BCG Daily Monday 20th January 2020
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Flo & Joan, Soho Theatre review
Musical duo say Bros 'inspired' the show.
Veronica Lee, The Arts Desk, 20th January 2020
Interview: celebrate Luna New Year with Comediasians
This week, a very special show is happening at the Etcetera Theatre Club in Camden - for one night only the improv troupe Comediasians are taking over the night to celebrate the Lunar New Year with a fantastic line up. I caught up with member Bruce Tang to find out all about it.
Holly, Phoenix Remix, 20th January 2020
Lee Mack pilots ITV1 game show
The 1% Club will feature a studio audience of 100 people competing to win a cash prize, each answering questions via a keypad.
Chortle, 20th January 2020
Interview - Sadia Asmat, The Stand
This week we are heading up to the North of England to talk to a stand up comedian who is currently on tour. If you are in Glasgow, Edinburgh or Newcastle then you are in luck as Sadia Azmat, the host of BBC Sounds podcast No Country For Young Women will be doing her show. I caught up with her to find out all about it.
Holly, Phoenix Remix, 20th January 2020
Luke Healy on bringing LGBTQFA improv to Vault Festival
"Trust me, we have no idea what we're about to do."
Blizzard Comedy, 20th January 2020
Legal action launched over Only Fools dining experience
John Sullivan's son and widow, Jim and Sharon, have issued a writ claiming the Only Fools (Cushty) Dining Experience is ripping off his creations.
Chortle, 20th January 2020
Josie Long developing TV version of Super November
Josie Long is working on a TV version of her cult 2018 film Super November.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 20th January 2020
Frank Skinner's Showbiz review
King of stand-up reaches maturity with effortless set.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 20th January 2020
Sex Education season 2 review: genuine class
Season 2 of Netflix Original show Sex Education is a funny, raunchy and inclusive lesson in love.
Rosie Fletcher, Den Of Geek, 20th January 2020
Guz Khan: use of food banks transcends all demographics
As BBC3 comedy Man Like Mobeen returns, its creator Guz Khan talks about telling working class stories, investigating foodbank use in British Asian communities and his trainee scheme to help youngsters into the television industry.
Adrian Lobb, The Big Issue, 20th January 2020
Cold Feet, series 9 episode 2, review
Emotional honesty, plus a blast from the past for Adam.
Anita Singh, The Telegraph, 20th January 2020
Your partners' words are more important than yours
One of the most imprtant things about improv is that you listen to the improvisers that you do a scene with.
Holly, Phoenix Remix, 20th January 2020
Sex Education season 2 review
The second season builds on the promise of the first, once again providing a refreshingly honest look at adolescent sexuality.
Patrick Cremona, Radio Times, 20th January 2020Videos
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4:30pm30 min
The Infinite Monkey Cage
Series 21, Episode 2 - Conspiracy TheoriesBrian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by Shazia Mirza, Dr David Robert Grimes and Prof Karen Douglas to look at conspiracy theories. Is fiction easier to believe than fact?
6:30pm30 min
The Unbelievable Truth
Series 23, Episode 4David Mitchell is joined by Holly Walsh, Henning Wehn, Tony Hawks and Sally Phillips as they lie on the subjects of ferrets, words, Elvis and education.
6:30pm30 min
9pm60 min
Cold Feet
Series 9, Episode 2Adam and Karen's new living arrangements cause chaos for their family when an unexpected visitor tips them over the edge. Elsewhere, David embraces his new role but faces humiliation from a former adversary, while Pete's time on a jury has unexpected consequences for Adam.
10pm30 min
Roast Battle
Series 4, Episode 1Guest judging the competition this week is Noel Fielding as comedian Laura Lexx goes head-to-head with fellow comedian and husband, Tom Livingstone. Another battle is underway when RuPaul's Drag Race UK contestants Baga Chipz and The Vivienne take on Denim queens Glamrou and Crystal.
10:35pm30 min
The Daly Grind
Mother and expert multitasker Tracey, wrangles with her three children, Katlyn, Liam and Lucy and husband Joe through the morning rush-around, while simultaneously getting the house ready for an impending visit from her 'impossible-to-please' mother who's coming for dinner. Tracey needs the house to be in order but with Liam and Lucy fighting over the TV again, Katlyn straightening her hair in a dangerous fashion and Joe planning a secret boys' night out - Tracey's day is certainly going to be a tough one to control.