BCG Daily Wednesday 13th January 2021
News & Features
Strawberry Media: A decade of DVDs
Small, independent DVD label Strawberry Media turns 10 years-old this month. With a range of fantastic archive Rank films currently being released, owner Peter Meunier explains all about his work and passion.
British Comedy Quiz #136
Fresh Meat, The Inbetweeners 2, Horrible Histories, Desmond's and more feature in this week's batch of questions.
The Offenders Series 2
Stephen Merchant's new BBC One comedy, co-starring Christopher Walken, has been renewed for a second series whilst filming on the first is ongoing.
Mat Horne co-writes comedy drama
Mathew Horne is co-writing a "fast-paced" comedy drama series about a man who goes on the run after losing a fortune on the stock market.
Simon Bird directs Pls Like Series 3
Pls Like is to launch a third series next weekend. The social media mockumentary's latest batch of episodes have been directed by The Inbetweeners star Simon Bird.
Friday Night Dinner gets documentary
The executive producer of Friday Night Dinner has said there may not be a further series of the sitcom. However, Channel 4 are making a documentary to celebrate the show's 10th anniversary.
Timewasters to be piloted in America
American TV network ABC is set to film a pilot adaptation of ITV2 sitcom Timewasters this spring.
Podcasts
RHLSTP with Richard Herring
RHLSTP 310 - Catherine Bohart: #310 Break Them Down, Build Them Up. Richard has had his mind blown by a Christmas surprise and his theatrical 3-year-old has been unexpectedly philosophical. His guest has had a...
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TV & Radio: Catch-Up
Tudur's TV Flashback
Series 4, Episode 4: This time Tudur's taking a sideways look at alternative Wales. It's a world of belly dancers, hamster lovers and pylon enthusiasts, full of lively characters from the nation's TV past.
Danny & Mick
Series 3, Episode 8: It doesn't look like Pottsfield stand a chance of winning a recycling award. However, Danny and Mick hatch a plan to host a rained-out golf tournament in the leisure centre, using all the recycling they have.
The Skewer
Series 3, Episode 1: Donald Trump introduces The Purge, the government take part in the BBC's new educational programming, and homophobic reactions to a Cream Egg advert. Surely 2021 can't be worse than 2020?
Bunk Bed
Series 7, Episode 2: Peter and Patrick discuss caring for Peter's late mother and the humour found unexpectedly. Patrick champions the poor early work of David Bowie - before the brilliance.
Conversations From A Long Marriage
Series 2, Episode 3: Joanna and Roger reminisce about their own wedding, 40 years ago, as they arrive at a country hotel, where Roger is best man for their friend, Peter's, second marriage.