BCG Daily Saturday 19th April 2014
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Comedy review: Alan Davies, Glasgow
Picking up on the hurt and self-analysis that defined his 2012 return to stand-up, Life is Pain, this compelling series of recriminations from Alan Davies, against his failing body, his young children but most strikingly, his cold, angry father, betrays his recourse to therapy and builds to a densely funny, middle-aged howl of anguish that nevertheless amounts to understanding.
Jay Richardson, The Scotsman, 19th April 2014David Threlfall on Tommy Cooper
He can never remember jokes and he can't do magic - so how did Shameless star David Threlfall fill the shoes of Tommy Cooper for ITV's new biopic, Not Like That, Like This?
Benji Wilson, The Telegraph, 19th April 2014Russell Brand, worth £15m, admits dodging train fares
Multimillionaire comedian Russell Brand has made a fresh bid to bolster his revolutionary image... by boasting that he dodged a train fare.
Damien Gayle, Daily Mail, 19th April 2014TV loves a tragic stand-up... but who's next?
We've had Kenneth Williams, Kenny Everett, Frankie Howerd and Steptoe & Son - now Tommy Cooper is getting the tears-of-a-clown dramatic treatment.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 19th April 2014Ken Dodd on his love of singing and matchmaking advice
He is outward looking. His fascination with people is earnest and his warmth and zest to keep people entertained infectious.
Toby Wadey, Bournemouth Echo, 19th April 2014Son of Tommy Cooper's mistress talks about comedian's dark side
Shameless actor David Threlfall plays Tommy Cooper in a one-off drama series which pulls no punches but - according to Tony Kay, the son of Cooper's mistress - neither did he.
Rod McPhee, The Mirror, 19th April 2014Q&A: Ricky Gervais
In 2010, Time Magazine named him one of the world's 100 most influential people. His latest film is Muppets Most Wanted, and Series 2 of Derek starts on Channel 4 on Wednesday.
Rosanna Greenstreet, The Guardian, 19th April 2014What I see in the mirror: Katy Brand
When I look in the mirror, I am usually annoyed with my hair. I have been in battle with it most of my life.
Katy Brand, The Guardian, 19th April 2014HIGNFY tops Friday ratings for third week
The BBC One panel show, which was hosted by Jeremy Clarkson, was Friday's highest-rated show outside of soaps, attracting 4.46 million (20.6%) viewers at 9pm.
Liam Martin, Digital Spy, 19th April 2014Kerry Godliman & Holli Dempsey interviews
Here's what Kerry Godliman and Holli Dempsey had to say about becoming a 'double act', working with Ricky and the public reaction to their characters...
Elliot Gonzalez, I Talk Telly, 19th April 2014New twist in John Oliver's career
"I didn't want to leave The Daily Show" John Oliver says, sitting in HBO's slick Midtown Manhattan offices.
Matthew Gilbert, The Boston Globe, 19th April 2014Audio: Cardinal Burns interview
Cardinal Burns are a multi award-winning sketch and character duo consisting of Seb Cardinal and Dustin Demri-Burns.
Sara Shulman, Comedy Blogedy, 19th April 2014Liam Williams' favourite TV
Liam Williams explains what he likes to watch on TV.
Gwilym Mumford, The Guardian, 19th April 2014The film that could shatter Tommy Cooper's good name
Harrowing scenes of domestic abuse are part of an eye-opening new drama at the centre of ITV's Easter Weekend schedules.
Guy Adams, Daily Mail, 19th April 2014Videos
TV & radio
Fighting Talk
Series 11, Episode 34Mark Watson, Kelly Cates, Charlie Sloth and Dougie Anderson all join Chrsitian O'Connell to try and win points for punditry.
The Guess List
Episode 2Deborah Meaden, Julian Clary, Larry Lamb, Melanie C and David Haye are the celebrities taking part this week.
The Dafty Show
Sketch show pilot for London Live.