BCG Daily Saturday 12th September 2020

Press clippings

Little Britain. Image shows from L to R: David Walliams, Matt Lucas

David Walliams & Alesha Dixon clash over Little Britain

David Walliams and Alesha Dixon were involved in an astonishing Britain's Got Talent bust-up over his Little Britain past. The judges clashed after Alesha referred to David's "inappropriate" parodies in the comedy show.

The Sun, 12th September 2020
The Duchess. Katherine (Katherine Ryan). Copyright: Netflix

Review: The Duchess, Netflix

It'll be interesting to see how the comedy goes down in America as the programme has a strong English feel - there is a Richard Curtis-y sunny West London vibe to the look, with a splash of Motherland and Catastrophe thrown in for good measure.

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 12th September 2020
Penguin Biscuit

Backlash as McVitie's seeks free gags for its Penguins

Biscuit giant McVitie's has been slated after asking people to supply jokes for its Penguin packaging for free.

Chortle, 12th September 2020
Jo Brand

Jo Brand torched ex's pants after breaking into house

The comedian made the astounding revelation on a parenting podcast, and admitted that her daughters' antics are tame compared to her as a teen.

Janine Yaqoob, The Mirror, 12th September 2020

Videos

TV & radio

Radio 4
10:30am
30 min
You're Dead To Me

You're Dead To Me

Series 1, Episode 6 - The History Of Chocolate

Greg Jenner is joined by historian Alex Hutchinson and Pointless co-host Richard Osman to take a light-hearted look at the history of chocolate.

BBC Radio 5 Live
11am
60 min
Rick Edwards. Credit: BBC

Fighting Talk

Series 18, Episode 1

Commentator and former footballer Pat Nevin, sports broadcaster and former GB athlete Kath Merry, sports commentator Alistair Bruce-Ball and comedian Kojo Anim join Colin Murray for an hour of sporting punditry, humour and entertainment in the first show of the new season.

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