BCG Daily Wednesday 4th May 2011
Press clippings
Stewart Lee confirms 'Fist of Fun' DVD
Stewart Lee has confirmed plans for a Fist of Fun DVD.
Mayer Nissim, Digital Spy, 4th May 2011Burnistoun's Florence & Connell may switch to Channel 4
Burnistoun comedy duo Robert Florence and Iain Connell may move to Channel 4 after BBC chiefs dragged their heels over a decision to put out their show UK-wide.
Paul English, Daily Record, 4th May 2011Newscastle Gateshead Comedy Festival details announced
The dates, venues and headliners have been announced for this year's Newcastle Gateshead Comedy Festival, taking place across the two cities throughout July.
Giggle Beats, 4th May 2011Interview with Dougie Anderson
Douglas Anderson is a broadcaster, writer and filmmaker. He's also very funny which means he passes the rigorous screening process required to get onto this site. Amongst other things, Dougie has worked for the BBC, Channel 4 and BAFTA, in genres ranging from music and film to current affairs and sport (you may have heard him on one of his regular appearances on Colin Murray's Fighting Talk). His body of work to date has rightfully earned him a reputation as a presenter with an acerbic wit, who is both intelligent and engaging in whatever he does. In this interview we discuss how Dougie got involved in the media, the differences between radio and television & the similarities between presenting and stand-up.
The Humourdor, 4th May 2011Michael McIntyre: 'Cowell will have criticisms'
Michael McIntyre has admitted that he expects Simon Cowell to be critical of the new Britain's Got Talent judging panel.
Ryan Love, Digital Spy, 4th May 2011BBC America announces 'Ministry of Laughs' comedy block
BBC America has just announced that it is launching a new comedy block starting Saturday, June 18th.
Anglophenia, 4th May 2011Underbelly and Assembly unveil venue changes for Fringe
Major changes have been announced to the line up of venues at this year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe, with one of the event's largest halls ruled out, while Assembly has released further details of its move into George Square.
Thom Dibdin, The Stage, 4th May 2011Izzard confirms future political career
Funnyman Eddie Izzard has vowed to pursue a career in politics by standing as a candidate for the position of London Mayor in 2020.
The Daily Express, 4th May 2011Episodes - Meta TV misses the spot
The shallowness of relying on big names, starring Matt Le Blanc.
Charlotte Bennett, Geeks.co.uk, 4th May 2011Stewart Lee ('Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle')
It was with some glee (and no little surprise) that we at DS welcomed the news that Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle had been given a second series. He may have been proclaimed the 41st Best Stand-Up Ever in 2007, but we'd struggle to name many comics we'd rather see on stage than him. Before his show returns tonight, we spoke to Stewart about his new late-night TV slot, why Channel 4 are "moronic cynics" and the long-awaited DVD release of his and Richard Herring's '90s classic Fist of Fun.
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11:30am30 min
Beauty Of Britain
Series 2, Episode 5 - Mission CommandBeauty struggles with an irascible gentleman and the Featherdown office struggle with Social Services' new pilot scheme for elder care in which the 'Assessment exercises are based on the battle principles of General von Moltke of the Prussian Army.'
2:15pm45 min
That's Mine, This Is Yours
Comedy drama about a divorcing couple who attempt to divide their joint possessions. Starring Tamsin Greig and Alex Jennings.
8:30pm30 min
Life Of Riley
Series 3, Episode 4 - SnakeWhen Maddy's ex-husband gives their son a snake, the whole family is terrified. But before they can face their phobia the snake escapes. Meanwhile, Maddy's attempts to solve her neighbours' marital problems backfire rather badly.
11:20pm30 min
Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle
Series 2, Episode 1 - CharityStewart looks at the subject of charity. Or rather he tries to, but gets rather sidetracked into talking about crisps, his grandad and whether this new series is going to have any actual jokes in it. The show is shot before a live audience, with a guest cameo by Armando Iannucci.