BCG Daily Wednesday 13th July 2016
News
Press clippings
Simon Bird reveals he became a father six months ago
Inbetweeners star Simon Bird has revealed he became a father six months ago.
Joanna Crawley, Daily Mail, 13th July 2016Greg Davies on Man Down Series 3
This series, Davies says Dan will be "forced into more decisions".
Ben Dowell, Radio Times, 13th July 2016Pass the bucket...
Chris O'Neill has some fundraising tips for comics working for donations
Chris O'Neill, Chortle, 13th July 2016Man Down Series 3 review
For the classroom scenes provide so many of the best lines in the sharp script, often from the kids in Dan's drama class.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 13th July 2016Live review: Balham Comedy Festival Comedy Contest
It is a truth universally acknowledged - among stand-ups anyway - that you can't have too many comedy competitions.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 13th July 2016An interview with Ed Morrish
Ed Morrish has produced a ton of comedy for BBC Radio, including ]c]John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme], Dilemma, Mark Thomas: The Manifesto and Spats and more recently the revival of lost episodes of Hancock. (I don't hold this against him. They're rather good)
James Cary, Sitcom Geek, 13th July 2016Interview: Norris & Parker
Sharing a birthday and bleak sense of fun, Norris & Parker are set to raise merry hell at the Pleasance.
Brian Donaldson, The List, 13th July 2016Rites of offspring: three comics with comic fathers
Ben Williams meets three young comics hoping to follow in their famous fathers' footsteps: Annie McGrath (daughter of Rory), Ed Night (son of Kevin Day) and Elliot Steel (son of Mark).
Ben Williams, The List, 13th July 2016Jack Barry: Edinburgh Fringe 2016 interview
Jack Barry had one of our favourite shows last year with Twins, his sketch partnership with Annie McGrath (who is also taking a solo show up to the Edinburgh Fringe this year). He's a rather nifty stand-up in his own right too, with highlights including supporting James Acaster on tour.
Laugh Out London, 13th July 2016Rik Carranza Q&A - Edinburgh Fringe 2016
An interview with Rik Carranza.
Short Com, 13th July 2016Damian Kingsley Q&A - Edinburgh Fringe 2016
Interview with Damian Kingsley.
Short Com, 13th July 2016Randy Q&A - Edinburgh 2016
An interview with puppet Randy.
Short Com, 13th July 2016Laura Lexx Q&A - Edinburgh Fringe 2016
Interview with Laura Lexx.
Short Com, 13th July 2016Podcast: Netflix and Steel
Elliot Steel explains that whilst his solo stand up debut in Edinburgh wont be about anything much, he's looking forward to doing his 'Dead Dad Show' (not really).
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 13th July 2016My experience of doing Bleak Expectations on Mastermind
One aspect I am particularly fond of is that what with Bleak Expectations being a rather surreal comedy, about 19th century industrialist Sir Philip Bin, the inventor of the bin, foiling the schemes of his ironically named twice undead evil ex-guardian Mr. Gently Benevolent, there was that pleasing satisfaction of hearing host John Humphrys reading out some strange questions. It is safe to say that no-one else will be tackling questions on dogs called Countdown that can only understand anagrams, or civil wars in Russia about the spelling of the word Tsar/Czar.
Ian Wolf, On The Box, 13th July 2016Interview: Doug Anthony All Stars
Boisterous Aussies and musical comedy Fringe favourites Doug Anthony All Stars are back with a bang.
The List, 13th July 2016Six comedy stars of the future at the Fringe (Link expired)
Here are some of the future stars we're tipping to make an impact at this year's Fringe.
Kieran Scott, WOW247, 13th July 2016Andy Murray wins another trophy - this one from MTW
The Wimbledon champion took home the Mock the Week trophy after appearing in the audience watching the show.
Mark Jefferies, The Mirror, 13th July 2016Interview: Simon Munnery
Offbeat comedian recalls his four most memorable shows over 30 years on the Fringe.
Simon Munnery, The List, 13th July 2016BWW Q&A - Liza Pulman
BWW speaks to Liza Pulman ahead of her 2016 Edinburgh Fringe show Everything's Coming Up Roses.
Natalie O'Donoghue, Broadway World, 13th July 2016Expenses Only review
Lynch and Michael are new comic writers, and everyone's got to start somewhere (Stewart Lee and Richard Herring wrote on Week Ending, for instance), but Expenses Only feels like it's their own work experience project, with the good stuff still a long way down the line.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 13th July 2016Council steps in to save 2017 Leicester Comedy Festival
The city council is to plug a £35,000 gap in the funding for the Leicester Comedy Festival to avert the possibility of next year's event being cancelled.
Leicester Mercury, 13th July 2016A tube walker's diary (Link expired)
Ben Van der Velde has undertaken to walk the entire Tube network, visiting all 270 stations on foot, in aid of the Refugee Council. Ben has reached the end of the line...
Ben Van der Velde, WOW247, 13th July 2016Wales at the Edinburgh Fringe 2016
Wales is sending a formidable army of unique and talented productions to this year's Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
Art Scene in Wales, 13th July 2016Videos
Podcasts
TV & radio
Murder In Successville
Series 2, Episode 5 - Head, Shoulders, Knees & ToesD.I. Sleet is joined by Spice Girl Emma Bunton. Our detectives learn that James May, a cop from North Successville, has been murdered.
Plum House
Series 1, Episode 5 - The Rather Risky RambleTom returns from a team building course in London to find the Plum House team have been bickering in his absence.
Stand Up Central
Series 2, Episode 8Russell Howard talks about his love of women, from their distinctive laughs to his mum's brilliant brain. His guests are Josie Long and Stuart Goldsmith.
Boy Meets Girl
Series 2, Episode 2Jackie welcomes the pest controller into her bed, whilst Tony and James prepare for the opening of the café.
Man Down
Series 3, Episode 1 - The HeistWe rejoin Dan at a crossroads in his life - he knows he can't go on, he must do something.
Expenses Only
Episode 1 - AdvertisingPut away your P45, you're not going to need it - it's Expenses Only. Our two young interns Tim and Miranda face heated hot-seating, intense lunch runs and jingle-themed back-stabbing as they compete for the same internship in the acronym-obsessed world of Advertising.