BCG Daily Wednesday 1st April 2015
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Full line-up revealed for Jesting About 3
After four months of searching for the North East's next comedy stars, Giggle Beats can reveal the final line-up for the latest series of Jesting About.
Andrew Dipper, Giggle Beats, 1st April 2015Adam Riches on Bill Murray
If Kevin Spacey looks like the guy who knows the punchline to the world's greatest joke, then it must be Bill Murray who whispered it in his ear.
Adam Riches, The Guardian, 1st April 2015Review: Nina Conti in In Your Face
There are some absolutely hysterically funny gems in this show and it will be different each night, with new masks and new performers, so there can be no spoilers.
Kate Herbert, The Herald, 1st April 2015Comedy Greats appear on Royal Mail stamps
Spike Milligan, The Two Ronnies, Billy Connolly, Morecambe & Wise, Norman Wisdom, Lenny Henry, Peter Cook & Dudley Moore, Monty Python, French & Saunders and Victoria Wood feature on ten special Royal Mail stamps.
The Guardian, 1st April 2015Helen Lederer: I'd love it if I inspired Bridget Jones
The 60-year-old Helen Lederer first stepped into the comedy spotlight thirty years ago as a drunk Sloane ranger in an alternative sketch show.
Beverley Lyons, Daily Record, 1st April 2015Louise McCarthy interview
"Filming was brilliant as we had done that short episode last year, so I think coming back to it we all knew exactly what we were doing. It was good to go in and hit the ground running," says Louise McCarthy.
Angela McManus, Glasgow Evening Times, 1st April 2015Janey Godley leads Scottish Comedy Award nominations
Janey Godley has been nominated for four awards in the second Scottish Comedy Awards nominations, announced today.
Beyond The Joke, 1st April 2015House Of Fools, Series 2 review
House of Fools is a microcosm of insanity and childishness.
Becca Moody, Moody Comedy, 1st April 2015TV Preview: Inside No. 9 - The Twelve Days Of Christine
I can't speak highly enough of this episode. If you've loved the first series and last week's opener you will love this.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 1st April 2015Jim Davidson: Yewtree arrest: "worst momen of my life"
Jim Davidson has described the media coverage of his arrest as "the worst moment" of his life.
Sam Rigby, Digital Spy, 1st April 2015'Raised by Wolves' episode 3 review: 'Mehmesis'
Raised by Wolves is the sort of comedy to make you hungry for the second season while still watching the first.
Andrew Allen, Cult Box, 1st April 2015Vandal defaced Laurel and Hardy painting in Ulverston
Mural of Stan Laurel defaced by vandal at the Laurel and Hardy Museum in Laurel's hometown of Ulverston, Cumbria, paying tribute to comedy duo.
Paul Byrne, The Mirror, 1st April 2015Frankie Boyle brands Richard Branson a 'mad c***'
Frankie Boyle has accused Richard Branson of being a hypocrite for saying we needed to reduce carbon emissions despite the fact he owns an airline.
Duncan Lindsay, Metro, 1st April 2015The Strange World of Gurney Slade from Worst to Best
2015 marks the 55th anniversary of The Strange World Of Gurney Slade, possibly the most unusual series ever covered on this site. A vehicle conceived by its star Anthony Newley, it casts him as "Gurney Slade", an ATV sitcom actor who walks out of his own middle-of-the-road sitcom and into adventures of his own imagining.
Anorak Zone, 1st April 2015Russell Kane approaches gigs 'like Terminator'
He has clearly been on quite a few holidays, since this gig includes a lot of observations about the British compared to everyone else.
Stephanie Bunbury, Sydney Morning Herald, 1st April 2015Five reasons to see John Robins
West Country storyteller and XFM DJ John Robins has been a circuit favourite for a decade, and he's finally getting the recognition he deserves. Before he hits the big time, here are five things you need to know...
Ben Williams, Time Out, 1st April 2015TV & radio
5pm30 min
4 O'Clock Club
Series 4, Episode 10 - PartyNero gets invited to the coolest party of the year. Meanwhile, there is a surprise winner of the school presidential election.
6:30pm30 min
Tim FitzHigham: The Gambler
Series 2, Episode 1Adventurer and comedian Tim FitzHigham recreates another 18th century bet: can he walk blindfolded from London's Royal Academy to the Royal Exchange building in under an hour?