BCG Daily Tuesday 3rd July 2012
News
Film
TV
Press clippings
Kathy Burke's Walking And Talking, Sky Atlantic, review
Kathy Burke's drama about her teenage years in 1970s London very funny and oddly uplifting, writes Martin Chilton.
Martin Chilton, The Telegraph, 3rd July 2012Online Review: Dawson Bros. Funtime
It's a sketch show pilot, commissioned by BBC Three as part of their Feed My Funny web strand, targeting the fertile and increasingly popular sub-culture of the internet and gaming. And it's very funny. In fact, it's so amusing I hope a full series is made for TV broadcast immediately.
Dan Owen, Dan's Media Digest, 3rd July 2012Incoming: Ed O'Meara on fear, parents and Swindon
Our new(ish) act slot continues with definitely-not-a-BNP-worker Ed O'Meara...
Andrew Mickel, Such Small Portions, 3rd July 2012Testicular cancer victim meets Stephen Fry at QI
A teenager who was diagnosed with testicular cancer has met his idol Stephen Fry at a recording of television show QI.
Press Association, 3rd July 2012Has Russell Brand's humour right for US television?
Russell Brand's new TV show Brand X fails to wow the US critics, while Eddie Izzard treats LA to a French-speaking gig.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 3rd July 2012Vice girls back Thai sex tour stand-up
Chris Dangerfield has secured sponsorship for his Fringe show about sex tourism in Thailand - from an escort agency.
Stuart Pink, The Scottish Sun, 3rd July 2012Troy Conrad interview
Co-creator Troy Conrad developed the format with Paul Provenza first at the Comedy Central Stage in Los Angeles.
The Comics Comic, 3rd July 2012Videos
Film
TV & radio
6:30pm30 min
Sketchorama
Series 1, Episode 2Sketch comedian Humphrey Ker presents up-and-coming sketch groups from the live UK comedy circuit. Featuring The Noise Next Door, The Boom Jennies and Jigsaw.
11:30pm30 min
The Ricky Gervais Show
Series 3, Episode 9 - EarthIn this show, Ricky, Karl and Stephen discuss the origins of the universe and the evolution of creatures other than humans. Plus, Karl talks about the downside of recycling, world travel and restroom encounters.