BCG Daily Friday 6th December 2019
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David Baddiel interview
Comedian-turned-novelist David Baddiel admits he is a big kid at heart. And that, he says, is why he found the transition from adult to children's books so natural.
Sally McDonald, The Sunday Post, 6th December 2019Review: The Boy in the Dress
Magical, endearing and irresistible.
Colin Davison, British Theatre Guide, 6th December 2019The Christmas shows - interview - Jack Left Town
Today we speak to David of Jack Left Town to find out just how Rock N Roll these guys are going this year.
Holly, Phoenix Remix, 6th December 2019Live review: This Is Your Trial
This particular performance was an immensely enjoyable show.
Alex Finch, Comedy To Watch, 6th December 2019Su Pollard and Jeffrey Holland on panto
Hi-de-Hi! stars Su Pollard and Jeffrey Holland talk ahead of Wolverhampton Grand panto.
The Express and Star, 6th December 2019Top 10 Network Comedy Releases of the 2010s
A look back at Network Distributing's best ten comedy DVD and Blu-ray titles released in the last decade.
Aaron Brown, Network, 6th December 2019Harry and Chris interview
"The funniest stand-up? An author reading a poem about bums"
Harriet Gibsone, The Guardian, 6th December 2019Interview: Jonty Stephens and Ian Ashpitel
A fresh festive fix of Eric & Ern: Missing those Christmas specials? Then an uncannily accurate homage to the comedy legends and their best-loved gags is for you.
Christopher Stevens, Daily Mail, 6th December 2019Podcasts
TV & radio
Breaking The News
Series 14, Episode 8Host Des Clarke is at the Mitchell Theatre in Glasgow, inviting guests Janey Godley, Maisie Adam, Jamie MacDonald and Jim Smith, to take a satirical swipe at the week's news in Scotland, across the UK and around the world.
Go Jetters
Series 3, Episode 20 - Go Jet Academy: Sea Arch EscapeThe Go Jetters race to save Tala and Xuli, who are trapped beneath a collapsing sea arch.
The Now Show
Series 55, Episode 7Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present a satirical look through the week's news, with contributions from guests Phil Wang, Lee Ridley, Jess Robinson and Gemma Arrowsmith.
Have I Got News For You
Series 58, Episode 8Guest host Stephen Mangan is joined by Ian, Paul and panellists Roisin Conaty, and the actor Brian Cox.
Mock The Week
Series 18, Episode 11Dara O Briain looks back on the latest events in news and politics, with the help of Tom Allen, Ed Gamble, Kerry Godliman, Rhys James and Rosie Jones and regular panellist Hugh Dennis.
The Last Leg
Series 18, Special - Pre-Elegtion SpecialIn an extended episode airing a week before the 2019 General Election, Adam, Josh and Alex are joined by Stacey Dooley, Noel Fielding and Jamali Maddix. The show will scrutinise the last-ditch attempts by parties to get voters on board, making their final predictions on the outcome and encouraging viewers to get out and vote.
Breaking The News
Series 2, Episode 7Host Des Clarke is in Glasgow, inviting guests Janey Godley, Maisie Adam, Jamie MacDonald and Jim Smith, to take a satirical swipe at the week's news in Scotland, across the UK and around the world.
The State Of It
Episode 3 - IdentityThe State Of It looks at the issue of identity. Pity Party dig into their DNA, with unsettling results, while Leyla Josephine takes aim at modern day beauty regimes. Bigg Taj teaches The State Of It team a lesson in Punjabi heritage; Robert hosts a controversial new game show; and The Beatles are culturally re-assessed to question whether their musical creations still cut it with the uber-woke.
The Graham Norton Show
Series 26, Episode 10 - Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Jodie Whittaker, Michael Palin, Harry StylesDwayne Johnson and Kevin Hart talk about Jumanji, Jodie Whittaker says the new Doctor Who is very ambitious, Michael Palin reveals that filming in North Korea was difficult, and Harry Styles performs live in the studio.