BCG Daily Friday 22nd April 2016
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Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehice, series 4 review
With every new series of Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle, I find myself not wanting to watch for fear of those who may judge but then almost immediately concluding that I do not care. Yes, Lee is a spiteful comic, but he is also incredibly astute. One can't help but admire his craft, even if you don't agree with his viewpoints, which are of course satirically exaggerated anyway, suggesting that those who feel alienated by his comedy may actually be misinterpreting his message. And with his frequent cuts to camera, a television audience cannot help but be drawn in, without suffering the inevitable heart palpitations that would surely follow with such a predicament.
Becca Moody, Moody Comedy, 22nd April 2016Damian Kingsley skint tour blog (Link expired)
Comedian Damian Kingsley is almost a month into his 'Knock Knock' tour for homelessness charity Shelter - a "ridiculous challenge" he's set himself to do 120 stand up gigs from Land's End to Edinburgh, without using any money or public transport. Here, he documents his journey so far.
Damian Kingsley, WOW247, 22nd April 2016The Comedy About a Bank Robbery review
This thrillingly inventive piece about bed-hopping gem thieves is a slapstick delight.
Mark Lawson, The Guardian, 22nd April 2016Interview: The Comedy About a Bank Robbery
As The Comedy About a Bank Robbery opens at the Criterion Theatre in the West End, Matthew Hemley meets the writers and producers to talk about mishaps, accidents and the pressure of following The Play That Goes Wrong.
Matthew Hemley, The Stage, 22nd April 2016Review: The Comedy About A Bank Robbery
Following the Olivier-winning success of The Play That Goes Wrong, and later Peter Pan Goes Wrong, Mischief Theatre now present their latest creation of bloody hysterical work.
William J. Connolly, Gay Times, 22nd April 2016The Comedy About a Bank Robbery, theatre review
The first half of Mark Bell's production is laboured set-up, says Fiona Mountford, though the second sees some slightly more fruitful mayhem in the bank.
Fiona Mountford, Evening Standard, 22nd April 2016Review: The Comedy About a Bank Robbery
This new show from Mischief Theatre is the funniest play since Noises Off.
Mark Valencia, What's On Stage, 22nd April 2016The Comedy About A Bank Robbery review
One long blast of laughter, ricocheting around the auditorium.
Mark Shenton, London Theatre, 22nd April 2016The Comedy About a Bank Robbery: best West End show
If it doesn't run for yonks, call me The Critic That Goes Wrong.
Dominic Cavendish, The Telegraph, 22nd April 2016The Comedy About a Bank Robbery - review
In summary, anyone that needs cheering up should pop along to the lovely, compact Criterion Theatre for a dose of energising laughter.
Philip Fisher, British Theatre Guide, 22nd April 2016The Comedy About a Bank Robbery is classic farce
The trio behind The Play That Goes Wrong return and push the laughter buttons even harder.
Tony Peters, Radio Times, 22nd April 2016Mischief Theatre plans The Musical That Goes Wrong
Olivier-winning Mischief Theatre has revealed plans for The Musical That Goes Wrong, after its highly successful runs with The Play That Goes Wrong and Peter Pan Goes Wrong.
Matthew Hemley, The Stage, 22nd April 2016Kerry Howard interview
Kerry Howard on feminism, female-centric comedy and her new sitcom Witless.
Ellie Walker-Arnott, Radio Times, 22nd April 2016Peter Kay's Car Share to finish after Series 2?
Speaking to Digital Spy at last night's BAFTA TV Awards nominees party, Paul Coleman - who devised the show with Tim Reid - said that he doesn't envisage a long run.
Morgan Jeffery, Digital Spy, 22nd April 2016Pictures: Dawn French and more in Absolutely Fabulous
Alesha Dixon, Dawn French and Lily Cole are the latest stars to join the cast of Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie.
Daily Mail, 22nd April 2016The Comedy About a Bank Robbery is classic farce
The trio behind The Play That Goes Wrong return and push the laughter buttons even harder.
Tony Peters, Radio Times, 22nd April 2016Zoe Lyons interview
Launching the That's Fife Comedy Festival back in February, veteran Scots comic Fred McAuley highlighted Zoe Lyons as "one of the strongest stand-ups on the circuit right now" - an accolade she is pretty pleased with.
Lori Cormack, Fife Today, 22nd April 2016Review: Mark Thomas at the Liverpool Playhouse
Trespass charts the way our cities are being privatised beneath us.
Catherine Jones, Liverpool Echo, 22nd April 2016This bird has flown: elegy to Victoria Wood
A great British comedian, Victoria Wood knew we weren't bad. We didn't mind her either. 19 May 1953-20 April 2016.
Hannah Mackay, British Film Institute, 22nd April 2016Video interview: Dean Sills
Now many film makers are making more and more films in Yorkshire. Up North is another but this time it's a series that's been filmed by Steve Call Productions. Dean Sills is an actor and writer who wrote the script as well as acted in the production. Azz Mohammed caught up with the Sheffield actor earlier to find out more about it.
Sheffield Live, 22nd April 2016Videos
TV & radio
Josie Long: Romance And Adventure
Episode 4Josie and Darren go camping but find themselves disastrously ill-equipped for the great outdoors.
Breaking The News
Series 3, Episode 7Des Clarke is joined by John Moloney, Janey Godley, Stuart Mitchell and journalist Alex Bell to take a satirical swipe at the week's big news.
Gyles Brandreth's What Ho, Your Majesty?
Gyles Brandreth presents a comic story written for the Queen on the occasion of her 90th birthday.
Witless
Series 1, Episode 1Rhona and Leanne are forced into hiding after witnessing a cold-blooded gangland shooting. Wannabe star actress Leanne is far more excited by the prospect than Rhona, who had been planning an escape of her own.
The News Quiz
Series 90, Episode 2Jeremy Hardy, Rebecca Front, Edwina Currie and Francis Wheen join Miles Jupp.
Have I Got News For You
Series 51, Episode 3Victoria Coren Mitchell is joined by stand-up Romesh Ranganathan, and comedy icon Eddie Izzard, fresh from his latest record-breaking 27 marathon runs for Sport Relief.
Boomers
Series 2, Episode 5 - Murder MysteryIt's John's birthday and he's decided to do something different this year - a Murder Mystery Party.
Two Doors Down
Series 1, Episode 4It's Eric's birthday tomorrow and all he wants is a bit of peace and quiet. But as everyone descends on the Bairds' house the lack of calm is the least of his worries.
Lookalikes
Series 1, Episode 3David Beckham lookalike and agency boss Andy has bagged a huge gig with a British ferry company. Due to an unfortunate error Andy can't board the boat, leaving 'Mr T' in charge. Meanwhile, 'Victoria Beckham' has decided to make a Lookalikes nude charity calendar.
The Graham Norton Show
Series 19, Episode 5 - Paul Hollywood, Dame Joan Collins, Lily James, Richard Madden, DNCEJoan Collins says her sister Jackie was really brave, Paul Hollywood talks about Bake Off winner Nadia's royal cake, Lily James and Richard Madden reveal what it's like to work with Kenneth Branagh, and DNCE performs live in the studio.
Lookalikes
Series 1, Episode 4'David Brent' decides to create his own rival agency. He manages to poach 'Gordon Ramsay' with the promise of fulfilling his dream of a TV gig on a cookery show. Meanwhile, Ed Sheeran's fame has reached stratospheric proportions and lookalike Ty has let his new-found notoriety go to his head.