BCG Daily Monday 15th September 2014
News
Features
Press clippings
James Acaster interview
I'm an idiot for the whole show. I'd urge people to YouTube me before buying tickets.
Catherine Jones, Liverpool Echo, 15th September 2014Spoof artist Miriam Elia takes her revenge on Penguin
An artist who received legal threats from her own publisher has taken revenge with a series of satirical books that take a dig at one of its brands.
Jack Malvern, The Times, 15th September 2014Cardinal Burns review
There are some great moments in this infectiously ridiculous show, which doesn't rely too much on the pair's hit TV series.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 15th September 2014That's funny: why aren't there more comedy magazines?
Received wisdom says there's no market for a publication about standup, but Stand & Deliver hopes to change all that by looking under the bonnet of what makes things amusing.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 15th September 2014Comedy's guilty pleasures
I've been thinking about the concept of Guilty Pleasures in terms of comedy recently. Bad taste and political incorrectness don't always stop something from raising a titter in decent people.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 15th September 2014Celebs get an eyeful at Full Monty opening night
It's a play guaranteed to raise a smile... And The Full Monty certainly didn't disappoint a raft of stars heading to the red carpet premiere.
Dianne Bourne, Manchester Evening News, 15th September 2014Jon Richardson: I may switch jobs now I've found love
Ben Dowell joins comics Jon Richardson and Matt Forde in their VW Campervan to talk about their new Channel 4 show Jon Richardson Grows Up, in which they try to discover the secret of human contentment...
Ben Dowell, Radio Times, 15th September 2014Lee Mack review
Lee Mack has many good gags but gives little of himself away.
Dominic Cavendish, The Telegraph, 15th September 2014Cardinal Burns review
Many, many classy delights in a impressive, varied and well-executed show that dares to be different.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 15th September 2014Videos
Podcasts
TV & radio
Out Of The Rough
Radio Scotland pilot set around one of the oldest golf clubs in the country. Written by Simon Carlyle.
Just A Minute
Series 70, Episode 6Nicholas Parsons hosts another edition of the popular panel game. Jonathan Ross, Liza Tarbuck, Alun Cochrane and Paul Merton try to talk for 60 seconds without hesitation, repetition or deviation.
Duck Quacks Don't Echo
Series 2, Episode 3Lee Mack and Johnny Vegas, Mel Giedroyc and Freddie Flintoff test some facts.
Kevin Bridges: What's The Story?
Referendum SpecialAs the referendum on Scottish Independence fast-approaches, Kevin Bridges takes to the road - and to the stage - to gather diverse views from the streets of Scotland.