BCG Daily Sunday 22nd March 2015
Press clippings
Armando Iannucci hopes to write Doctor Who episode
The Think of It writer wishes to reunite with Peter Capaldi.
John Plunkett, The Guardian, 22nd March 2015Armando Iannucci: BBC needs to bite the bullet
The writer and director on penning a Doctor Who episode and why he's itching to return to film-making.
John Plunkett, The Guardian, 22nd March 2015Michael Legged pulls out of gig because of UKIP
Michael Legge has pulled out of a festival booking after he discovered that a UKIP representative would also be at the same event. UKIP's invite has since been withdrawn.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 22nd March 2015Opinion: Comedy - as long as the price is right
I went to Angel Comedy Club in Islington last Thursday night because I'd heard Nick Helm was on. I didn't arrange to be on the guest list, I just turned up as a punter. And like a punter I was turned away because the gig was full.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 22nd March 2015Simon Pegg opens Bristol University's new theatre
The Hollywood actor and comedian Simon Pegg has returned to his former university to open a new theatre named in his honour by its students.
BBC News, 22nd March 2015Glasgow Comedy Festival review: Seann Walsh
With acerbic observations on quinoa, Bikram Yoga, Netflix and hairdryers (to his mind, otherwise known as noise guns) it is clear his girlfriend has had quite the impact on his formerly bachelor-lifestyle and drunken antics.
Marianne Gunn, The Herald, 22nd March 2015Robin Ince interview
Robin Ince figures it's a good time for him to be visiting Australia. The British comedian and self-confessed science junkie reckons our leaders could use some guidance.
Andrew Masterson, Sydney Morning Herald, 22nd March 2015Uncle, Series 2 review
Uncle is an endearing sitcom with likeable characters and a hugely talented cast. It's a slow-burner, which only increases its impact, making it one of the most enjoyable sitcoms I've seen for a while.
Becca Moody, Moody Comedy, 22nd March 2015My Glasgow: Janey Godley
Janey Godley is a stand-up, writer and actor. In her contribution to our My Glasgow series, she describes how she picked up the paint brush as a way to heal and to relax.
Janey Godley, The Skinny, 22nd March 2015Review: Acid-tongued Jimmy Carr 'scandalises' audience
Forbidden chuckles echoed around the theatre as a scintillating Jimmy Carr scandalised his audience in Bournemouth last night.
Toby Wadey, Bournemouth Echo, 22nd March 2015Videos
TV & radio
Justin's House
Series 3, Episode 18 - Robert's Memory ChipsJustin needs to fix Robert after his memory chips accidentally come loose.
Pompidou
Episode 4 - The DateIt's Valentine's Day and Pompidou wants a date. A chance meeting with a lady from a dating agency means his wish might just come true, but Pompidou's idea of romance isn't to everyone's taste.
Off Their Rockers
Series 3, Episode 4Royston invents the ultimate mobile phone case, Paul tests out the world's most powerful leaf blower and Seb steals flowers from a funeral.