BCG Daily Saturday 22nd November 2014
Press clippings
Psychobitches: back on the couch
This is what a feminist TV show looks like. I think.
Andrew Collins, The Guardian, 22nd November 2014Kevin Bridges: 'I prefer real to surreal'
He found TV fame young and, at 28, has already put his vices behind him. Now the comic has austerity Britain in his sights.
Paul MacInnes, The Guardian, 22nd November 2014Comedy review: Aye Right? How No? What Next?
The lack of ad-libbing nous on display was the key failing of this show.
Brian Donaldson, The Scotsman, 22nd November 2014Radio Times review
If you're wondering why almost none of this episode was recorded on video - even the interior scenes - a studio strike in 1973 meant it had to be shot on location with 16mm film. It's a needs-must approach that's appropriate to both the series and the episode. Because when the Home Guard takes an efficiency test, they need all their wits (ahem!) to overcome the bullying supervisor (Fulton Mackay in the same year he'd made his Porridge debut).
Anyone who's endured the nonsense of role-playing seminars at work will cheer Wilson's dismissive air, while the way Godfrey turns an anti-tank artillery piece into a chintzy armchair is a sight to behold.
Mark Braxton, Radio Times, 22nd November 2014Richard Coughlan: drugs, Doug Stanhope & death threats
"At the risk," said Richard, "of sounding like a bitter and twisted old bastard about not being famous, if I can get someone to kill me, then people will think: Oh, he must have been brilliant. Let's look at all his old shit on the internet."
John Fleming, John Fleming's Blog, 22nd November 2014Review: An Evening With Noel Fielding: 20th November 14
An Evening With Noel Fielding is an incredibly diverse spectacle.
Becca Moody, Moody Comedy, 22nd November 2014Ian Lavender to have cameo in new Dad's Army film
Original Dad's Army star Ian Lavender is making a cameo appearance in the new film.
Ellie Walker-Arnott, Radio Times, 22nd November 2014Comedy club launches its own radio show
Starting on Sunday 7 December, Hilarity Bites The Week will be broadcast on Star Radio in County Durham and North Yorkshire at 9pm-10pm every Sunday night.
Andrew Dipper, Giggle Beats, 22nd November 2014Ross Noble interview
Ross Noble on the Newcastle arts scene, funding cuts, his favourite venue.
Andrew Dipper, Giggle Beats, 22nd November 2014Lucy Beaumont interview
Lucy Beaumont talks about her love affair with the Edinburgh Festival, her favourite childhood memories, and what it takes to be a successful comedian.
Driffield Today, 22nd November 2014Lucy Beaumont: a nation's favourite with local roots
Hull-based comedian Lucy Beaumont has taken the nation by storm over the past couple of years with her wisecracks. Presently in the throes of touring around a smattering of Yorkshire venues, she is busier than ever. Here, in an exclusive interview with "Pulse" author Steve Rudd, Lucy talks about her love affair with the Edinburgh Festival, her favourite childhood memories, and what it takes to be a successful comedian.
Steve Rudd, Driffield Today, 22nd November 2014Rafe Spall interview
Get Santa star Rafe Spall on working with children and reindeer, and his famous father.
Steven MacKenzie, The Big Issue, 22nd November 2014TV & radio
10:30am30 min
The Frequency Of Laughter: A History Of Radio Comedy
Episode 4 - 1990-1995Grace Dent interviews Richard Herring and Sarah Smith about their experiences of making radio comedy in the early 1990s.
11am60 min
Fighting Talk
Series 12, Episode 14Georgie Thompson is joined by radio broadcaster Steve Lamacq, journalist Martha Kelner, broadcaster Dougie Anderson and comedian Justin Moorhouse.
8pm30 min
Perry And Croft: Made In Britain
Episode 2 - A Touch Of ClassThis episode examines British attitudes towards class and social status.
10:45pm65 min
The Jonathan Ross Show
Series 7, Episode 6 - Lee Evans, Noel Gallagher, Jack Whitehall, Sheila Hancock, BoyzoneJonathan welcomes stand-up comedian Lee Evans, singer Noel Gallagher, actor Sheila Hancock, and comedian/actor Jack Whitehall. There is music from one of the most successful boy bands ever, Boyzone.