BCG Daily Wednesday 18th November 2020

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I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue. Image shows from L to R: Graeme Garden, Barry Cryer. Copyright: BBC

I'm sorry, today's radio comedy hasn't a clue

This week it was revealed, via a Radio Times poll of experts and insiders, that the "panel show antidote" I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue, is the greatest radio comedy of all time. Quite what the show's most regular correspondent, Mrs Trellis of North Wales, would make of it we don't know. Perhaps she might remark on the fact that she has been writing letters to the programme since 1972 and that nothing better has been made in the intervening 48 years.

Chris Bennion, The Telegraph, 18th November 2020
The Ladykillers. Image shows from L to R: Major Claude Courtney (Cecil Parker), Harry Robinson (Peter Sellers), Professor Marcus (Alec Guinness), Louisa Alexandra Wilberforce (Katie Johnson), 'One-Round' Lawson (Danny Green). Copyright: STUDIOCANAL

Why The Ladykillers is an all time classic

This severely underrated comedy is about to become your new favourite.

James Oliver, Readers Digest, 18th November 2020
Stephen Fry

Review: What A Carve Up! online

This collaboration between Barn Theatre, Lawrence Batley Theatre Huddersfield, and New Wolsey Theatre demonstrates that, despite the circumstances, revolutionary spirit and innovative creators will survive.

Alice Flynn, A Younger Theatre, 18th November 2020
Borat Subsequent Moviefilm. Borat Sagdiyev (Sacha Baron Cohen)

Ethics of pardoy: how does Borat 2 land?

At the end of the day, comedy is subjective. How can we decide the ethics of a political parody without exercising our own bias?

Kane Regan, Forge Today, 18th November 2020

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

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 21 - Too Cool For Rules

Dennis and his mates rebel against an outbreak of unfair fun-killing rules.

Radio 4
6:30pm
30 min
The Wilsons Save The World. Image shows from L to R: Lola (India Brown), Maxine (Kerry Godliman), Cat (Mia Jenkins), Mike (Marcus Brigstocke). Copyright: BBC

The Wilsons Save The World

Series 3, Episode 3 - Arrest

The Wilson household is shaken by two bits of news; Mike has cooked a 12 bean chilli and Cat has been arrested.

There's Something About Movies. Jennifer Saunders

There's Something About Movies

Series 3, Episode 5

Jennifer Saunders calls on an Absolutely Fabulous friend as the legendary Joanna Lumley adds a touch of class to the fun. Joining them and series regulars Alan Carr, Martin Sheen and Tom Allen will be Intelligence's Nick Mohammed and comedian Rob Beckett.

The Emily Atack Show. Emily Atack. Copyright: Monkey Kingdom

The Emily Atack Show

Series 1, Episode 3 - Family

Emily shares her honest musings on family life, and sheds some light on her own childhood with her parents sitting in the audience. Plus, impressions of stars including Stacey Solomon, Holly Willoughby and Keith Lemon.

BBC Two
10pm
30 min
Live At The Apollo. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Highlights Special - Access All Areas

A celebration of disabled stand-up comedians at the BBC, featuring Adam Hills, Rosie Jones, Lost Voice Guy, Francesca Martinez, Chris McCausland, Jack Carroll and Tanyalee Davis.

Radio 4
11pm
15 min
Sarah Keyworth

Sarah Keyworth - Are You A Boy Or A Girl?

Series 1, Episode 2 - Nedved

In part two we go back to Sarah's school days as she gets mistaken for a footballer and looks closer at the reality of androgyny in early 2000s Nottingham...

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