BCG Daily Tuesday 18th November 2014
Features
Press clippings
One to watch: Sean McLoughlin
A 26-year-old comic from Brighton who digs deep into his bleak lifestyle to mine dark punchlines.
Ben Williams, Time Out, 18th November 2014The history of Sara Pascoe
The 2014 Foster's Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee takes on the weighty topic of anthropological history in her latest show. She gives Time Out a run down of her own past.
Ben Williams, Time Out, 18th November 2014Miranda admits she questioned decision to end sitcom
Miranda Hart has admitted she questioned her decision to bring her hit BBC sitcom to an end as filming began on the show's final episodes.
Rob Leigh, The Mirror, 18th November 2014Miriam Margolyes interview
Miriam Margolyes on her "hothouse" relationship with her parents, playing around, and "still being fat".
Jane Graham, The Big Issue, 18th November 2014Comedians join Richard Ayoade on his trip
Kathy Burke, Adam Hills, Jessica Hynes and Stephen Mangan join Richard Ayoade on his TV show Travel Man.
Channel 4, 18th November 2014Will Adamsdale interview
One of the utter delights of Edinburgh Fringe this year was Will Adamsdale's comedy storytelling show, Borders, a gentle, bizarre, captivating hour that's like no other around at the moment. It has a run at the Invisible Dot in Kings Cross until November 22, and London is Funny spoke to Will about the six big influences on him as an artist.
London Is Funny, 18th November 2014Robert Webb rejoins Jeeves and Wooster for tour
Robert Webb will reprise his role in Jeeves and Wooster in Perfect Nonsense on the show's UK tour next year.
David Hutchison, The Stage, 18th November 2014Shappi Khorsandi, Soho Theatre - comedy review
Shappi Khorsandi's most distinctive material was a series of potent anecdotes about her father, an Iranian satirist living in exile.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 18th November 2014Countdown hero wears IT Crowd t-shirt on-air
It finally happened, Moss's Countdown appearance in The IT Crowd has been recognised in the actual show, with contestant Danny Davies delighting viewers by wearing a t-shirt bearing his infamous line.
Christopher Hooton, The Independent, 18th November 2014Jason Manford's Christmas day gift - a new baby!
Manchester comedian Jason Manford says Christmas day could be an eventful one at his Stockport home with one big arrival - his new baby.
Manchester Evening News, 18th November 2014Videos
TV & radio
Tom Wrigglesworth's Hang Ups
Series 2, Episode 2 - Point Of No ReturnTom is bewildered when his dad reveals the family are flying down to London... from Sheffield. But as with everything, Mr Wrigglesworth has his own very particular reasons.
Give Out Girls
Episode 6 - The Overnight StayA stay in a hotel becomes complicated when Marilyn has a one-night stand with Edward, the client. Meanwhile, Poppy and Andy finally attempt to consummate their relationship.
Bad Robots
Series 1, Episode 2The machines have had enough. No longer will they stand for being bashed about, kicked around and taken for granted. The Bad Robots are out for revenge...
The Revolution Will Be Televised
Series 3, Highlights SpecialCompilation of the best bits from the first two series featuring bite-sized comedy hits, from fictionalised characters to stunt-led sketches.
What The Future?
Episode 2 - DrugsBritain, in a desperate attempt to look fashionable, legalises marijuana. Soon her majesty the Queen lights up the first ceremonial joint on the balcony of Buckingham Palace. Now perpetually stoned, politicians legalises other drugs to perk us all up a bit. But soon a drug addled nation turns to beat poetry, henge sell-offs and the horrors of Dark Etsy. While terrorist group The Real Campaign for Real Ale gears up for action, a damaged and desperate UK has the Channel Islands taken into care.