy's behalf?
9pm60 min
Doc Martin
Series 9, Episode 2 - The Shock Of The NewDr Martin Ellingham's GMC report has arrived. He's required to pass three refresher courses, which will then decide whether he is deemed fit to practice, starting with a phlebotomy course.
10pm30 min
The Reluctant Landlord
Series 2, Episode 5 - Dreadlock JeffOn the same day Romesh is informed he needs to collect his test results in person, he stumbles across a list he made when he was 17.
10pm30 min
Comedians Giving Lectures
Series 1, Episode 3Sara Pascoe is joined by Stephen Mangan, David O'Doherty and Suzi Ruffell who compete to deliver the best lecture.
10pm50 min
Don't Hate The Playaz
Series 2, Episode 2Maya Jama, Sabrina Washington and London Hughes go up against Lady Leshurr, Sophie Duker and Ms Banks in another rap and hip-hop battle.
11pm15 min
Monty Python At 50: The Self-Abasement Tapes
Episode 5This programme contains rare material of historical interest, never heard before from the 2014 O2 Shows, including run-throughs of The Argument Sketch and a sensational duet between Eric Idle and Professor Stephen Hawking.