BCG Daily Monday 5th September 2016
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Jessica Hynes: I would tell my young self to chill out
Jessica Hynes on being a serious teenager, family holidays - and the life lessons she learnt as a waitress.
Eamonn Forde, The Big Issue, 5th September 2016Three new comedy nights promise to get York laughing
When the Hyena Lounge shut up shop with the demise of the Duchess, it looked like York might be laughing a little less. But the city didn't look down in the mouth for too long. Within weeks we were able to put together a list of ten comedy hotspots to try. And now we have news of another three laugh-ins about to start in the city...
York Mix, 5th September 2016Lolly Adefope on crafting character comedy
We caught up with Lolly Adefope to ask more about how she crafts her character comedy, what she gets out of it, and what the pressures are when it comes to talking about race in your work.
Amelia Abraham, Refinery 29, 5th September 2016Aardman Animations celebrates 40 years in Bristol
The creators of Wallace and Gromit, Morph and Shaun the Sheep are celebrating 40 years in the animation business..
BBC News, 5th September 2016Return of Cold Feet is bleaker than just nostalgia
Returning after 13 years, the feelgood drama of the late 90s seems a far gloomier proposition in Brexit Britain.
Filipa Jodelka, The Guardian, 5th September 2016The Comedy Store, Warrington review
The great thing about The Comedy Store is there are three acts, all of whom have their individual style of comedy. So if you're like me and my husband and have differing tastes in comedians- there is bound to be one that you click with from the three.
Lucy Moore, Female First, 5th September 2016Review: Jason Cook's Comedy Club, South Shields
The dreaded last night of the weekend was given the comedy treatment by funnyman Jason Cook and his pals.
Vicki Newman, The Shields Gazette, 5th September 2016We The Jury preview
It's easy to see how this jury could return for a six-part series without ever coming close to reaching a verdict. And that commission should probably happen, if there's any justice...
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 5th September 2016Dara O Briain's Go 8 Bit review
There has been some advance criticism from hardcore gamers that Go 8 Bit won't cover their passion in depth. But it's not meant to... it's comedy entertainment, and as such worth, surely pausing your PS4 for an hour to watch.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 5th September 2016A Brief History Of Tim review
A comedy centred around a guy with cerebral palsy... a bit of worthy, inclusive box-ticking from the BBC, making sure disabled people are shown in a positive light? You'd only say that if you don't know Tim Renkow.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 5th September 2016Lenny Henry: Scheduled TV could feel quaint in 10 years
We asked industry insiders for their opinions on TV's future, and now we're showcasing our favourite responses.
Radio Times, 5th September 2016TV preview: Motherland, BBC2
How kind of the BBC to save the sitcom pilot with the most potential until last.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 5th September 2016Review: Dara O Briain's Go 8 Bit
The comedians may be the centre of the show, especially O Briain who seems to be conquering the market in geeky programming after hosting Robot Wars (at his current rate I was surprised he didn't get The Crystal Maze too), but of the regulars my personal favourite was Gibson, with her expert knowledge of games and wonderful wit.
Ian Wolf, On The Box, 5th September 2016Cold Feet review: it's great to have the gang back
Pete has lost his mojo; Adam has found a much younger bride. But this reunion is enjoyable for the characters - and, thankfully, for us.
Sam Wollaston, The Guardian, 5th September 2016Cold Feet: Oh it's good to have you back!
Ultimately, judging from the first episode alone, it's clear that any worries about Cold Feet's return were unwarranted as this new series seems to maintain all of what made the original so great.
Matt Donnelly, The Custard TV, 5th September 2016Cold Feet - revival favoured poignancy over nostalgia
It's been 13 years since Cold Feet's credits last rolled, during which time the thirtysomethings had turned into fiftysomethings. Their cute toddlers were now hormonal teenagers. Could the old magic be recaptured with this heavily hyped comeback? Largely, yes. Cue sighs of relief from fans who feared their memories would be tarnished (for many of us, the BBC's dreadful 10th anniversary of Nineties hit drama This Life still lingers).
Michael Hogan, The Telegraph, 5th September 2016Bridget Jones's Baby review
Bridget Jones' Baby works best as a nostalgia piece.
Fionnuala Halligan, Screen Daily, 5th September 2016Bridget Jones's Baby review
B+. The script contains some genuinely uproarious laughs and is sharper than it needs to be, even if some of the jokes feel as old as Bridget's condoms.
Kevin P Sullivan, Entertainment Weekly, 5th September 2016Bridget Jones's Baby review
The only blue soup in this delightful confection is a too-neat, traditional ending that doesn't feel brave or modern enough for Miss Jones and her flouting of her mother's expectations.
Jane Crowther, Games Radar, 5th September 2016Bridget Jones's Baby review
If you aren't already a fan of Bridget Jones, Bridget Jones's Baby won't suddenly win you over. For hardcore fans of the lovable and dumpy British chippie, however, you'll definitely get some enjoyment and even some closure on the fate of Bridget Jones.
Sophia Watson, Film Ink, 5th September 2016Caitlin Moran: Crowd-funded online shows are the future
We asked industry insiders for their opinions on TV's future, and now we're showcasing our favourite responses.
Radio Times, 5th September 2016Meet the cast of Cold Feet
And find out what persuaded our 50-something friends in the north to return...
Andrew Collins, Radio Times, 5th September 2016Videos
Podcasts
TV & radio
Horrible Histories
2016 Specials - The Grisly Great Fire Of LondonFor the 350th anniversary of the Great Fire of London, Horrible Histories returns for a one-off special looking at the disaster and the events that surrounded it.
Shaun The Sheep
Series 5, Episode 1 - Out Of OrderWhen the farmer gets stuck in the Loo, Bitzer has to get vital supplies to him as a matter of urgency. His is initial efforts end in failure and he drafts in Shaun and the gang to help out.
Just A Minute
Series 76, Episode 5Nicholas is joined by Paul Merton, Ross Noble, Sheila Hancock and Will Self.
Cold Feet
Series 6, Episode 1Episode one sees the gang reunited when Adam returns to Manchester after years of working abroad.
We The Jury
Sitcom by James Acaster about a group of idiots appointed to be the jury on a murder trial.
Dara O Briain's Go 8 Bit
Series 1, Episode 1Comedian Susan Calman and England goalkeeper David James join host Dara O Briain, games expert Ellie Gibson and team captains Steve McNeil and Sam Pamphilon to play five video games; Tetris, Chuckie Egg, Tekken, Star Wars Battlefront and special endgame Bust-A-Moob in a bid to become this week's Go 8 Bit Champions.