BCG Daily Thursday 24th September 2015
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How do you direct a standup gig? Meet the experts
On stage there's just a comedian and a mic. But behind the scenes, directors such as John Gordillo and Phil Nichol can make or break the show. What exactly do they do?
Paul Fleckney, The Guardian, 24th September 2015News: Funny Women results
American performer Desiree Burch has been crowned winner of the 2015 Funny Women final. The show took place at Kings Place in London and was compered by Kerry Godliman.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 24th September 2015Interview: rarely asked questions - Andi Osho
We haven't seen a lot of Andi Osho on the UK comedy circuit recently because she has been dividing her time between the UK and America.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 24th September 2015Readers suggest the 10 best Fawlty Towers moments
Last week we bought you our 10 best moments from the classic comedy series. Here, we present your thoughts on the gems we left out.
Rivkah Brown, The Guardian, 24th September 2015Short films that are long on comedy
Shooting the Breeze is an exciting new night that showcases films made by and starring comedians.
Alice Jones, The Independent, 24th September 2015'Bill' movie review
If you haven't seen Bill yet, go see it. If you have seen Bill, go see it again. You know you want to.
Sami Kelsh, Cult Box, 24th September 2015Interview: cast of Bill
Featuring the BAFTA Award-winning lead cast of CBBC's Horrible Histories and Sky1's Yonderland, new movie Bill tells the story of what really happened during Shakespeare's 'Lost Years'.
Sami Kelsh, Cult Box, 24th September 2015Boy Meets Girl: a transgender comedy full of warmth
BBC Two's new sitcom starring Rebecca Root and Harry Hepple doesn't shy away from issue-based jokes, but it also charms with old-fashioned sentimentality.
Dan Martin, The Guardian, 24th September 2015Richard Curtis checks with UN over animal ad
Film director Richard Curtis had to phone the UN to make sure they didn't mind being portrayed as animals in a new cinema ad to promote global development goals.
Jasper Jackson, The Guardian, 24th September 2015TV review: Brilliantman!, Sky Arts
Sky's silent comedy season comes to an end this week and they've saved the best until last. For those mourning the demise of Kevin Eldon's BBC Two series here is a chance to see the ubiquitous character comedian/actor in the lead role in his very own comedy one-off.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 24th September 2015Auf Wiedersehen, Pet: show that painted men as they are
A 30-year old drama about a group of manual workers seeking employment in Germany has been voted ITV's best ever drama. Bill Borrows explains why it spoke to male viewers.
Bill Borrows, The Telegraph, 24th September 2015Watch the best of Edinburgh's comedy in London
August may seem like a distant memory, but the Edinburgh Fringe is still alive and kicking - in London. This autumn, some of the hottest new comedy acts will be taking their Edinburgh shows down south. After a month polishing their sets at the world's largest comedy festival, these comedians are at their sharpest. Now is the time to catch them.
Tristram Fane Saunders, The Telegraph, 24th September 2015The Wrong Mans is definitely not coming back
James Corden and Mathew Baynton's comedy crime capers in The Wrong Mans look to be over for good.
Tom Eames, Digital Spy, 24th September 2015Gino D'Acampo dresses as Fearne Cotton for Celeb Juice
Watch Gino D'Acampo dress up as Fearne Cotton as Celebrity Juice celebrates its seventh anniversary.
Rebecca Pocklington & Natalie Corner, The Mirror, 24th September 2015Celebrity Juice turns 7 with Throwback Thursday special
Celebrity Juice celebrates its seventh birthday tonight with a special 'Throwback Thursday' episode.
Some of Keith Lemon's favourite games make a reappearance, as Holly Willoughby, Gino D'Acampo, Verne Troyer, Dean Gaffney, Chris Moyles and Tulisa join in the celebrations.
Harry Fletcher, Digital Spy, 24th September 2015TV review: Cradle To Grave, BBC2, episode 4
The storylines might feel a little corny, but the whole thing is played so nicely it doesn't really matter.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 24th September 2015Just Jim review - quirky, deadpan Welsh teen comedy
The star of Richard Ayoade's Submarine directs an oddly similar story about a smalltown nerd lusting after an unattainable schoolmate
Steve Rose, The Guardian, 24th September 2015Just Jim Review
The comedy, tragedy and hair-trigger violence of growing up in Wales is captured in Craig Roberts's delightful debut.
David Jenkins, Little White Lies, 24th September 2015Just Jim review: Rebel with a clue
Charisma can only carry the story so far, and the script ultimately lacks enough meat to carry off such a big tonal shift. ***
Empire, 24th September 2015Tom Parry: The least cynical comedian on the circuit?
Yellow T-Shirt isn't merely clowning around though; Tom Parry delights with staunch opinions on fancy dress (large surface area, he maintains, is the key to a winning costume), and produces a hilarious hand signal you'll be aching to use on the next person who pisses you off -- all the while wearing a huge ear-to-ear grin.
Will Noble, Londonist, 24th September 2015Videos
Podcasts
TV & radio
Hank Zipzer
Series 2, Episode 7 - Ballot Box BlunderWhen a seat on Westbrook's school council becomes available, Hank uses charm, personality and Rosa's pastries to try to stop it from going to McKelty. However, Emily is trying to win the election another way - by convincing everybody that she's too cool for school.
The Brig Society
Series 3, Episode 2 - Being A WomanMarcus Brigstocke has decided to cross the Gender Gap and become a woman. Expect a clear-eyed assessment of sexism and a doubling of the bathroom candle budget.
Cradle To Grave
Episode 4Paying for daughter Sharon's dream wedding is giving Spud sleepless nights, whilst Danny has his own conundrum to solve.
Brilliantman!
Slapstick comedy starring Kevin Eldon as a very ordinary man who sees himself as a secret superhero.
Boy Meets Girl
Series 1, Episode 4Tonight's the Night! Judy and Leo plan to spend their first night together as Tony and Pam are going away and Leo has conspired to get James out of the house too.
Mock The Week
Series 14, Episode 9James Acaster, Gary Delaney, Zoe Lyons and Josh Widdicombe are the guests on this week's show.
Celebrity Juice
Series 14, Special - Ultimate #TBTCelebJuice SpecialKeith Lemon hosts a special anniversary edition of the comedy panel show, bringing back some of the most memorable games from the show's seven year history. Holly and Gino are joined by Hollywood actor Verne Troyer, Tulisa, radio's Chris Moyles and EastEnders star Dean Gaffney.
Newsjack
Series 13, Episode 3Nish Kumar and the team look at David Cameron's relationship with a certain pig, the Lib Dems suffering from being overwhelmed by refugees from the Labour Party, and the top ten songs Jeremy Corbyn refuses to sing.
Richard Marsh: Cardboard Heart
Episode 3 - StagWill and the gang help organise a stag do to remember - in more ways than one.