BCG Daily Wednesday 13th April 2016
Features
Press clippings
Camping review: a gloriously bleak comedy masterpiece
I'm not yet sure that it's quite up there with Nighty Night or Hunderby, but there's no better comedy around at the moment. The only pity is it's on Sky.
Sam Wollaston, The Guardian, 13th April 2016Getting to know you... Sooz Kempner
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. Give a big wave to Sooz Kempner.
Standard Issue, 13th April 2016TV review: Camping, Sky Atlantic
I have a bit of a confession to make. I was never a big fan of Hunderby. I liked it but was not devoted to it is many were. For some reason - Blackadder excepted - I like my comedy to be wearing modern clothes. So it is feels me with joy that Julia Davis is back in the modern world for Camping.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 13th April 2016Leicester Square Theatre Sketch-Off review
Something of a strange evening down in the Leicester Square Theatre, which has added to its New and Old comedian competitions this test of the up-and-comers on the UK's sketch scene. We know all about Cardinal Burns, The Pin, Massive Dad, Sheeps, Minor Delays et al, but is there strength in depth?
Paul Fleckney, Chortle, 13th April 2016Camping review
All kinds of awkward. The definition of last night's premiere of Camping on Sky Atlantic. Brought to us by the creator of Nighty Night Julia Davis, her latest offering is squirm-in-your-seat funny.
Rose Cory, On The Box, 13th April 2016Alun Cochrane joins Coronation Street
Alun Cochrane is to appear in an episode of Coronation Street.
Chortle, 13th April 2016Top 10 Cluub Zarathustra routines
Cluub Zarathustra was a 90s comedy collective, fronted by Simon Munnery, who performed weekly in a club in Islington, London, later at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, and later still on TV and radio.
Anglonerd, 13th April 2016Review: Tony Law: Frillemorphesis
The trick is to let yourself get swept up and trust that this comedian will tie up all the loose ends eventually. I don't know how he does it, but the mayhem is invigorating.
Becca Moody, Moody Comedy, 13th April 2016Stephen Fry apologises for child abuse comments
Stephen Fry shocked fans earlier this week, after he explained child abuse victims have "some" of his sympathy. But now, the QI host has apologised for his words, explaining his outburst in a statement.
Rishma Dosani, OK Magazine, 13th April 2016Ricky Gervais on outrage culture
'Offence is the collateral damage of freedom of speech'
Christopher Hooton, The Independent, 13th April 2016Florence Foster Jenkins review
Stephen Frears presents a picture that while humorous, focuses on the idea of pursuing one's dreams and that blind sense of childlike whimsy that enables you to do things you wouldn't normally do.
Amy West, International Business Times UK, 13th April 2016Ben Miller and Caroline Catz interview
Ben Miller and Caroline Catz talk about their new romantic comedy series.
What's On TV, 13th April 2016Fi Simpson interview
"My favourite kind of comedy is Julia Davis type stuff," says Fi. "Stuff that also makes you want to cry a little bit, or people doing funny walks and falling over."
I Love Manchester, 13th April 2016Videos
TV & radio
Tonight At The London Palladium
Series 3, Episode 1Bradley Walsh hosts a new series from the world's most famous stage, including Award Winning classical singer Andrea Bocelli, music from the West End with Motown The Musical, singer and song writer Birdy, comedy from Tommy Tiernan and a jaw-dropping performance from the Globe of Death.
The Almost Impossible Gameshow
Series 2, Episode 2How will drama teacher Dan, businessman Abdul and vocal performer Misha fare against games such as Hop and Hide, and Enter Trouser?
The Interviews
Series 2, Episode 5 - Bruce ForsythA profile of Bruce Forsyth, one of this country's greatest entertainers.
Nurse
Series 2, Episode 2Maurice upsets Lorrie's faith; the Cat Lady has her pets neutered; and Max traps his finger.