BCG Daily Tuesday 17th March 2015
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Inside No. 9 series 2: Pemberton & Shearsmith's genius
Here's a spoiler-free look at what to expect from the second series of Steve Pemberton and Reese Shearsmith's glorious Inside No. 9.
Phoebe-Jane Boyd, Den Of Geek, 17th March 2015Comic Relief 2015 review
Every year, countless celebrities dedicate time and effort into creating original and funny material in aid of Comic Relief, and this year was no different. There has been an array of exciting new programmes over the past few weeks and I've picked a few of my favourites to share.
Becca Moody, Moody Comedy, 17th March 2015Raised by Wolves review - a heartwarming tale
This loving and funny sitcom set on a Wolverhampton council estate puts poverty porn documentaries such as Benefits Street to shame.
Stuart Jeffries, The Guardian, 17th March 2015Keith Lemon: sharp comic talent or taking the pith?
Few people divide opinion like Leigh Francis's mustachioed creation. As a new series of his panel show Celebrity Juice begins, two writers debate his pros and cons.
Paul MacInnes & Jack Seale, The Guardian, 17th March 2015Preview: Inside No. 9 - La Couchette
This is our preview of the first episode, "La Couchette", set on a French railway sleeper carriage...
Paul Holmes, The Velvet Onion, 17th March 2015Is "You're Back in the Room" really that bad?
Now of course one can understand the protective guard dog (of which this profession boasts many) mentality, but I did find it all a little bit precious and over the top.
Steve Miller, The Huffington Post, 17th March 2015Is Rab C Nesbitt set for a comeback - on stage?
Hit TV comedy Rab C Nesbitt could be set for a comeback - on stage.
Jennifer Hyland, Daily Record, 17th March 2015New anti-cuts comedy The Accidental Activist to tour
Co-written by Ed Waugh and starring Russell Floyd, the comedy will tour on the run-up to the General Election.
Gordon Barr, Newcastle Chronicle, 17th March 2015Interview: Seann Walsh
Hair, hangovers and hilarity. Seann Walsh doesn't do anything by halves.
TV Bomb, 17th March 2015Roy 'Chubby' Brown: 'I love the intimate venues'
He may have performed and sold out in illustrious theatres like the London Palladium, but controversial comedian Roy 'Chubby' Brown admits he can't wait to appear at Alnwick Playhouse next month.
James Willoughby, Northumberland Gazette, 17th March 2015Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel wins box office again
The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel has won the UK box office for a third consecutive week.
Ben Lee, Digital Spy, 17th March 2015London SketchFest champions return after year of glory
Talking to Londonist from their Manchester base, Gein's Family Giftshop admits that this time last year the prospect of heading to London for the contest was daunting: "We had nothing and we were no-one."
Ben Venables, Londonist, 17th March 2015Dapper Laughs Glasgow show pulled after complaints
Controversial comic Dapper Laughs has had one of his comeback shows canned after more than a thousand people complained about his 'rape humour'.
The Scotsman, 17th March 2015The script for Fresh Meat's final series is here
The gang will be "a little older" but "not much wiser" when the hit Channel 4 comedy returns after a two year hiatus.
Sarah Doran, Radio Times, 17th March 2015James Corden: a bluffer's guide for Americans
Allow us to help you, our ol' muckers across the Pond.
The Huffington Post, 17th March 2015Brendan O'Carroll interview
Brendan O'Carroll reveals the influence his own mother had in helping him create Mrs Brown's Boys.
Brian Beacom, The Big Issue, 17th March 2015A Room With A Stew, Festival Theatre Edinburgh, review
Stewart Lee is a comedy magician and long after this lonesome cowboy has skipped your particular town, you'll still be trying to figure out what exactly it was that you were laughing at and how the hell he made you do it.
Justine Blundell, Edinburgh Guide, 17th March 2015Glasgow Comedy Festival review: John Shuttleworth
Creator Graham Fellows has an obvious love of words and a connection with the absurdity that comes from the mundane.
