BCG Daily Saturday 14th July 2012
Press clippings
The Angelos Epithemiou Show review
It wasn't very funny, when all's said and done, although if the studio audience is representative of fans watching at home, I guess simple minds were able to giggle at a creepy idiot asking dumb questions of two Z-list celebrities.
Dan Owen, Dan's Media Digest, 14th July 2012Graham Norton 'taking second pay cut'
A BBC report has said the broadcasting giant will be reducing pay for some of its top earners, including Jeremy Paxman and Graham Norton - the latter's second pay cut in three years.
Sarah Deen, Metro, 14th July 2012World of Adam Buxton, comedian and actor
The British comedian and presenter talks to Jessica Salter about art school, brushing his daughter's teeth and Joe Cornish.
Jessica Salter, The Telegraph, 14th July 2012Frank Gallagher finally gets a job in new Shameless
Shameless character Frank Gallagher is breaking the habit of nine series - by getting a job.
The Sun, 14th July 2012Shaun Williamson: I owe Ricky Gervais a lot
Shaun Williamson, aka Barry from EastEnders, has spoken about his involvement in the upcoming Life's Too Short special, admitting that he owes Ricky Gervais 'a lot'.
Rachel Tarley, Metro, 14th July 2012My secret life: Nina Conti, ventriloquist
'I didn't talk to my teddy till I was 30'
Holly Williams, The Independent, 14th July 2012'Industry Insights' from a few greats of British comedy
Probably a bit of an overkill statement, but even with its ups and downs, British situation comedy is still king of comedy on telly... bar none. A big part of which I attribute to the writers. The concept of good writing has never been more important...and needed...than it is today competing in an over-saturated world of unscripted drama and comedy.
Bill Young, Tellyspotting, 14th July 2012Larmer Tree to Latitude: The best live comedy this week
It's a big weekend for comedy festivals in and out of London and there's Edinburgh previews galore too...
Andrew Mickel, Such Small Portions, 14th July 2012Live from Latitude: an interview with Four Screws Loose
Four Screws Loose are a four-piece sketch group consisting of Richard David-Caine, Thom Ford, Joseph Elliot and George Conan House. They've been described as "a word of mouth hit", which might have something to do with the fact their shows feature bawdy comedy with as much audience interaction as humanly possible. This summer, Four Screws Loose are expanding their festival hit-list to include Latitude, Edinburgh and Bestival; so Giggle Beats' James Harle caught them outside Latitude's Cabaret Tent for a few choice questions...
James Harle, Giggle Beats, 14th July 2012The Angelos Epithemiou Show - review
A parsnip fired out of someone's bottom fails to make Lucy Mangan laugh.
Lucy Mangan, The Guardian, 14th July 2012Frank Gallagher's CV
Workshy layabout Frank Gallagher will stun viewers of the new series of hit drama Shameless... by finally getting a job. Programme-makers have released a copy of his CV as a teaser for the 10th series.
Alice McKeegan, Manchester Evening News, 14th July 2012Terry Deary: The man behind the Horrible Histories
The wildly successful Horrible Histories books and TV shows - facts boosted by lots of jokes - are adored by children and adults alike. Writer Terry Deary thinks it's because his characters often subvert authority.
Jon Henley, The Guardian, 14th July 2012Videos
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Mad Mad World
Episode 3Paddy McGuinness, Rufus Hound, Rhys Darby and Rob Rouse are joined by Gino D'Acampo, Lisa Snowdon and Martin Kemp.