BCG Daily Tuesday 24th February 2015
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Catastrophe review: a delightfully blundering finale
The last of six very funny episodes signed off, not with style, but with some wonderfully deranged carnage from Sharon Horgan and Rob Delaney.
Tim Dowling, The Guardian, 24th February 2015Roy 'Chubby' Brown: Why I'm coming back to Scunthorpe
This was clearly never going to be an ordinary interview. Carving a career out of being political incorrect, it is surprising that I catch Roy in a moment of calm.
Scunthorpe Telegraph, 24th February 2015Interview: Paul Foot
Paul Foot took a calculated risk when he abandoned his plans to become an accountant in favour of life on stage as a comedian.
Crawley News, 24th February 2015The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel review
Proven by an early monologue about how tea should correctly be made to a room full of Americans, The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel has little interest in widening its appeal or pandering to an audience it had no idea was there the first time around. The joy of the first film came down to its gentle comfort, its unchallenging niceness, and that thankfully hasn't gone anywhere during our time away.
Caroline Preece, Den Of Geek, 24th February 2015Radio Times review
This viewer was not young or cool enough to recognise guest star: Jordan Stephens, otherwise known as one half of hip-hop duo Rizzle Kicks. Stephens plays a pal who lends Andy the keys to his despotic boss's recording studio and soon regrets it. Clad in a tiger onesie ("it's a jumpsuit") and grouchy with man-flu, Andy intends to record a solo track but nephew Errol has other ideas.
Viewers of all ages will chuckle at the rapid-fire banter that neatly captures the love/hate relationship between the dearest of relatives, and the surreal musical interlude.
Claire Webb, Radio Times, 24th February 2015YouTube star Flula Borg to lead US adaptation of Cuckoo
YouTube star Flula Borg will lead the US pilot adaptation of Cuckoo on NBC.
Ben Lee, Digital Spy, 24th February 2015Stephen Merchant in car crash in Los Angeles
Stephen Merchant has escaped injury after being involved in a collision in LA. The Office actor, who was travelling with his actress girlfriend Hayley Atwell at the time, was heading down Melrose Avenue when the incident happened, it has been reported.
OK Magazine, 24th February 2015Review: The Full Monty, Sunderland Empire
Chippendales they may not be, but I'd rather see this blue steel production any day. Who would have thought unemployment, loss of self-esteem and rocky relationships could be so utterly and thoroughly uplifting?
Katy Wheeler, The Sunderland Echo, 24th February 2015Interview: Josie Long
Josie Long has a policy not to read reviews. But when it comes to her latest show, Cara Josephine, I really think she should make an exception.
Sam Wonfor, Newcastle Journal, 24th February 2015Ben Tonge interview
Manchester's most inexhaustibly cool monthly comedy club Sham Bodie has only existed for just over a year, but suddenly on the eve of a radio show and a music festival, the next few months look incredibly exciting for them. Host and co-founder Ben Tonge very kindly answered our questions and gave us the headlines.
Molly Stewart, Giggle Beats, 24th February 2015The great Irish famine sitcom - a comedy hot potato?
Some people are angry that Channel 4 is developing Hungry, a comedy set in one of Ireland's darkest times. But don't judge a script before it's written.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 24th February 2015Review: Catastrophe
Here we have a comedy that is truly innovative; it is upbeat, contemporary and bold.
Becca Moody, Moody Comedy, 24th February 2015Paul Whitehouse: the psychopath in me
In his new sitcom, Paul Whitehouse plays multiple mental-health patients - from an agoraphobic to an obese mummy's boy. He talks to Maureen Paton Maguire about therapy, heart surgery - and why Johnny Depp can get lost.
Maureen Paton Maguire, The Guardian, 24th February 2015Lloyd Langford takes good Old Fashioned comedy on tour
The laconic comic's current show sees him ponder everything from Snapchat to soup.
Brian Donaldson, The List, 24th February 2015Ben Morgan: seven reasons why I'm quitting stand-up
Below is a post that originated on my website and was shared with a comedian's forum on Facebook. My intentions were to start a debate, increase the attendance at my dwindling comedy gig, get more views than normal, and to annoy the easily angered internet user. Mainly the latter happened.
Ben Morgan, The Huffington Post, 24th February 2015The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel falls short
With this edginess, and the lame American storyline, the package becomes a little less charming.
Demetrios Matheou, IndieWire, 24th February 2015Review: Silly Billies Comedy, Live Theatre, Newcastle
The gloriously anarchic Silly Billies Comedy is the monthly alternative night that has been taking The Cumberland Arms by storm over the last 18 months, and now it has graduated to a new home at the Live Theatre on Newcastle's Quayside.
Elliott Clarke, Giggle Beats, 24th February 2015Sanjeev Bhaskar: my father's Indian Summers
As a boy, the actor regularly visited Shimla, where his dad once lived. Filming Channel 4's glossy colonial drama has brought the memories flooding back.
Sanjeev Bhaskar, The Guardian, 24th February 2015The 10 best TV sitcoms of all time
From Porridge to Seinfeld to Alan Partridge, Telegraph writers choose the greatest TV sitcoms ever to grace our screens.
Gerard O'Donovan, Ben Lawrence, Chris Harvey, Andrew Pettie, Neil Midgley and Michael Hogan, The Telegraph, 24th February 2015Videos
Podcasts
TV & radio
Twirlywoos
Series 1, Episode 2 - UnderneathThe Twirlywoos learn about underneath when they visit a hat shop. Back in the boat, the Box brings a rainbow for the Twirlywoos to dance underneath.
Mr Bean
Series 2, Episode 12 - Holiday For TeddyMr Bean decides to take Teddy on holiday to the seaside. When he arrives at his hotel a spoilt little girl wants Teddy all to herself. Her protective dad only wants the best for his little princess. A tussle ensues, resulting in a chase across town on to the pier. No one comes between Mr Bean, Teddy and their relaxing holiday!
Roy
Series 4, Episode 6 - Karma ChameleonBill and Maura are going to a wedding and Becky is left in charge of Roy. However, Becky decides to have an impromptu party and chaos ensues when gate crashers try to ruin their home. Can Roy save Becky and the O'Brien house?
Gigglebiz
Series 4, Episode 22The Lost Pirate has got a plan to find his way off a desert island - he's going to send a message in a bottle. Newsreader Arthur Sleep mistakes his diary for the news script.
Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled
Series 2, Episode 8'Trending' tonight on Alan's own impromptu chat show: kitesurfing, car bombs and Sir Cliff! Jack Dee, Matthew Crosby, Shappi Khorsandi and Julian Clary join him for a natter.
Uncle
Series 2, Episode 3Andy is wrecked with the flu. But when Errol alerts him to a lucrative song contest, it's off to the recording studio.