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BCG Daily Tuesday 15th February 2022

News

Press clippings

Komedia

Komedia Bath to hire BSL interpreter

The Komedia venue in Bath to start offering a British Sign Language interpreter at some of its comedy gigs.

Chortle, 15th February 2022
The Graham Norton Show. Graham Norton. Copyright: So Television

BBC refuses to apologise over Graham Norton Ukraine joke

The BBC has refused to apologise amid backlash over Graham Norton's Ukraine joke - insisting 'nothing is off limits'.

Jill Robinson, The Sun, 15th February 2022
Unspun With Matt Forde. Matt Forde. Copyright: Avalon Television

Matt Forde: There's a difference between charismatic and shameless

Political comedian Matt Forde is bringing his satirical show to Cambridge but can't reveal what's in it as he has to rewrite his material at every new twist in the news.

Alex Spencer, Cambridge Independent, 15th February 2022
This Is Going To Hurt. Adam (Ben Whishaw)

This Is Going To Hurt, BBC One review

Ben Whishaw is supremely nuanced as the screen alter ego of obstetrician Adam Kay.

David Nice, The Arts Desk, 15th February 2022
Lou Sanders. Copyright: Avalon Television

Lou Sanders: the 10 songs that changed my life

Lou Sanders breaks down the music that made her who she is today - from Blind Melon to Missy Elliott.

Mike Rampton, Kerrang, 15th February 2022

Videos

TV & radio

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 2:15pm
45 min
Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators

Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators

Series 4, Episode 2 - If Music Be The Food Of Love

Frank and Lu enter the competitive world of ballroom dancing, brimming with passion and jealousy - and learn the dangers of partners falling in love with one another.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Please Use Other Door

Please Use Other Door

Series 1, Episode 2

The second show includes a series of sketches in which someone is forced to watch Succession, a man applies for a business loan for a company whose aim is doing evil and a woman dates the Pied Piper.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm
50 min
This Is Going To Hurt. Adam (Ben Whishaw)

This Is Going To Hurt

Episode 2

Adam struggles to cope with the emotional ramifications of his mistake, becoming increasingly difficult to be around, both at work and at home.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:45pm
15 min
Cheaters

Cheaters

Series 1, Episode 4

After another aborted attempt at sex with Fola, Zack impulsively buys some Viagra at the chemists and bumps into Esther. After their prescriptions get mixed up, Zack is embarrassed when he realises that Esther will discover what he's purchased...

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min
Mel Giedroyc: Unforgivable. Image shows from L to R: Katherine Ryan, Lou Sanders, Bimini Bon Boulash, Mel Giedroyc, Toussaint Douglass

Mel Giedroyc: Unforgivable

Series 2, Episode 2

Mel and Lou are joined by the brilliant Katherine Ryan, Drag Race standout star Bimini Bon Boulash, and stand-up Toussaint Douglass. Katherine spills the beans on her prom night, Bimini reveals what happens after too many vodkas and Toussaint explains why you should never accept chicken from strangers.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Sandi Toksvig

QI

Series S, Highlights Special - VG: Part I

A selection of the best moments from the recent series. Sandi Toksvig asks questions connected to the letter S, as Alan Davies and the guest panellists try to come up with interesting, point-worthy answers - all the while avoiding the most obvious ones.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:35pm
15 min
Cheaters

Cheaters

Series 1, Episode 5

Zack manages to get his prescription back from Esther, and their friendship blossoms, each unaware that they're being cheated on by their partners. Meanwhile Josh discusses the situation with his sister Nina, who advises him to end it with Fola.

BBC Three 10:45pm
14 min
Lazy Susan. Image shows from L to R: Celeste Dring, Freya Parker

Lazy Susan

Episode 3

There's a medical emergency, a pub trip goes wrong and a man misses his dog.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:50pm
10 min
Cheaters

Cheaters

Series 1, Episode 6

Josh goes to see Fola intent on ending things, but despite their best intentions they end up sleeping together for a second time. Meanwhile Zack leaves work early to surprise Fola with his Viagra, only to overhear Fola and Josh having sex.

Radio 4 11pm
30 min
Fortunately... With Fi And Jane. Image shows from L to R: Fi Glover, Jane Garvey

Fortunately... With Fi And Jane

Series 2, Episode 7 - Coffee, Soap And Timekeeping With Jess Salomon And Eman El-Husseini

Fi and Jane chat to comedians Jess Salomon and Eman El-Husseini, hosts of Comedians vs The News on the BBC World Service. The couple beam over from New York to offer their thoughts on making global audiences laugh, Jess' former career in The Hague and their non-lethal dog.

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