BCG Daily Thursday 26th January 2012
News
TV
TV
TV
Press clippings
Wright & Pegg hint that work is underway on next film
It looks as though Simon Pegg and Edgar Wright are finally getting round to starting work on the final instalment of their Blood and Ice Cream trilogy...
Den Of Geek, 26th January 2012Mighty Boosh's Noel Fielding: 'I'm a bit like a child'
Noel Fielding talks about his surreal new E4 series Luxury Comedy, the future of The Mighty Boosh, and a baffling box of toast.
Mark Monahan, The Telegraph, 26th January 2012An interview with Josie Long
Josie Long, one of the biggest female names in comedy, brings her fifth solo show to the North East next week. Before hitting the stage in Swansea, Long spoke to Elliott Clarke, talking politics, performance, and profanities.
Elliott Clarke, Giggle Beats, 26th January 2012US broadcaster ABC picks up White Van Man comedy pilot
ABC has given a cast-contingent pilot order to White Van Man, a blue collar ensemble comedy based on the British series of the same name.
Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 26th January 2012Matt LeBlanc films Episodes on location in Bracknell
Friends and Episodes star Matt LeBlanc popped into Bracknell last Thursday to film his new television show at John Nike Leisure Sport.
Laura Herbert, Get Bracknell, 26th January 2012New comedy play: The God Particle
It's no coincidence that many great British sitcom actors of our age tend to be theatrical stars rather than movie stars.
James Cary, Sitcom Geek, 26th January 2012Some timely notes on the Comedy.co.uk Awards
We half-wrote some notes on the Comedy.co.uk Awards which were announced on Monday and then sort of forgot about them, but WE HAVE REMEMBERED THEM AGAIN because (a) they're rather interesting reading, and (b) Comedy.co.uk have the most dedicated fans in the business who we happen to agree with on about 80% of the awards. Onwards!
Such Small Portions, 26th January 2012Leicester Mercury comedian of the year finalists named
The shortlist is in for the comedy newcomer's award.
Spoonfed, 26th January 2012Beyond the Boosh: Noel Fielding's Luxury Comedy
The Mighty Boosh is on hiatus, and Never Mind The Buzzcocks is hardly ever on. Are you missing your fix of Noel Fielding's bizarre and wonderful comedy? Don't worry E4 are here to sort you out...
Luke Holland, Sabotage Times, 26th January 2012Video: Noel Fielding says music tour would be challenge
Noel Fielding has admitted his new comedy show is difficult to describe due to the many different styles in it.
Fielding worked with Sergio Pizzorno from Kasabian on music for the show and together formed a band called The Loose Tapestries.
The band will release an album following the television series but Fielding admits taking the show on tour would be a challenge.
BBC News, 26th January 2012Russell Brand to star in new film The Hauntrepreneur
Russell Brand's Hollywood career is to take a ghostly twist with horror comedy about a businessman specialising in haunted houses.
Henry Barnes, The Guardian, 26th January 2012Vic Oliver: The castaway who annoyed Churchill
The first ever castaway on Desert Island Discs 70 years ago was a man who not only annoyed Winston Churchill but also earned Adolf Hitler's enmity. So who was comedian Vic Oliver and why isn't more known about him?
Alex Hudson, BBC Magazine, 26th January 2012Hay festival 2012: Tim Minchin is the star opening act
Tim Minchin, comedian and musician, will open the 2012 Telegraph Hay Festival as the event celebrates its 25th year.
Martin Chilton, The Telegraph, 26th January 2012Late 'n' Live Guide to Comedy
For over 25 years, Edinburgh Fringe audiences have gathered, like Romans to the Coliseum, to watch comedians fight against hecklers at the Gilded Balloon venue and it's Late 'n' Live event.
Jon Aird, BBC Comedy, 26th January 2012Noel Fielding's Luxury Comedy review: Poor man's Boosh
This new show may well make all the right noises and pull enough stupid faces to keep the Fielding faithfuls happy, but it will need to contain a little more actual comedy (luxury or otherwise) to hold the attention of a broader audience.
Sarah Cox, On The Box, 26th January 2012Noel Fielding's Luxury Comedy review
It's a shame that it wasn't anywhere near as funny as it was colourful.
Transmission Blog, 26th January 2012Mike Fielding interview (Link expired)
Mike Fielding talks about his part in his brother's TV show Noel Fielding's Luxury Comedy.
Paul Holmes, The Velvet Onion, 26th January 2012Adam Riches on recovering from a bad review
Award-winning comic Adam Riches talks about his first review: "Adam Riches On ... Recovering from a bad review."
Adam Riches, What's On Stage, 26th January 2012Dave Spikey: 'How did The Royal Bodyguard get on TV?'
An interview with Dave Spikey.
Alex Fletcher, Digital Spy, 26th January 2012Videos
TV & radio
8am30 min
The Men From The Ministry
Overseas Episodes, Episode 7 - The Country CaperThe bungling duo must enforce stringent regulations for over-sized rhubarb.
11:30am30 min
Vic Oliver: The First Castaway Remembered
David Baddiel explores the mercurial life of the very first Desert Island Discs castaway, entertainer and comedian Vic Oliver.
10pm30 min
Noel Fielding's Luxury Comedy
Noel Fielding's Luxury Comedy, Episode 1 - PeleNew York Cop goes undercover in Miami; Renny & Gaviskon, the French chefs, take a trip to the moon; and Noel creates a felt-tip masterpiece with disastrous consequences.