BCG Daily Thursday 17th August 2017
News & Features
BBC Radio 4 confirms 35 comedy commissions
Radio 4 has revealed details of 35 separate comedy commissions, ranging from returning shows to new series, previous pilots and brand new stand-up.
Ian Stone
Comedian Ian Stone tells us about his best and worst gigs, a cracking Snoop Dogg joke, and some memorable reviews.
No. 107: Cally Beaton
Viacom - including Comedy Central - bigwig and new stand-up Cally Beaton tells us all about her fascinating career.
External Press Links
- Interview from The Guardian
Peter Serafinowicz interview
TV & Radio: Catch-Up
The Mash Report
Series 1, Episode 4: With the onset of Brexit, Trump and indeed the dab, we are in the midst of the most unprecedented political and world events in recent history. Luckily, comedian Nish Kumar is on hand with The Mash Report.
The Zoo
Series 1, Episode 4: Neil the wimpy lion is under pressure from his overbearing mother-in-law to 'man-up' and 'get buff' like previous alpha-male lion, Maximus. To prove he too can be a powerful dominant male, Neil seeks out ways to improve his physique and, impressed by Jurgen's muscles, he decides to copy the gorilla and go vegetarian. The new veggie diet however, doesn't go down too well for carnivore Neil - he misses his meat with a side order of meat and despite his best efforts to kill some carrots, his mother-in-law still isn't impressed.
Fresh From The Fringe
2017, Episode 2: Stand-up comedy from the Edinburgh Festival.
Fresh From The Fringe
2017, Episode 1: Stand-up comedy from the Edinburgh Festival.
Natalie Haynes Stands Up For The Classics
Series 3, Episode 3: Natalie stands up for the Greek writer Lucian, the forgotten inventor of science fiction. With special guests Edith Hall and Matthew Sweet.