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BCG Daily Thursday 23rd July 2020

News

Richard Herring's Leicester Square Theatre Podcast. Jonathan Ross TV

Jonathan Ross to present ITV comedy showcase series

Jonathan Ross' Comedy Club, coming soon to ITV, will see the presenter showcasing four up-and-coming comedians in each half-hour episode.

Press clippings

Taskmaster. Image shows from L to R: Greg Davies, Alex Horne. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster gets more Nordic exposure

A second series has been announced in Norway for the Discovery channel, a fifth series has been ordered in Sweden for SVT, a fourth in Denmark for TV2, and a second series in Finland for MTV3. And the Norwegian version, Kongen Befaler, was recently named best entertainment show at the country's Golden Screen Awards.

Chortle, 23rd July 2020
Joz Norris. Copyright: Steve Ullathorne

Quarantine questions: Joz Norris

Interview with Joz Norris regarding lockdown.

Becca Moody, Moody Comedy, 23rd July 2020
In The Long Run. Image shows from L to R: Kobna (Sammy Kamara), Agnes (Madeline Appiah), Walter (Idris Elba), Valentine (Jimmy Akingbola). Copyright: Sky

In the Long Run, series 3, episode 1, review

When did Idris Elba last make anything good?

Michael Hogan, The Telegraph, 23rd July 2020
Jon Petrie

Jon Petrie joins Charlie Brooker indie

Ex-C4 and Roughcut exec takes head of comedy post.

Jesse Whittock, Broadcast, 23rd July 2020
Rosie Jones

Rosie Jones on Soho Theatre

I've even been known to go from floor-to-floor, watching four shows in one night! When I started stand-up comedy, I could only dream of performing there.

Rosie Jones, The Guardian, 23rd July 2020

How To Build A Girl review

How To Build A Girl successfully navigates sexism, class struggle and the pains of adolescence with wit and charm.

Joseph Walsh, i Newspaper, 23rd July 2020

Videos

Chris Turner Online

Bill Gates rap

2 mins, 59 secs

Bill Gates spits the truth about COVID-19, vaccines, and every conspiracy out there, laying down some sick bars in this comedy parody rap song from Chris Turner.

TV & radio

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:15am
10 min
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 9 - Spud-U-Love

Paul the Potato is love-struck by the poster girl potato.

Radio 4 10:45am
15 min
The Debrief. Image shows from L to R: Mark Chadwick (Tom Basden), Hannah Chadwick (Rebecca Humphries)

The Debrief

Episode 4

Hannah and Mark ruthlessly review four-year-old Finn's school play on the way home, when Grandad Graham inadvertently reveals a secret arrangement.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Our Friend Victoria. Daniel Rigby. Copyright: Phil McIntyre Entertainment

ReincarNathan

Series 2, Episode 3 - Beaver

Nathan is brought back to life as a beaver in Sweden. He meets fellow rodent Elsa and together they try to build an ambitious lodge to shelter the community over winter. Unfortunately, Nathan is useless at DIY and ends up cutting corners. Sally Phillips guest stars.

BBC Two 9pm
30 min
QI. Image shows from L to R: Josh Widdicombe, Alan Davies, Sandi Toksvig, Shazia Mirza, Joe Lycett

QI

Series R, Episode 9 - Radioactive

Sandi Toksvig asks questions on the theme of radio this week, with Joe Lycett, Shazia Mirza, Josh Widdicombe and Alan Davies trying to come up with interesting answers - while avoiding the most obvious ones.

BBC Two 9:30pm
30 min
There She Goes. Image shows from L to R: Simon (David Tennant), Barney (Justin Edwards). Copyright: Merman

There She Goes

Series 2, Episode 3 - Head Space

Em is getting excited about her favourite night of the year - Si's annual pub quiz.

BBC Two 10pm
45 min
Frankie Boyle Live: Excited For You To See And Hate This. Frankie Boyle

Frankie Boyle Live: Excited For You To See And Hate This

Frankie Boyle performs live at Glasgow's King's Theatre.

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