BCG Daily Thursday 6th June 2013
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Love And Marriage could be destined for divorce
It takes some skill to switch from comedy to tragedy in the blink of an eye. You could see what Love And Marriage (ITV) was going for in killing off its cuddly grandad Frank by having him fall out of a hammock but, as with the rest of this odd mishmash of a hundred other shows (Stella, The Syndicate, Last Tango In Halifax), the moment was fatally misjudged. It was plain offensive.
Keith Watson, Metro, 6th June 2013Last night's viewing: Love and Marriage, ITV
Love and Marriage doesn't always seem to be able to distinguish between pretend pain - which you can use to animate a narrative - and the real thing, which can't be fixed with a heartfelt speech and a few tears. It may get better, but it needs to.
Tom Sutcliffe, The Independent, 6th June 2013Comedy review: Eddie Izzard, Glasgow
Even without an acting career, with his commitment to marathon running and performing in different languages, it's a genuine wonder that Eddie Izzard has put together such a pleasurable two hours of stand-up.
Jay Richardson, The Scotsman, 6th June 2013Vicious - a depiction of gay love?
It's safe to say that, like it or loathe it, Vicious has been one of the most talked about events by LGBT media of terrestrial TV in 2013.
Jon B, So So Gay, 6th June 2013Benidorm poolside filming photos
A photo gallery from filming on the new series of Benidorm.
Daily Mail, 6th June 2013Love and Marriage, ITV
It's a nice idea - but ITV's family-centric comedy drama is light on entertainment.
Lisa-Marie Ferla, The Arts Desk, 6th June 2013Horrible Histories: 5 brilliant songs
The cast and crew of CBBC's best show explain how they turn musty old history into minor pop classics.
Jack Seale, Radio Times, 6th June 2013Russell Brand on Katy Perry split
Russell Brand has blamed fame and the difficulty of monogamy for his divorce from Katy Perry.
Mayer Nissim, Digital Spy, 6th June 2013Love and Marriage - TV review
In this comedy drama about a late-life crisis in the Paradise family, a great cast helps you go gentle into the viewing night.
Tom Meltzer, The Guardian, 6th June 2013Stephen Fry, Russell Brand and the caring revolution
As Stephen Fry has shown, comedians are seizing the mic from the traditional media and doing it their way. The caring, sharing revolution starts here.
Dominic Cavendish, The Telegraph, 6th June 2013Tom Sharpe, Porterhouse Blue novelist, dies aged 85
The British satirical author Tom Sharpe, who wrote the 1974 novel Porterhouse Blue, has died aged 85.
BBC News, 6th June 2013Holly Burn welcomes you to the H Club
If you want a comedy show like no other, look no further than Geordie mentalist Holly Burn, who has a monthly residency of her H Club - the least exclusive private members' club in town. Here is her introduction ...
London Is Funny, 6th June 2013James Corden talks action flick roles with Tom Cruise
James Corden could become the biggest action movie star ever to come out of High Wycombe. The Gavin & Stacey funnyman discussed potential film roles over dinner with Tom Cruise in LA this week.
Gordon Smart, The Sun, 6th June 2013Interview with Ali G and Borat writer Dan Mazer
In his myriad years as a comedy writer, Dan Mazer has worked under as many mediums as his writing partner Sacha Baron Cohen has worked with stick-on hair.
Sophie Hall, On The Box, 6th June 2013Apple shop in London targeted by Mark Thomas
Flashmob singing Irish songs, in reference to company's use of overseas subsidiaries, descends on flagship Regent Street store.
Matt Trueman, The Guardian, 6th June 2013Brendon Burns' Newcastle Stand debut
Brendon Burns is to make his Newcastle Stand debut on Tuesday night.
Andrew Dipper, Giggle Beats, 6th June 2013Review: Bill Bailey @ Theatre Royal
The coalition government, celebrities, Downton Abbey and computing acronyms were all under fire in the latest stand-up show from one of Britain's great musical comedians.
Ian Wolf, Kyeo.tv, 6th June 2013Five comedians to see at music festivals
Green Day, Jay-Z, Mumford and flippin' Sons, blah, blah, blah... Summer festivals aren't just about the eardrum-straining 'music' acts that the 'kids' are 'into'. Most music festivals have plenty more to offer than just bands, and these days stand-up plays a big part.
Ben Williams, Time Out, 6th June 2013Mandy Anholt is a 'one-woman tour de force'
Described as a one-woman tour de force, newcomer Maddy Anholt, has been getting rave reviews for her dynamic performances.
Lisa Leid, Your Local Guardian, 6th June 2013Videos
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