BCG Daily Thursday 9th September 2021

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David Baddiel

'Jews Don't Count' rings true across the pond

David Baddiel originally wrote his book on how the left dismisses antisemitism for a British audience, but his US coreligionists identified so strongly he's releasing a new version.

Amy Spiro, The Times of Israel, 9th September 2021
Katerina Robinson

Review: Dickpression by Katerina Robinson

It's Eve Ensler's The Vagina Monologues meets unsolicited Snapchat dick pics.

David E. J. A. Bennett, Capers Magazine, 9th September 2021
Time Trumpet. Copyright: BBC

The savage cult comedy that 'predicted' the future

From a guilt-ridden Tony Blair to plastic surgery for kids, Armando Iannucci's series deftly spoofed our love of nostalgic TV. 15 years on it's still brilliant - and a true hidden gem

Daniel Dylan Wray, The Guardian, 9th September 2021
Vix Leyton

If you can't see the road you need, build it

There was a huge amount of excitement in the forums around the upcoming Women in Comedy Festival in Manchester; a brilliant project helmed by comedy powerhouse Jessica Toomey now in its eighth year, but once the celebrations on getting our slots died down, then became the hum of worry - shows needed to be prepared but stage time has never been at more of a premium.

Vix Leyton, Funny Women, 9th September 2021
Frankie Boyle

Frankie Boyle announces warm-up shows at Glasgow Stand

The Glasgow-born comedian will take to The Stand will be trying out new material across 10 dates from September 20 until Christmas.

Lauren Gilmour, Glasgow Evening Times, 9th September 2021
15 Storeys High. Vince Clark (Sean Lock). Copyright: BBC

15 Storeys High: an ordinary and extraordinary comedy

Out of the ordinary world of a British tower block comes a true comedy gem.

Harry Alexander, Cultured Vultures, 9th September 2021
Phil Nichol

Cray Cray Cabaret review

Review of Phil Nichol's new monthly night at the Comedy Store.

Steve Bennett, Chortle, 9th September 2021
Olga Koch

Olga Koch review

The Russian-born comic racks up the punchlines as she auditions to be a Bond girl, considers British quirks and recalls her schooldays.

Brian Logan, The Guardian, 9th September 2021
Big Age. Image shows from L to R: Dela (Racheal Ofori), Ṣadé (Ronke Adekoluejo). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

First look at Big Age

RadioTimes.com can reveal a first look at the sitcom, which is part of Channel 4's Black to Front line-up.

Patrick Cremona, Radio Times, 9th September 2021
Spitting Image

Spitting Image puppet makers reveal secrets

In a retail park packed with car-body repair and remould shops a recasting business of a different kind sits. Reputations of the rich and famous are being pulled apart in this West London warehouse - then cruelly reconstituted by the Spitting Image team.

Grant Rollings, The Sun, 9th September 2021
Sex Education. Image shows from L to R: Eric Effiong (Ncuti Gatwa), Maeve Wiley (Emma Mackey), Otis Milburn (Asa Butterfield). Copyright: Eleven Film

Does Sex Education 3 live up to expectations?

Even if Sex Education does verge on being too busy at times, that doesn't really matter when the material is this good.

David Opie, Digital Spy, 9th September 2021

Sex Education Series 3 review

A near-perfect return for Netflix's hit series.

Discussing Film, 9th September 2021

Videos

Podcasts

TV & radio

CITV
5pm
15 min
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 2, Episode 21 - Cheer Grimsby

Dave and his friends are enlisted as cheerleaders for their school sports team - with the help of Gran, they are going to put on the best - and only - cheer performance their Grimsby school has ever seen...

CITV
5:15pm
15 min
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 2, Episode 22 - A Wig Improvement

Betty gives Dave a bad haircut ahead of the annual community disco - finding a solution in the shape of a fetching wig made from donkey hair, Dave discovers that his new stylish hairpiece comes with a few side effects...

Radio 4
6:30pm
30 min
Phil Hammond

Dr Phil's Bedside Manner

Episode 3

Dr Phil Hammond visits and performs for the staff and patients at the Royal United Hospital in Bath.

Joe Lycett's Got Your Back. Clara Amfo

Joe Lycett's Got Your Back

Series 3, Episode 4

Radio 1 DJ Clara Amfo joins the host as he bags up a massive financial victory with the Co-op. Plus, with the help of the SAS, Joe travels to Scotland to look into deliveries in the Highlands, and comedian Rosie Jones ramps up the pressure on accessible renting.

Image shows from L to R: Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy

Comedy Legends

Series 4, Episode 6 - Laurel & Hardy

Barry Cryer pays tribute to much-loved double act Laurel and Hardy, whose slapstick comedy style brought them international fame.

A League Of Their Own. Nish Kumar. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 16, Episode 4

Joining Romesh, Jamie and Freddie this week are comedians Nish Kumar, Jo Brand and Catherine Bohart. Together, the crew try out some aerial yoga, take on the wall in a speed climbing challenge, and endure a Storm Warning in the final challenge.

BBC Two
10pm
30 min
QI. Jo Brand

QI

Series S, Episode 1 - Sick

Sandi Toksvig returns with a "well sick" edition, joined by regular panellist Alan Davies, along with Maisie Adam, Jo Brand and Lee Mack.

Late Night Mash. Rose Johnson. Copyright: Zeppotron

Late Night Mash

Series 1, Episode 2

Nish Kumar gives his take on proposed National Insurance rises, Ahir Shah addresses birth statistics, and there's a special crossover with The Great British Makeover.

The Scotts. Image shows from L to R: Vincent Scott (Robert Florence), Colette Scott (Louise McCarthy), Henry Scott (Iain Connell)

The Scotts

Series 1, Episode 1

Henry wants to settle family differences with a boys' night but, not to be outdone, Colette organises her own girls' night. Let the games begin! The ensuing revelries mix champagne, a hot tub, head-turning tiger-print swimming trunks, karaoke and a one-armed push-up contest. As both sets of Scotts party on long into the night, secrets get blabbed and home truths are uncovered.

Absolute Radio
11pm
5 min
Shaun Keaveny

Rockanory

Episode 4 - Status Quo And The Kangaroo, Part 4

In the 1970s, in the Australia outback legendary rock combo Status Quo's tour bus hit a kangaroo. What happened next (as they say) will shock you.

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