BCG Daily Thursday 2nd July 2015
Press clippings
Croft & Pearce interview
Hannah Croft and Fiona Pearce have been writing and performing sketches together for years, having first met at school. Martin Walker enjoyed the company of this playful double act as they mulled over their new Radio 4 series and their latest Edinburgh Fringe show, There's Always Something.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 2nd July 2015Charlotte McDougall interview
Character comedian Charlotte McDougall makes her solo debut at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe as Gay Furnish Flirt Coach, sexologist and dating guru. As Charlotte explains to Martin Walker, Gay can change your life.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 2nd July 2015The Jest - Ella Ainsworth interview
Five person sketch group The Jest, present a world of wayward characters, black humour and delightfully dark sketches. Martin Walker talks to Jester, Ella Ainsworth about mixing horror with humour, and what it's like to share a flat with four other people for a month.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 2nd July 2015Jo Sargent interview
Cariad Lloyd talks to comedy producer Jo Sargent (in her only ever interview) about nurturing talent.
Cariad Lloyd, Standard Issue, 2nd July 2015Villa that inspired St Trinian's up for sale
A flat in the former school that inspired St Trinian's is on the market for well over £500,000.
Edinburgh Evening News, 2nd July 2015The Magnet: Watch clip of the rarely-seen Ealing comedy
An 11-year-old James Fox - later, of course, to make his name in the likes of The Servant and Performance - was given his first starring role in this Ealing comedy set largely in Liverpool and the Wirral. Fox (still acting under his actual first name, William) plays a schoolboy who tricks another kid out of a fancy-looking magnet, and then becomes an inadvertent hero after it ends up in an iron lung. The restored version of The Magnet is out now on DVD.
The Guardian, 2nd July 2015A 2015 EdFringe interview with John Hastings
John Hastings knows how to make the most of the Edinburgh Festival; this year he prepares to do another hour long show, a podcast, and a presenter's job at Late 'n' Live. John Hastings is absolutely fantastic, as you'll know from his performance at Punchline's second Comedy Gala in Edinburgh, and we strongly recommend catching him at this year's Festival. As John mulls over a forgotten train ticket, I caught up with him to discuss this year's Fringe.
Susan Ford, Punchline UK, 2nd July 2015Edinburgh preview: Liam Williams
The other day somebody tweeted that I had written that Liam Williams' last show Capitalism was my number one comedy show of 2014. I didn't say that, The Guardian's Brian Logan did. But I do think that Williams is special.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 2nd July 2015A Fringe performer's guide to staying solvent & sane
Last night, Paul Eccentric was back in London for his book launch, having performed at the Glastonbury Festival, where he fell off the stage for a second time - I think the first time was three years ago, but the people in the medical tent still recognised him and, as someone said last night: "It is not good when the people in the medical tent recognise you."
John Fleming, John Fleming's Blog, 2nd July 2015Video: Josh Widdicombe meets Wimbledon fans
Comedian and Wimbledon first-timer Josh Widdicombe takes to the grounds of SW19 to meet the different people who make it through the gates of the famous venue.
BBC News, 2nd July 2015Surgery forces Roy 'Chubby' Brown to cancel show
Roy 'Chubby' Brown has called off a performance tomorrow night after undergoing an operation.
Chortle, 2nd July 2015Meet Harry Deanseay
Harry Deansway is the creator behind our new series "Shambles" based around an actual live comedy night Harry hosts at the Aces and Eights bar in Tufnell Park.
Fawn Mead, Wildseed Studios, 2nd July 2015A part in W1A would be knockout, Prince Edward decrees
It feels like only 28 years since the prince's Grand Knockout Tournament. Surely the BBC show could do with a lift from his comic genius?.
Marina Hyde, The Guardian, 2nd July 2015Review: Whose Line Is It Anyway?
Sure, at times, the humour felt a little dated. But, going back to that Rolling Stones and Fleetwood Mac analogy, you're only really there to see the greatest hits.
Ryan Butcher, Gay Times, 2nd July 2015Guaranteed Grins At Greenwich Comedy Festival
Three or four comedians will perform their shtick at each show, with multiple shows each day, doled out between The Big Top and The Apple Top stages.
Will Noble, Londonist, 2nd July 2015Fringe preview: The Rap Guide to Climate Chaos
Canadian rapper Baba Brinkman turns his eye to the environment.
Jordan Shaw, The List, 2nd July 2015Hugh Dennis expects Outnumbered specials
Hugh Dennis reckons Outnumbered will return for a number of special episodes.
Ben Lee, Digital Spy, 2nd July 2015Videos
TV & radio
Looking For Charlie Williams
Ian McMillan sets out on a quest to find out about the footballer turned TV comedy star.
So Awkward
Series 1, Episode 8 - Space OverWhen Lily is upset to realise Matt is going out with cool girl Greta Masters, Jas plans a make-over slumber party to cheer her up.
Alfie Moore: It's A Fair Cop
Series 2, Episode 3 - TWOCPoliceman-turned-comic Alfie Moore gives his audience police powers - have they ever taken anything without consent?
Hoff The Record
Series 1, Episode 3 - The United NationsHoff plans to embrace his potential for doing good in the world by becoming a UN Ambassador.
Mock The Week
Series 14, Episode 4Dara O Briain hosts the topical comedy show. Featuring guests Rob Beckett, Miles Jupp, Romesh Ranganathan and Tiff Stevenson.
Uncle Ted: British Comedy Icon
Episode 2 - Maximum TediusTed awaits an important call - could it finally be an offer of a gig? Ted gives his mum an emotional farewell and Georgie wants a pet cat. Will Ted be able to provide?
Seekers
Series 2, Episode 5 - The Eight-Letter WordStuart says something very silly, and Nicola tries to impress Vanessa to gain her confidence.