BCG Daily Monday 7th September 2015
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Citizen Khan a huge success in India
Risky BBC comedy Citizen Khan, accused of stereotyping Asians, is proving to be a surprise hit with viewers in India.
The Sun, 7th September 2015Chris Ramsey relocates filming of debut DVD
"Obviously it felt like a nightmare when we found out [the Bloomsbury Theatre was shutting down], but then when I found out the Tyne Theatre was available, it kind of felt like a serendipitous silver lining."
Sam Wonfor, Newcastle Chronicle, 7th September 2015Theatre review: The Tommy Cooper Show
The Tommy Cooper Show is the third such production seen hereabouts in recent years and attempts to blend a fairly faithful tribute to his stage act into some of the well-documented biographical details of his off-stage life. The gags and misfiring magic tricks are always worth dusting off and Daniel Taylor makes a passable impression in delivering both, even if he does choose to make his first stage appearance without that trademark fez. An unforgiveable omission!
David Upton, British Theatre Guide, 7th September 2015Radio Times review
"Urine! Dipstick! Move!" barks Dr Martin Ellingham at his understandably alarmed receptionist Morwenna. Clearly, despite being heartbroken that his wife Louisa has taken their son James to live in Spain while she works out their marital problems, Martin's bad-tempered demeanour hasn't softened at all since we last saw him. On a more positive note he does agree to see a therapist, although Dr Rachel Timoney (Emily Bevan), while being young and attractive, is almost as acerbic as he is.
There's no sign of Sigourney Weaver or Caroline Quentin yet, both of whom make guest appearances in this series. There's Daniel Ryan as a local lifeboat hero in this episode. But the Cornish scenery is gorgeous, Portwenn is bathed in sunshine and Martin Clunes is as engaging as ever. Around nine million people will be very happy to see this doctor again.
Jane Rackham, Radio Times, 7th September 2015Review: Miss Behave's Gameshow, London Wonderground
Hold onto your pints, Miss Behave is back to wreak havoc upon London Wonderground once more in Miss Behave's Gameshow, bringing her cacophony of chaotic games to the Spiegeltent and anyone who's loud and lairy enough for the ride along with her.
Laura Cress, This Is Cabaret, 7th September 2015Opinion: the inconvenience of the toilet trip
Frankie Boyle made news this weekend when it was reported that fans were not let back into his gig after they left to go to the toilet. Boyle says that this is not supposed to be the case and that his post-piss policy since 2010 is actually that fans in the stalls are relocated at the back or in the balcony to keep disruption to a minimum.
The Glaswegian comic has a point. There are some things more infuriating than people leaving to go to the toilet - ie people using their phone, but that's another blog - but the toilet issue has been going on for a long time so it's great to see a performer take a stand.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 7th September 2015Michael Palin interview
Michael Palin talks teenage romance, satire in the sixties - and what happened the first time he met John Cleese.
Jane Graham, The Big Issue, 7th September 2015Charlie Brooker's Black Mirror to become a Netflix show
Sources say the US streaming giant has agreed terms to make original episodes of the hit dystopian comedy drama.
Ben Dowell, Radio Times, 7th September 2015Magners new act finalists confirmed
They are Lolly Adefope, George Rigden and Ingrid Dahle, who qualifed via the final qualifying heat in Bristol. They are now joined by three more acts who qualified via a public online vote after their clips were posted on YouTube. They are Sophie Willan, Chris Washington and Benji Waterstones.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 7th September 2015Doc Martin series 7 premiere review (spoilers)
Although I do have issues with some of Doc Martin's characters I have to admit that Jack Lothian's script for this opening episode was perfectly paced.
Matt D., Unreality TV, 7th September 2015Doc Martin, series 7 episode 1, review: 'soothing'
The grumpy GP made a welcome return, says Gerard O'Donovan.
Gerard O'Donovan, The Telegraph, 7th September 2015Review: Boy Meets Girl
Rebecca Root has charisma but I doubt even she can drag this poorly thought-out affair along by sheer force of personality alone.
Alice Charles, The Huffington Post, 7th September 2015Bill Bailey interview
Bill Bailey's fans are in limbo no longer; the comedian is back with perhaps his most brilliant stand-up show yet.
Andrew Dipper, Giggle Beats, 7th September 2015Martin Clunes's guide to Doc Martin's Port Isaac
As ITV's much-loved curmudgeon returns for a seventh series, here are its leading man's top five places to visit in north Cornwall...
Jade Bremner, Radio Times, 7th September 2015A look at Doc Martin fan fiction
10 of the sweetest and downright dirtiest sentences from sizzling Doc Martin fan fiction (yep, it exists).
Rebecca Lewis, Metro, 7th September 2015Videos
Podcasts
TV & radio
Mr Bean
Series 2, Episode 19 - Car WarsMr Bean finally has a showdown with the mysterious Reliant Robin. Who will be the victor?
The Unbelievable Truth
Series 15, Episode 3Lloyd Langford, Henning Wehn, Sara Pascoe and Miles Jupp join David Mitchell to lie on the subjects of zoos, theft, phones and hands.
Duck Quacks Don't Echo
Series 3, Episode 2Jonathan Ross, Dara O Briain and Alex Jones attempt to out-fact each other as startling theories are put to the test in Lee Mack's riotous panel show.
Doc Martin
Series 7, Episode 1 - Rescue MeAfter their tumultuous time last series, Louisa has gone for a break to visit her mother in Spain and to have some time to think, and get some perspective on their relationship. Martin is faced with the questions: will Louisa come back to him; and what can he do to make sure that she does?