BCG Daily Monday 16th May 2016
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Press clippings
Tim Healy airlifted to hospital after mystery illness
The 64-year-old has been in hospital for nearly a month after falling ill filming the hit ITV show Benidorm.
Halina Watts, The Mirror, 16th May 2016Maeve Higgins interview
On a recent visit to Iraq, Maeve Higgins realised how important comedy is to people in difficult situations.
Ellie O'Byrne, The Irish Examiner, 16th May 2016Gavin Webster dishes out the laughs
With a superb delivery, Gavin Webster's show never looked scripted. Indeed, it bordered at times on the anarchic but he was able to constantly keep it on track by inserting a killer gag when it could possibly have become too loose.
Ed Waugh, Newcastle Chronicle, 16th May 2016Sarah Millican at Eventim Apollo
The good stuff only comes after the interval as the comedian discusses disliking her looks and her discomfort with her body.
Dominic Maxwell, The Times, 16th May 2016Laughing and crying in equal measures
Comedy fans were left reaching for the tissues as they laughed and cried their way through a TV tribute to Victoria Wood.
Beth Allcock, The Sun, 16th May 2016Victoria Wood is remembered with a touching tribute
For those fans of Victoria Wood watching at home, we couldn't have asked for a better or more touching tribute.
Megan Davies, Digital Spy, 16th May 2016BBC to release Jail Mates
Prison comedy Jail Mates, created by comedians Gary Little and Julia Sutherland, has been picked up for a full series by the BBC.
Chortle, 16th May 2016BBC is 'very, very white', says Lenny Henry
Veteran comedian says corporation is an 'oppressive institution', also claiming Will Smith has stopped 'being black'.
The Guardian, 16th May 2016Will Adamsdale interview
'I just try to not get my knickers in twist over whether it's comedy or theatre'
Catherine Love, The Stage, 16th May 2016Cumbria park stars in new Johnny Vegas comedy
Comedian Johnny Vegas has been trying his hand at holiday home living on a Cumbrian park this spring - and BBC TV viewers will be see the results later this year.
Jon Boston, Cumbria Crack, 16th May 2016Interview: Romesh Ranganathan
In a relatively short space of time, Romesh Ranganathan has raced to prominence among a new generation of British stand-ups.
Dan Biggane, Bath Chronicle, 16th May 2016Patrick Marber on five years of writer's block
Alan Partridge, Closer, an Oscar nomination ... then nothing. As his Strindberg update goes on tour, the writer talks about Coogan, creativity and his days as a posh stand-up.
Xan Brooks, The Guardian, 16th May 2016Upstart Crow: joke's already wearing thin in episode 2
Last week's episode of Upstart Crow (BBC Two), Ben Elton's new ye olde sitcom starring David Mitchell as William Shakespeare, would have worked as a one-off stand-alone special for Comic Relief or similar. The thought of a whole series of the thing is a bit tiring.
Isabel Mohan, The Telegraph, 16th May 2016Arts Awards Voice review from May
It's funny, it's dark, it's sad. Everybody in the room loved it, and you should too.
Luke Taylor, Voice Magazine, 16th May 2016Videos
TV & radio
Wussywat The Clumsy Cat
Episode 30 - ChickWussywat and Duckadile find a little yellow chick who won't stay still.
Fags, Mags And Bags
Series 6, Episode 5 - Downton Abbey Voice Changer HelmetLocal butcher Mutton Jeff arranges a date, but his vocation proves a problem.
Just A Minute
Series 75, Episode 1Paul Merton, John Finnemore, Gyles Brandreth and Sheila Hancock talking about such diverse topics as Halley's Comet, Carbon Dating and Answering the Telephone.
Peter Kay's Comedy Shuffle
Series 1, Episode 5Peter takes a look back at school holidays as a child, it is singles night down at the Phoenix Club, and Geraldine McQueen meets Sir Paul McCartney.
I Want My Wife Back
Episode 5Bex moves in with her sister - just as Murray arrives with some news: he has quit his job in order to focus on their marriage. But he is quickly disappointed by Bex's response.
Plebs
Series 3, Episode 8 - The WeatheristThe boys meet their new neighbour, a weatherman. Marcus uses the forecast of a small tremor to bring excitement to his relationship with Delphine. Stylax tries his luck with an attractive new colleague, while Grumio discovers Indian food.
Very British Problems
Series 2, Episode 2 - FriendsSome of Britain's best-known comedians and famous faces share their anecdotal experiences and observations on the peculiar behaviour of Brits with friends. Britain is officially not very friendly, ranking way down as the 55th friendliest country in the world. While Americans have up to seven close friends, and the French have four, Brits can count their innermost circle on the fingers of... two fingers.
Upstart Crow
Series 1, Episode 2 - The Play's The ThingJust when Will's controversial new play is about to be presented to Queen Elizabeth, it goes missing. As the finger of suspicion points to his best friend Marlowe, can Will come up with a way to recover his stolen masterpiece? Given its politically sensitive content, is he really wise to want it back?
Don't Make Me Laugh
Series 2, Episode 5Richard Herring, Sara Pascoe, Aisling Bea and Rhys James take part in the show.