BCG Daily Tuesday 11th January 2022
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BBC cuts 'offensive' scenes from Chewin' The Fat repeats
Censors at the BBC have removed sketches from old episodes of the comedy show Chewin' The Fat to avoid offending modern audiences. The hit BBC Scotland comedy series has been re-edited for repeat showings.
Stuart MacDonald, The Times, 11th January 2022Life according to Craig Charles
The actor and DJ talks about his new UFO series and why he believes the truth is out there.
Murray Scougall, The Sunday Post, 11th January 2022How Viz lost its teeth
This once-fearless comic mag now ducks controversial topics.
Philip Patrick, Spiked, 11th January 2022I was a stand-up snob... until the Liverpool scene converted me
Ben Heal on ditching his elitism to embrace the comedy of working-class life, not middle-class neuroses.
Ben Heal, Chortle, 11th January 2022Ricky Gervais weighs in on Downing Street's party scandal
The UK's leaders should not be trusted, comedian Ricky Gervais has said following the revelation that Downing Street staff were invited to a party in the garden of Number 10 during the nationwide lockdown.
Nina Nannar, ITV, 11th January 2022Only Fools And Horses superfan names dogs after characters
A superfan has named his eight dogs after Only Fools And Horses characters.
The Sun, 11th January 2022Calls for 'woke' BBC to stop 'censoring art'
The 'woke' BBC has been slammed after admitting editing some Chewin' The Fat scenes so that they do not offend a new generation of viewers. The legendary sketch show originally aired from 1999 until 2002 and launched the careers of Still Game creators Ford Kiernan and Greg Hemphill.
Repeats of the old episodes are occasionally broadcast on the BBC Scotland channel. However, the broadcaster has now confirmed that they edit every episode before they put it on the air, and this involves them removing some of the more risque sketches.
David Walker, The Daily Express, 11th January 2022Videos
TV & radio
The A-Z Of Blackness
Episode 6 - U-ZWe're at the final stretch of The A-Z Of Blackness and in this episode Dane covers a lot so grab a snack and enjoy. From the underdogs of society to talking about the different tribes in Africa watch as Dane concludes the series in style.
Toast Of Tinseltown
Episode 2 - L.A. StoryToast starts his life in the LA heat. He meets Dwight Diļ¬erence, who wishes to cast a British actor in his new movie.
Fortunately... With Fi And Jane
Series 2, Episode 2 - Lady Barnacles And Toga Parties With Mishal HusainMishal Husain comes fresh from The Today Programme studio to the Fortunately pizza where she's lucky to catch Jane on fresh patch Thursday.