BCG Daily Wednesday 13th January 2016

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Press clippings

Terry Jones: How I met Marty Feldman

Monty Python's Terry Jones writes about his new West End play, which celebrates one of his inspirations and idols.

Terry Jones, The Independent, 13th January 2016

Mid Morning Matters series 2 is vintage Alan Partridge

Fans of Steve Coogan's most popular comic creation will not be disappointed by six new hilarious shows that hit the back of the net, says Tim Glanfield.

Tim Glanfield, Radio Times, 13th January 2016

Why Barry Humphries isn't afraid to cross the line

The actor, famous for portraying the hilarious Dame Edna Everage, knows what it takes to survive as a housewife superstar.

Stephen Daw, Radio Times, 13th January 2016

Bob Mortimer married half an hour before heart surgery

Comedian Bob Mortimer has revealed that he got married less than an hour before he went into hospital for a triple bypass operation.

Tim Masters, BBC News, 13th January 2016

Seven questions with... Gavin Webster

As the proud owner of the title of Comedian's Comedian 2014, an award voted for by comedians themselves, Gavin Webster has had a busy year.

Becca Moody, Moody Comedy, 13th January 2016

Remembering David Bowie, the first-rate comic

From his Zoolander cameo to his brilliant scene in Extras, David Bowie had great comedic timing and was unafraid of losing his impeccable cool.

Rob LeDonne, The Guardian, 13th January 2016

Things more likely to ruin comedy than being PC

Ranging from, "Popular Youtube acts with no live performance experience getting booked on big shows" to "Your own shitty act".

Ed Morrish, Ed Morrish's Blog, 13th January 2016

Episodes Series 5 could be the last

The many fans of Episodes had better be warned... the next series could be its last.

Caroline Frost, The Huffington Post, 13th January 2016

Coming Soon: Bananaman The Musical

Bananaman is coming to the London stage.

Stuart Black, Londonist, 13th January 2016

Review: Tracey Ullman's Show

Ullman's greatest skill lies in mimicry and impersonation, so it wasn't a surprise the best moments of this series opener centred around Ullman pulling off a frankly uncanny Dame Judi Dench and Angela Merkel, the Chancellor of Germany. The excellent makeup helped, but Ullman has one of those faces that can effortlessly morph into other people, almost without the need for fake noses and wigs. It's just a shame that, like so many modern sketch shows, the material itself was a so dull and safe.

Dan Owen, Dan's Media Digest, 13th January 2016

Joe Gardner: the teenage comedy complex

Being a stand-up's not easy. It's even harder when you're liable to get ID'd at your own gig. Joe Gardner, winner of last year's Class Clowns competition for young comics at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, isn't letting that stop him. This month he launches Glasgow's first Teenage Comedy Night at Café GRO to give a platform to others in his position. With a big 2016 in store, he tells us more...

Joe Gardner, TV Bomb, 13th January 2016

Billy Connolly: High Horse

Billy Connolly's far from ready to meet the Big Yin in the sky yet; his powers of comedy are undimmed. His prime is lasting a hell of a long time.

Steve Bennett, Chortle, 13th January 2016

Videos

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Bad Salsa

Series 2, Episode 1 - What Happens at Salsa

Now separated from husband Colin, Jill tries to keep her blossoming romance with Tim alive - not easy when they are living cramped together in his parents' family home. Meanwhile, Chippy's mum has a new boyfriend who won't stop interfering in Chippy's love-life.