BCG Daily Wednesday 30th September 2015
Features
Press clippings
Showstopper! moves to West End via crowdfunding
Showstopper! The Improvised Musical has been a hit at the Edinburgh Fringe for nearly 10 years but, for the first time, it will play a full-length run at a West End theatre, having been partly crowdfunded.
Kev Geoghegan, BBC News, 30th September 2015Why You, Me And The Apocalypse is well worth watching
Rob Lowe and Pauline Quirke, together at last! Sky One's You, Me And The Apocalypse has that and plenty more to recommend it...
Louisa Mellor, Den Of Geek, 30th September 2015Romesh Ranganathan interview
For his new BBC3 series, the London-based comedian went to Sri Lanka to explore his roots and basically sweat a lot. Here are six things he 'learned'.
Romesh Ranganathan, The Guardian, 30th September 2015Backstage at the end of the world
It's a triple-threat British day: cold, grey and wet. In the car park of a stately mansion in Aldermaston, a rat appears, running from the direction I'm headed. Does it know something I don't? I'm here to watch filming on unfathomably unlikely Sky TV comedy-drama You, Me And The Apocalypse.
Rhik Samadder, The Guardian, 30th September 2015Laura Aikman interview
I recently caught up with Laura Aikman to find out what's in store for Natalie this time around, and if her nerves had calmed down at all, plus what it's like to work with Russell Tovey.
Elliot Gonzalez, I Talk Telly, 30th September 2015Ricky Gervais puts London home on market for £7,750,000
Ricky Gervais puts stunning London home on market for more than £7.7million, after splashing out on £10million mansion.
The Mirror, 30th September 2015Danger Mouse reboot review
Rebooting a much-loved children's classic is a risky business, but thankfully the folks at CBBC have managed to make a rollicking 21st century Danger Mouse.
Christian Bone, Cult Box, 30th September 2015The BBC were "embarrassed" by the success of OFAH
John Challis, who played Boycie, has revealed that the cast were made to bring their own wine to the series wrap party.
Huw Fullerton, Radio Times, 30th September 2015A day in the life of: Dapper Laughs
He confides in me about how he used to hit his own head against a wall, cutting his eye, then tell his schoolmates he'd been busted in a fight. It's not a sympathy act, he's not going all tortured artist on my ass, he's showing me that beneath bravado usually lies insecurity.
Nadia Mendoza, Daily Star, 30th September 2015Review - Sean Hughes Mumbo Jumbo
Though it feels loose, his use of sound cues in the show suggests there's more forward planning than it would first appear, and the themes of death and decay recur. But Mumbo Jumbo lacks the tight focus - and, therefore, the impact - of his previous offerings.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 30th September 2015TV review: The Kennedys, BBC1
Prepare to have the pants charmed off you.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 30th September 2015Seven questions with... Harriet Kemsley
Harriet Kemsley is a delightful stand up comedian with an undeniably sinister edge.
Becca Moody, Moody Comedy, 30th September 2015Review: Jeeves and Wooster in Perfect Nonsense - Exeter
There's plenty of nonsense to be had in this hilarious lark, although it falls a little short of perfect.
Lucy Corley, The Public Reviews, 30th September 2015Paul Boyd: from Molly Wobbly to the Tower of London
My chum comedienne Janey Godley's weekly podcast has a new signature tune from today, written by the wildly prolific Paul Boyd. "It's the same tune," he told me yesterday at the Tower of London, "I just brushed it up a bit, because I thought: They've had it for five years now. I didn't want to have an outcry from all her fans if I changed it too much."
John Fleming, John Fleming's Blog, 30th September 2015You, Me and the Apocalypse, review: 'enjoyably chaotic'
Ambition, scope and an eclectic transatlantic cast hints at great promise for Sky One's new comedy, says Gabriel Tate.
Gabriel Tate, The Telegraph, 30th September 2015Showstopper! The Improvised Musical review
Showstopper! might be the only West End show you ever need. With the promise of an entirely different musical every night, the fully improvised production could do a roaring trade in repeat business and still keep surprising a returning audience.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 30th September 2015Film review: 'Convenience'
As we head for the dénouement, the influences become increasingly distracting and the whole affair requires some fairly blatant deux ex machinas to nudge the characters in the right direction and what began as quirky ends as plain daft.
John Bleasdale, Cine-Vue, 30th September 2015John Hannah opens up on death
John Hannah is about to star as a ghost in a gentle new Gold comedy.
Ben Dowell, Radio Times, 30th September 2015John Cleese and Eric Idle's excellent Florida adventure
In October, Eric Idle hits the highway again, this time with fellow Monty Python icon John Cleese, on a tour that begins with 11 shows in Florida. They will travel by car, which will allow them to sneak up on unsuspecting locals.
Ben Crandell, South Florida, 30th September 2015Videos
Podcasts
TV & radio
Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 3 - GreenfingerTrying to 'help' by watering Squawkencluck's plants, DM unleashes a planet-wide extra-terrestrial sprawling welsh weed.
A Beginner's Guide To Pakistan
Episode 1Award-winning comedian and author Sami Shah travels to Birmingham to present a short guide to his home country of Pakistan. Sami looks at the country's political history, from its foundations in British-ruled India right up to the present day.
You, Me And The Apocalypse
Episode 134 days to go. Slough bank manager Jamie's birthday is rocked when he is arrested on suspicion of being an international cyber terrorist. But news of an impending apocalypse throws much more into chaos.
Marley's Ghosts
Series 1, Episode 1Magistrate Marley has an unattentive husband with a failed business, and a lover who's a little too sure of their relationship. In a tragic pairing of accidents, both men die - along with the local vicar. But for Marley, that's only the start...
The Celebrity Voicemail Show
Series 1, Episode 2 - Paul HollywoodKayvan Novak imagines the answerphone messages of the rich and famous. This time we hear the voicemail of The Great British Bake Off's Paul Hollywood.