BCG Daily Tuesday 14th April 2015
Press clippings
Seann Walsh interview
Seann Walsh has charted his - mostly alcohol-fuelled - journey into adulthood through his stand-up since becoming a big name on the circuit five years ago.
Frances Taylor, Digital Spy, 14th April 2015Karen Koren: It's Fringe time - let 130 shows begin
We've finally finished programming The Gilded Balloon for the 2015 Fringe and according to Rowan, my general manager, we have 130 shows, which is something of a record.
Karen Koren, The Scotsman, 14th April 2015W1A series 2 preview
Often overlooked, is David Tennant's narration which for me, holds the show together and often most of the laughs are as a result of his descriptions, for example "It's another day, at another time" or "After a year developing a drama, the project is finally nearing another meeting".
Elliot Gonzalez, I Talk Telly, 14th April 2015What exactly IS a 5-star comedy show?
5-star reviews are, I think to quite an extent, a matter of luck and what the reviewer is feeling like/what other reviews he/she has done recently.
John Fleming, John Fleming's Blog, 14th April 2015Sue Perkins takes Twitter break after Top Gear threats
TV presenter Sue Perkins has said she is taking a break from Twitter after receiving threats over reports she was replacing Jeremy Clarkson on Top Gear.
BBC News, 14th April 2015W1A: BBC staff admit show is close enough to real thing
The BBC newsroom now use Siobhan Sharpe's phrase 'Let's nail this puppy to the floor!' in a true case of life imitating art.
James Rampton, The Independent, 14th April 2015Jon Culshaw on Katie Hopkins reaction to her puppet
It's the satirical puppetry show on everyone's lips but one over-opinionated columnist isn't going to be too pleased when she sees her Newzoids caricature.
Felicity Thistlethwaite, The Daily Express, 14th April 2015Jim Dale turns 80: prepares for West End comeback
He turns 80 later this year but the Carry On actor and performer about to make a West End comeback says he's treating the milestone like someone half his age.
Sadie Nicholas, The Daily Express, 14th April 2015TV review: W1A Series Two, BBC Two
Hugh Bonneville stars in scarily plausible BBC mockumentary.
Henry Northmore, The List, 14th April 2015TV review: Jack Dee's Election Help Desk, BBC2
There are a lot of election comedies coming along at the moment. There's the aforementioned Last Leg, the topical Newzoids and Ballot Monkeys from the writers of Outnumbered. It will be interesting to see which one wins the satire race. At the moment Help Desk gets my vote. But then I haven't seen the others yet.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 14th April 2015W1A review: Clarkson's ghost looms large
At the preview screening, the producer Jon Plowman said he would like the show to run until the charter renewal in 2016. On this evidence - and at the rate the BBC is churning out scandals and gaffes - it could run a lot longer than that.
Alice Jones, The Independent, 14th April 2015Inside No, 9, witch trials and laughing in church
Laughter, when held back for the sake of politeness, or out of respect or fear of a sombre occasion is the most potent laughter I know of.
Marc Paterson, The Huffington Post, 14th April 2015Review: In and Out of the Kitchen
This gently paced and intelligent comedy feels very much like visiting the home of distant friend. I can't help feeling a little out of place, but I am more than happy to observe as an external onlooker.
Becca Moody, Moody Comedy, 14th April 2015Wimbledon 'too white'... in W1A world
Heard the latest? The BBC's Wimbledon coverage is 'too white' and the broadcaster's exclusive rights to the tournament are at risk. Luckily, the BBC has a rescue plan. It's fixed on French tennis star Jo-Wilfried Tsonga as its Wimbledon saviour and is considering pepping up programming with foam fingers in the stands, David Attenborough in the umpire's chair and Graham Norton in the players' box. But hold your fury, tennis fans; this is all happening in the parallel world of W1A - BBC Two's sitcom set in the Corporation's London headquarters that will begin its second series next week.
Claire Barrett, BBC Ariel, 14th April 2015Eve Myles on going from Broadchurch vamp to comedy Gold
After playing creepy Claire in Broadchurch, Eve Myles is playing it for laughs with the return of gentle comedy You, Me and Them. And she has one word to describe the change of pace: PHEW!
Keeley Bolger, Wales Online, 14th April 2015Limmy posts shocking Vine with spider in his mouth
Scottish comedian Limmy has horrified fans by posting a video of a massive spider crawling out of his mouth and inching its way across his face.
Darren Boyle, Daily Mail, 14th April 2015Video: Jon Culshaw on Newzoids
Jon Culshaw is one of the impressionists working on brand new satirical comedy series Newzoids, which premieres on ITV on Wednesday.
What's On TV, 14th April 2015Interview: Stewart Francis
Master of the pun Stewart Francis is gearing up for his first trip to Crawley - and if you don't recognise him already you might do soon if a new sitcom he has written becomes a big hit.
Crawley News, 14th April 2015W1A, review
At the preview screening, the producer Jon Plowman said he would like the show to run until the charter renewal in 2016. On this evidence - and at the rate the BBC is churning out scandals and gaffes - it could run a lot longer than that.
Alice Jones, The Independent, 14th April 2015Luisa Omielan and John Kearns up for Barry Award
Luisa Omielan and John Kearns have been nominated for the biggest prize in live comedy in Australia.
Chortle, 14th April 2015Janey Godley on awards, a rat and c**ts
My Scots comedy chum Janey Godley is down in London this week, from Glasgow. I met up with her this evening for a chat.
John Fleming, John Fleming's Blog, 14th April 2015Ricky Gervais won't host Top Gear as he can't drive
After reports suggested he might take over from the sacked BBC star, the comedian said he feels he would not bring much to the role.
Christopher Bucktin, The Mirror, 14th April 2015PM's promise of The Good Life invites taunts
Shouldn't the prime minister have thought of a more appropriate sitcom to repeatedly reference during his manifesto launch - given that Richard Briers also starred in Ever Decreasing Circles.
Stuart Heritage, The Guardian, 14th April 2015Romesh Ranganathan on politics and parenthood
Romesh Ranganathan talks to The Skinny about his current tour, his upcoming new show for the 2015 Fringe and his family's unique birthing plan schedule.
Ben Venables, The Skinny, 14th April 2015Interview with Luke Courtier
Interview with musical comedian Luke Courtier.
Comedy Blogedy, 14th April 2015Interview with Faye Treacy
Interview with Musical Comedy Awards 2015 best newcomer Faye Treacy.
Comedy Blogedy, 14th April 2015Interview with Andy Holloway
My first ever gig was in 2009 at the National Student Drama Festival in Scarborough, where I was violently forced to take part in an Open mic event. I started it for real in June 2012 though.
Comedy Blogedy, 14th April 2015Interview with Peter Bazely
When you're physically moving around your brain works faster, it's something to do with our ancestors hunting dinosaurs...
Comedy Blogedy, 14th April 2015Videos
Podcasts
TV & radio
The Casebook Of Max And Ivan
Series 1, Episode 2Max and Ivan investigate a suspicious disappearance of film impresario Bernie Goldfinkelrubenstein's leading man. With guest star Matt Lucas.
Ross Noble Freewheeling
Series 2, Episode 4Random roadtrip adventures with the Geordie comic. Ross brightens up a grandma's day, tries to unite the mods and rockers, and helps jobseekers in Sussex find work experience!
The Essay: British Film Comedians
Episode 2 - Alastair SimSimon Heffer discusses the life and work of Alastair Sim, perhaps best remembered for a definitive interpretation of Scrooge.