BCG Daily Thursday 1st October 2015
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Review - Showstopper! The Improvised Musical
Showstopper!... is (and seems likely to be at every performance) a joyful celebration of both the glories and and the glorious absurdities of musical theatre. So good you need to see it (at least) twice.
Stephen Bates, The Reviews Hub, 1st October 2015Fred MacAuley Twenty Fifteen: The Lowry, Salford review
Fred MacAuley is, undoubtedly, one of the best Scottish comedians around.
Helen Jones, The Reviews Hub, 1st October 2015Review - Showstopper! (Apollo Theatre)
The Showstoppers bring their 'satirical ingenuity' to the West End for the first time since forming in 2007.
Michael Coveney, What's On Stage, 1st October 2015Review: John Finnemore's Souvenir Cabin
Judging by the preview night, he may have overestimated the size of his fan base - but then the triumph of optimism over expectation is often the hallmark of his sharp, middle-class comedy.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 1st October 2015Jonny Sweet: 'My parents will be humiliated'
Jonny Sweet on his new BBC Three series Together.
Chortle, 1st October 2015Review - Showstopper! The Improvised Musical
The Showstoppers may not produce the greatest musical you ever saw (though they might!) but they do make sure that you have fun.
Howard Loxton, British Theatre Guide, 1st October 2015Luca Cupani almost joined the French Foreign Legion
"Part of the prize for winning So You Think You're Funny?" Luca told me, "is to go to Montreal and appear in a showcase for British comedy and I will have the spot as the up-and-coming British comedian."
John Fleming, John Fleming's Blog, 1st October 2015QI team reveals bizarre facts
The team behind the fiendish BBC quiz show also reveal the contents of the 'first' sandwich and that it was the ENGLISH who first ate frogs' legs.
Amanda Killelea, The Mirror, 1st October 2015Stella Street box set review
Phil Cornwell and John Sessions play the cornershop owners Jagger and Richards - plus Jack Nicholson, Michael Caine, David Bowie and many, many more - in this hilarious, heartwarming mockumentary.
George Bass, The Guardian, 1st October 2015Ryan Sampson interview
Here's what one of the nicest guys in comedy had to say about Glitchy.
Elliot Gonzalez, I Talk Telly, 1st October 2015You, Me And The Apocalypse review
I think this will be a moderate success for Sky, but it definitely won't be 'water cooler' conversation the next day.
Dan Owen, Dan's Media Digest, 1st October 2015Jeremy Clarkson battered on Have I Got News For You
The former Top Gear host is the butt of every gag on this week's Have I Got News For You.
Halina Watts, The Mirror, 1st October 2015Romesh Ranganathan on getting embarrassed by his mum
Comedian Romesh Ranganathan very reluctantly agreed when his mum asked him to explore his Sri Lankan roots for new BBC Three show Asian Provocateur. So, much to Romesh's regret, we gave him and mum Shanthi a call to see what makes their relationship so special...
Romesh and Shanthi Ranganathan, BBC Blogs, 1st October 2015Review: Alan Carr, touring
Alan Carr has titled his latest live show Yap, Yap, Yap! Because, he says as the show opens, everyone has too much to say these days, much of it - such as the stuff on Twitter - not worth listening to. Coming from the host of Channel 4 chatshow Chatty Man, that's comically rich. But such is Carr's genuine likeability that the audience overlook that and settle in to enjoy the evening. I wish I could say I enjoyed it as much as they did.
Veronica Lee, The Arts Desk, 1st October 2015Convenience review - fun-fuelled comedy caper
Vicky McClure leads a likable cast in this effortlessly enjoyable heist-gone-wrong drama set in a petrol-station shop.
Leslie Felperin, The Guardian, 1st October 2015Review: Convenience
Convenience may have worked better as a TV show and might just be passable as late night after-pub viewing but the inconvenient truth is this is definitely one to miss.
Tristan Hanks, Film News, 1st October 2015Showstopper! The Improvised Musical review
This crowd-pleasing improv juggernaut finally makes it to the West End.
Andrze Lukowski, Time Out, 1st October 2015Videos
Podcasts
TV & radio
Hank Zipzer
Series 2, Episode 8 - Valentine's ConfusionHank has his heart set on asking Anya to the Valentine's dance, but soon discovers that this year Valentine's day is doing funny things to people and Hank ends up in a pickle when he tries to please more than one girl. Meanwhile, Rosa and Stan are proving that even as grown-ups, Valentine's Day can be a confusing time.
Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 4 - Planet Of The ToiletsOn a trip to Japan, Penfold's ill-timed comfort break sparks a world-wide porcelain revolution lead by the evil super-intelligent toilet Dr Loocifer.
The Brig Society
Series 3, Episode 3 - DiplomatMarcus coughs politely, dons a crumpled linen suit and fibs for Britain as he tries his hand at becoming a diplomat.
Cradle To Grave
Episode 5Spud begins a life away from the docks, and Danny finally enters Miss Blondel's dark room.
The Almost Impossible Gameshow
Series 1, Episode 1The first episode of the game show in which 50 members of the public compete - with almost no chance of winning at all. Tonight's challenges include Tiny Bike, Dizzy Hurdle and Groin Croissant.
Boy Meets Girl
Series 1, Episode 5Geoff has promised to give Leo a try-out as a salesman at his car showroom. Tony is ill but Pam is unsympathetic and leaves him in James's care.
Mock The Week
Series 14, Episode 10Dara O Briain and the team return for another episode. With James Acaster, Rob Beckett, Ellie Taylor and Josh Widdicombe.
Celebrity Juice
Series 14, Episode 4Pop star Foxes, actor Thomas Turgoose, Kelly Osbourne and Adam Richman are the guests who will be joining Keith, Holly and Gino this week.
The Football's On
Series 3, Episode 2Impressionist and comedian Alistair McGowan and Ian Moore join Ian Stone and Keith Dover to mull over this week's Europa League, Champions League and other footballing action.
Newsjack
Series 13, Episode 4In the week of the Labour Party Conference Nish Kumar and his team look at how the vegan shadow agricultural secretary might encourage people to get off meat and how to sex-up John McDonnell, while also looking at Pope Francis's visit to the USA.
Richard Marsh: Cardboard Heart
Episode 4 - WeddingWill's asked to be best man at a wedding. As a man who spends every day writing heartfelt sentiments, the speech is easy - Will's used to writing other people's feelings. It's much harder to confront his own.