BCG Daily Wednesday 20th July 2016
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Press clippings
Kenny Everett recordings unearthed
Rare recordings of eccentric pioneering radio DJ Kenny Everett broadcast on local radio in Portsmouth in the 1970s have been unearthed.
BBC News, 20th July 2016Why can't the UK do late night comedy?
Chat shows are thriving in the US, with James Corden leading the viral charge. Yet British versions keep on biting the dust.
Jack Seale, The Guardian, 20th July 2016Peter Kay receives Salford honorary doctorate
Peter Kay returned to his roots yesterday to receive an honorary degree from the University of Salford.
Amy Walker, Salford News, 20th July 2016Jim Davidson to star in 'honest' show about his career
Comedian Jim Davidson is to appear in an autobiographical stage show looking back on his 40-year career.
BBC News, 20th July 2016TV preview: Fleabag, BBC Three
Why do some TV comedies work while others fail to hit the mark? Don't ask me. If I knew I'd have a better job than this. Is it the writing? Is it the casting? Phoebe Waller-Bridge wrote and starred in C4 houseshare comedy Crashing and now BBC Three's Fleabag, and while the first one whiffed a bit the latest one is the real deal.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 20th July 2016Justin Moorhouse swaps Fringe for Rio Olympics
Comedian Justin Moorhouse has cancelled the first part of his run in Edinburgh this year as he will be covering the Olympic Games in Rio.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 20th July 2016Zoë Coombs Marr interview
'You can't make intersectional feminism funny,' says Coombs Marr as Dave, her alter ego. He goes on to make it hilarious, in a show that everyone should see.
Gabrielle Jackson, The Guardian, 20th July 2016Rachel Parris: Edinburgh Fringe 2016 interview
Rachel Parris is one of the hardest working and talented performers at the Edinburgh Fringe. Not only is see a brilliant improviser in the acclaimed Austentatious, but her solo shows are always wonderful showcases for her gifts at songwriting and playing the piano.
Laugh Out London, 20th July 2016Five fast Fringe questions with...Neil Delamere
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 comedian Neil Delamere about his show Ctrl Alt Delamere answering our annual Five Fast Fringe Questions.
The Reviews Hub, 20th July 2016Five fast Fringe questions with...Shazia Mirza
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 Shazia Mirza answering our annual Five Fast Fringe Questions.
The Reviews Hub, 20th July 2016Five fast Fringe questions with...Randy
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 Randy of Randy Writes a Novel answering our annual Five Fast Fringe Questions.
The Reviews Hub, 20th July 2016Podcast: Nick Cody 'No gimmicks'
Australian comedian Nick Cody spends his life in the air and on the road. At least for the month of August he gets to stay in one place. This Edinburgh Festival Fringe he returns for another hour of 'no gimmicks' comedy.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 20th July 2016Darren Walsh discusses his new show 'S'pun'
Interview with Darren Walsh.
Lucy Moore, Female First, 20th July 2016Chris Stokes discusses his new show The Man Delusion
Interview with Chris Stokes.
Lucy Moore, Female First, 20th July 2016Anna Morris discusses her new Fringe show
Interview with Anna Morris.
Lucy Moore, Female First, 20th July 2016BWW Q&A - Apocalypse Cruise Ship Love Affair
We talk to musical director/co-writer Theo McCabe about his 2016 Edinburgh Fringe show Apocalypse Cruise Ship Love Affair.
Natalie O'Donoghue, Broadway World, 20th July 2016BWW Q&A - Nick Hall
BWW speaks to Nick Hall about his 2016 Edinburgh Fringe show Szgrabble!
Natalie O'Donoghue, The Reviews Hub, 20th July 2016BWW Q&A - Liz Miele
We speak to US comic Liz Miele about her 2016 Edinburgh Fringe show Mind Over Melee.
Natalie O'Donoghue, Broadway World, 20th July 2016Fifteen Years of Comedy
The Radio Times has launched a survey to discover the sitcom of the century, or at least the last fifteen years. Somehow, they've narrowed it down to forty. There are a few glaring omissions.
James Cary, Sitcom Geek, 20th July 2016Greg Davies on foot fetishists
Despite popular belief, he doesn't have size 17 feet...
Ben Dowell, Radio Times, 20th July 2016Fringe preview: 10 sons and daughters of the famous
Comedy seems to be producing dynasties, with a new generation of performers coming from famous parents. All of these comedians are forging their own paths, but their heritage is notable...
Chortle, 20th July 2016Edinburgh's Free Fringe is no comedy graveyard
The fringe is no longer centred around the 'big four' venues. Whether you're a performer or punter, take it from an award-winning comic - and get out more.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 20th July 2016Five fast Fringe questions with...Fledgling Theatre
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 Fledgling Theatre answering our annual Five Fast Fringe Questions.
The Reviews Hub, 20th July 2016Five fast Fringe questions with...Colin Hoult/Anna Mann
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 Colin Hoult/Anna Mann answering our annual Five Fast Fringe Questions.
The Reviews Hub, 20th July 2016Five fast Fringe questions with...Will Duggan
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 Will Duggan answering our annual Five Fast Fringe Questions.
The Reviews Hub, 20th July 2016Five fast Fringe questions with...Steve Bugeja
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 Steve Bugeja answering our annual Five Fast Fringe Questions.
The Reviews Hub, 20th July 2016Five fast Fringe questions with...Matt Winning
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 Matt Winning answering our annual Five Fast Fringe Questions.
The Reviews Hub, 20th July 2016Five fast Fringe questions with...Ed Gamble
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 Ed Gamble answering our annual Five Fast Fringe Questions.
