BCG Daily Wednesday 7th October 2015
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Interview: Scot Squad's Darren Connell
As police mockumentary Scot Squad returns for a second series we talk to one of its stars about getting the acting bug and method nerves.
Jay Richardson, The List, 7th October 2015Stars annoucned for Chortle Book Festival 2015
David Baddiel, Nicholas Parsons, Isy Suttie, Phill Jupitus, Jon Holmes and Bob Servant are among the names appearing at this year's Chortle Comedy Book Festival.
Chortle, 7th October 2015Doug Stanhope, Academy, Glasgow, review
His show is dark and uncompromising, but its heart is exposed.
David Pollock, The Independent, 7th October 2015Dapper Laughs interview
"There's things I wouldn't speak about. I'd never be racist. And I've never, actually, written a joke about rape. I don't find it funny."
Tom Slater, Spiked, 7th October 2015You, Me and the Apocalypse, episode two, review
The pace of the sprawling apocalyptic drama is too leisurely, says Michael Hogan.
Michael Hogan, The Telegraph, 7th October 2015Karl Pilkington: I owe my success to Ricky Gervais
He's returning to our TV screens to travel the globe yet again in The Moaning of Life 2, but Karl Pilkington says none of it would be possible if it wasn't for two people: Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant.
Sarah Doran, Radio Times, 7th October 2015Introducing the BBC Writersroom Comedy Room!
We are absolutely delighted to introduce our Comedy Room writers, after months of script reading and interviews.
Anne Edyvean, BBC Writersroom, 7th October 2015Videos
Podcasts
TV & radio
Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 8 - The Other Day The Earth Stood StillOnly Danger Mouse can save the world from chaos when the Baron stops the world spinning with a plague of traffic lights.
A Beginner's Guide To Pakistan
Episode 2Sami looks at Pakistan's social and cultural history, from its music and cinema, to its increasing religious conservatism.
You, Me And The Apocalypse
Episode 233 days to go. Earth's population is in turmoil. Jamie and his flatmate Dave embark on a mission to find Jamie's missing wife Layla but, with the roads in chaos, their quest becomes beset with bizarre obstacles.
Marley's Ghosts
Series 1, Episode 2The ghosts are still in residence at Marley's, and they're driving her up the wall - and out of the house.
The Celebrity Voicemail Show
Series 1, Episode 3 - Katie HopkinsThis week we listen in to the voicemail of controversial newspaper columnist, Katie Hopkins.