BCG Daily Sunday 7th December 2014
Press clippings
Review: The Frequency of Laughter; Raw Meat Radio
There was much to laugh at on the radio last week, not least a three-hour tribute to Chris Morris.
Miranda Sawyer, The Observer, 7th December 2014Mrs Brown Christmas specials could be last ever
Brendan O'Carroll has said no to another series and ruled out a sequel to big-screen hit Mrs Brown's Boys D'Movie, son Danny claims.
Adelina Campos, Daily Record, 7th December 2014Joshua Ross wins Jewish Comedian of the Year
Joshua Ross was crowned Jewish Comedian of the Year last night.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 7th December 2014Unheard Chris Morris Sketch Still Unheard
The planned Chris Morris broadcast is no longer happening.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 7th December 2014Daniel Kitson review
The conclusion is lovely, too: its combination of magic, catharsis and sentimentality is pitched perfectly, without overpromising happy endings or undermining the emotional realities of what's gone before. After only a week's run, Kitson's Christmas show is over almost as soon as it began. But its story is for the ages.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 7th December 2014BBC plan to poach Harry Hill for £3million
BBC chiefs are planning a £3million bid to poach top comic Harry Hill from ITV.
The Mirror, 7th December 2014Ignore The Sun, Russell Brand is funny
I think that's why I can't agree with The Sun. Russell is funny. I've seen it. I've seen it twice. But then we know why they printed it... They printed it because they needed to try to defame him and they didn't find anything. They're just that jealous fat man in the front row at the gig screaming: 'This isn't funny.' And just like in his case, I'm not sure anyone is really listening.
Duncan Edwards, Chortle, 7th December 2014Lee Evans's Monsters still top of stand-up DVD charts
Lee Evans has maintained his position at that top of the stand-up DVD chart for the third week running.
Chortle, 7th December 2014Review: James Sherwood, Havant Comedy Club
It wasn't, as James Sherwood observed more than once, the largest audience he'd ever played to. But in the close confines of The Spring cafe area, he provoked a laudably-loud lot of laughs at the Havant Comedy Club's festive fundraiser.
Mark Acheson, Portsmouth News, 7th December 2014Pride wins best film at British Independent Film Awards
Miners' strike comedy drama Pride has been named best film at the British Independent Film Awards.
BBC News, 7th December 2014Wullie reworked: Macbeth Rebothered on Radio 4
A new radio play sets out to recover Macbeth's reputation from "five acts of lies".
Jay Richardson, The Scotsman, 7th December 2014Dustin Hoffman interview
Dustin Hoffman says he mastered the art of self-sabotage soon after he could walk. Seven decades later, he reveals that he co-wrote many of his most famous films.
Gaby Wood, The Telegraph, 7th December 2014TV & radio
Fern Britton Meets Nicholas Parsons
Fern Britton talks to Nicholas Parsons in her continuing series about the Christian faith.
Hal
Series 1, Episode 4 - FidelityHow will Hal cope with the romantic attention of new, attractive neighbour Angie?