BCG Daily Tuesday 19th July 2016
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Pokémon Go + Black Mirror = dark comedy?
Fans of the spooky, Twilight Zone-inspired British sci-fi series Black Mirror might appreciate this dark bit of parody that takes one of the most disturbing episodes of the show, "White Bear," and mashes it up with the world we presently live in in which bizarre, zombified humans are all wandering around with their cell phones raised, seeming to record everything and randomly congregating in random places because of some rare Pokémon.
Jay Barmann, sfist.com, 19th July 2016Mr Twonkey's Buxton Fringe diary
He will be performing his new show Twonkey's Mumbo Jumbo Hotel in Edinburgh next month and has just returned from performing it for three nights in Buxton. This is his diary of what happened over the weekend...
Paul Vickers, John Fleming's Blog, 19th July 2016Lumley and Saunders attend Ab Fab USA premiere
Joanna Lumley looks typically outrageous alongside glam Jennifer Saunders at the Ab Fab NYC movie premiere.
Daily Mail, 19th July 2016Les Dennis to leave Coronation Street
Actor and comedian Les Dennis has today announced his intention to leave Coronation Street later this year in a hugely dramatic storyline.
ITV, 19th July 2016Rated or dated: Pat and Margaret
The truly tragic death of Victoria Wood earlier this year prompted Alison Carr to rewatch lots of her work. Would TV film Pat and Margaret still delight the way it did in 1994?
Alison Carr, Standard Issue, 19th July 2016Spencer Jones: Edinburgh Fringe 2016 interview
One of a few real breakout stars of the 2015 Fringe for his brilliant show of playful, prop-based fun, Spencer Jones is back and Edinburgh is all the better for it. You can catch last year's acclaimed show too at the Underbelly.
Laugh Out London, 19th July 2016Beginner's guide to starting stand-up in your 40s (Link expired)
Paul McMullan left it late to join the comedy circuit. Here's what he learned...
Paul McMullan, WOW247, 19th July 2016Podcast: Tez Ilyas 'Made in Britain'
Made in Britain follows Tez Illyas' 2015 debut, Tez Talks. As he explains to Martin Walker, he wants to do much more than make you laugh. Featuring music from Cornershop and from Zayn.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 19th July 2016Tributes following death of producer John Pidgeon
Tributes have been coming in today for John Pidgeon, who has died aged 69.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 19th July 2016David Baddiel sells film rights to The Parent Agency
David Baddiel has sold the film rights to his first children's book, The Parent Agency.
Chortle, 19th July 2016Fringe: Ten theatre shows for comedy fans
It's hard to credit it sometimes, but there are actually sections of the Edinburgh Fringe programme that aren't comedy. Here are some of the picks from the theatre section that would be of interest to comedy fans, even if they are not all comedies.
Chortle, 19th July 2016Five fast Fringe questions with...Felicity Ward
With over 3000 shows at the world's biggest arts festival, here at The Reviews Hub, we want to make the job of choosing your Edinburgh Festival Fringe shows that little bit easier. So here's Felicity Ward answering our annual Five Fast Fringe Questions.
The Reviews Hub, 19th July 2016Five fast Fringe questions with...Olaf Falafel
With over 3000 shows at the world's biggest arts festival, here at The Reviews Hub, we want to make the job of choosing your Edinburgh Festival Fringe shows that little bit easier. So here's Olaf Falafel answering our annual Five Fast Fringe Questions.
The Reviews Hub, 19th July 2016Best Cabaret shows at the Edinburgh Fringe 2016
15 acts describe their show in 50 words or less.
The List, 19th July 2016Christine Langan to join Steve Coogan's Baby Cow
Christine Langan, head of BBC Films, is to step down from an influential post at the heart of the British film establishment to become CEO of Baby Cow, the production outfit established by Steve Coogan and Henry Normal.
The Guardian, 19th July 2016Taskmaster: series two, episode 5 review
The final episode in this series witnesses the Taskmaster trophy finally presented, and a horror film starring, yes, a potato.
Ian Wolf, On The Box, 19th July 2016Friday Night Dinner to run for eight series?
Simon Bird has told Digital Spy that he thinks the cast and writer Robert Popper could "do the same again". "There's no reason why we couldn't," he said. "I could imagine there being series eight, or series nine, but we'll have to wait and see."
Morgan Jeffrey, Digital Spy, 19th July 2016Edinburgh Fringe 2016: best food shows
From cake-inspired stand-up to whisky-based personality tests, we round up the best Edinburgh Fringe shows for food and drink fans...
Peter Simpson, The Skinny, 19th July 2016Lucy Pearman Q&A - Edinburgh Fringe 2016
Interview with Lucy Pearman.
Short Com, 19th July 2016Olaf Falafel Q&A - Edinburgh Fringe 2016
Interview with Olaf Falafel.
Short Com, 19th July 2016Will Duggan Q&A - Edinburgh Fringe 2016
Interview with Will Duggan.
Short Com, 19th July 2016Videos
Podcasts
TV & radio
Lunch
Series 4, Episode 2 - The Unlived LifeAfter a stint of jury, duty Bill believes he should have been a barrister.
Agatha Raisin
Series 1, Episode 7 - The Witch Of WyckhaddenAgatha turns to a special hair tonic supplied by a local witch after a dying-disaster makes her hair fall out. When the sorcerer is later found bludgeoned to death, Agatha becomes embroiled in the case. As she begins to investigate, she finds herself falling for police chief Jimmy Jessop. However, Agatha's love life is about to get incredibly complicated...
Taskmaster
Series 2, Episode 5 - There's Strength In ArchesIt's finally time for Greg Davies to present his trophy to the overall champion. But before that, there's still time for more ridiculous task attempts, including Richard Osman doing something appalling with a shopping trolley.
Brexageddon?!
A one-off special about Brexit from the team behind The Revolution Will Be Televised.
My Worst Job
Episode 2In this episode, celebrities reminisce about their fumbling attempts at career progression - the times they tried to be taken seriously in the workplace as grown-ups worthy of respect.