BCG Daily Tuesday 6th October 2015
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Review: Funhouse Comedy Club at South Holland Centre
Performers include Keith Farnan, Ben Schofield, Sean Moran and compere Kate Smurthwaite.
Mark Lea, Spalding Guardian, 6th October 2015Is Chewing Gum going to be the rudest thing on TV?
Ben Dowell hails a very explicit - but also super funny - comedy from hot new talent Michaela Coel in this spoiler-free preview.
Ben Dowell, Radio Times, 6th October 2015Together review: charming comedy in BBC3's last days
Huw Fullerton enjoys Jonny Sweet's new sitcom, which follows the fortunes of two young people living in London struggling to find their place in the world - and realising they're better together...
Huw Fullerton, Radio Times, 6th October 2015Levity is an absolute necessity in dark subjects
In yesterday's blog, I wondered if jokes in serious pieces demeaned the subject.
John Fleming, John Fleming's Blog, 6th October 2015Rights row stops Shaun of the Dead stage show
A stage show based on Shaun Of The Dead has been axed because of a dispute over rights.
Chortle, 6th October 2015Michaela Coel talks race, class, comedy sex... & more sex
"When I grew up, my race was not a thing. My identity was in my class."
Ben Dowell, Radio Times, 6th October 2015Review: Shazia Mirza - The Kardashians Made Me Do It
Nobody is safe from Shazia Mirza's satirical jibes. Not Muslims or Jews or Isis. Not even the fans who pay to see her shows.
Mastoor Khan, Epoch Times, 6th October 2015Doug Stanhope interview
"I don't really watch other comedians."
Steve Haines, Nottingham Post, 6th October 2015Glitchy review
With a plethora of short clips that seem designed for social media sharing, Glitchy is all perfectly, absolutely fine filler, but little more.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 6th October 2015Russell Brand: A Second Coming - review BFI LFF 2015
Unfortunately it is a film that preaches to the converted and will be its likely audience.
Chris Aitken, Short Com, 6th October 2015Interview: Jo Caulfield
Jo Caulfield is one of the UK's most popular comedians. In this extended and wide ranging interview she takes Martin Walker through her comedy journey - including her seven year stint writing for Graham Norton's TV show. They also discuss what makes a good stand up, heckling and football.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 6th October 2015Videos
TV & radio
Kempton And The Duke
Comedy drama based on the true story of the theft of a painting from the National Gallery.
Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 7 - The World Wide SpiderDanger Mouse has to face his only fear when Penfold accidentally wakes a gigantic World Wide Spider.
Reluctant Persuaders
Series 1, Episode 4The team are being featured in industry bible Campaign. Unfortunately, the entire staff is trapped in a lift.
Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish
Series 3, Episode 5 - Negative NancyThis week, insults and Katy Perry's American flag dresses are considered for their offensiveness, and Dave, masquerading as his own wife, sets about finding a man on Tinder.
Chewing Gum
Series 1, Episode 1 - Sex And ViolenceCandice wants boyfriend Aaron to be firmer in the bedroom, and the rest of the estate is living it up at one of Candice and Nan's renowned house parties...
Glitchy
Episode 1Featuring shows including Britain and Ireland's Next Top Hand Model, Date My Daughter and 24 Hours in a Phone Box. Some passers-by on the street are also unlucky enough to encounter Mezmo, a petty thief-turned-creepy street magician.
The Job Lot
Series 3, Episode 1There's confusion and babies all-round at Brownall Job Centre, as Karl thinks Natalie's pregnant; Trish thinks she's beginning the menopause; Bryony's taking care of her baby Uncle Martin; and Angela brings her beloved cat, Muff, to work to give birth.
Together
Episode 1 - SignsAfter Tom's brief encounter with Ellen on a wheelie bin and under her car door, he's determined to see her again.
Alice's Wunderland
Series 3, Episode 4Can the narrator help gender war poet Penny Beard to bring peace?