BCG Daily Wednesday 17th February 2016
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Getting to know you... Dotty Winters
If you're a regular visitor to Standard Issue, you won't need telling that we're lucky enough to have a cracking team of contributors who we love dearly. We thought it was about time we let them introduce themselves properly. Here's the lovely comedian Dotty Winters.
Dotty Winters, Standard Issue, 17th February 2016Dressing like... Absolutely Fabulous
Fashion stylist Bertie Bowen channels the clothes and spirit of a fictional character. This week she's taking on not one, but two outrageous style icons. Are you an Eddy or a Patsy?
Bertie Bowen, Standard Issue, 17th February 2016My comedy hero: Wayne Mazadza on Tom Stade
Edinburgh-based Zimbabwean comedian talks about his comic idol, Canadian stand-up Tom Stade.
Brian Donaldson, The List, 17th February 2016The five stages of British gags
Are you Fawlty, Edina, Partridge or Brent? In his new play Monster Raving Loony, James Graham examines what 70 years of comedy reveal about the British - through the story of Screaming Lord Sutch.
James Graham, The Guardian, 17th February 2016The Mighty Boosh: celebrating BBC Three originals
BBC Three put Julian Barratt and Noel Fielding's wilfully shambolic live act and radio series, The Mighty Boosh, on TV.
Louisa Mellor, Den Of Geek, 17th February 2016Review: An Hour and Some of Tony Law DVD
An Hour and Some of Tony Law is UK-based Canadian comedian Tony Law's 2008 stand-up DVD.
Anglonerd, 17th February 2016Review - Richard Herring, Happy Now?
Compared to previous shows it feels more like a series of routines than a fully formed whole, too scattergun to ever feel really coherent as, say, Headmaster's Son or Hitler Moustache.
Paul Fleckney, London Is Funny, 17th February 2016Facebook apologises for blocking Viz
Facebook has apologised for blocking Viz magazine's brand page in "error".
Mark Sweney, The Guardian, 17th February 2016Comedy review: Mark Watson
Mark Watson's manner on stage is one of breathless, non-stop, razor-sharp observations on life's foibles.
Lynette Watson, Leicester Mercury, 17th February 2016Review: Tony Law at The Cookie
If you want to hear jokes, go and watch Jimmy Carr. If you want to spend time with someone who's very existence brings joy, Tony Law is your guy.
Chris Thundow, Leicester Mercury, 17th February 2016David Hadingham: genius you've probably never heard of (Link expired)
A veteran of the UK comedy circuit with more than 20 years of gigs under his belt, you won't see the extraordinary David Hadingham on a TV panel show - but he certainly deserves your attention.
Mark Butler, WOW247, 17th February 2016Boy Meets Girl up for British LGBT Awards
The BBC Two series is up for Media Moment of the Year at the British LGBT Awards with leading lady Rebecca Root nominated for Rising Star.
Simon Duke, Newcastle Chronicle, 17th February 2016Comic Jim Bowen voted nation's favourite TV host
The enduring popularity of the witty presenter was proven after he earned a whopping 26% of the votes.
Carl Greenwood, The Mirror, 17th February 2016David Hadingham interview (Link expired)
A veteran of the UK comedy circuit with more than 20 years of gigs under his belt, you won't see the extraordinary David Hadingham on a TV panel show - but he certainly deserves your attention.
Mark Butler, WOW247, 17th February 2016Videos
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7:25am15 min
Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 19 - #Sinister MouseThere's double trouble when an evil version of Danger Mouse escapes from a parallel dimension and joins forces with Baron Greenback.
6pm30 min
Live From The BBC
Series 1, Episode 1 - Nish Kumar & Mae MartinNish Kumar discusses the benefits of having an 'ethnically ambitious' face and reveals the true extent of his pessimistic tendencies. Joining Nish is Canadian-born comedian Mae Martin, who gives her own unique take on living as a legal alien in London and what her prim parents make of it all.
10pm30 min
Drunk History
Series 2, Episode 3Isy Suttie tells the story of Prince Edward and Mrs Simpson (featuring Greg James and Sophie McShera), while Ed Gamble narrates his version of The Great Escape (featuring Jamie Laing).
11pm15 min
The Future Of Radio
Series 2, Episode 4 - Friends ElectricJealousy of a fellow inventor drives Luke to take artificial intelligence to the next level.