BCG Daily Wednesday 3rd December 2014
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Preview: Heroes Grotto of Comedy
I've been slightly intrigued and slightly obsessed with Bob Slayer for the last few years.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 3rd December 2014Stand bosses' new deal on Assembly Rooms
The owner of The Stand comedy clubs has signed a deal to operate The Assembly Rooms again at next year's Edinburgh Fringe.
Chortle, 3rd December 2014Are smartphones killing comedy?
At two gigs in the past fortnight, I've seen two comics seek to defuse the threat in the same way. Both Dave Gorman and Aziz Ansari offered to pose for audience photographs at the top of the show, after which the audience were required to power down the cameras and concentrate on the comedy.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 3rd December 2014Russell Brand wins 'award' for gobbledygook
Russell Brand has been named the winner of the Plain English Campaign's Foot in Mouth award for 2014.
Keith Perry, The Telegraph, 3rd December 2014Russell Brand threatens to sue The Sun
Months after he won substantial damages from The Sun for a false report that alleged he had been unfaithful to then-girlfriend Jemima Khan, Russell Brand has stated his intentions to launch further legal action against the tabloid for labelling him a 'hypocrite'.
Jenn Selby, The Independent, 3rd December 2014Richard Gadd working on C4 comedy
Stand-up Richard Gadd is developing a comedy for Channel 4. Details of the project, being made with production company Brown Eyed Boy, are currently under wraps.
Chortle, 3rd December 2014Two final nights added to Phoenix Nights Live
Due to overwhelming public demand, two final shows have been added to Peter Kay's Phoenix Nights Live in aid of Comic Relief.
Comic Relief, 3rd December 2014New Chris Morris sketch to air on BBC 6Music on Sunday
A sketch written by Chris Morris, Richard Ayoade and Noel Fielding will be broadcast this Sunday on Mary Anne Hobbs' BBC 6Music show, which airs between seven and 10am.
Kasia Delgado, Radio Times, 3rd December 2014Frank Skinner: 'Fantasy Football is no longer required'
Frank Skinner has said that Fantasy Football League is "no longer required" nowadays.
Digital Spy, 3rd December 2014Dapper Laughs up for BRIT Awards 2015
Less than a month after comedian Daniel O'Reilly announced on BBC Newsnight that that "Dapper Laughs is gone", it has been confirmed that the character is in the running for a BRIT Award.
Claire Hodgson, Cosmopolitan, 3rd December 2014Comedians go bonkers in the banking district
We reckon that the suits in the serious part of the capital could do with a laugh and Heroes of Fringe have got the just the tonic.
Time Out, 3rd December 2014Profile: ISIHAC's Samantha
Name: The Lovely Samantha. Age: 29.
The Guardian, 3rd December 2014Simon Amstell's wisdom: 'Normal is invented'
Ahead of his new show To Be Free, Simon Amstell joined us in a live webchat to share his wisdom. Here's what he's learned over the years.
The Guardian, 3rd December 2014Film crew member could face prison after drunken prank
A film crew member suffered a fractured skull when a drunken prank with a colleague went horribly wrong.
Neil Hunter, The Northern Echo, 3rd December 2014BBC denies FCO pulled plug on Ambassadors
The BBC confirmed Ambassadors won't be back but insists that it was its decision alone. "In fact, the Foreign Office was a big supporter of the series."
Evening Standard, 3rd December 2014Richard Gadd on recreating a nervous breakdown on stage
Richard Gadd took things to the extreme in Edinburgh. He's now attempting to recreate the feeling in London during a stint at the Soho Theatre.
Laugh Out London, 3rd December 2014Comedians: humorous or humorless? Me: terrible audience
I always tend to say all comedians are barking mad. If I were more PC, I might say they were "psychologically interesting". Which they certainly are.
John Fleming, John Fleming's Blog, 3rd December 2014Miranda Hart interview
Her hugely popular sitcom is coming to an end - but Miranda Hart is happy to find her star waning.
Emma Freud, Radio Times, 3rd December 2014DVD review: Russell Howard, Wonderbox
It is, no doubt, incredibly childish - but that is by no means a bad thing - and if you can still laugh at children swearing or videos of politicians falling over, then you'll probably find that there are worse ways to spend an hour than in the company of Howard and his Wonderbox.
Elliott Clarke, Giggle Beats, 3rd December 2014BBC Scotland focuses on Still Game this Christmas
The story of Still Game is to be told in a BBC Scotland documentary to air over the New Year.
Chortle, 3rd December 2014Ewan McGregor & Olivia Wilde to appear in Doll & Em
Ewan McGregor and Olivia Wilde are amongst the names announced for series two of Doll & Em. They will be joined by Evan Rachel Wood and Mikhail Baryshnikov in the series, which stars Emily Mortimer and Dolly Wells.
Rachel Babbage, Digital Spy, 3rd December 2014Review: Paddington
Paddington is one of those rare movies which makes you glad to be alive.
Roger Crow, The Huffington Post, 3rd December 2014Review: XS Malarkey
As well as pulling in big names, though, XS Malarkey has a fantastic reputation for booking some of the best, relatively unknown comics from around the country.
Molly Stewart, Giggle Beats, 3rd December 2014Review: Bargain Basement
Having such an ace team as Gein's Family Giftshop based in Manchester is a blessing for a city sometimes lacking such brilliantly relaxed comedy nights to really enjoy. And Bargain Basement is free. Use it, don't lose it, Manchester!
Molly Stewart, Giggle Beats, 3rd December 2014The 15 best comedy shows in 2015
Get booking for the stand-up shows we're most looking forward to over the next 12 months.
Ben Williams, Time Out, 3rd December 2014Videos
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Millie Inbetween
Series 1, Episode 10 - Baby BrainMum is buying a cot, looking at names, and calling nurseries. Millie and Lauren decide that she and Mike must be planning a baby, and that they have to be stopped. Dad tries to bond with Jake, but gets a bit overenthusiastic.
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Paul Sinha's History Revision
Series 1, Episode 2 - FoodPaul asks how his own high street in south London ended up being dominated by Chinese and Indian restaurants. His findings start in 1600 and take in trade, invasion, opium, a bloody civil war that left 30 million people dead, giant greenhouses and the cultivation of saffron.
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Sweat The Small Stuff
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