BCG Daily Wednesday 25th May 2011
Press clippings
Rory Bremner to parody Bullingdon Club with comic opera
Comedian and satirist writing updated English translation of Jacques Offenbach's satirical work, Orpheus in the Underworld.
Severin Carrell, The Guardian, 25th May 2011Interview: Dom Joly
Ahead of his appearances in the North East, Radio Teesdale's Peter Dixon caught up with Joly to talk about his upcoming tour.
Peter Dixon, Giggle Beats, 25th May 2011Tom Rosenthal interview
Tom Rosenthal talks about his latest stage role in Chicken Soup With Barley and how he enjoys 'taking the p***' out of his Dad for his stand-up routine.
Sharon Lougher, Metro, 25th May 2011Towel Day wrapped up
The annual celebration of Douglas Adams's 'massively useful' piece of interstellar travel kit keeps on growing. Have you been taking part?
Alison Flood, The Guardian, 25th May 2011Douglas Adams fans get their towels out
It's Towel Day all over the world for fans of Douglas Adams's The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy.
Michelle Pauli, The Guardian, 25th May 2011An interview with Jay Foreman
Jay Foreman is a musical comedian who is probably best known for his YouTube hit "Moon Chavs". But, unlike most YouTube sensations, there is actually a wealth of talent behind his persona, garnering rave reviews wherever he goes, which is impressive, given some of the titles of his songs ("I'm Glad John Lennon's Dead" anyone?).
The Humourdor, 25th May 2011Al Murray - the new Alf Garnett?
Al Murray's a satirical mastermind, sending up bigotry and xenophobia with his rip-roaring stand up as the Pub Landlord. The only trouble is that some of the audience don't realise they're not meant to be agreeing with him...
UKTV, 25th May 2011Towel Day: a hoopy frood pays homage
The lovable silliness of Douglas Adams has an enduring appeal that will keep people looking for their towels for years to come.
Chally Kacelnik, The Guardian, 25th May 2011Horrible Histories: comedy for all ages
The 'edutainment' show that makes history appealing to children returns for a third series on CBBC.
Maggie Brown, The Guardian, 25th May 2011First acts announced for Greenwich Comedy Festival
Top names such as Omid Djalili, Sean Lock and Milton Jones all set to appear.
Spoonfed, 25th May 2011How Dave Against the Machine came to be written
A new comedy for Radio 4, Dave Against the Machine starts this Thursday night at 11.00pm written by and starring Dave Lamb. We asked Dave where the idea for Dave Against the Machine came from. This is what he sent us.
Dave Lamb, BBC Blogs, 25th May 2011C4's Comedy Gala pushes tolerance levels to the max
Not really a gig, more an endurance test. This might sound curmudgeonly but last night's starry mirthathon for Great Ormond Street Hospital featuring 21 comedians pushed tolerance levels to the max.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 25th May 2011Videos
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TV & radio
8:30pm30 min
Life Of Riley
Series 3, Episode 7 - The BugWhen Rosie starts playgroup Maddy thinks she will finally have some time to herself. Instead, Rosie turns out to be a germ magnet and Maddy ends up nursing the entire family. To make matters worse, the Rileys find themselves cut off from civilisation when their internet connection breaks down.
11:20pm30 min
Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle
Series 2, Episode 4 - Stand UpStewart Lee decides to talk about stand-up comedy for half an hour, but he's going to sit down while he's doing it.