BCG Daily Monday 14th September 2015
Press clippings
Quiz: Can you name the Only Fools and Horses character?
Do you know your Del Boy from your Damian?
Radio Times, 14th September 2015QI elves release No Such Thing As A Fish on vinyl
The researchers behind QI are to release a version of the No Such Thing As A Fish podcast - on vinyl. In what's thought to be a UK first, the exclusive edition of the Chortle-award-winning podcast about obscure trivia is to be released on indie label Alcopop! Records on November 20.
Chortle, 14th September 2015Damian Lewis and wife take roles in Bill
Damian Lewis and Helen McCrory now hope to finally impress their toughest critics: their children. The couple have taken on roles in Bill, a new children's comedy about William Shakespeare, after they fell in love with Horrible Histories as a family.
Hannah Furness, The Telegraph, 14th September 2015'If I go into a gig thinking I'm amazing, I will die.'
A fascinating new comedy textbook delves into the minds of stand-ups and reveals how they live, work and deal with hecklers, among other tricks of the trade.
Alice Jones, The Independent, 14th September 2015Bill review
Horrible Histories gang offer their unique take on Shakespeare's quest for success.
Emma Simmonds, The List, 14th September 2015Agatha Raisin filming commences!
The first series of Agatha Raisin has begun shooting.
Mammoth Screen, 14th September 2015Jo Brand gets honorary fellowship from Bucks New Uni
The award-winning star received the Doctorate at Bucks New University's graduation ceremony at the Wycombe Swan Theatre last week.
Amita Joshi, Buckingham Press, 14th September 2015Comedians respond to Corbyn-mania
It has actually been David Cameron's comments that prompted the pithiest satire.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 14th September 2015Ricky Gervais to release Life on the Road soundtrack
The Office creator will make a record of David Brent's songs to coincide with the release of his new film.
Susanna Lazarus, Radio Times, 14th September 2015DVD/Blu-ray review: School For Scoundrels (1960)
There is plenty to charm here in this adaptation of Stephen Potter's now largely forgotten Gamesmanship books.
Chris Hallam, Chris Hallam's World View, 14th September 2015Five best comedy events this autumn
Our funny favourites in Edinburgh and Glasgow, from Reeves & Mortimer to One Man Breaking Bad.
Brian Donaldson, The List, 14th September 2015Doc Martin episode 2: Martin Clunes continues to shine
Overall, I feel that tonight's episode of Doc Martin represented all that was good and bad about a show which in my opinion is starting to flag after seven series.
Matt D., Unreality TV, 14th September 2015My 10 favourite Harry & Paul sketches
When everyone is quick to call time of death on the sketch show, the self same people didn't even realise that Harry & Paul were keeping the medium firing on all cylinders.
Rob Gilroy, Giggle Beats, 14th September 2015Diane Spencer interview
This time last year Diane Spencer returned from the Fringe not in triumph but despair, after an ill-advised theatrical collaboration with celebrity consulting lawyer and socialite Nancy Dell'Olio.
Ben Venables, Londonist, 14th September 2015Videos
TV & radio
Subterranean Homesick Blues
Series 1, Episode 1John and Maggie had a disastrous affair 20 years ago, but should they try again now they are old enough to know better?
All Those Women
Series 1, Episode 1As relationships wobble, members of the family descend upon Maggie to provide support, plumbing advice and tea. Rent-free, naturally.
Mr Bean
Series 2, Episode 24 - Caring BeanMrs Wicket is injured and Mr Bean has to look after her - then her demands start to become a pain.
The Unbelievable Truth
Series 15, Episode 4Sarah Millican, Victoria Coren Mitchell, Holly Walsh and Katherine Ryan join David Mitchell to lie on the subjects of princesses, diets, sauce and paper.
Duck Quacks Don't Echo
Series 3, Episode 3Lee Mack welcomes comedian Jimmy Carr, The Kaiser Chiefs' Ricky Wilson and TV presenter Jameela Jamil to join his fun and fact-filled panel show.
Doc Martin
Series 7, Episode 2 - The Shock Of The NewAfter Martin's first session with psychotherapist Dr Rachel Timoney, we see he may have met his match: if anyone is going to be able to help Martin change, then Dr Timoney seems well qualified.
6 Degrees Of Separation
Professor Brian Cox hosts as comedians Ben Miller and Hugh Dennis each lead a team of scientists as they compete to find the scientific connections between six unlikely objects.