BCG Daily Monday 24th March 2025
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Hera Books sponsors Comedy Women in Print Prize
Hera Books has stepped in to sponsor the Comedy Women in Print Prize following HarperFiction's withdrawal.
Heloise Wood, The Bookseller, 24th March 2025
Improv was British comedy's "ugly stepchild" - so why is it enjoying a resurgence?
Long derided, improvisational comedy is now attracting big-name stars such as Kiell Smith-Bynoe and One Day's Ambika Mod. There's more to it than showing off, they say - and don't get them started on Whose Line Is It Anyway?
Rachel Aroesti, The Guardian, 24th March 2025
Lauren Pattison: "One gig was so bad I tried to leave without being paid"
The comic on idolising Russell Howard, spending summer away from the Edinburgh Fringe and lying to cabbies.
Liam Pape, The Guardian, 24th March 2025
No adults allowed! Crongton, the joyous show for teens that does what Adolescence can't
The cast of the new BBC show explain how they have given hard-hitting content a fun, relatable and colourful spin to actively encourage teenagers to make good life choices.
Robyn Vinter, The Guardian, 24th March 2025
Ken Dodd: A Legacy Of Happiness review
The doc, narrated by his friend Miriam Margolyes doesn't dig quite as deeply as one would have liked. Though there is much to savour here.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 24th March 2025
Scottish venue and promoter to fund Jack Traynor's Edinburgh Fringe run
Scottish comedy venue Blackfriars of Bell Street has joined forces with promoter Brass Tacks Comedy to offer a funded Edinburgh Festival Fringe debut for Scottish comedian Jack Traynor.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 24th March 2025
Crongton review
If Netflix's Adolescence is essential watching for parents, then Crongton is a pretty good equivalent for their children.
Claire Allfree, The Telegraph, 24th March 2025
Time Travel Is Dangerous review
Real-life vintage shop owners Ruth Syratt and Megan Stevenson raid the past for sellable trinkets in this charmingly funny, quintessentially British comedy.
Phil Hoad, The Guardian, 24th March 2025Videos
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2:45pm15 min
The Island
Episode 6 - The CliffhangerHaving been captured for displeasing Money-Saving Expert Martin Lewis, Stephen awaits his fate.
4:45pm5 min
Supertato
Series 3, Episode 21 - Robotato ReturnsCarrot is excited to show the Tato Team her new inventions, including an improved Robotato, who will help them protect the supermarket from Evil Pea.
6:25pm30 min
High Hoops
Episode 6 - The Crispy Crisp Cup ShotIt's teachers v students week - can the Vipers help win the cup, become school heroes, and impress Aoife's new crush, Jamie?
6:30pm30 min
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Series 2, Episode 4 - The Gresham v ChopmasterFrank Skinner and guests Ian Smith, Lou Sanders, Chloe Petts and Marcus Brigstocke discover how to poke an egg, sleep with a fish and fill a hamper with paté.
7pm25 min
Crongton
Episode 1 - Skin FadeNews of gang violence leads to a realisation that the balance of power on the estate may be about to change.
7:25pm25 min
Crongton
Episode 2 - Just DanceOn the anniversary of her cousin Collette's death, Venetia's family is preparing for a solemn church memorial. She has other plans for the day - a picnic, a water fight and time with her friends. But then she has to have a rethink.
7:55pm25 min
Crongton
Episode 3 - What's In The Box?It's sports day at school, and Liccle Bit wakes up excited despite the initial shock of Mo showing up at his doorstep. His entire family is on his case about keeping Mo's return a secret. Nobody can know she's back.