BCG Daily Thursday 20th May 2021
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We Are Lady Parts is the punchy punk comedy you need
Channel 4's new 'musical comedy' is worlds away from true crime, combining a sharp script, original songs and a female-fronted cast to create something entirely fresh and funny.
Alicia Lansom, Refinery 29, 20th May 2021We Are Lady Parts preview
Review of Channel 4's new comedy about an all-Muslim female punk band.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 20th May 2021Is it cos I is racist?
Da Ali G Show, an anti-racist satire, has been slapped with with content warnings about its 'racist' content.
Spiked, 20th May 2021We Are Lady Parts review
Channel 4's sweet, silly sitcom offers something we've never seen before on mainstream television: Muslim women being themselves, and rocking out to rowdy punk anthems.
Chitra Ramaswamy, The Guardian, 20th May 2021Iannucci leads criticism of secrecy over BBC's future
Armando Iannucci, the creator of The Thick Of It, has called on the culture secretary, Oliver Dowden, to agree to a meeting with him and others from a new group of influential media figures set up amid concerns about future government plans for the BBC.
Ben Quinn, The Guardian, 20th May 2021We Are Lady Parts, review
Channel 4's sparky new comedy about an all-female Muslim punk band challenges expectations, but tries a bit too hard to be cool.
Anita Singh, The Telegraph, 20th May 2021Every Taskmaster contestant ranked
We look back at the bonkers panel show's funniest alumni.
Mark Beaumont, NME, 20th May 2021Bill Bailey overwhelmed by his New Zealand experience
Bill Bailey has revealed how his time filming Patriot Brains and touring his stage show in New Zealand filled him with joy.
James Rampton, Stuff.co.nz, 20th May 2021We Are Lady Parts review
Writer-director Nida Manzoor's comedy is plenty of fun, filled with instantly memorable characters.
Katie Rosseinsky, Evening Standard, 20th May 2021Rare Beasts review - Billie Piper as triple threat
Self-described "anti-romcom" is nervy and edgy.
Matt Wolf, The Arts Desk, 20th May 2021Rare Beasts, review
Billie Piper's 'anti-romcom' has a swipe at Laurence Fox.
Robbie Collins, The Telegraph, 20th May 2021Rare Beasts review
Masterful Billie Piper rips up the romcom rulebook.
Peter Bradshaw, The Guardian, 20th May 2021Miranda Walker wins BBC original commission
Screenwriter and Script Angel coaching alumni Miranda Walker has won a prestigious BBC commission for her comedy drama monologues as part of the Culture in Quarantine initiative.
Script Angel, 20th May 2021Videos
Podcasts
TV & radio
The Theo The Mouse Show
Episode 4 - Force And MovementWendy uses Theo's toy truck to teach about Force And Movement, forcing Theo to go all disco!
John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme
Series 9, Episode 3This episode looks back at the life of Jerry (Simon Kane), from a 2021 postcard to a surprise poem he received in 1943.
Taskmaster
Series 11, Episode 10 - Activate JamaliCharlotte Ritchie stumbles into some sand, Lee Mack dunks Alex Horne, Sarah Kendall stacks some fish fingers, Jamali Maddix staggers around a bit and Mike Wozniak staggers absolutely everyone. Again.
There's Something About Movies
Series 4, Episode 2Jennifer Saunders and Tom Allen are joined by Richard E Grant. Guest captain Rob Brydon has Desiree Burch and Alan Davies on his team. Alan Carr hosts.
Yesterday, Today & The Day Before
Episode 1Topical comedy show offering a female take on world events, with the first edition featuring panellists Suzi Ruffell, Sophie Duker, Maisie Adam and Steph McGovern.
Meet The Richardsons
Series 2, Episode 7Jon and Lucy are thinking of moving to London but are struggling to tell the neighbours. So, to break the bad news they take them away for a camping trip in Bridlington. Red Dwarf legend Craig Charles comes around because he fancies buying a house with a pub. And is there a chance Lucy can play herself in her sitcom?
We Are Lady Parts
Series 1, Episode 1 - Play SomethingAmina is torn between two different worlds and on the lookout for love, romance - and a husband.
Celebrity Juice
Series 25, Episode 7Keith Lemon hosts as team captains Emily Atack and Laura Whitmore are joined by Katherine Ryan, Lawrence Chaney, Catherine Tyldesley and Maya Jama for more games, fun and anarchy.
Mock The Week
Series 20, Episode 2Host Dara O Briain and team captain Hugh Dennis are joined by guests Ed Byrne, Catherine Bohart, Rhys James, Felicity Ward and Darren Harriott for an evening of topical panel discussion and laughs.
Growing Up Scottish
Series 1, Episode 3 - A Family & WatchThe comedians remember Scottish family life, and trips to the movies.
Redknapp's Big Night Out
Episode 5Jamie Redknapp is with dad Harry and mate Tom Davis, as they chat with guests including John Bishop, David James, Tyson Fury, Judi Love and Declan Rice. Plus, Tom Grennan performs. James Corden is on video link.