BCG Daily Wednesday 24th June 2015
Press clippings
Tony Hancock: 20 great quotes
The comedian died on 24 June 1968. Martin Chilton picks his finest lines.
Martin Chilton, The Telegraph, 24th June 2015Radio Times review
"Oh - what's the bloody point?" Kenneth Williams was, as they say, "good value" on chat shows. Wogan could engage automatic pilot as Williams whipped the audience into hysterics, riffing through anecdotes and voices. As this clip show proves, he was a ludicrously witty man - a smutty, funny C3PO. So of all his notable quotables, why is it the defeated final line of his diary that is now inescapable? Oh infamy, infamy...
Because the truth is, Williams doesn't fit the "tears of the clown" stereotype. He didn't suffer in silence: he told interviewers and the nation about his depression, narcissism and various complexes. His skill - whether on Round the Horne, Carry On, or on the sofa - is that he always said the unsayable. It's just that he made you laugh while doing it.
Jonathan Holmes, Radio Times, 24th June 2015A little bit of banter to liven up Romford town centre
Romford Contemporary Arts Programme has launched Banter, a new comedy venture where residents can enjoy a monthly comedy club that takes place in different venues in Romford.
Romford Recorder, 24th June 2015Alice Lowe and Dolly Wells interview
Alice Lowe and Dolly Wells play thieving sisters on the run who hide out during a poetry retreat in Black Mountain Poets, an improv comedy gem which premiered this week at the Edinburgh International Film Festival (EIFF).
Wendy Mitchell, Screen Daily, 24th June 2015Edinburgh preview: Nish Kumar
Nish Kumar is making a name for himself. Not just as a smart, stand-up comedian but as someone who comes up with titles that get his shows talked about.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 24th June 2015Daphna Baram, the alien police, the Fringe & a Royal
Daphna Baram - an Israeli - has been here for several years and has two shows at the Edinburgh Fringe in August - Bombs, Booze and Haggis Strikes Back and Something to Declare.
John Fleming, John Fleming's Blog, 24th June 2015Praise for Sir Lenny Henry after opening night stumble
Sir ]p]Lenny Henry]'s performance in a revival of Educating Rita has been praised after a shaky start which saw him fluff his lines.
BBC News, 24th June 2015DVD review: Vic and Bob's House Of Fools - Series 1
Warning: if you don't like silliness, look away now. For House Of Fools is very very silly indeed.
Chris Hallam, Chris Hallam's World View, 24th June 2015Man Down writer Sian Harries remembers Rik Mayall
Sian Harries says it was never an option to try and replace the late Rik Mayall on the hit show.
Nathan Bevan, Wales Online, 24th June 2015Unflattering Northampton portrayal made in Glasgow
A new Channel 4 comedy series set in Northampton was actually filmed in Glasgow, one of the actors has admitted.
Callum Jones, Northampton Chronicle, 24th June 2015Kimberley Nixon on the ending of Fresh Meat
'Ending Fresh Meat was like leaving uni, giving birth and getting married all at the same time.'
Huw Fullerton, Radio Times, 24th June 2015Aaron Twitchen interview
In August Aaron Twitchen will return to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe for a third year in a row. He speaks to Martin Walker about the show, Aaron Twitchen: Deadlines and Diets and his love of women comedians. They also talk about boys...
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 24th June 2015Union Equity launches new stand-up drive
Performers' union Equity today officially launched its comedians' network to fight for fairer conditions for stand-ups. The move follows the formation of the UK Comedy Guild, which aims to settle disputes informally, while the Equity group has the legal backing of a trade union.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 24th June 2015Will Successville be back for a second series?
Murder in Successville star Tom Davis has revealed he wants David and Victoria Beckham to guest on a second series.
Morgan Jeffery, Digital Spy, 24th June 201520 stand-up comedy recommendations for the Fringe
Another year, another Edinburgh Festival Fringe and another set of recommended comedy shows as picked by Laugh Out London.
Laugh Out London, 24th June 2015Julian Barratt and Simon Farnaby team up for Mindhorn
Details of Julian Barratt and Simon Farnaby's feature film, Mindhorn, have now been made public.
The Velvet Onion, 24th June 2015Podcasts
TV & radio
Wussywat The Clumsy Cat
Episode 3 - JumpyWussywat discovers a frog in the garden and learns how to jump, although he can't jump as far as Oggy and Duckadile.
Big Problems With Helen Keen
Series 1, Episode 3 - Other PeopleHelen explores challenges posed by others, like emoticons and unspoken rules.
The Interviews
Series 1, Episode 1 - Kenneth WilliamsThe Interviews begins with Kenneth Williams, legend of radio and film comedy.
Stand Up Central
Series 1, Episode 8Russell talks about an amusing ringtone, and answers questions on cats, wizards, and what cheers him up. His guests are Carl Donnelly and Iain Stirling.
Doll & Em
Series 2, Episode 4While Dolly worries about Ewan McGregor's lack of contact, Em is also let down by the actor and finds herself able to focus on her play with Doll once again.
SunTrap
Episode 5 - The Usual SuspectsWoody, Brutus, Zorro and Melody wake up to find themselves in a prison cell - in fancy dress - with enormous hangovers and only a hazy recollection of the previous night.
Bunk Bed
Series 2, Episode 2Patrick Marber and Peter Curran share a bunk bed and a stream of semi-consciousness about family, relationships, work and imagined life.
Before They Were Famous
Series 3, Episode 6Ian Leslie presents the spoof documentary that brings to light the often surprising first literary attempts of the world's best-known writers.