BCG Daily Thursday 30th January 2020
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Little Britain deserves another chance
As David Walliams announces that the divisive sketch comedy show is 'definitely' returning, our arts columnist Fiona Sturges is optimistic that it will leave the homophobia, racial stereotypes and blackface behind.
Fiona Sturges, The Independent, 30th January 2020
Gervais denies 'awkward encounter' with Caitlyn Jenner
Ricky Gervais has denied reports that he had an awkward run-in with Caitlyn Jenner at the National Television Awards.
Clémence Michallon, The Independent, 30th January 2020
Gyles Brandreth: Nicholas Parsons deserved a knighthood
Esther Rantzen (quite rightly made a dame for her services to broadcasting and charity) thinks that her friend and mine, the late great Nicholas Parsons, should have been given a knighthood. I rather think Nicholas thought so, too.
Gyles Brandreth, The Telegraph, 30th January 2020
Police Cops: Badass Be Thy Name review
This is a joyful show with three of the most energetic and abstract clowns currently on the circuit.
Clownster, 30th January 2020
Rufus Jones interview
The one response that I never quite bargained for was the amount of people who said that they watched it as a family.
I Talk Telly, 30th January 2020
Ralf Little interview
'I have trouble convincing the world that I am grown up'. Ralf Little, once the ultimate lad, talks about his new, mature role in Death In Paradise, and how he's changed since his tabloid kiss-and-tell days.
The Times, 30th January 2020
Alex Kealy on finding humour in political turmoil
"Stinkbombs can make you more right wing."
Blizzard Comedy, 30th January 2020
Interview: Geoff Norcott
Read Brian Donaldson's interview with the stand-up in which he talks about being a right-wing comedian in a business that is fundamentally left-leaning, why he will feel a little bit of pressure on tour, and how a previous life as a teacher has informed his comedy career.
Brian Donaldson, Beyond The Joke, 30th January 2020
Face it, Mrs Brown's Boys is funnier than smug Gervais
Our columnist has a sneaky confession to make after the public outcry over Mrs Brown's Boys' fifth National Television Award win over Fleabag and Ricky Gervais's Netflix comedy After Life.
Anila Baig, The Mirror, 30th January 2020
Interview: Njambi McGrath on her autobiography
I had a chat with comedy performer Njambi McGrath at the Museum of Comedy in London. Her autobiographical memoir Through the Leopard's Gaze is published today in print and as an audio book.
John Fleming, John Fleming's Blog, 30th January 2020
Mrs Brown's Boys culture wars are part of a wokelash
Mrs Brown's Boys culture wars are part of a wokelash against liberal snobs.
Catriona Stewart, The Herald, 30th January 2020
Photos: Upstart Crow cast in rehearsals
The comedy based on the hit sitcom is about to open in the West End.
What's On Stage, 30th January 2020Videos
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9pm60 min
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 18 (C4: 19), Episode 4Miles Jupp and Sophie Duker join Sean Lock and Jon Richardson, while Stevenage builders Lee and Dean join Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner.
9pm60 min
A League Of Their Own
European Road Trip 2, Episode 4Freddie, Jamie and Tom Davis meet new recruit, football coach and former Man United left back Patrice Evra.
10pm60 min
The Russell Howard Hour
Series 3, Episode 10Russell dissects the week's news, chats to director Armando Iannucci about his adaptation of David Copperfield and talks testicles with comic Michael Patrick.
10:05pm45 min
CelebAbility
Series 4, Episode 3Iain Stirling is joined by team captain Stacey Solomon, who leads three friends in a series of games against Baga Chipz, Tom Read Wilson, Ivo Graham and Demi Sims.