BCG Daily Wednesday 8th October 2014
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Radio Times review
David Mitchell and Katherine Parkinson narrate this round of delectably creepy tales. In the first, a surprise party goes horribly wrong when the birthday boy inadvertently reveals he's not as ordinary as his wife has always thought. The Peep Show comedian's nasal voice is perfect for this twisted suburban tale but it's Parkinson's that really sends shivers down the spine. After an earthquake in Basildon, a pensions and payroll team buried beneath the rubble must go to extreme lengths to survive.
Claire Webb, Radio Times, 8th October 2014John Cleese swears on BBC Breakfast
John Cleese made reference to 'that b*****d (Michael) Palin', leaving presenter Charlie Stayt with a spot of explaining to do.
Metro, 8th October 2014Paul Chowdhry review
Tawdry gags about Gypsies, gay people and the French. The stand-up's PC's World seldom strays from xenophobia in a show full of poor jokes and weak puns.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 8th October 2014Review: Angela Barnes, Soho Theatre
I know awards aren't everything and Barnes is obviously going to be a TV regular anyway, but I really can't see how this missed out. If you like a flutter place your bets now on the panel making amends in 2015.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 8th October 2014Nicholas Parsons defends and praises innuendo
Those who complain about innuendo on the BBC are the ones with the dirty minds, according to broadcaster Nicholas Parsons.
Ian Johnston, The Independent, 8th October 2014Women take centre stage in Manchester comedy festival
Hazel O'Keefe's festival celebrating female comics returns for a second year - with 80 shows on the schedule.
Sarah Walters, Manchester Evening News, 8th October 2014Jayde Adams began telling jokes to cheer dying sister
A woman who started telling jokes to cheer up her dying older sister has been crowned Britain's top female comic.
Giles Sheldrick, The Daily Express, 8th October 2014You've helped create a rapist's almanac
Lee Kern writes an open letter to those who brought Dapper Laughs to TV.
Lee Kern, Chortle, 8th October 2014Al Murray mocks Nick Clegg over conference speech
Al Murray rounds on the deputy prime minister after getting mention in keynote speech at the Liberal Democrat conference in Glasgow.
Nicholas Watt, The Guardian, 8th October 2014Parsons: If I was on autopilot that show would be dead
Nicholas Parsons says that Just A Minute would have died long ago if he didn't keep "fresh as a daisy".
James Gill, Radio Times, 8th October 2014Eric Morecambe's car sold
A classic car first owned by comedian Eric Morecambe has been sold for £28,000.
Lancaster Guardian, 8th October 2014Tom Toal: Prequel review
Huge ha-has are relatively infrequent, certainly after a club-set opener to establish his credentials, but 27-year-old Tom Toal is an enjoyable, gentle-paced storyteller.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 8th October 2014Videos
Podcasts
TV & radio
Wordaholics
Series 3, Episode 6Word-obsessed comedy panel game hosted by Gyles Brandreth. With Irish comedian Ed Byrne, Tasmanian stand-up Hannah Gadsby, punmaster general Milton Jones and writer Natalie Haynes.
Millie Inbetween
Series 1, Episode 2 - Double DateMillie and Lauren try to coax their reluctant dad back onto the dating scene, with consequences they could never have predicted.
Boj
Episode 23 - The Amazing CloppityBoj and his buddies discover Mr Cloppity's skills as a magician and encourage him to put on a show. When it all goes horribly wrong, can Boj's finale trick save the show?
Jeremy Hardy Speaks To The Nation
Series 10, Episode 4 - How To Be BetterUsing just the Bible, the monarchy and Audrey Hepburn, Jeremy promises to build a whole new you.
Celebrity Squares
Series 1, Episode 5Warwick Davis hosts another episode of the comedy game show, with Russell Grant, Katherine Ryan, Vernon Kay, Linda Robson, Bruno Tonioli, Nathan Caton, Rachel Riley, and regulars Tim Vine and Joe Wilkinson.
Crackanory
Series 2, Episode 3 - The Surprise & The Crisis PlanParty guests fear for their lives and earthquake survivors consider cannibalism. David Mitchell and Katherine Parkinson are your star storytellers for these ripping dark yarns.
The Job Lot
Series 2, Episode 3Trish and her deputy manager Natalie stage a youth unemployment initiative to impress the local MP, but things don't go according to plan.