BCG Daily Wednesday 1st July 2015
Press clippings
Not Safe For Work, Channel 4 - TV review
The script sometimes felt not just glum, but underpowered.
Ellen E. Jones, The Independent, 1st July 2015Review: Red Redmond
Red Redmond's debut stand-up DVD is a warm, smart and wholly loveable fifty minutes from an amazingly personable comic.
Molly Stewart, Giggle Beats, 1st July 201520 free comedy recommendations for the Edinburgh Fringe
Here are 20 great, exciting, original acts putting on shows at the Edinburgh Fringe that are either free or pay what you want (a healthy chunk are from Bob Slayer's excellent Heroes of the Fringe roster).
Laugh Out London, 1st July 2015Sajeela Kershi interview
Sajeela Kershi is a Muslim agnostic in agony. Sitting firmly on the faith fence, she's equally intolerant of fanatic atheists as she is of religious fanatics. Sajeela asks Martin Walker why it's so hard for people to say, "I don't know" when it comes to religion.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 1st July 2015Sid Singh interview
Comedian, Siddhant Singh, talks to Martin Walker about his Edinburgh Fringe show, finding stand-up comedy, and performing for the US Marines.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 1st July 2015Peter Michael Marino interview
Writer, comedian, producer, director and singer, Peter Michael Marino talks to Martin Walker about his latest creation, a delusional cruise ship entertainer called Lance. At this year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Lance is hosting his own twisted musical variety chat show - Late with Lance!
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 1st July 2015Paul Throne interview
According to Paul Thorne, throughout history every generation thought they would witness the end of the world. They were wrong. We will! Paul explains to Martin Walker why he believes Tony Blair is the fifth Horseman of the Apocalypse.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 1st July 2015Zawe Ashton shines in this promising comedy drama
I think it'll be interesting to see where DC Moore takes the programme now that he's established the main characters, and there's definitely enough intrigue for me to stick with the show for another episode.
Unreality TV, 1st July 2015TV review: Not Safe For Work, Channel 4
This is an interesting programme with a lot of potential. I'm not sure how funny it is, but as I said, it's an interesting programme with a lot of potential so stay tuned.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 1st July 2015(Un)civil service: Channel 4's new comedy reviewed
Channel 4's new comedy pokes fun at Whitehall, but it's more Skins than The Thick of It, says Sarah Aston.
Sarah Aston, Civil Service World, 1st July 2015'People take comedy too seriously': Joe Pasquale
It has been nearly 30 years since squeaky-voiced comedian Joe Pasquale's TV breakthrough on New Faces and his appeal has not diminished.
Jim Palmer, Kingston Guardian, 1st July 2015Episodes has been granted another series... but why?
There are series that become critical darlings but never attract a large enough audience to be viable. There are ones that the critics hate but the viewers adore. There are some that manage to score on both fronts, pleasing all of the people all of the time, and become runaway successes. And then there's the fourth type: those series few people really care about, yet which for some reason, just keep being recommissioned.
Pat Stacey, Irish Herald, 1st July 2015Festival interview: Penny Arcade
Icon of 60s underground scene Penny Arcade talks the death of New York City.
Neil Cooper, The List, 1st July 2015Reggie Watts: the one-man jam band
Improvised performance is ultimately about getting on a stage and taking a flight of fancy - and few people soar higher than this king of nonsense.
Joseph Morpurgo, The Guardian, 1st July 2015Edinburgh preview: Luke Toulson
Comedian Luke Toulson talked to me last year about the difficulties he had of finding places to do Edinburgh previews.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 1st July 2015Interview: rarely asked questions - John-Luke Roberts
John-Luke Roberts' new show Stdad-Up is about the death of his father. But hold on, this one is different. It also features multi-coloured balloons.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 1st July 2015Festival preview: Matty Grey's Grossed Out Game Show
Matty Grey has hit pay dirt with the biggest gungefest in children's entertainment. Time to don a hard hat as the Australian pores over the mechanics of his new show
David Pollock, The List, 1st July 2015Entries invited for Amused Moose Comedy Award
Entries are now open for The Amused Moose Comedy Award 2015, which searches for the best comedy shows at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe from undiscovered talent.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 1st July 2015Tom Weston Jones talks the daily grind
Actor talks about his role in new comedy-drama series.
Ben Travis, Evening Standard, 1st July 2015Helen Keen interview
Helen Keen is ready to go mainstream, as she returns to Radio 4 with more funny, yet factual, stories of unsung pioneers and oddballs (sometimes both), in a new show which shows us how science and technology could help solve our Big Problems.
Carl L Hutchinson, Head Stuff, 1st July 2015Alan Davies warns Stephen Fry off being a parent
He expressed an interest in having children with husband Elliott Spencer last month, but Alan Davies has warned Stephen Fry it's not as easy as it may look.
Annie Price, The Daily Express, 1st July 2015O'Porter and O'Dowd star in their own IT Crowd revival
Dawn O'Porter's been testing her husband's tech knowledge in their new shared office.
Sarah Doran, Radio Times, 1st July 2015Censorship vs accountability and freedom of Speech
What can you say and what can't you say anymore? That is the question of the day.
Dana Alexander, The Huffington Post, 1st July 2015Festival preview: Gein's Family Giftshop
After a darkly comic start to their Fringe career, Manchester sketch group Gein's Family Giftshop assure us that the terror has only really just begun.
Marissa Burgess, The List, 1st July 2015Princess Beatrice dines with Jimmy Carr
Princess Beatrice went out for dinner with Jimmy Carr and his partner Karoline Copping on Monday night.
Female First, 1st July 2015There's a new podcast in town
The world probably doesn't need another podcast about writing, television or sitcoms. But we didn't ask. I've teamed up with Dave Cohen and started one about the art of writing sitcoms for television, with an eye (or ear?) to radio as well. It is kindly hosted by the British Comedy Guide, and produced by Katie Storey. Episode 1 is out now and you can listen to it here (via Soundcloud, iTunes, etc).
James Cary, Sitcom Geek, 1st July 2015Comedy ad director Ben Whitehouse heading to the USA
Continuing to broaden its roster of commercial filmmakers, Accomplice Media has signed comedy director Ben Whitehouse for exclusive representation in the United States.
AdLand, 1st July 2015Three comedians to watch at the Edinburgh Fringe
There's no better place to broaden your horizons than the Edinburgh Fringe.
TransPennine Express Magazine, 1st July 2015Videos
Podcasts
TV & radio
Wussywat The Clumsy Cat
Episode 8 - SandIrd has built a sandcastle and flits off to collect decorations for it.
Big Problems With Helen Keen
Series 1, Episode 4 - BoredomHelen ponders bear baiting, loyalty points and spotting mystery words.
The Interviews
Series 1, Episode 2 - The Two RonniesMixing archive interviews with footage from their much-loved sketch show, The Interviews presents a profile of Ronnie Corbett and Ronnie Barker - in their own words.
Stand Up Central
Series 1, Episode 9Russell explains Nigel Farage's worst nightmare, and answer's questions on signing boobs and the Queen's last words. His guests are John Robins and Jarlath Regan.
Doll & Em
Series 2, Episode 5As Olivia Wilde and Evan Rachel Wood grow frustrated with Doll and Em's changes to the play, Dolly receives some unexpected news.
SunTrap
Episode 6 - OverboardWoody starts working for a company running pirate boat parties for tourists.