BCG Daily Sunday 29th March 2015
Press clippings
The Russell Brand Podcast review
Russell Brand, in a new podcast, only has to open his mouth and it works.
Miranda Sawyer, The Observer, 29th March 2015Review - Ruby Wax: Sane New World
After suffering a major depressive episode that left her in hospital, Ruby Wax became a campaigner for mental health. Her last show detailed her breakdown; her latest asks how we deal with a disease reaching epidemic proportions.
Rebecca Harkins-Cross, Brisbane Times, 29th March 2015Don't believe the stereotype - or should you?
We exaggerate regional traits and turn them into jokes - and those on the receiving end are in on it too.
D. J. Taylor, The Independent, 29th March 2015Will Sketchland give Scots writers comic relief?
AN unlikely spin-off from the Indyref is a new TV sketch show which promises to give budding Scottish writers their break in comedy.
Paul Whitelaw, The Scotsman, 29th March 2015Rik Mayall's final performance to be released
The film featuring Rik Mayall's final performance is to feature a special dedication to him.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 29th March 2015The story of The Comedians - part 1
Sometimes the simplist ideas are the best. The simple format used in The Comedians is still being used today in shows such as: Live At the Apollo, Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow uses some of the elements. In 2011 this popular TV show celebrated 40 years at the top and we were lucky enough to have the show's creator and legendary TV producer Johnnie Hamp provide us with the story of how it all came about. What follows is part one of The Comedians story.
British Classic Comedy, 29th March 2015Review: Fred MacAulay - Glasgow
With a blanket title like Twenty Fifteen, the audience had little idea what to expect from Fred MacAulay's first live outing following the end of his Radio Scotland show.
Lorraine Wilson, The Herald, 29th March 2015Review: Mark Watson in Flaws
Flaws is great, fun stand-up and Mark Watson is as charming and watchable as ever as he delivers a solid night of cracking comedy.
Kate Rose, The Herald, 29th March 2015Video: Jim Davidson grilled by James O'Brien
Jim Davidson defends his career and says he would be on TV now 'if it wasn't for Ant and Dec'.
Danny Walker, The Mirror, 29th March 2015Paddington wins Best Comedy Film at Empire Awards
Earlier this evening the Paddington movie picked up a gong for 'Best Comedy Film' at the 2015 Empire awards.
Mog, The Velvet Onion, 29th March 2015Luisa Omielan's What Would Beyonce Do?! review
In a perfect world this 32-year-old Brit would be playing the same arenas Beyonce does, but it's hard to imagine any venue could contain her force-of-nature stage presence.
John Bailey, The Age, 29th March 2015Sacha Baron Cohen will not star in Queen film
Queen guitarist Brian May has denied reports that Sacha Baron Cohen is back on board the Freddie Mercury biopic, and insists that his manager was joking when he confirmed the news.
Contact Music, 29th March 2015Showbiz saved Johnny Vegas from the bottle
Johnny Vegas, 44, said: "For the first few years on Benidorm I looked at it as more a holiday than a job. I'd sober up around lunchtime most days."
Ed Gleave, Daily Star, 29th March 2015Dave Spikey: I'm so relieved me and Peter are OK again
The Phoenix Nights stars hadn't spoken for a decade after a bitter rift over credit for the show but the recent live shows brought them together again.
Nigel Pauley, The Mirror, 29th March 2015TV & radio
11am25 min
Justin's House
Series 3, Highlights Special - Justin's Favourite SongJustin is in a singing mood so Robert uses a new invention to help Justin pick his favourite song.
6:35pm30 min
Pompidou
Episode 5 - HoarderPompidou has hoarded too much junk and Hove has had enough. Hove attempts to shift some of the clutter at a church hall fete, but Pompidou will do anything it takes to ensure he keeps it all.
7:30pm30 min
Off Their Rockers
Series 3, Episode 5Barry gets hygiene tips, Dave performs a strange act of kindness and Seb tries his hand at arm wrestling.