BCG Daily Tuesday 22nd March 2016
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John Cleese introduces new Basil Fawlty for live show
John Cleese has finally introduced to the world the new Basil Fawlty. Stephen Hall will be the filling the shoes John made famous in Fawlty Towers, and to be honest, he seems like a good replacement if these press shots are anything to go by. Hall is a well-known funny face in Australia, where the live stage show of the classic BBC comedy series will enjoy its world premiere this August.
Hanna Flint, Metro, 22nd March 2016Hecklers force Roy 'Chubby' Brown off stage in Wrexham
A minority of persistent hecklers were out to ruin the show claimed the stand-up performer, who later returned to the stage.
Gary Porter, Daily Post, 22nd March 2016Review - Adam Hills: Clown Heart
Billed as one of the top names at this year's Glasgow International Comedy Festival, Aussie comedian Adam Hills does not disappoint.
Joe Gardner, TV Bomb, 22nd March 2016Interview: Mark Watson
Bristolian author, stand-up and professional worrier does some fretting about identity issues for his next blockbuster touring show, I'm Not Here.
Brian Donaldson, The List, 22nd March 2016Five things to see at That's Fife! Comedy Festival
From an innovative ventriloquist to an anarchist cook, Fife lays out some top comedy in April.
Brian Donaldson, The List, 22nd March 2016Dom Joly interview
Some might call it a strategic portfolio career - Dom Joly calls it making his own luck. The British comedian is also a travel author and columnist and a former TV researcher, diplomat - and waiter.
The Emirates National, 22nd March 2016Preview: Flat TV, BBC Three
Since BBC Three went online it has had identity problems. A show such as Cuckoo might be good but it doesn't seem to chime with the bold new future of online viewing. On the other hand Flat TV, which originated on the web, feels exactly like the programme you might expect an online channel aimed at a young audience to make. In both a good way and a bad way.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 22nd March 2016Interview: Adam Riches on Coach Coach at Soho Theatre
We managed to grab a few words Eric Coach between press conferences.
Laugh Out London, 22nd March 2016Podcasts
TV & radio
7:45am15 min
Diddy TV
Series 1, Episode 7 - Saturday Night SuitThere are thrills in Deadly Diddy 60, popular word quiz Diddydown and more dance studio drama in The Diddy Step.
8am15 min
The Roy Files
Episode 12 - CrushesRoy explores the joy, fun and complications of having a crush and first love.
5:20pm15 min
Go Jetters
Series 1, Episode 12 - The Leaning Tower of Pisa, ItalyThe Go Jetters race to fix the Leaning Tower of Pisa, but has it really been glitched?
9pm60 min
The Aliens
Episode 3Lilyhot wants to start a gang-war in Troy. Meanwhile, Lewis reluctantly agrees to smuggle drugs through the checkpoint.
10pm60 min
Virtually Famous
Series 3, Episode 10Seann Walsh and Chris Stark face questions and outrageous challenges alongside their celebrity guests: Dane Baptiste, Binky Felstead, Mark-Francis Vandelli and Russell Kane.
10pm30 min
Mid Morning Matters With Alan Partridge
Series 2, Episode 6 - Grundy + SnowSidekick Simon breaks some bad news to Alan - he confirms he is interviewing for another job.
11pm30 min
Love In Recovery
Series 2, Episode 2 - GillianThe group have a visitor with a story to tell. Gillian does not want to join their group, she does not want to wait her turn, she does not even want a biscuit - she just wants to be listened to. With guest star Samantha Bond.