BCG Daily Tuesday 15th September 2015
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Mr Bean's 7 most memorable moments
As Mr Bean celebrates his 25th anniversary, here are seven of the character's most memorable moments.
Caroline Westbrook, Metro, 15th September 2015Julian Clary doesn't think there will be new Carry Ons
The Bolds author and one-time Carry On actor says the beloved film franchise is probably best left alone.
Sarah Doran, Radio Times, 15th September 2015Frankie Boyle on the migrant crisis
Cameron won't take refugees who have reached Europe - like there's a humanitarian offside rule.
Frankie Boyle, The Guardian, 15th September 2015Graham Norton: The X Factor has 'lost its credibility'
TV presenter Graham Norton says he has not watched The X Factor for years because "it's lost its credibility".
The Guardian, 15th September 2015Tommy Tieran reveals his favourite TV shows
We caught up with Tommy to find out what he likes to watch to relax between shows...
William Martin, Cult Box, 15th September 2015Glasgow Comedy Festival gets new head
Sarah Watson has been named as the new Director of the Glasgow International Comedy Festival. Watson replaces Tommy Sheppard, who has stepped down following his recent election as Member of Parliament for Edinburgh East. Watson was previously the Festival Manager.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 15th September 2015Submissions open for Leicester Comedy Festival
The submission process has opened for acts, promoters and venues wanting to submit shows and events for Dave's Leicester Comedy Festival 2016. The festival runs from 3-21 February and organisers expect over 600 events to be submitted, with over 100,000 people attending the festival. The submission deadline is Thursday 1st October 2015.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 15th September 2015Sanjeev Bhaskar interview
Comedian Sanjeev Bhaskar on racism in his school days, being on stage with Monty Python, and his "appalling" twenties.
Jane Graham, The Big Issue, 15th September 2015Meet the Funny Women finalists
It's almost time for the some of the funniest women we have met this year to step on to the Kings Place stage to battle it out (in a funny way) for our coveted Funny Women Stage Award. But before they do, we would like to introduce you to all of them.
Funny Women, 15th September 2015Ted Robbins to host ball for hospital that saved him
The comedy legend suffered a heart attack while performing on stage at the opening night of Peter Kay's Phoenix Night's live shows.
Carl Greenwood, The Mirror, 15th September 2015Peep Show: filming wraps on last season & all are sad
There's something particularly upsetting about saying goodbye to Mark and Jez from Peep Show, because they're just, sort of, always there, aren't they?
Christopher Hooton, The Independent, 15th September 2015Kevin Bridges review
The Glaswegian comic's new show may be more personal than political but he still makes for a sharp social commentator.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 15th September 2015Kevin Bridges, comedy review
He makes the terrifyingly tough toil of stand-up resemble a piece of cake.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 15th September 2015Geoff Rodkey: why UK comedy is better than US comedy
The American writer of Daddy Day Care, who also happens to have written two funny books for children, on why British humour always trumps American - from Roald Dahl to Monty Python.
Geoff Rodkey, The Guardian, 15th September 2015Kevin Bridges review
The whole hour is delivered in an intimate tone, him chuckling at his own gags or occasionally glancing subtly left and right, a tacitly conspiratorial gesture that cements the atmosphere of this being playful banter before the boss shows up. But, of course, Kevin Bridges IS the boss...
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 15th September 2015The end of the world proves very funny
Pauline Quirke has some of the best lines in the comedy which also cleverly interweaves stories from across the world.
Ben Dowell, Radio Times, 15th September 2015Horrible Histories team tell the tale of Shakespeare
When I visit - at the tail end of winter 2014 - there's a sea of activity on set, with cast and crew busy shooting a scene which involves Queen Elizabeth, her courtiers and, funnily enough, a tennis ball.
Craig Jones, The Bristol Post, 15th September 2015Videos
Podcasts
TV & radio
Subterranean Homesick Blues
Series 1, Episode 2Maggie and John had a disastrous affair in their younger days but now in their late sixties they are attempting to give it another go, but John's work schedule and Maggie's fear of getting hurt once again are not making this easy.
Mr Bean
Series 2, Episode 25 - Opera BeanMr Bean's car has broken down and he is late meeting Irma at the opera. Bean finally arrives, but is refused entry because of his filthy attire. Forced to borrow some clothes from the local launderette, Bean is mistaken for the star of the show, and ends up on the stage giving the operatic performance of a lifetime!
Dani's Castle
Series 3, Episode 11 - Choc HorrorDylan finds half of a mysterious recipe for chocolate cake in one of the Earl's old books.
Reluctant Persuaders
Series 1, Episode 1Hardacres, the worst advertising agency in London, is shaken by the arrival of a new accounts chief, Amanda Brook who is determined to rebrand and re-launch the agency as a legitimate business.
Bad Robots
Series 2, Episode 4The Bad Robots are back with another brand new infuriating machine - the all new automated shopping survey machine S.A.L.Y. Whilst pub goers are left empty pocketed and empty hearts by Quizimodo, Tezcorp's pub quiz machine; the British Language test makes a return as foreign language students are asked to make sense of UK accents - 'piece of cake me old mukka?'
Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish
Series 3, Episode 2 - The Veneer Of CivilisationModern life has a lot to answer for as Mr Gorman gives it a grilling. Dave laments the death of the queue and considers ATM etiquette.
Fried
Episode 4 - The Second ComingMary attempts to move on by getting Trevor's phone number, offering him a new product - Chicken Balls - in return.
Alice's Wunderland
Series 3, Episode 1The peculiar narrator takes a trip through time with Lady Bowie to Ye Olde Wunderlande.