BCG Daily Friday 19th June 2015
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Paul Merton: 'Dad had mixed emotions when I was born'
The British writer, comedian and Have I Got News For You panelist remembers a disastrous donkey derby with his father, 1967.
Paul Merton, The Telegraph, 19th June 2015Radio Times review
Well, he said he's be back - and he is. Arnold Schwarzenegger is on the red sofa, proving that a sex scandal, an illegitimate child with the maid and a political career can't keep an actor from cinema screens for too long. Nor from British television, with those arch insurance ads.
Schwarzenegger will be plugging Terminator Genisys (not a spelling error) with his co-star Emilia Clarke (Game of Thrones). She plays Sarah Connor, mum of world-saving John Connor and of course Schwarzenegger is a cyborg with a heart.
Also guesting are Jake Gyllenhaal and model/actress/staple of every glossy magazine, Cara Delevingne. Music is supplied by Tinie Tempah.
Alison Graham, Radio Times, 19th June 2015The Chuckle Brothers interview
The continued popularity of legendary childhood entertainers The Chuckle Brothers never ceases to amaze, having defied all fads and fashions for six decades with their chaotic escapades and oft-repeated catchphrases.
Mark Rees, South Wales Evening Post, 19th June 2015Live Bob Servant event set for Broughty Ferry
A special Bob Servant event is set to take place in Broughty Ferry this autumn.
Scott Lorrimer, Dundee Telegraph, 19th June 2015This week's new live comedy
Previews of Paul Sinha, Kevin Bridges and Zoe Lyons.
James Kettle, The Guardian, 19th June 2015Opinion: In praise of previews by Luke Toulson
Preview season is well and truly under way. For comics it is a vital part of the Edinburgh Fringe dominated calendar.
Luke Toulson, Beyond The Joke, 19th June 2015Interview: Will Franken
"Jon Stewart is one of the least funny people on the planet"
Brian Donaldson, The List, 19th June 2015Binge Watch: 'Catastrophe' does romance backward
Their chemistry is undeniable, which seems to spring from their wicked and cynical sense of humour.
OC Register, 19th June 2015Clive Anderson interview
Clive Anderson on Whose Line Is It Anyway? hecklers, drinking songs and fabricated beefs.
Gabriel Tate, Time Out, 19th June 2015A chance to see comedy's future stars
Pop along to Shoreham's Ropetackle Centre this week, and in a few years' time, you might just be able to nod sagely and mutter "I was there at the start."
Phil Hewitt, West Sussex County Times, 19th June 2015Which Edinburgh previews not to miss around Brighton
As the Edinburgh Fringe gets closer comics are fine-tuning their shows in arts centres and theatres across the country.
Duncan Hall, Brighton Argus, 19th June 2015Blag a comedy expert part 38: Joel Dommett
In 'blag a comedy expert' 38 we welcome the exciting and energetic talent that is Joel Dommett.
Bad Scents Of Humour, 19th June 2015Blag a comedy expert part 39: Juliet Meyers
In 'blag a comedy expert' part 39, you are in for an absolute treat readers, as we welcome the one, the only, Juliet Meyers.
Bad Scents Of Humour, 19th June 2015Videos
Podcasts
TV & radio
Gloomsbury
Series 3, Episode 4 - Women in Love and Men in DisgraceGinny Fox has planned a trip with Vera Sackcloth-Vest to see her sister, Nesta Bell, at Charlatan House in Sussex, so that Nesta can paint Vera's portrait.
Breaking The News
Series 1, Episode 3Des Clarke is joined by legendary journalist and broadcaster Kirsty Wark plus comedians Jarred Christmas, Sanjeev Kohli and Keir McAllister.
The News Quiz
Series 87, Episode 6The popular topical panel show is back for another episode in this, its 36th year on air.
A League Of Their Own
Series 9, Episode 6Presenter Amanda Holden joins Freddie Flintoff and Jack Whitehall on the blue team, while Jamie Redknapp lines up alongside award-winning comic and Trollied star Aisling Bea, and his former Liverpool midfield partner John Barnes.
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 6 (Channel 4: Series 7), Episode 6Jimmy Carr hosts, while Sean Lock and Vic Reeves take on special guest captain Lee Mack with Sara Pascoe. Alex Horne and the Horne Section join with Susie Dent, while Rachel Riley takes care of the numbers and letters.
Sarah Millican: Home Bird Live
Third live show from Sarah Millican, edited from the 2014 DVD release of the same name.
The Graham Norton Show
Series 17, Episode 11 - Arnold Schwarzenegger, Emilia Clarke, Jake Gyllenhaal, Cara Delevingne, Tinie TempahArnold Schwarzenegger says "I'm old but I'm not obsolete," Emilia Clarke talks about Game Of Thrones, Jake Gyllenhaal says boxing for real hurts, Cara Delevingne says acting is all she's ever wanted to do, and Tinie Tempah performs live in the studio.