BCG Daily Saturday 23rd May 2015
Press clippings
Radio Times review
Captain Mainwaring is clearly enjoying being in charge of his Local Defence Volunteers, but pressure is mounting on him at their lack of weapons. Then Colonel Square (Geoffrey Lumsden) pays a first visit, offering rifles on the condition that he takes over command. It's a well-scripted dilemma introducing a nice note of drama, and leads to an untypically emotional outcome.
It's also a noteworthy episode for Jones, who cries, faints and makes a surprising confession. The usual sloppy drill and ineffectual training are geed up by some amusing horseplay (look out for the film being reversed). And it's helpful for the purpose of one punchline to know that Odol was a toothpaste!
Mark Braxton, Radio Times, 23rd May 2015Fringe chaos: Freestival respond
Today Freestival have issued this press release. But they have not yet responded to the key question of whether this is an admission that the Free Fringe does have the rights to stage shows there - and whether they have booked shows into the site without having a written contract with the landlord and licensee. It also addresses claims by PBH (Peter Buckley Hill) that they also had no rights to progamme shows into the St John's venue.
Chortle, 23rd May 2015Review: The Delivery Man
It is fair to say I was sceptical when the series of The Delivery Man began, but the excellence of both the cast and the writing has swayed me. This comedy is speedy, ludicrous in places and incredibly well scripted, making it a very enjoyable watch that really came into its own as the episodes progressed.
Becca Moody, Moody Comedy, 23rd May 2015Review: The Thursday Show - Edinburgh
The Stand's Thursday Show allows you to see the club's Saturday night show at a reduced price, £10 instead of £15. This Thursday's was a proverbial mixed bag.
Michael Kynaston, Mumble Comedy, 23rd May 2015Patrick Monahan looks forward to Teesside homecoming
He's already played an incredible 180 gigs all over the world so far this year - but Teesside funnyman Patrick Monahan still reckons his homecoming gig at Middlesbrough Town Hall Crypt on Saturday 13 June is going to be his favourite night of the year.
Andrew Dipper, Giggle Beats, 23rd May 2015Kayvan Novak on limited opportunities for ethnic actors
Facejacker star Kayvan Novak has spoken about the television industry, saying that there are limited opportunities for actors from ethnic backgrounds.
Harry Fletcher, Digital Spy, 23rd May 2015Review: Rod Woodward
Rod Woodward is a seriously good comedian. I've watched him in action many times and will certainly be laughing with him again.
Terry Phillips, Wales Online, 23rd May 2015Videos
Podcasts
TV & radio
That Hidden Camera Family
Episode 5Hidden camera show centring around a mischievous family who play tricks on unsuspecting members of the public.
That Hidden Camera Family
Episode 6Hidden camera show centring around a mischievous family who play tricks on unsuspecting members of the public.
Fighting Talk
Series 12, Episode 40Fighting Talk is the panel show where guests try to win points for punditry on the week's sports stories.
Here Be Dragons
Series 2, Episode 3At Pontycwai's annual summer fete, the town gets its first superhero - a retired biology teacher.
Play To The Whistle
Series 1, Episode 7The regulars are joined by former Wimbledon champion Pat Cash, comedian Bob Mortimer and Emmerdale star Natalie Anderson.