Lorraine Wilson, The Herald, 17th March 2015Audio: Lee Ridely (Lost Voice Guy) interview
Lee Ridley is a comedian with a difference. He has cerebral palsy and as a result, isn't able to speak. He has to tell his jokes through a communication aid - rather like the one used by the scientist Professor Stephen Hawking. Speaking to Outlook's Joel Cox from his hometown of Newcastle, England, Lee started by telling a story from a time before his comedy took off. Despite having no singing voice, he auditioned for the popular TV talent show The X Factor.
Joel Cox, BBC, 17th March 2015Fans urge BBC to make Alan Partridge new Top Gear host
Crash! Bang! Wallop... What a campaign! Dedicated Alan Partridge fans have called for the Radio Norwich presenter to replace suspended Top Gear host Jeremy Clarkson.
Harry Fletcher, Digital Spy, 17th March 2015Jimmy Cricket to appear in film about Aspergers comic
Womble, which is being shot in and around Prestatyn, tells the story of a man with Aspergers Syndrome whose dream is to become a stand-up comedian.
Eryl Crump, Daily Post, 17th March 2015Mr Nasty: Hi-de-Hi and 1980s hardline left wing comedy
In this blog a couple of days ago, Ricky Gervais' TV series Extras was mentioned. I had not realised that comedy scriptwriter Mark Kelly - an occasional popper-upper in this blog - had, at one time, been a real TV extra. He also used to perform stand-up under the name Mr Nasty.
John Fleming, John Fleming's Blog, 17th March 2015David Walliams with Michael Palin at BAFTA tribute
He's one of the men paving the way for an outstanding legacy in television. But David Walliams, 43, was the one dealing out the questions on Tuesday night, as an awestruck audience heard Michael Palin, 71, discuss A Life in Television on behalf of BAFTA.
Becky Freeth, Daily Mail, 17th March 2015Spotlight: Seann Walsh
Seann Walsh (Foster's Award nominee 2013, Live At The Apollo) brings his observational storytelling to both Glasgow and Edinburgh this weekend. He answers a very special set of Spotlight questions devised by Fred Fletch.
Fred Fletch, The Skinny, 17th March 2015One to watch: Hari Sriskantha
Software developer by day, rising stand-up star by night (well, evening). Hari Sriskantha's been honing his craft on the new act circuit for a few years now.
Ben Williams, Time Out, 17th March 2015Reece Shearsmith and Steve Pemberton on Inside No. 9
"We wanted to do something that was a reaction against the box set culture", says Reece Shearsmith's co-cretaor Steve Pemberton at a press conference to launch the second series.
Chortle, 17th March 2015Videos
TV & radio
Twirlywoos
Series 1, Episode 17 - ThroughThe Twirlywoos see a postman putting letters through a letterbox and decide to copy him. Back in the boat, the Twirlywoo Screen gives the Twirlywoos a door to go through.
Roy
Series 4, Episode 9 - And The Winner Is...Roy feels like the luckiest kid in the world when he wins a dinner date with Hollywood Vampire actor and hunk, Zach Morgan. Everyone in school starts bribing Roy to win the prize of being his guest and Roy is faced with the impossible choice of who to bring.
Uncle
Series 2, Episode 6Andy is suffering from a string of bad news and the threat of eviction. The tables turn when he receives a surprise cheque in the mail. Now all he needs to do is cash it and pay his landlord in the next three hours, while keeping Errol busy as Sam plans a surprise birthday party. But the universe might have other ideas...
Nurse
Episode 2Liz becomes troubled by the relationship between Graham and his mother as Graham's daily diet of doughnuts and junk food continues, not to mention the bickering. Agoraphobic ex-con Billy finds himself in a spot of trouble and Liz meets a new patient called Jack who is a troubled young former soldier.
Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled
Series 2, Out-takes - UnseenA bumper crop of never-before-seen clips from the ad hoc chat show hosted by Alan Davies. The 'QI buzzer-baiter' is joined by the cream of comedy for some top banter.