BCG Daily Sunday 4th October 2015
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Sandi Toksvig hasnt listened to News Quiz since leaving
The comedian and broadcaster who previously presented the Radio 4 panel show says she's "not a person who looks back", but adds she is still passionate about the future of the BBC.
Huw Fullerton, Radio Times, 4th October 2015Convenience review
A hold-up turned hostage situation in an all-night store is played for laughs.
Mark Kermode, The Observer, 4th October 2015Jim Davidson: I'll quit comedy to help our heroes
Comic Jim Davidson may retire to dedicate his time and fortune to aid Forces veterans who find themselves on the wrong side of the law.
Marco Giannangeli, The Daily Express, 4th October 2015Extract from the biography of Nick Frost
In an exclusive extract from his new memoir, Nick Frost recalls the day his family lost everything- and the night Simon Pegg changed his life.
Nick Frost, The Guardian, 4th October 2015TV preview: Together, BBC3
It's a bit twee at times - I was nervously expecting a ukelele to make an appearance towards the end - but I think it is going to grow on me.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 4th October 2015The many sides of Chewing Gum's Michaela Coel
The creator and star of E4's new comedy series Chewing Gum explains why, from Pentecostals to periods, nothing is taboo in her outlandish portrait of estate life.
Simon Hattenstone, The Guardian, 4th October 2015Review - Sam Simmons, Spaghetti For Breakfast
Ultimately, I'm completely baffled by the appeal of this show. That happens sometimes.
Paul Fleckney, London Is Funny, 4th October 2015Review - Michael McIntyre, Happy and Glorious
Ultimately McIntyre has proved once again that he does what a lot of comics do, just much, much better. Sadly for those who can't stand him - and there a plenty of them - he's going nowhere in a hurry.
Paul Fleckney, London Is Funny, 4th October 2015September: Comedian Of The Month #20 - Sarah Kendall
Australian stand up Sarah Kendall, one of the nominees for this year's Foster's Edinburgh Comedy Award, is the epitome of a child trapped in the body of an adult, in the most entertaining of ways.
Becca Moody, Moody Comedy, 4th October 2015Comedy review: Doug Stanhope, Glasgow
Twenty-five years a stand-up, little throws Doug Stanhope. Post-warm-up gig in Edinburgh on Thursday night, he helped talk a man out of committing suicide.
Jay Richardson, The Scotsman, 4th October 2015Videos
TV & radio
Horrible Science
Episode 4 - Space, Stars And Slimy AliensThis episode examines what happens to our bodies in space.
Liam Mullone's Disappointing World
Radio 4 stand-up pilot tackling the universal theme that sums up all human endeavour: disappointment.
Funny Bones
Episode 1 - Mary And The FairyYasmine Akram tells a tale of young woe and magical intervention.