BCG Daily Monday 8th February 2010
Features
Features
Press clippings
Interview: Shaun Williamson in Porridge
Stepping into the shoes of Ronnie Barker is not an easy thing for anyone to do, but over the last few months Shaun Williamson, best known as Barry Evans in EastEnders, has been doing just that in a tour that comes to New Wimbledon Theatre next week.
Graham Moody, Epsom Guardian, 8th February 2010Heard the one about Eddie Kadi and the O2?
From obscurity to sell-out: how a comedian from Congo hit the big time in London.
Kevin Rawlinson, The Independent, 8th February 2010Why Britain should declare war on Jersey
If we can attack Iraq, why can't we invade - sorry, liberate - this 21st century pirate cove?
Mark Thomas, The Guardian, 8th February 2010Coogan: decision on Alan Partridge film 'in a month'
A possible big-screen outing for Steve Coogan's comic creation Alan Partridge will be confirmed imminently.
Ben Child, The Guardian, 8th February 2010Newsjack: Comedy Jazz
I've said elsewhere that a sketch is one idea. It can have as many twists and turns, as many opposing viewpoints and (must have) as many jokes as you like, but at heart it is one single idea.
Dan Tetsell, BBC Writersroom, 8th February 2010Tim Key and Jonny Sweet - the grime and the glory
One of the comedy highlights of the year is upon us - Edinburgh Comedy Award winners Tim Key (main) and Jonny Sweet (newcomer) are bringing their shows to the Soho Theatre.
London Is Funny, 8th February 2010Videos
Film
Film
TV & radio
11:30am30 min
Ed Reardon's Week
Series 6, Episode 5 - A Bottle Of Ulterio MotivoEd finds himself in the money when he sells most of his possessions to a themed wine bar owned by the lovely Violet Carson.
2:15pm45 min
Raft To Bondi
A bitter-sweet comedy drama about loss. 15-year-old Jimmy doesn't like football, but his dad watches it.
6:30pm30 min
Just A Minute
Series 56, Episode 6Paul Merton and Graham Norton talk about how to pass the time if you're stuck in traffic, and Sue Perkins and Liza Tarbuck debate whether bikers should be clad in leathers or lettuce.
10pm30 min
Limmy's Show!
Series 1, Episode 5It's a concept episode as Limmy pitches ideas for some remarkable new characters to his fellow cast members. There's also more from some of the regular characters, including the 80s style detective who continues to hunt down his nemesis.