BCG Daily Saturday 9th January 2021
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Reviews: Scot Squad; Staged
One of the great unspoken romances is over. No more will Bobby the bam burst into the cop shop to blurt urgent nonsense. No more will Officer Karen listen patiently, fail to make a single note then send him on his way.
Aidan Smith, The Scotsman, 9th January 2021
Des O'Connor diagnosed with Parkinson's years ago
Des O'Connor had been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease prior to his death, his wife Jodie Brooke Wilson revealed.
Annabel Nugent, The Independent, 9th January 2021
Dr Who fans vote Richard Ayoade as fav to be new Doctor
Poll follows after speculation that Jodie Whittaker could exit the series after its 13th season.
Annabel Nugent, The Independent, 9th January 2021
BBC in race row after offensive language in Dad's Army
The word "ch**k", an offensive term for Asian people was not cut from a repeat of 1974 radio special Present Arms, featuring cast members of the TV hit.
Janine Yaqoob, The Mirror, 9th January 2021Videos
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8:45am15 min
Big Fat Like
Episode 8There's the return of the Granny Gamer, high risk stunts with The Try It Guys and the answer to the important question - what colour is your poo?
9am10 min
Monster Court
Episode 2 - The Case Of The Unloved ShowtunesJudge Smudge is not happy about having to take his annual bath. Broadway and West End musical actress Sierra Boggess joins Smudge for The Case of the Unloved Show Tunes.
11am60 min
Fighting Talk
Series 18, Episode 18Former England and Harlequins rugby player Ugo Monye, comedian Nish Kumar, sports broadcaster and presenter Eleanor Oldroyd and Canadian sports broadcaster Greg Brady join Colin Murray for an hour of sporting punditry, humour and entertainment.
10pm40 min
Paul Sinha's TV Showdown
Series 1, Episode 1Chaser, stand-up comedian and TV trivia genius Paul Sinha hosts a TV-themed comedy quiz show, joined by team captains Fay Ripley and Rob Beckett. Taking part in this first edition are Denise van Outen, Adil Ray, Catherine Tyldesley and Josh Widdicombe, who all compete to test their TV knowledge.