BCG Daily Thursday 8th October 2015
News
Press clippings
Emma Kennedy: how to make a sitcom
Three years in the making and birthing, The Kennedys is now on BBC One. Its creator and writer Emma Kennedy tells us how it happened.
Emma Kennedy, Standard Issue, 8th October 2015Channel 4 takes stake in Sacha Baron Cohen company
Channel 4 is to go into partnership with Sacha Baron Cohen by investing in his new television comedy company, reviving its relationship with the comedian who first appeared as Ali G while working on the network in 1998.
Ian Burrell, The Independent, 8th October 2015Review: London Literature Festival - Comedy Couplets
Poems about humans with banana skin, comedic retellings of classic fairy tales and even an invention of a new religion were just some of the performances the audience were treated to in this literary comedy event.
Joe Hodgson, A Younger Theatre, 8th October 2015Frankie Boyle's political party conference roundup
At this year's party conferences, the Lib Dems looking like a cargo cult, Labour saddled with a listener not a leader and the Tories happy to bung equality on the pyre.
Frankie Boyle, The Guardian, 8th October 2015How to make a sitcom
Three years in the making and birthing, The Kennedys is now on BBC One. Its creator and writer Emma Kennedy tells us how it happened.
Emma Kennedy, Standard Issue, 8th October 2015Interview: rarely asked questions - Richard Herring
Podcast pioneer, purveyor of plays, stand-up comedian. Richard Herring's work ethic is enviable.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 8th October 2015Ricky Gervais's disbelief at Derek DVD's 18 certificate
Ricky Gervais has been left stunned after censors gave the Derek DVD an 18 certificate.
Chortle, 8th October 2015Josh Widdicombe review
Widdicombe's tone of plaintive adenoidal consternation is as funny as his best gags.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 8th October 2015Review: Kitten Killers: Woof, The Museum of Comedy
Kitten Killers are loud, proud and they're having fun.
Tasha Clare, A Younger Theatre, 8th October 2015Video: can politicians do comedy?
Some may think senior politicians resemble rookie stand-up comedians at a pub open-mic night, even if the party faithful lap it up during the conferences. Here is a reminder of how party leaders thought they may, or may not, have a future career in comedy when their time on the political stage is over.
BBC News, 8th October 2015Review: Joseph Morpurgo: Soothing Sounds for Baby
This is a damn fine show, one that we've seen bits of three times now; we'd just like a bit more of that dangerous glint, please.
Rachel Holdsworth, Londonist, 8th October 2015Doug Stanhope is hoping for a reunion with Man Utd
The outspoken comic who comes to The Lowry next week met Memphis Depay and teammates during United's pre-season tour.
Katie Fitzpatrick, Manchester Evening News, 8th October 2015Milton Jones interview
I've got to be grateful... people want to put you in a box, so that originally it's people who are booking gigs; they want to know what type of comedian you are to fit on a bill.
The Grimsby Telegraph, 8th October 2015Director of Brand film hopes they can still be friends
Ondi Timoner said Russell Brand had commissioned her to make Brand: A Second Coming, but told the Standard things were now "awkward" between them.
Lizzie Edmonds, Evening Standard, 8th October 2015Terry Gilliam: The other Pythons intimidate me
Terry Gilliam has revealed how he still feels intimidated by the quick verbal wit of his Monty Python colleagues.
Chortle, 8th October 2015Armando Iannucci on Jeremy Corbyn and his Stalin film
After clearing up at the Emmys, Armando Iannucci has left Veep and returned to the UK. And with lines from his satirical scripts popping up in real speeches, there's no better time to have him back.
Charlotte Edwardes, Evening Standard, 8th October 2015Videos
Podcasts
TV & radio
Hank Zipzer
Series 2, Episode 9 - CamouflageWith Emily in hospital having her tonsils out and a history project due, Hank decides that the best possible course of action is to take Katherine - Emily's lizard and best friend - into school. Meanwhile at the hospital, Stan is trying to prove to Rosa that he's not squeamish - easier said than done when all you want to do is pass out.
Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 9 - Welcome To Danger World!Danger Mouse must fight his own urge to be awesome to stop the world turning into a gigantic intergalactic tourist attraction.
The Brig Society
Series 3, Episode 4 - The Housing CrisisIn this nicely furnished affordable programme with very attractive views, Marcus decides to solve the housing crisis.
Cradle To Grave
Episode 6Spud demonstrates his keen sense of hearing when it comes to money and wallets. Danny is a young man at a crossroads with the fabulous Miss Blondel - or Louise, as he's now allowed to call her. And something is stirring in Shaky Young's sister's loft.
The Almost Impossible Gameshow
Series 1, Episode 2Comedy duo The Rubber Bandits provide anarchic commentary and their own twisted, surreal take on the action as the increasingly bedraggled contestants make their way through the show.
Boy Meets Girl
Series 1, Episode 6It's Judy's fortieth Birthday and the day of the not very Surprise Party. Leo wants to buy her a really lovely present but is strapped for cash.
Mock The Week
Series 14, Episode 11Rob Beckett, Ed Byrne, Milton Jones, Ed Gamble and Holly Walsh are the guests this week.
Celebrity Juice
Series 14, Episode 5Holly Willoughby and Gino Sheffield D'Acampo lead the teams as Keith welcomes more celebrity guests, including Big Brother's Rylan Clark, radio DJ Sara Cox, magician Ben Hanlin and TV judge Robert Rinder.
Newsjack
Series 13, Episode 5In the week of the Conservative party conference Nish Kumar and his team compare George Osborne to Macbeth and take a look at a selection of political board games. Also there is a look at the new 5p charge for carrier bags.