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BCG Daily Sunday 26th October 2014

Press clippings

Pepperdine & Scanlan turn to the world of dog training

By following their cult NHS satire Getting On with a canine sitcom that doesn't do cute, Vicki Pepperdine and Joanna Scanlan are proving they roll over for no one.

Gerard Gilbert, The Independent, 26th October 2014

Russell Brand considering running for Mayor of London

Russell Brand is considering running as London Mayor - despite saying that voting is a waste of time.

Simon Walters, Daily Mail, 26th October 2014

Frank Skinner interview

"People ask do I regret not having had more children, but all I can say is that I am happy with the one I've got."

The Yorkshire Post, 26th October 2014

Roger Law: 'I got £600 a week for Spitting Image'

Roger Law's puppets attracted 15 million viewers at their peak but the financial rewards were meagre - even the most famous puppets fetched only £10,000 when they were auctioned. He makes far more from the giant porcelain pots he makes now.

Nick McGrath, The Telegraph, 26th October 2014

Mrs Brown's Boys festive show is a real cracker

Gary Hollywood, who struggled to keep a straight face on set, reveals that the biggest star of this year's special is the Christmas tree.

Marion Scott, Daily Record, 26th October 2014

Noel Fielding's cultural highlights

The comedian on Patton Oswalt, Alejandro Jodorowsky's films, out-there animations and the pleasures of a solitary picnic in Highgate Cemetery.

Kathryn Bromwich, The Observer, 26th October 2014

Phil Lucas interview

The most enjoyable part is that feeling when you're on stage and everything is hitting home the way you hoped it would. When things are going well it's a beautiful feeling.

Comedy Blogedy, 26th October 2014

Elizabeth Hotson interview

Worst parts are having a bad set, sending fruitless emails and turning up to gigs which end up being cancelled.

Comedy Blogedy, 26th October 2014

This Glorious Monster interview

We started falling in to the trap of writing just for live, trying to cater to crowds at the more 'stand up circuit' nights. This isn't why we got in to comedy.

Comedy Blogedy, 26th October 2014

Videos

TV & radio

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 11am
25 min
Justin's House. Image shows from L to R: Justin (Justin Fletcher), Little Monster, Robert the Robert (Steven Kynman). Copyright: BBC

Justin's House

Series 3, Episode 4 - Royal Visit

Justin, Robert and Little Monster prepare for a special visit from the king, but will Justin's house be fun enough to get the royal seal of approval? Guest starring Chris Jarvis and Pui Fan Lee.

BBC Two Scotland 10pm
30 min
How Do I Get Up There?. Image shows from L to R: Chris Forbes, James Allenby-Kirk. Copyright: The Comedy Unit

How Do I Get Up There?

BBC Scotland sketch show pilot starring the comedy troupe of the same name. Featuring Chris Forbes, James Kirk and Kevin Mains.

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