BCG Daily Sunday 24th January 2021
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Pls Like Series 3 review
Nearly as annoying as the hipster-Instagrammers it sets out to skewer.
Ed Power, The Telegraph, 24th January 2021Pls Like review
Liam Williams deftly spoofs the influencer industry.
Rebecca Nicholson, The Guardian, 24th January 2021David Mitchell: I really do think the BBC is impartial
The broadcaster is giving in to its critics by trying to prove what it already is - one of the few reputable media sources we have.
The Guardian, 24th January 2021London Hughes: 'It's about the happy side of sex'
Having battled to kickstart her career in Britain, London Hughes is now raising pulses and laughs in LA with her joyously filthy monologues. Here, she reveals where it all went right.
Louise Wise, The Observer, 24th January 2021Real police chief complains about TV spoof Scot Squad
The creator of hit comedy Scot Squad has told how Police Scotland's chief constable contacted the show to complain.
The Sunday Post, 24th January 2021Dancing On Ice bosses urged to axe Rufus Hound
Dancing On Ice bosses have been urged to axe Rufus Hound for posting outrageous claims about the Manchester Arena attack. Bomb survivors and MPs last night rounded on the Lefty comic - already in hot water for political barbs on the ITV show's launch last week.
Benjy Potter & Sarah Ridley, The Sun, 24th January 2021Rhod Gilbert: Breaking the taboo around male fertility
The comedian is desperate to be a father and explains why he hopes his new BBC documentary will open the conversation around infertility.
Helen Chandler-Wilde, The Telegraph, 24th January 2021Will the Edinburgh Fringe go ahead in 2021?
Maybe, but it's unlikely to be business as usual, says Steve Bennett.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 24th January 2021Richard Sandling's fantasy album tracklisting
This month's Fantasy Album has been curated by Richard Sandling. Richard is an award winning stand-up comedian, actor, writer and content maker. He has won So You Think You're Funny, The Edinburgh Fringe Panel Prize and is behind the wonderful interactive comedy night Richard Sandling's Perfect Movie, where comedians recreate their favourite movie scenes.
Fran Jolley, Reyt Good Magazine, 24th January 2021Finding Alice, episode 2 review
With each episode, this stylish thriller only gets more bizarre.
Anita Singh, The Telegraph, 24th January 2021Amy Xander interview
"I don't think we should worry about 'standing out' necessarily."
The Comedy Loser, 24th January 2021TV & radio
The Dog Ate My Homework
Series 8, Episode 4Trying to win Lauren's shiny gold stars are team captains Maya and Charlie, who are joined by comedians Helen Bauer and Maisie Adam, TV presenter David Morgan and the smiliest doctor on TV - Dr Ranj! They battle it out in a series of rounds guaranteed to make you laugh.
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Series 3, Episode 1 - Travel & TourismStruggling documentarian Liam Williams returns to online talent agent James Wirm to find out what it takes to become an influencer. This episode, he explores the world of travel influencers and must create a social-media friendly holiday experience.
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Series 3, Episode 2 - Arts & CultureLiam tries to make sense of influencers by visiting mega-vlogger Millipede who's named to appear in a West End musical, despite not being able to sing. Liam also attempts to save a struggling art gallery by trying to appeal to a younger audience.
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Series 3, Episode 3 - Sports & FitnessLiam sees first-hand how sports are coping during the pandemic by following the build-up to a YouTuber fight taking place behind closed-doors and streamed live to an audience of millions.
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Series 3, Episode 4 - Food & DrinkLiam Williams must help a café appeal to younger diners, so visits food photographer Declan for a tutorial on how to take better pictures of meals, and a restaurant that's a favourite amongst Instagrammers for inspiration.
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Series 3, Episode 5 - Home & LifestyleLiam must go viral with a vlog he makes from home, but without much of an audience and unable to identify his appeal, he visits several influencers who've carved out niche audiences in an attempt to unlock his own.
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Series 3, Episode 6 - EthicsLiam must use his new-found status as a micro-influencer to become the face of an ethical campaign but ends up fronting an advert for an oil company. Meanwhile his vlogger pal Charlie South is being 'un-cancelled'.
Jayde Adams: ASDA To Diva
Jayde Adams explains how she went from working at ASDA to becoming a fully fledged diva. With show-stopping music by Olivier Award winner Richard Thomas.
Finding Alice
Episode 2 - FuneralMeeting George leaves Alice shaken. He does look like Harry, but why didn't he show up when Harry was alive? Before Alice can deal with that revelation, first she must arrange a funeral for the man she loved. Meanwhile, the police continue to look for an unidentified witness captured on the CCTV of Harry's fall.