The Reviews Hub, 20th July 2016Brendan O'Carroll spills family secrets
The star talks to the Mirror about how he and his wife took in needy kids - and why he never takes his TV alter ego home with him.
Emily Retter, The Mirror, 20th July 2016Dara O Briain was nearly killed on Robot Wars
The comedian and presenter of the revamped show has told how the reinforced glass at the arena saved him from being maimed by the new super-powered bots.
Mark Jefferies, The Mirror, 20th July 2016The Rebel review
The key difference with The Rebel and One Foot In The Grave: Meldrew was battered by external forces driving him to distraction, but Palmer is the architect of his own fury. Plus you could never see Meldrew pogoing to The Jam in his living room.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 20th July 2016Latitude: reflections on a weekend of comedy
Latitude has often used the tag-line 'more than just a music festival' and with an extensive arts line-up that's certainly true. The Suffolk festival has also grown into one of the largest comedy programmes on the circuit. The tents may now have been dismantled, but Fergus Morgan reflects back on a weekend's mirth in the festival's purple comedy arena.
Fergus Morgan, The Reviews Hub, 20th July 2016Seeing red
This Fringe is arguably more political than ever. Stewart Pringle talks to the artists who've had enough.
Stewart Pringle, Fest Mag, 20th July 2016Kids shows at the Fringe
Monday's child is fair of face. Tuesday's child is full of grace. Wednesday's child has parents who use our patented show match machine and gets to go to a Fringe show that's just right for them!
Jo Caird & Evan Beswick, Fest Mag, 20th July 2016Tonight on Blind Date...
Tim Bano goes on a blind date with actress Bojana Novakovic. They talk about her improvised show The Blind Date Project. It goes pretty well.
Tim Bano, Fest Mag, 20th July 2016Focus on: Sofie Hagen
Buoyed by a victorious newcomer year in 2015, Sofie Hagen is back and, as she tells Paul Fleckney, on a bit of a mission.
Paul Fleckney, Fest Mag, 20th July 2016Out of the Bearpit
To the uninitiated, the Bearpit Podcast (Podcast) is a the live radio equivalent of messy play. To the initiated it's a showcase of some of Britain's most exciting young comics, live on Ipswich FM. Jay Richardson gets help in grading the Bearpit alumni.
Jay Richardson, Fest Mag, 20th July 2016Don't miss a trick
Looking for laughter-filled illusions? Or more practical magic? Pick a show, any show, with our scale of magicians, from "funny" to "mind-boggling".
Ben Williams, Fest Mag, 20th July 2016Sarah Kendall interview
Delving into stories from her youth, Sarah Kendall's remarkable rise has not been without sacrifice. She tells Jay Richardson about the fine lines between truth and fiction, and between laughter and tears.
Jay Richardson, Fest Mag, 20th July 2016Simon Callow interview
It's a difficult thing to be a 70-year-old rebel. I'm not a million miles away from Henry. The difference is Henry did what he had to do, he did what circumstances and society dictated to him, and now he just thinks, 'I've had enough of this.'"
Michael Hodges, Radio Times, 20th July 2016My comedy hero: Burnistoun duo pick their faves
The pair pick John Candy and Vic & Bob.
Brian Donaldson, The List, 20th July 2016The Rebel preview
We've seen a preview and think GOLD have a hit on their hands. It's the kind of sitcom that's sadly been missing from the schedules for too long.
British Classic Comedy, 20th July 2016+3 Interview: {title of show}
"At its heart, it is a musical about friendship, risks and the importance of learning to be true to both yourself and your dreams - however scary that may seem."
Dan Lentell, Edinburgh49, 20th July 2016Tony Law Q&A - Edinburgh Fringe 2016
Interview with Tony Law.
Short Com, 20th July 2016Pete Otway Q&A - Edinburgh Fringe 2016
Interview with Pete Otway.
Short Com, 20th July 2016Margaret Thatcher Queen Of Game Shows Q&A
Interview with Margaret Thatcher Queen Of Game Shows.
Short Com, 20th July 2016Nath Valvo Q&A - Edinburgh Fringe 2016
Interview with Nath Valvo.
Short Com, 20th July 2016Videos
Podcasts
TV & radio
Murder In Successville
Series 2, Episode 6 - MemoirsD.I. Sleet is in Successville General Hospital recovering from being shot.
Lunch
Series 4, Episode 3 - Lose the ScarfBill needs Bella's advice on a new wardrobe, but why does he want a new look?
Plum House
Series 1, Episode 6 - Lights, Camera, PuddingThe team at the museum are startled to hear that Peter has agreed to Plum House being used as a location in a period drama.
Stand Up Central
Series 2, Episode 9Russell Howard answers questions on Percy Pigs, Marmite and Muslims and also reveals his most awkward sexual moment. His guests are Steve Bugeja and Tommy Tiernan.
The Rebel
Series 1, Episode 1 - LawFollowing a reluctant visit to see his doctor, Henry witnesses a robbery and gives chase - only to be accused of homophobia by a do-gooder policeman, whom he then assaults!
Boy Meets Girl
Series 2, Episode 3Leo gets a job as a dispatch rider and more than meets his match in new prankster-loving boss, Kat. Pam invites Peggy over for dinner now that they're 'virtually in-laws', with the catering to be provided by Tony's café.
Man Down
Series 3, Episode 2 - The CallingStar-struck by a new cool and trendy priest, Dan finds himself welcomed into the church club, where he very quickly makes an impact.
Expenses Only
Episode 2 - GraphicsTim and Miranda face facetious directors, frustrating commutes and flirtatious trumpets as they begin the first week of their internship in London within the fickle world of Art.
Domestic Science
Series 1, Episode 1The trio explore the Shepard tone, the radioactivity of bananas and the conductivity of bones.