BCG Daily Friday 29th April 2016

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Why you should be binge-watching Flowers (Link expired)

Good new comedies can be hard to come by, so thank goodness for Flowers, the new Channel 4 comedy from writer/director Will Sharpe that debuted earlier this week and is being shown an episode a night.

Alex Nelson, WOW247, 29th April 2016

Sheridan Smith's Funny Girl is a masterclass

I've never seen a musical performance so committed to comedy. Sheridan Smith is determined to get a laugh out of every line, and she does.

Cariad Lloyd, The Guardian, 29th April 2016

S**tfaced Shakespeare - review

As this kingdom becomes a stage for so much reverential Bard adoration, Shitfaced Shakespeare restores his work to the bawdy pantomime so much of it would have been back at ye olde Globe.

Steve Bennett, Chortle, 29th April 2016

The funniest thing... Dane Baptiste

From Eddie Murphy to illiterate hecklers, the comedian reveals the things that make him laugh the most.

Rachel Aroesti, The Guardian, 29th April 2016

Notes for newbies

If you've written a script, sent it to a producer, development executive or script editor and they want to meet up, they're most likely going to give you notes.

James Cary, Sitcom Geek, 29th April 2016

Bridget Christie: A Book For Her tour review

Bridget Christie is a re-inventor, an innovator and voice of absolute sanity. And she and I would like to have it noted that we both look quite like Oliver Cromwell.

Becca Moody, Moody Comedy, 29th April 2016

Review: Tony Jameson

If you've got little-to-no knowledge of Football Manager (FM), it could be argued that this show's a tad inaccessible, though admittedly anyone buying tickets for a show called Football Manager Ruined My Life is definitely asking for it.

Holly Sharp, The Reviews Hub, 29th April 2016

Fast and Funny: Update and New Videos

Susan Riddell brings us up-to-date with all things F&F...

Susan Riddell, BBC Writersroom, 29th April 2016

Narin Oz podcast interview

Narin Oz is an actor, comedian, writer and prankster. From the comfort of her car, she chats about her latest projects - including the film Hooligan Legacy and the new Channel 4 show, Girls Go Trolling.

Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 29th April 2016

Videos

TV & radio

Radio 4
11:30am
30 min
Barry's Lunch Club. Barry From Watford (Alex Lowe)

Barry's Lunch Club

Episode 1 - Travel

Barry responds to a question about travel for the over 60s and relates his disastrous holiday experiences on a cruise ship and at an activity holiday.

All4
1pm
4 min
Girls Go Trolling

Girls Go Trolling

Episode 1 - Troll Down The Aisle

The gang bring their typically chaotic characters to a wedding show, leaving couples and exhibitors utterly bewildered. From tips on gold-digging, to MCing over a string band, the girls do their best to ensure an unholy matrimony for attendees.

All4
1pm
4 min
Girls Go Trolling

Girls Go Trolling

Episode 2 - Beauty Gone Bad

The gang descend upon a beauty show to get makeover tips, and give some of their own unwarranted advice. The girls test the benefits of fuller lips and discuss controversial makeup for babies.

All4
1pm
4 min
Girls Go Trolling

Girls Go Trolling

Episode 3 - Fashion Victims

In this episode, the girls try their hand at sophistication and visit a fashion show. Bringing their unique take on style, the gang search for the best dress to wear to their own funeral, while a spontaneous catwalk goes wrong.

All4
1pm
4 min
Girls Go Trolling

Girls Go Trolling

Episode 4 - Being Your Best You

The pranksters attend a wellbeing expo to try and find the best way to maintain a healthy mind. Amateur anarchist Oz presents her own therapy idea to visitors, which perhaps doesn't have the therapeutic results they desire.

All4
1pm
4 min
Girls Go Trolling

Girls Go Trolling

Episode 5 - Just Kidding

It's a baby show providing the playground for the girls in this episode. Harriett asks parents about the best conception positions, and B-Bricky tries her hand at baby whispering.

All4
1pm
4 min
Girls Go Trolling

Girls Go Trolling

Episode 6 - Festival Freak Out

In this episode, the gang attend an outdoor music festival. The girls talk festival hygiene and Oz runs into trouble with security when certain items - such as needles and a sex toy - are found in her bag.

BBC Radio Scotland
1:30pm
30 min
Breaking The News. Des Clarke. Copyright: BBC Studios

Breaking The News

Series 3, Episode 8

Des Clarke is joined by Alistair Barrie, Elaine Malcolmson, Nathan Byrne and Fiona Ross for a satirical swipe at the week's big news.

BBC Three
6pm
30 min
Witless. Image shows from L to R: Rhona (Zoe Boyle), Leanne (Kerry Howard). Copyright: Objective Productions

Witless

Series 1, Episode 2

The girls need to get Leanne's bag back from criminally connected Patrick's house. But discovering a closely guarded secret of Patrick's leads Leanne to become more deeply involved. Meanwhile, there's a seedy secret in the police force and the girls might not be as well protected as they think.

Zig And Zag. Copyright: JAM Media

Zig And Zag

Episode 5 - School Rules

Zig and Zag go to school to learn how to solve a crossword clue, causing classroom chaos all the way to the bell!

Have I Got News For You. Jo Brand

Have I Got News For You

Series 51, Episode 4

Jo Brand, who recently walked 135 miles from coast to coast, is joined by actress and comedian Diane Morgan (aka Screenwipe's Philomena Cunk), and former star of The Apprentice, Nick Hewer.

Boomers. Image shows from L to R: Trevor (James Smith), Alan (Philip Jackson), Joyce (Alison Steadman), Carol (Paula Wilcox). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Boomers

Series 2, Episode 6 - Wedding

Maureen's mum Joan shocks everyone with a surprise announcement that proves there's still life in the old dog yet!

Flowers. Image shows from L to R: Maurice (Julian Barratt), Deborah (Olivia Colman). Copyright: Kudos Productions

Flowers

Series 1, Episode 6

The family are severed as Deborah considers her future while Maurice and the twins struggle to pull themselves together without her. Barry gives Maurice a shock. Meanwhile, Deborah stumbles across something that calls everything into question.

BBC Two
10pm
30 min
Two Doors Down. Image shows from L to R: Colin (Jonathan Watson), Eric (Alex Norton). Copyright: BBC

Two Doors Down

Series 1, Episode 5

Christine just wants to know who the father of her daughter's baby is but Sophie won't tell her. So Christine locks her in the hut.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC
10:35pm
60 min
The Graham Norton Show. Graham Norton. Credit: So Television, Christopher Baines

The Graham Norton Show

Series 19, Episode 6 - Paul Rudd, Seth Rogen, Martin Freeman, Maxine Peake, Birdy

Seth Rogen says The Interview was a weird experience, Paul Rudd talks about how a prank he played on Michael Douglas went wrong, Martin Freeman reveals he plans to be in more superhero movies, and Maxine Peake recalls the advice Victoria Wood gave her. Birdy performs live in the studio.

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