BCG Daily Sunday 9th November 2014
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The new review Q&A: Bridget Christie
The winner of the 2013 Edinburgh comedy award on feminism, being the youngest of nine and her seventysomething fanbase.
Alex Clark, The Observer, 9th November 2014Farewell Teddington, birthplace of comedy
When Granville locks up and Still Open All Hours finishes shooting at Teddington Studios later this month, Thames Television's former home will close for ever. The front of the building is covered with blue plaques commemorating the comedy legends who worked there, including comedians Morecambe and Wise, Benny Hill, Tommy Cooper and Only Fools And Horses writer John Sullivan.
Louis Barfe, The Daily Express, 9th November 2014Rob Beckett interview
Comedian and host of I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!'s ITV2 spin-off show, reveals he's too much of a "runny gob" to be trusted with the celebrity campmate list and while he loves the show isn't quite George of the Jungle yet.
Emma Daly, Radio Times, 9th November 2014Sue Perkins: why I swapped Bake Off for the Mekong
The presenter and comic had no idea what a rice plant looked like before she spent half a year travelling from the Ho Chi Minh Delta to the remote Tibetan Highlands for a new BBC Two documentary.
Kasia Delgado, Radio Times, 9th November 2014Vicki Michelle joining I'm A Celebrity 2014 line-up?
Vicki Michelle, best known for her role as Yvette Carte-Blanche in the television comedy series 'Allo 'Allo! in the 80s, is seen flying into Australia.
TellyMix, 9th November 2014Jeffrey Holland interview
Acting star Jeffrey Holland is coming back to his roots, performing a one-man show where his love of acting began.
Roz Laws, The Birmingham Mail, 9th November 2014Monty Python turn down $32 million world tour
The Monty Python team have sensationally turned down a $32million money spinning world tour to replay their final shows.
The Mirror, 9th November 2014Dapper Laughs/Daniel O'Reilly issues apology
Daniel O'Reilly, who plays the character Dapper Laughs, has issued the following statement on social media about the current controversy and accusations of misogyny: "I know there has been heated commentary on social media in recent days, online abuse of any kind is wrong. Therefore I would like to say a few words to make my views clear. Some comedians push the boundaries in the name of entertainment. That means taking risks. But I think it's important that if we over step the mark and cause upset that we apologise. I would like to say sorry to those people who I have upset by my recent comments. I assure them that was not my intention."
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 9th November 2014Jongleurs venues sold to a double-glazing company
The company which owns five Jongleurs comedy clubs has been sold in a £20million deal. Intertain, which also owns 26 Walkabout Australian-themed pubs and six other bars, has been sold to venture capitalist fund Better Capital, who also own Everest Double-Glazing.
Chortle, 9th November 2014The Glums - from radio to television
Such was the popularity of the Take It From Here characters that that the show was revived in 1978 as part of the unsuccessful Bruce Forsyth's Big Nigh program. However, despite the failure of the Big Night program, The Glums survived and went on to run for 2 series on ITV, produced by London Weekend Television in 1978.
British Classic Comedy, 9th November 2014Stage review: Made In Dagenham, The Adelphi
A tremendous cast saves this from being yet another average new musical, with the songs mostly forgettable and some scenes plain awful. Yet the story is extremely inspiring and Goold gives this to his audience with much love and care.
Samuel Sims, A Younger Theatre, 9th November 2014Kevin Bridges's mum surprises him at book signing
Kevin Bridges got a huge surprise from a superfan at his latest book signing yesterday - his mum.
Colan Lamont, Daily Record, 9th November 2014Ed Reardon's Wheels
Christopher Douglas, star and co-creator of Radio 4's Ed Reardon's Week, on thirsty Bentleys, the Red Baron and why he doesn't like any car made after 1970.
Grumpy Old Drivers, 9th November 2014Videos
Podcasts
TV & radio
Justin's House
Series 3, Episode 8 - Granny JustinaJustin dresses up as Granny Justina when he and Robert forget to invite her round for a special tea party with Katy. Guest starring Katy Ashworth.