BCG Daily Thursday 4th February 2021
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Rufus Hound quits Dancing On Ice after getting covid
Rufus Hound has withdrawn from Dancing On Ice after testing positive for coronavirus. Matt Richardson and professional skater Vicky Ogden will replace Hound and his partner Robin Johnstone.
BBC, 4th February 2021Ian Hislop: How Private Eye survived Covid-19
How Private Eye survived Covid-19 and why the BBC is under threat from a 'vindictive' government.
The Press Gazette, 4th February 2021Review: Sketch Up! not at the Leicester Comedy Festival
Instead of old man yells at cloud, this review starts with young-ish man shakes fist at Covid. These sketches, the work of Sheffield based Rachel E. Thorn and produced by Melanie Crawley and Gerard Fletcher were to be performed this month at the Leicester Comedy Festival, and it sure would have been fun to go see them in action.
James of Walsh, Phoenix Remix, 4th February 2021Hugh Dennis to present The Great British Dig
In The Great British Dig, actor and comedian Hugh Dennis is joined by an expert team of archaeologists to excavate back gardens around Britain, in an attempt to uncover the lost history buried beneath our lawns and flower beds - recruiting local people to get digging too.
Channel 4, 4th February 2021Red Dwarf duo in court battle
They were childhood friends before achieving professional success writing scripts for Spitting Image - and subsequent stardom as creators of the cult sci-fi sitcom, Red Dwarf. But, alas, those halcyon days are very much behind them and their partnership has collapsed into a black hole. For I can disclose that Doug Naylor, one half of the duo who dreamed up Dave Lister - played by comedian and DJ Craig Charles - and his fellow misfit spaceship companions, has just initiated a dramatic High Court action against his former co-scriptwriter and one-time best friend, Rob Grant.
Sebastian Shakespeare, Daily Mail, 4th February 2021Comfort classic: The Good Life
A show that gently sends up the English middle class is built on a sharp script and consummate acting.
Matthew Bell, Royal Television Society, 4th February 2021Leicester Comedy festival review
Felicity Ward and Tony Law star in the event's opening cabaret, First Night Funnies, with false starts and flat-out laughs.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 4th February 2021Omid Djalili to perform his first gig in Persian
Omid Djalili is to perform his first stand-up gig in the Persian language Farsi.
Chortle, 4th February 2021My tech: Mark Watson
The comedian and author, 40, on switching from PC to Mac, tech that helps you train and rationing LiveScore.
Tom Wiggins, Metro, 4th February 2021Susie McCabe: spoiled footballers have it easy
Award winning comedian Susie McCabe says spoiled footballers should try her job if they find it tough performing in empty stadiums. Susie poked fun at under-fire Celtic boss Neil Lennon who blamed a lack of crowds for contributing to his side's disastrous season.
Simon Houston, The Scottish Sun, 4th February 2021Videos
TV & radio
Elephant In The Room
Series 2, Episode 5Kemah Bob, Josie Long, Joanne McNally or Stephen Bailey - is closest to, and furthest from, the average British person in a series of different subjects.
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 20 (Channel 4: Series 21), Episode 4Jon Richardson and Sara Pascoe take on Sean Lock and Richard Ayoade. Nick Helm joins Susie in Dictionary Corner.
QI
Series R, Highlights SpecialA selection of the best moments from the series. Sandi Toksvig asks questions connected to the letter R, as Alan Davies and the guest panellists try to come up with interesting, point-worthy answers - all the while avoiding the most obvious ones.
Mock The Week
Series 19, Episode 11Maisie Adam, Angela Barnes, Ed Gamble, Glenn Moore and Ahir Shah join Hugh Dennis to take a comic look back on the latest events in news and politics.
Back
Series 2, Episode 3Stephen's on a health kick, Cass embraces student living and Geoff has a dramatic change in his relationship status. But things soon start to unravel.
Scot Squad
Series 6, Episode 5This week, The Chief tackles a new initiative with the help of rugby legend Gavin Hastings, it's a bum wrap for Detectives Squire and McGill when tracing a criminal, and Acting Sgt Ken Beattie closes the window on crime.
Rob And Romesh Vs
Series 3, Episode 1 - ArtRob and Romesh are delving into the world of art. Romesh will be taking Rob to his first ever art gallery, before they head to a top art school to learn different disciplines. The show culminates with each of them having to present an exhibition, in front of a crowd of art fans, at the world famous Saatchi Gallery.
The Confessional
Pilot, Episode 1 - Pilot - David TennantActor, comedian and broadcaster Stephen Mangan presents a light-hearted chat show about shame and guilt, allowing actor David Tennant to share three guilty memories that he has carried around for years.