BCG Daily Friday 14th November 2014
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Rik Mayall 'Bottom' bench to be unveiled in Hammersmith
A roadside bench matching the one that featured in the opening credits of BBC sitcom Bottom is due to be officially unveiled in the same spot in London.
Richard Crook, BBC News, 14th November 2014Josie Long interview
This week, the gloriously lovely stand-up Josie Long took part in Everything Everything's Chaos to Order event at Manchester Central Library. She also later performed at the XS Malarkey comedy club at Pub/Zoo. In between she very kindly (and arguably ill-advisedly) let me conduct this shambolic interview with her.
Molly Stewart, Giggle Beats, 14th November 2014Mick Ferry interview
Talking stand-up, his first ever gig, comparisons with Les Dawson.
Andrew Dipper, Giggle Beats, 14th November 2014Babylon, Channel 4, TV review
Babylon doesn't appear to know what it really wants to be at the moment, all the best of luck to it.
Joseph Charlton, The Independent, 14th November 201424 great comedy shows that deserve more love
We asked Den Of Geek's writers to recommend brilliant comedy shows that deserve to have more of a fuss made about them. Shows include 15 Storeys High, Old Harry's Game, John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme, Lab Rats and Rex the Runt.
Den Of Geek, 14th November 2014Stewart Lee review
Tricksy gags about liberals, rightwingers and 'the Islams'. The stand-up's two-part set is, as ever, a rarefied viewing experience. You can take nothing at face value as he plays cat and mouse with the audience.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 14th November 2014Nativity 3 review - unfunny, infantile and crass
The third in the series, minus all of the charm, is like a British Christmas ad directed by Satan.
Peter Bradshaw, The Guardian, 14th November 2014Susan Calman interview
When it comes to being prepared for her first full touring show, Susan Calman is positively scout-like. "Because I live in Glasgow, travelling is a large part of the job and, for this tour, I'll have my laptop and my box sets," she says.
This is Gloucestershire, 14th November 2014Have I Got News For You focuses on its Twitter account
Hat Trick Productions is trialling transforming Have I Got News For You's Twitter account into an ongoing satirical profile.
Alex Farber, Broadcast, 14th November 2014What did we think of the first episode?
Jesse Armstrong and Sam Bain are on fire at the moment, aren't they? The seriously funny minds behind Peep Show and Fresh Meat, and who worked on the likes of The Thick of It and Four Lions, have turned their satirical eye on the Metropolitan Police in Channel 4′s Babylon last night.
Abigail Chandler, Metro, 14th November 2014Eddie Izzard to headline major Shelter benefit
Eddie Izzard is to headline a one-off benefit for housing and homelessness charity Shelter. Stand up for Shelter will take place on Wednesday, 25 February, 2015 at the Eventim Apollo, Hammersmith.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 14th November 2014Are the snobs dividing comedy?
Comedy is sharply divided between acts that please the cultural elite and those who appeal to more popular tastes. That's the conclusion of new academic research into the rise of the 'comedy snob' officially launched at the London School Of Economics this week.
Chortle, 14th November 2014Babylon episode 1 review
Babylon, from the writers of Peep Show and The Thick Of It, promises to be one of the year's most gripping, entertaining shows...
Jake Laverde, Den Of Geek, 14th November 2014This week's new live comedy
Previews of Bridget Christie, Susan Murray and Vikki Stone.
James Kettle, The Guardian, 14th November 2014Ben Miller mistaken for Ben Stiller
Ben Miller ended up staying in a "lavish" five star hotel after he was mistaken for the very similarly-named Ben Stiller at the Cannes Film Festival.
Antonia Molloy, The Independent, 14th November 2014Rob Gilroy: R.I.P Dapper Laughs
"Dapper Laughs was not a character comedian. He was a vile, disgusting, money grabbing shit operating under the banner of character comedy."
Rob Gilroy, Giggle Beats, 14th November 2014Ross Noble interview
Most of us have experienced a nightmare where we're on stage, in front of a huge audience, with no script, no cues, and absolutely no clue what we're going to say next. What is an unwelcome nocturnal stress for most people is a daily fact of life for Ross Noble. When Noble takes to the stage, he has no more of an idea what he's going to say than the bloke in row Q. As he tells us, he just wings it.
Andrew Dipper, Giggle Beats, 14th November 2014Campaign to get Rik Mayall to number one
A campaign has been launched today to get a song recorded by Rik Mayall's spoof heavy metal band Bad News to number one in the run-up to Christmas.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 14th November 2014Video: Rik Mayall 'Bottom' bench unveiled in London
The bench which features in the opening credits of the sitcom Bottom has been reinstalled after a campaign by fans.
BBC News, 14th November 2014Jack Whitehall: ITV must answer Dapper Laughs questions
Jack Whitehall has said that it should have been ITV taking questions about the controversial comedy character Dapper Laughs on Newsnight earlier this week (November 11), rather than its creator Daniel O'Reilly.
Alex Fletcher, Digital Spy, 14th November 2014Noel Gallagher tells Russell Brand to make him a duke
Noel Gallagher has brokered a deal with celebrity pal Russell Brand - to support his revolution if he is then made Duke of Manchester.
Amy Glendinning, Manchester Evening News, 14th November 2014Get £20 off price of The Big Comedy Conference
If you use the exclusive code at the bottom of this posting, you can get a £20 discount off the price of attending the second annual Big Comedy Conference which the British Comedy Guide is holding in London on Saturday 29th November (9.00am to 7.00pm).
John Fleming, John Fleming's Blog, 14th November 2014Not Going Out guest Richard Osman interview
"I'm planning to watch it with my biggest critics - my son and daughter. They're both big fans of Not Going Out and they watch a lot of TV comedy, so they'll view it as proper consumers."
What's On TV, 14th November 2014Videos
Podcasts
TV & radio
The Missing Hancocks
Series 1, Episode 3 - The Hancock FestivalInspired by Somerset Maugham's pay packet, Tony becomes a writer. His friends are recruited to bring his dramatic offerings to life.
All At Sea
Series 2, Episode 8 - GumballWhen Ben gets his hand stuck in a gumball machine, a chain of events is unleashed that finishes with Charlie appearing in a talent show and Kevin fighting the long arm of the law.
The News Quiz
Series 85, Episode 4Comedy chaired by Sandi Toksvig. Mark Steel, Lucy Porter and Andy Hamilton join regular panellist Jeremy Hardy.
The Football's On
Series 2, Episode 14Ian Stone, Hardeep Singh Kohli and Doc Brown look at the footballing week.
Alan Carr: Chatty Man
Series 13, Episode 9 - Gillian Anderson, Charlie Day, Jason Sudeikis, Russell Howard, Mick Hucknall, LordeAlan Carr is joined by stars of the forthcoming movie Horrible Bosses 2, Charlie Day and Jason Sudeikis, and comedian Russell Howard chats about his latest stand-up DVD Wonderbox Live. Music comes from Lorde performing Yellow Flicker Beat.
Comedy Central At The Comedy Store
Series 3, Episode 4Shappi Khorsandi wants the best for her son, Gary Delaney is all about the one-liners, Dane Baptiste praises smoking, and Andy Askins is a family man.