BCG Daily Thursday 26th May 2016
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Kickstarting a sitcom
Getting a TV show made has never been easy but nowadays, says Brenda Gilhooly, there's more than one way to skin a cat.
Brenda Gilhooly, Standard Issue, 26th May 2016Gold's 'You, Me & Them' cancelled
It's the end of the road for You, Me & Them. UKTV's Gold channel has opted not to bring back the Anthony Head and Eve Myles comedy series for a third season.
Patrick Munn, TV Wise, 26th May 2016Lee Nelson tried to sneak into BGT in a burka
Lee Nelson sparked a security scare at the third Britain's Got Talent semi-final, after trying to sneak into the studio wearing a burka.
The Sun, 26th May 2016Live@Loft is new venue for Perth Comedy Club
Just Laugh, Perth's long-running comedy club, is soaring to even loftier heights. The popular comedy night has relocated to South Street entertainment spot Live@The Loft.
Alison Lowson, Daily Record, 26th May 2016Reginald D Hunter interview
The comedian, who has taken flak for use of the N-word and other explosive material, is worried about freedom of expression.
Brian Boyd, The Irish Times, 26th May 2016Going Forward review
Isn't it puke-inducing being lectured about poverty by millionaire comics?
James Delingpole, The Spectator, 26th May 2016James Corden tipped for CBS sitcom
James Corden's popularity in the US shows no sign of slowing down with the host of The Late Late Show tipped to join CBS sitcom The Great Indoors.
Peter White, Broadcast, 26th May 2016Comedy chain Glee wins 2nd appeal against TV producers
A UK comedy chain has won a second appeal hearing against the producers of US television series Glee.
The Stage, 26th May 2016Review: Upstart Crow, BBC2, episode 3
There was a bit of chat on Twitter recently about how Upstart Crow is a refreshing real sitcom, contrasting it with the trend for non-sidesplitting studio comedies, which I guess means things like Going Forward and Mum. I think there is room for both. I like the more subtle comedies and while there is nothing subtle about Ben Elton's Shakespearen send-up I can certainly see the attraction of Upstart Crow if you just want stupid, painless laughs and smutty innuendo.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 26th May 2016Count Arthur Strong to appear in panto
Count Arthur Strong is make his real-life pantomime debut. The bumbling character created by Steve Delaney is to play Baron Hardup in Cinderella at the London Palladium this Christmas.
Chortle, 26th May 2016Fringe: best shows at the Gilded Balloon
What we're looking forward to in 2016 from the The Other Team GB.
Rebecca Monks, The List, 26th May 2016Gasping review
Frankie Boyle excels in Greg Hemphill's funny short film about addiction and its perils.
Brian Donaldson, The List, 26th May 2016Book review: Animal by Sara Pascoe
It's a funny, frank exploration of human behaviour, and an absolute delight.
Holly McKenzie, Aberdeen Press and Journal, 26th May 2016Videos
TV & radio
Wussywat The Clumsy Cat
Episode 38 - PaperWussywat is bored. The only thing new in the garden is a pile of coloured paper.
Counterfeit Cat
Episode 5 - Go ViralKeen to help Max, Gark uses his powers more than he should until they begin to go out of control.
Hank Zipzer
Series 3, Episode 1 - Teacher TortureHank is looking forward to having a new form teacher at school, rather than Miss Adolf. However, he discovers that his new teacher, Miss Goodison wants the class to talk about their feelings and problems in class.
Counterfeit Cat
Episode 6 - CatiquetteGark and Max must pass a series of tests to prove their worth as cats.
Paul Sinha's History Revision
Series 2, Episode 1 - WomenPaul looks at the forgotten women of history. From warriors and inventors to civil rights activists, he unearths some stories, that for reasons of sexism and patriarchy, we never got told about at school.
Going Forward
Episode 2With Mum's health taking a turn for the worse, Kim and Jackie have had to put their escape plans on hold.
52 First Impressions With David Quantick
Series 2, Episode 4Including stories about stories Paul Weller, soap operas and Sting.
@elevenish
Highlights Special - The Bestish BitsA compilation of some of the best moments from the topical comedy series featuring quickfire sketches and commentary. Written and performed by a cast of stand-up comedians, character comics and sketch groups.