BCG Daily Friday 27th November 2015
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Press clippings
7 times Benedict Cumberbatch was the best guest
7 times Benedict Cumberbatch proved he's the best Graham Norton guest.
Sarah Doran, Radio Times, 27th November 2015Review: Crofters Comedy in Bristol
It's been a stormy week outside. But inside Crofter's Rights last Sunday there was a different kind of thunder happening! Crofters Comedy is the brainchild of experienced comedian Sarah Slater. The new monthly event is playing host to a fantastic array of fresh and more experienced comedians from across Bristol.
Jo Duncan, The Bristol Post, 27th November 2015Rob Beckett interview
Family's an important subject for the Lewisham-based star Rob Beckett. He's got no desire to leave the neighbourhood where he grew up, despite it being 'a bit stabby'.
Plymouth Herald, 27th November 2015QI claims that Moon has faster wifi than Lincolnshire
Internet users in the Lincolnshire countryside may not be shocked - but the Moon has faster broadband than rural areas of Britain. The staggering statement was made in 1,234 QI Facts To Leave You Speechless.
Linconshire Echo, 27th November 2015Interview: rarely asked questions - Lewis Schaffer
I'm sure I was not the first person to say that Nunhead-based American Lewis Schaffer is like a real-life Rupert 'King of Comedy' Pupkin and I doubt if I will be the last.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 27th November 2015This week's new live comedy
Previews of Phil Wang, Dan Evans and Jessie Cave.
James Kettle, The Guardian, 27th November 2015Politicians and comedy: a rather funny business
Donald Trump tried to be witty on Saturday Night Live, Barack Obama has honed his own standup style and Boris Johnson continues to play the clown. But are politicos' attempts at humour amusing, or even appropriate?
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 27th November 2015Bill Bailey interview
The comedian on his part in Ed Miliband's downfall, and a lightbulb moment at a funeral.
Oscar Quine, The Independent, 27th November 2015Seven questions with... Shazia Mirza
Shazia Mirza is a comedian and columnist from my home city of Birmingham. Where others may stay well back, Mirza tackles difficult political topics head-on, effortlessly demonstrating to us all why comedy is so vital in this day and age and using her stand up as a platform to get us talking about important social issues.
Becca Moody, Moody Comedy, 27th November 2015Paul Zerdin interview
"If you're not funny, you're just a bloke talking to yourself on stage."
Nick Smurthwaite, The Stage, 27th November 2015Kieran Hodgson on Lance Armstrong
When a show about cycling is the hit of the Fringe festival you know the sport has found a wider audience. We talk to Lance creator Kieran Hodgson about his own cycling fandom and love in with the Texan.
Sam Larner, Cyclist, 27th November 2015Dawn French:
Dawn French surprises in her hilarious and emotional one-woman ride through the many minutes of her life.
Georgina Brown, The Lady, 27th November 2015Videos
Podcasts
TV & radio
Michael Frayn's Matchbox Theatre
Episode 1Joanna Lumley and Roger Allam star as stone effigies in a cathedral talking to each other like an old married couple.
Breaking The News
Series 2, Episode 7Des Clarke is joined by comedians Juliet Meyers, Mark Nelson, Jay Lafferty and Observer columnist Kevin McKenna for a skewed review of the week's biggest news stories.
The Now Show
Series 47, Episode 3Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis are joined by Freya Parker, Grace Petrie and Jon Holmes for a comic romp through the week's news.
Citizen Khan
Series 4, Episode 4 - Chicken ShopMr Khan is opening a fried chicken franchise on the High Street.
Have I Got News For You
Series 50, Episode 8Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Jo Brand and guest panellists Tim Farron and Josh Widdicombe.
Alan Carr: Chatty Man
Series 15, Episode 12 - Grace Jones, Olly Murs, Rob Beckett, Strictly contestantsLegendary singer, model and actress Grace Jones chats about her new book. Also and Alan is also joined by Olly Murs, Rob Beckett and Strictly contestants Kellie Bright, Georgia May Foote, Helen George, Anita Rani and Jay McGuiness.
Sam Delaney's News Thing
Episode 4 - War!Sam explains why we're teetering on the brink of Armageddon, Lord Prescott tells us what he really thinks about everyone in Parliament, and Bobby Mair storms the Canadian embassy.
The Graham Norton Show
Series 18, Episode 9 - Johnny Depp, Benedict Cumberbatch, Daniel Radcliffe, James McAvoy, The CorrsJohnny Depp says visiting children in hospital means the world to him, Benedict Cumberbatch talks about being a husband and father, James McAvoy reveals how a romantic ride in New York didn't quite go to plan, and Daniel Radcliffe says he loves action roles, while The Corrs perform live in the studio.