BCG Daily Sunday 14th September 2014
Press clippings
Radio Times review
My reaction of "Ah, Beat the Clock, the Tiller Girls, the goodbye wave from the revolving stage" was met with a blank look from the younger staff at RT. But viewers of a certain age will remember the variety show that was the cornerstone of ITV schedules during the late 1950s and early 60s.
It's being revived with guest hosts (Rob Brydon and Bradley Walsh among them, although it's the affable Stephen Mulhern tonight), who introduce a mix of famous acts and downright obscure ones. It's highly unlikely that the Tiller Girls will come out of retirement to kick off the show, though.
Jane Rackham, Radio Times, 14th September 2014Jack Whitehall wants to be in Call the Midwife
Asked whether he's keen to follow in the footsteps of his Fresh Meat co-star Charlotte Ritchie and try his hand at a little serious drama, Whitehall revealed that he'd like to literally follow in Ritchie's footsteps and bag a part alongside her in Call the Midwife.
Ellie Walker-Arnott, Radio Times, 14th September 2014Mount Pleasant is back
Sally Lindsay is thrilled to be back for a fourth series and says Bobby Ball is more than happy to get stuck into the nappy changing and bottle making.
Susanna Galton, The Mirror, 14th September 2014David Mitchell: My sex tapes are everywhere
My real-life shagging has not been self-conscious. So I can cling to the hope that I make different faces than I do while faking on Peep Show.
David Mitchell, The Observer, 14th September 2014Rudy's Rare Records review
A stage version of the Radio 4 comedy is bit like Steptoe & Son with musical interludes.
Susannah Clapp, The Guardian, 14th September 2014Sunday Night at the Palladium: Less than satisfying
Sunday Night at the Palladium was entertaining in parts but never really came wholly to life.
Gerard O'Donovan, The Telegraph, 14th September 2014Interview: Sir Ken Dodd? - That would be a great honour
Doddy looks back at his life as he prepares to celebrate 60 years as a professional entertainer.
Paddy Shennan, Liverpool Echo, 14th September 2014Review: The Play That Goes Wrong
There's nothing better than squirming awkwardly whilst something goes disastrously wrong in a show, but that's exactly what Mischief Theatre want you to do in their raucously funny production.
J.M., So So Gay, 14th September 2014Pride review - power in an unlikely union
Bill Nighy, Imelda Staunton and George MacKay sparkle in this tale of lesbian and gay activists' support for the miners' strike.
Mark Kermode, The Guardian, 14th September 2014Film review: Pride
Pride depicts an interesting bit of history, but its real message is about two vilified and marginalised groups who discover comradeship, solidarity and Bronski Beat.
Siobhan Synnot, The Scotsman, 14th September 2014Pride - a film which has passion and wit
The characters in Pride score their points with unbridled passion and wit.
The Derby Telegraph, 14th September 2014TV & radio
Tonight At The London Palladium
Series 1, Episode 1The first show is hosted by TV presenter and all-round entertainer Stephen Mulhern, with performances from global superstar Bryan Adams, girl band Little Mix, singer Alfie Boe, stand-up comedian Alan Davies, hilarious French-Canadian speciality act Les Beaux Freres and, from America, the amazing quick change act David and Dania.
Gossip From The Garden Pond
Episode 2The Water Boatman and Great Diving Beetle reveal the truth about life between the ripples.
Almost Royal
Series 1, Episode 6 - Washington, D.CAristocratic British siblings Georgie and Poppy Carlton are in Washington D.C., reaching to the very heart of American politics.