BCG Daily Wednesday 23rd March 2022
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Max & Ivan on their new wrestling comedy Deep Heat
Max Olesker and Ivan Gonzalez tell Dominic Maxwell the true story behind their new ITV2 series.
Dominic Maxwell, The Times, 23rd March 2022
Teenage Cancer Trust Comedy Night at the Royal Albert Hall review
The long-delayed annual fundraiser made a triumphant return.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 23rd March 2022
John Robins: Gambling almost cost me my life
John Robins has opened up about his gambling addiction as he backs a new campaign to help those with problems.
Chortle, 23rd March 2022
Catherine Tate's The Nan Movie: when sketch characters run out of road
Tate's sweary grump went from TV to stage show to a misfiring film, proving how tricky it is to keep audiences on a lifelong journey with a comic creation.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 23rd March 2022
Jerry Sadowitz is heading for Aberdeen International Comedy Festival
The acclaimed stand-up and magician will make his debut at the Granite City event on October 14 with his Not For Anyone show.
Aberdeen Press and Journal, 23rd March 2022
Mo Gilligan to return to The O2
Mo Gilligan has announced his return to The O2, again headlining a showcase of black comedy talent.
Chortle, 23rd March 2022
Rose Matafeo interview
Starstruck creator Rose Matafeo just wants to see women enjoying life onscreen (and to get Bridget Jones' Diary in the Criterion Collection).
Caroline Framke, Variety, 23rd March 2022
Black Country comedian Aynuk dies as son pays tribute
Alan Smith, a member of Black Country comic duo Aynuk and Ayli, who described as the area's "greatest ambassador" has died in hospital after a short illness aged 84.
Thomas Parkes, The Express and Star, 23rd March 2022
Trans comic Jen Ives branded a 'pervert' in disturbing LGB Alliance conference footage
Disturbing video footage has emerged showing trans comedian Jen Ives being verbally abused and branded a "pervert" while attending the LGB Alliance conference last year.
Roisin O'Connor, The Independent, 23rd March 2022
Stuart Mitchell interview
'I just go out there to enjoy myself and if anything comes of it, that's a bonus'.
Tristan Rees, Glasgow Guardian, 23rd March 2022
Victoria Coren Mitchell to guest present HIGNFY
Joining her on the panel for the second episode in the forthcoming series will be Chief Political Commentator at the Sunday Times Tim Shipman and comedian Ria Lina.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 23rd March 2022
Max Olesker: I was Britain's youngest wrestling star
I was a bullied 14-year-old fantasy geek, until a wrestling school opened on my doorstep - and inspired my new TV sitcom Deep Heat.
Max Olesker, The Telegraph, 23rd March 2022
Rachel Parris: Advice From Strangers review
Parris appears to have a strong sense of self-awareness, considering this is a memoir about her, the existence and difference of experience for other people seems ever far from her mind.
Kate Stone, Funny Women, 23rd March 2022
The Island review
I watched Dave's new comedy format The Island, not knowing it had been devised by stand-ups James Acaster, Ed Gamble, Lloyd Langford and John Robins when they got stranded in New York by a storm. That fact came as something as a surprise, given the show feels less than an idea created organically by some fine comic minds, and more like the brainchild of a UKTV exec trying to engineer something to fill a Taskmaster-shaped hole left after their biggest show got poached by Channel 4.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 23rd March 2022
The Island, Dave, review
Comedy panel shows are over - this predictable refresh proves it.
Emily Watkins, i Newspaper, 23rd March 2022
The Island review
This nautical panel show is so laugh-free it's a wreck.
Jack Seale, The Guardian, 23rd March 2022
The Island is proof that lazy podcasts are ruining TV comedy
Dave's new panel show challenges a group of comics to come up with strategies for how to survive after a shipwreck. But why?
Anita Singh, The Telegraph, 23rd March 2022
Sharon Horgan secretly dating Charlatans frontman Tim Burgess
Catastrophe star Sharon Horgan is secretly dating Charlatans frontman Tim Burgess after splitting from husband.
Simon Boyle, The Sun, 23rd March 2022Videos
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Maureen & Friends
Series 2, Episode 2We hear frustrating experience at an airport and the return of Hester from the Home Counties.
6:30pm30 min
Conversations From A Long Marriage
Series 3, Episode 4 - Don't Throw Your Love AwayJoanna is furious with Roger but won't tell him why. Roger, bemused, tries to make the peace by a trip to the seaside - but that only makes it worse. Over some emergency babysitting, they manage to sort out another couple's problems but Roger still doesn't know what he's supposed to have done.
9pm30 min
Kate & Koji
Series 2, Episode 2 - Koji In ChargeThis time, Kate lets Koji run the cafe, which he does all too well. Meanwhile, Medium wants feedback on the novel he has written.
10pm60 min
Frayed
Series 2, Episode 5Fairbank discovers an unexpected new lead that puts Abby, Tess and Lenny at the centre of his investigation into the disappearance of Terry Harris.
10pm60 min
The Island
Episode 1Sara Pascoe, Johnny Vegas, Ninia Benjamin and Ahir Shah have to set up their brand new nations, give their islands a name, choose a chief of police and, most importantly, a desert island drink. Tom Allen hosts with the help of Kemah Bob and Jason Forbes.
10pm30 min
Bloods
Series 2, Episode 2George struggles to make a difference at the mental health crime scene that is South Hill, much to Jo's delight. Spencer gets a job at the depot. Darrell faces deportation back to Australia.
11pm15 min
The Damien Slash Mixtape
Series 4, Episode 3We find out the original of Facebook's algorithm, and how to stop it, a global arms dealer gets woke, and a football commentator can't keep his mind on the beautiful game.
11:15pm15 min
