BCG Daily Thursday 30th September 2021
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Outsiders: Mitchell's desperate bid to outdo Taskmaster
From wielding axes to rescuing parachutists, David Mitchell's new show gives comics wacky missions to complete. It's great fun - but it would be far better if a certain other series didn't exist.
Stuart Heritage, The Guardian, 30th September 2021Secret origins of Dennis the Menace's iconic jumper
He is the eternal young scamp who is actually 70 this year, and now the secret is out about the iconic red and black jumper that made Dennis the Menace a fashionista as well as being the tearaway's uniform for seven decades.
Martin Hannan, The National (Scotland), 30th September 2021The Larkins stars confirm Christmas 2021 special
The upcoming ITV drama will be back for a festive special!
Lauren Morris, Radio Times, 30th September 2021Bradley Walsh says Larkins left him too fat for suits
Bradley Walsh reckons he has finally found the "perfick" role after 28 years on telly.
The Sun, 30th September 2021Why British satire is terrible
James Harris says you can't speak truth to power and expect to earn a living.
James Harris, Chortle, 30th September 2021How do you find a comedy writing partner?
I've been giggling to myself for weeks about a joke I wrote for something that's a year from happening. I'm desperate to share but it's not funny out of context. I needed to have someone in the room when I thought of it. Not least because if they hadn't found it funny, I would have had to consider binning it.
Dave Cohen, Dave Cohen's Blog, 30th September 2021Interview: Funny Women Stage Award winner Lara Ricote
This year the Funny Women Awards Grand Final was back at the Bloomsbury Theatre where Mexican born, Amsterdam-based comedian Lara Ricote impressed our judging panel so much with her wit and physical comedy she was named the winner of this year's Stage Award. We caught up with Lara to talk about her comedy and how it feels to win!
Funny Women, 30th September 2021Shazia Mirza: Coconut at Soho Theatre review
This sharp show should push Mirza to another level.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 30th September 2021Brassic star Joe Gilgun discusses future of show
The Brassic co-creator and star said the future of the show depends on whether its cast stay with it.
Lauren Morris, Radio Times, 30th September 2021Leroy Brito running London marathon thanks to heckle
Stand-up Leroy Brito is running the London marathon on Sunday - thanks to a heckle.
Chortle, 30th September 2021Matt Lucas calls LGB Alliance 'anti-trans'
Matt Lucas has hit out at the LGB Alliance, saying that the group doesn't represent him as a gay man.
Isobel Lewis, The Independent, 30th September 2021Jenny Eclair: Sixty! (FFS!) review
Jenny Eclair: Sixty! is a delight from beginning to end. Not only can she make getting older hilariously funny, but she has the ability to focus on the small shames of human life and return them to us in a new and triumphant light.
Jane Darcy, The Reviews Hub, 30th September 2021What happened to the original Darling Buds Of May cast?
More than 20 million people tuned in each week to watch the sweet Larkin family's rural adventures in The Darling Buds Of May - but after the show ended things didn't go "perfickly" for all of the cast.
Josh Saunders, The Sun, 30th September 2021Tudur Owen on the Aberystwyth Comedy Festival
"That's a tricky one because they're two sides of the same coin," says comedian Tudur Owen when asked to pick the best of mid Wales' two comedy festivals.
Twm Owen, The National (Wales), 30th September 2021Videos
Podcasts
TV & radio
Joe Lycett's Got Your Back
Series 3, Episode 7Joe is joined by Sara Pascoe to explore some of the dubious practices of the gambling industry. He opens a betting shop aimed at kids with the help of street artist Foka Wolf, gets thrown out of a casino with an honest advert for his own VIP club and looks at the effects of online gambling on assistant Mark Silcox's brain.
The Treason TV Show
Series 4, Episode 1Featuring the funeral of Sir Clive Sinclair, Joe Biden's fireside chat, ABBA, and more.
A League Of Their Own
Series 16, Episode 7Romesh is joined by Birmingham City striker Troy Deeney, presenter AJ Odudu and comedians Roisin Conaty, Geoff Norcott, Alex Brooker and Tom Allen for more sporting shenanigans. A generous Romesh gives out some gifts, the panel play the V.A.R game, and then it's time for some dizzy penalties and a Slippy Slam Dunk challenge.
Comedy Legends
Series 4, Episode 9 - Tina FeyBarry Cryer pays tribute to actress, comedian and writer Tina Fey, who found fame on Saturday Night Live and created 30 Rock and Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt.
Taskmaster
Series 12, Episode 2 - Oatmeal And DeathThe five comedic contestants continue competing against each other but for the first time this series, they'll need to show off some teamwork as they are faced with a mountain to climb. Alex Horne keeps a diligent record of events as Morgana Robinson investigates some suspect doggy bags and Guz Khan slaps a bouncy rabbit.
QI
Series S, Episode 4 - Sideshows, Stunts & Scavenger HuntsSandi Toksvig looks at sideshows, stunts and scavenger hunts, with series regular Alan Davies, and guest panellists Gyles Brandreth, Rosie Jones and Nish Kumar.
Late Night Mash
Series 1, Episode 5In the week Channel 4 went off air, Nish Kumar addresses Britain's fuel distribution problems and Geoff Norcott looks at Keir Starmer's record.
The Russell Howard Hour
Series 5, Episode 4Russell delves into the nation's fuel panic and chats to writer and comedian Lucy Beaumont and actor David Harewood. Plus, music from Joy Crookes.
The Scotts
Series 1, Episode 4Henry has an accident at work and is ordered to rest up at home. He's keen to relax and spend time with the family but his mum Moira is convinced he'll drive everyone cuckoo.
What On Earth? With Count Binface
Count Binface is the most successful alien politician ever, being officially London's 9th choice to be mayor. Now he's invading Radio 4 to learn about Earth, and how to conquer it.
Rockanory
Episode 16 - Taking Libertines, Part 4Did the KLF invent The Libertines for a prank? Is Pete Doherty real, or a Buddy Holly impersonator from a holiday camp in Devon? Did the KLF use him to fool the tabloids? Is anything real anymore?