BCG Daily Thursday 16th January 2020
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Nick Helm interview
Always a man who likes an incendiary show title, Phoenix From The Flames represents Nick Helm's return to something like his old self.
The Express and Star, 16th January 2020Frank Skinner, Garrick Theatre review
A masterclass in owning the room. A pleasing mix of personal and professional anecdotes.
Veronica Lee, The Arts Desk, 16th January 2020Good Omens review
The story is based on a novel by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman, so it's bursting with daft jokes. Silliest of the lot is the convent for devil-worshipping nuns, the Sisters of the Chattering Order of St Beryl.
Christopher Stevens, Daily Mail, 16th January 2020Good Omens review
Would Terry Pratchett have been happy with the result? I imagine he would certainly have laughed. And that would be entirely down to Michael Sheen as the blond, fluffy-haired angel Aziraphale and David Tennant as the snake-eyed devil's demon Crowley, hiding his terrifying irises with sunglasses.
Carol Midgley, The Times, 16th January 2020Sex Education's Aimee Lou Wood interview
'If you can take ownership of your sexuality, you can take ownership of other parts of your life'.
Sarah Carson, i Newspaper, 16th January 2020Frank Skinner review
It's rare to see such fast-thinking wit deployed with such a sense of joy.
Dominic Maxwell, The Times, 16th January 2020Ali Woods interview
"Nothing brilliant happens in my comfort zone."
Blizzard Comedy, 16th January 2020Sandi Toksvig announces she is to leave Bake Off
After three years and 51 showstoppers Sandi has announced plans to switch off her kitchen timer and leave the Bake Off tent.
Channel 4, 16th January 2020Good Omens magics up 1m viewers
BBC2's fantasy drama, which has been available on co-producer Amazon's platform for almost a year, suffers as older viewers tune out.
Max Goldbart, Broadcast, 16th January 2020Sex Education season 2 review
The saturated palette, a season one controversy, is now essential to the functioning of the show.
Ed Cumming, The Independent, 16th January 2020Sex Education, season 2 review
Sweet, funny, admirable - but not very sexy.
Anita Singh, The Telegraph, 16th January 2020Frank Skinner: Showbiz review
His scattergun style leaves little room for depth, but the veteran gagsmith is still wonderful company as he tackles middle age.
Paul Fleckney, The Guardian, 16th January 2020RGM introducing - Turtle Canyon Comedy
An interview with the people behind the online comedy series Content.
Carl Maloney, Reyt Good Magazine, 16th January 2020Podcasts
TV & radio
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 18 (Channel 4: Series 19), Episode 2Joe Wilkinson and Kiri Pritchard-McLean join Sean Lock and Jon Richardson for the words-and-numbers game, while the Brett Domino Trio join Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner.
A League Of Their Own
European Road Trip 2, Episode 2Freddie and Jamie head to La Tomatina festival in Spain, before heading back to Barcelona to meet new teammates Lee Mack and Sam Quek for a diving challenge.
The Russell Howard Hour
Series 3, Episode 8Join Russell as he tackles Megxit, chats to Jamali Maddix about facing racism in documentary Hate Thy Neighbour, and visits a stunt school with Paul Chowdhry.
CelebAbility
Series 4, Episode 1Iain Stirling is joined by new team captain Stacey Solomon, who leads a group of three friends looking to win a slew of fabulous prizes by defeating four celebrities - Katherine Ryan, Roman Kemp, Judi Love & Ade Adepitan - in a series of silly games based on the unusual abilities the celebs believe they possess.