BCG Daily Sunday 8th March 2020
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TV review: The Trip To Greece
It has got to the point, in The Trip To Greece, now on its fourth series, where the only joke is how awful Coogan is. I know it is meant to be a joke, but I'm beginning to think I'd much rather watch Brydon alone, or two Brydons talking to each other about something that isn't anything to do with Coogan for a moment, please God.
Camilla Long, The Sunday Times, 8th March 2020Comedy execs target 50/50 gender split
On International Women's Day, This Country director Tom George explains why diverse crews create a better atmosphere.
Tom George, Broadcast, 8th March 2020Military Wives review
This crowd-pleasing comedy drama from the director of The Full Monty hits all the right notes.
Mark Kermode, The Observer, 8th March 2020Big Yin has last laugh to any cultural tag line
If only Holyrood strategy could match Connolly's transformative impact.
Gillian Bowditch, The Sunday Times, 8th March 2020What stand-up comedy can teach games
It's not that easy, of course. If all it took was someone saying 'just be funnier', then I'd be filling stadiums. But maybe some of the same rules that a lot of us use in stand up are transferable.
Masud Milas, EuroGamer, 8th March 2020Our new favourite boxset: The Windsors
Its main recommendation is that it's very funny but it also manages to be topical.
Barry Didcock, The Herald, 8th March 2020Graham Norton sparks fears that he will quit the BBC
He is one of the BBC's biggest stars and loved all over the nation. But Graham Norton has reportedly sparked fears that he may be leaving his presenting role on the BBC after being offered a job with Netflix.
Isabella Nikolic, Mail on Sunday, 8th March 2020David Walliams to bring Malory Towers to CBBC
David Walliams is bringing Enid Blyton's Malory Towers books to the small screen. The 48-year-old BGT star's company, King Bert Productions, will bring to life the adventures of the famous boarding school for girls for CBBC.
The Sun, 8th March 2020TV preview: Inside No. 9 - The Stakeout, BBC2
Oh bloody hell. It's the final episode of the fifth series of Inside No. 9. And I'm probably not the only person who thinks that this is the best series yet.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 8th March 2020Live review: Clinton Baptiste
It has always fascinated me how the briefest of television appearances can sometimes make the biggest impressions.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 8th March 2020Manchester's tough crowds make comedians sizzle
Amateur nights, 'chaos energy' and jokes about yeast ... Our writer continues her UK comedy tour and discovers Mancunians' appetite for the alternative.
Rachael Healy, The Guardian, 8th March 2020Before Ross & Rachel, there were two lovesick Londoners
Before Ross and Rachel from Friends, Tim and Dawn from The Office or Gavin and Stacey from, well, Gavin & Stacey, there were Vince and Pen from Just Good Friends - one of comedy's most feverishly followed will-they-or-won't-they couples.
Michael Hogan, The Telegraph, 8th March 2020Vegan Jon Richardson fed ghee on live TV
Fans have been left outraged and Simon Rimmer forced to apologise after comedian Jon Richardson, who is a vegan, was fed ghee on Sunday Brunch.
Metro, 8th March 2020Review: Military Wives
Lacks drama or any real depth but it is nonetheless very watchable.
Aine O'Connor, The Independent (Ireland), 8th March 2020Film review: Military Wives
Inspired by the women who have formed choirs under the Military Wives banner, this drama from Peter Cattaneo stars Kristin Scott Thomas and Sharon Horgan as army-base wives trying to run a singing group.
Edward Porter, The Sunday Times, 8th March 2020Videos
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Series 2, Episode 1 - Drippin' In SauceKazim and Jeremiah are heading out on a double date - Kazim's in love, but Jeremiah is a reluctant wingman. After the date, events take a sinister turn - when they meet a young girl on the run from a gang, Kazim and Jeremiah's willingness to assist leads them into territory they'll come to regret.
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Series 2, Episode 2 - Crazy SouthOne of Speedi-Kazz's most loyal customers is a wildly successful music producer called Produ, and when he gives them the opportunity to record a track, Kazim and Jeremiah jump at the chance.
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Series 2, Episode 3 - When We Roar, Dem RunKazim is finally moving out of Jeremiah's flat, but where to? Jeremiah works out his relationship with Layla, and we bump into some familiar faces.
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Series 2, Episode 4 - Surf On The SufferingKazim's date doesn't go entirely to plan, while Jeremiah tries to make amends with his estranged mother. Left alone, Simi is about to fall into a very dangerous trap.
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Series 2, Episode 5 - The Mitchell BrothersKazim is busy looking after Jeremiah, while a life changing offer hangs over him. But there are bigger problems for the boys - Mustafa is intent on capturing the Speedi-Kazz team. But help will come in the least expected place?
Horrible Histories
Series 8, Special - Fierce FemalesMarking International Women's Day, there are ancient wonder women, a Spartan queen on Historical Love Island and the Tudor Queens sing!
Ground Rules
Episode 2 - PlantMatt underestimates the complexity of offering a favour to your in-laws.
Last Tango In Halifax
Series 5, Episode 3Alan's new supermarket job brings an unexpected challenge in the form of Harrison, and an overburdened Celia is called upon to travel by bus.