BCG Daily Tuesday 10th November 2020

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Why the funniest books are also the most serious

The fiction that makes us laugh the most is, paradoxically, often the most profound and intelligent, argues John Self. So why isn't it being rewarded?

John Self, BBC, 10th November 2020
Tim Key

Tim Key writes a new book

He Used Thought As A Wife is described as an 'anthology of poems and conversations from inside' and is his first new title in almost a decade.

Chortle, 10th November 2020
Brassic. Image shows from L to R: Vinnie (Joe Gilgun), Erin (Michelle Keegan), Dylan (Damien Molony). Copyright: Calamity Films

Michelle Keegan returns to the set of Brassic

Michelle Keegan has returned to the set of Brassic after she was forced to self-isolate after being exposed to coronavirus.

Shan Ally, The Sun, 10th November 2020
Shaparak Khorsandi. Copyright: Heathcliff O'Malley

Female comedians' best gags

Have you heard the one about the "sexist old fart" who says women are not very funny?

That would be veteran broadcaster Michael Parkinson, 85.

Dulcie Pearce, The Sun, 10th November 2020
Out Of Her Mind. Sara (Sara Pascoe)

Sara Pascoe interview

Sara Pascoe talks about her father, her fears growing up and how she got her big break in the latest edition of The Big Issue.

Jane Graham, The Big Issue, 10th November 2020

Videos

Podcasts

TV & radio

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC
3:25pm
10 min
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 15 - Boarding Beano

Doctor Pfooflepfeffer's first act as head of governors is to turn Bash Street School into a boarding school. However, the pupils devise a series of daring attempts to escape.

Radio 4
6:30pm
30 min
5Star
7pm
60 min
Comedy Central
9pm
60 min
Channel Hopping With Jon Richardson. Image shows from L to R: Jessica Knappett, Jon Richardson, Judi Love. Copyright: Rumpus Media

Channel Hopping With Jon Richardson

Series 1, Episode 4

Jon is joined by actress and comedian Jessica Knappett, and regular guest Judi Love, as they navigate the world of ridiculous and wonderful international TV.

BBC Two
10:05pm
30 min
Out Of Her Mind. Lewis (Adrian Edmondson)

Out Of Her Mind

Episode 4 - Pop!

Sara is persuaded to go on a date, Carol is happily back with her awful ex, and Sara tries to repair the damage she did to Marie.

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