BCG Daily Wednesday 16th September 2015
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The Horrible Histories team tackle the early life of William Shakespeare. A funny family treat is the end result.
Alys Key, Den Of Geek, 16th September 2015The Horrible Histories crew put a spin on Shakespeare
The Horrible Histories crew have been a hit on TV, and now they've given Shakespeare their unique treatment - for the big screen.
Roger Crow, Hull Daily Mail, 16th September 2015Mark Thomas interview
When you're thrown out by security while dressed as Shaun the Sheep you wonder who's losing their dignity the most.
Scunthorpe Telegraph, 16th September 2015Pictures: David Jason on Still Open All Hours set
It was the role which made him one of the country's rising comedy talents back in the 1970s. And it appears David Jason was thrilled to return to his role of hapless shopworker Granville on the newly rebooted Open All Hours.
Daily Mail, 16th September 2015Chris Addison on Glyndebourne
Because I've spent the past 10 years and more politico-baiting on sitcoms including The Thick Of It, snook-cocking on panel shows and generally goofing about to mildly satirical effect, people seem to find it hard to process the idea that I could possibly be a committed fan of opera.
Chris Addison, The Telegraph, 16th September 2015Doll & Em, series 2 review
Airing in June of this year, series 2 of Doll & Em has been a relatively long time coming, but it was worth the wait.
Becca Moody, Moody Comedy, 16th September 2015Mark Thomas: talking comedy
As a part of Olly Double's series of interviews with established comedians at the Fringe, his cheerful and welcoming interview style made for an easy hour listening to Mark reminisce about the beginnings of his 29-year-long career as one of the young turks of political activist comedy.
Graeme Strachan, British Theatre Guide, 16th September 2015Review: Ruby Wax: Sane New World
A well poised and witty discussion of mental illness offers up a healthy dose of catharsis for both audience and comic. Rhys Thompson reviews.
Rhys Thompson, Nouse, 16th September 2015The Thick Of It cast appear on Spiderman cover
The cast of The Thick Of It make an unexpected cameo on the cover of December's issue of The Amazing Spider-Man comic book.
NME, 16th September 2015Videos
Podcasts
TV & radio
Subterranean Homesick Blues
Series 1, Episode 3John and Maggie are attempting to reignite an affair they had many years ago. Now in their late 60's they find that their conversations tend less towards romance and more towards mortality and missed chances.
Mr Bean
Series 2, Episode 26 - Taxi BeanMr Bean takes a taxi to his local toy shop, but a dodgy cabbie thinks he can take Bean for a ride. After a mix-up Mr Bean finds himself driving the taxi.
Top Coppers
Episode 5 - The Escape Of Vince RustRust's identical twin brother Vince escapes from Justice City penitentiary with a devious plan to swap places with Rust and infiltrate the JCPD. Meanwhile, it's Mahogany's birthday and he's fed up that Rust has forgotten all about it once again.
Elvis McGonagall Takes A Look On The Bright Side
Series 2, Episode 4The second series of Elvis McGonagall's daft comic world of poems, satire and facetious remarks, broadcast from his caravan outside Dundee.