BCG Daily Wednesday 27th April 2016
Press clippings
Lenny Henry to receive special Bafta honour
Sir Lenny Henry is to receive a special Bafta at this year's TV awards ceremony in May.
BBC News, 27th April 2016Preview: Hoff the Record Series 2
The same fundamental problem with the series remains. Funny as it may be, by not being sure if it is a sitcom or a mockumentary, Hoff The Record occasionally wobbles from side to side, never quite nailing either format.
The Velvet Onion, 27th April 2016Russell Kane interview
I caught up with Russell Kane to chat about Stupid Man, Smart Phone, his feelings towards the whole experience and what it was like to return to BBC Three. Here's what he had to say...
Elliot Gonzalez, I Talk Telly, 27th April 2016Frankie Boyle on Jeremy Hunt
The health secretary's name is so redolent of upper-class brutality he belongs in a Martin Amis book where working-class people are called Dave Rubbish.
Frankie Boyle, The Guardian, 27th April 2016New comedy commissioning editor appointed at BBC
Shane Allen, Controller, Comedy Commissioning, has appointed producer Alex Moody to his commissioning team, replacing Chris Sussman who has moved to head up the comedy department at BBC Studios.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 27th April 2016David Cross interview
Comic and actor David Cross talks the unsurprising rise of Donald Trump, the stupidity of George W. Bush - and playing some of the dumbest characters ever written for TV.
Gareth McLean, The Guardian, 27th April 2016Catherine Tate to take Nan and co on a live tour
Comedian's stage show will bring back some of her best-known characters, including Lauren 'Am I bovvered?' Cooper, for 21-date UK tour.
The Guardian, 27th April 2016What we're watching: Flowers
Have you been watching Flowers, Channel 4's excellent new dark comedy drama? If not, we highly recommend you give it a try.
Charlotte Richardson Andrews, Diva Mag, 27th April 2016S**t-Faced Shakespeare, comedy review: a hoot to watch
There's no doubting watching a sozzled cast member is entertaining, says Bruce Dessau, though the company could do more to highlight the dangers of alcoholism.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 27th April 2016Review: S**t-faced Shakespeare
Whilst Shit-Faced Shakespeare arguably seems more natural in its original festival environment (it makes a welcome tonic to some more serious productions) this is not a gimmick staged to please less Shakespeare-enthused punters. Magnificent Bastard Productions are creating theatre that is unique and jolly good fun. This is a show that will be entirely different each night, and it's tempting to buy another ticket and guffaw at the next cast member whose turn it is to perform drunk.
Holly O'Mahony, A Younger Theatre, 27th April 2016Catastrophe Series 3 is coming
Sharon Horgan has made us very excited to learn that Catastrophe Series 3 is definitely happening.
Tom Eames, Digital Spy, 27th April 2016Great sitcoms can be pitch-dark... this was just gloomy
It's not hard to understand why Channel 4 took a risk on Flowers. Great sitcom can be pitch-dark -- think of Steptoe or Till Death. And it can be surreal and nightmarish, too, like Father Ted or The League Of Gentlemen. But Flowers falls far, far short of those classics. No wonder C4's execs seem to lack faith in it.
Christopher Stevens, Daily Mail, 27th April 2016Videos
TV & radio
All Mouth And Trousers
Radio 4 comedy drama about the creation of the TV sitcom All Gas And Gaiters.
Zig And Zag
Episode 3 - JobsworthZig and Zag discover the joys of 'buying stuff', but to buy stuff you need money, and to get money you need a job!
Tonight At The London Palladium
Series 3, Episode 3This show's guests include a special collaborative performance from award winning duo Go West alongside Spandau Ballet's Tony Hadley, Grammy Award winner Meghan Trainor, plus music from The Corrs and a performance from the West End's Disney's Aladdin and comedy from Jarlath Regan.
The Almost Impossible Gameshow
Series 2, Episode 4Challenges this time include Candle Scream, Dizzy Hurdle and the all-new Shock Roulette.
Flowers
Series 1, Episode 4Maurice has been dropped by the Carols and Deborah is regretting her night with Barry. So when Barbara invites Maurice and Deborah to dinner it couldn't come at a worse time. Deborah insists they go, but Maurice has misgivings. Amy and Abigail get closer, much to Donald's upset.
Nurse
Series 2, Episode 4Elizabeth must try and get her service users to fill out long and confusing government forms.