BCG Daily Thursday 14th October 2021
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Munya Chawawa interview
"It makes me chuckle when people look down on TikTok comedians".
Emily Baker, i Newspaper, 14th October 2021Strictly: Mitchell says he won't be replacing Webb
"To those asking if I'll be stepping in to replace him: I'm afraid not. I prefer to dance like nobody's watching. And I can only do that if nobody's watching."
Isobel Lewis, The Independent, 14th October 2021Sara Barron: Enemies Closer review
It always pleases me as a grown woman to hear that other grown women also have nemeses. Well, Sara's got a roster, ranging from her friends (who she hates), to people she follows on Instagram (who she hates), to actual objectively-speaking arseholes (who, you guessed it, she hates, and now so do I).
Zoe Paskett, Funny Women, 14th October 2021Liz Kingsman: One Woman Show review
One-Woman Show is an exquisite parody of the phenomenon that is Fleabag. But to put it so simply does scant justice to the ingenuity, complexity and sheer giddy wit that defines Liz Kingsman's hilarious solo debut.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 14th October 2021Michelle Keegan banned her family from watching Brassic
Michelle Keegan has revealed that she BANNED her family from watching Brassic after raunchy sex scene in the first episode.
The actress's character Erin was filmed having an orgasm in the opening minutes of the series as she straddled her boyfriend in their bedroom.
Shan Ally, The Sun, 14th October 2021Brett Goldstein writes new Apple TV+ comedy
Shrinking reunites him with Ted Lasso co-creator Bill Lawrence.
Chortle, 14th October 2021Liz Kingsman: One-Woman Show review
Kingsman spoofs the look-at-me egotism that sometimes animates solo shows, as she heaps meta layer upon layer in a tour de force.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 14th October 2021Julian Clary interview
The actor, comedian, novelist and presenter talks about Muriel Spark, Fay Weldon, and biscuits.
i Newspaper, 14th October 2021Kae Kurd to host Edinburgh TV Awards
Kae Kurd has been announced as host of this year's Edinburgh TV Awards.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 14th October 2021Joanna Page: fourth baby left me completely mental
Joanna Page has revealed how her latest pregnancy has sent her 'completely mental' and vomiting '24/7'.
Jill Robinson, The Sun, 14th October 2021The rapidly ageing comedy of Sacha Baron Cohen
With too much opportunity for political commentary, the films of Sacha Baron Cohen became smarmy judgemental projects that put each of its subjects on uneven playing fields, clearly favouring the democratic left.
Calum Russell, Far Out, 14th October 2021TV & radio
The Attendant
Episode 2 - The WesternTumbleweed, cicadas and gambling with custard creams. A lone drifter wanders onto the forecourt, followed by a gang of leather clad miscreants. The stakes are very high indeed.
The Treason TV Show
Series 4, Episode 2Fuel shortages in the style of Madness, James Bond's new mission, a statement from the Police, and more.
Taskmaster
Series 12, Episode 4 - The Customised InhalerGreg Davies sets more tasks to contenders Alan Davies, Desiree Burch, Guz Khan, Morgana Robinson and Victoria Coren Mitchell, while his loyal sidekick Alex Horne gets all excited over a task involving a fiendish riddle. In this edition Morgana drenches herself in peas, Victoria learns a new skill, Desiree makes a political statement with jam, Alan piles on the sunglasses and Guz pens a new song.
A League Of Their Own
Series 16, Out-takes - Un-seenWith season 16 nearing full-time, the ALOTO gang pull out some of the best unseen moments of the series that never made it to air.
Late Night Mash
Series 1, Episode 7The Mash team report on Newcastle United FC's takeover by Saudi Arabia, and an initial report into the Government's covid response to date. Rachel Parris returns to talk about violence against women, and Ahir Shah reports on the Government's (actually very good) action on climate change.
Union Jack Radio Comedy Club
Episode 2Tonight sees performances from President Obonjo, Jenny Collier, Liam Pickford and Phil Cooper.
The Russell Howard Hour
Series 5, Episode 6Join Russell as he digs into Fury vs Wilder, chats to comedy legend Sir Billy Connolly and comedian and writer Isy Suttie. Plus, music from Everyone You Know.
The Emily Atack Show
Series 2, Episode 2 - Life LessonsThis week's theme is life lessons. In sketches Emily goes back to school, takes a disastrous road trip and, when she suspects her boyfriend is cheating, her Devil and Angel get the better of her. Meanwhile, Emily tells all with stand up about sex education, bunking off school, and failing her driving lessons five whole times.
Complaints Welcome
Episode 1Tom, Jessica and Munya investigate the end-of-the-weekend angst the Antiques Roadshow theme triggers. The first Big Inquiry looks at Yorkshire on TV, and the trio also ask if there's too much Come Dine With Me, and whether we should have more box on the box?
Rockanory
Episode 24 - Stairway To Hell, Part 4Led Zeppelin once rode a motorbike up the stairs and along the corridors of a plush hotel. That was just the beginning...