BCG Daily Thursday 8th September 2016
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Hancock's Half Hour: a triumphant remake of comedy gold
"So should you watch it? Yes. Yes, you should, and then you should write letters to the BBC demanding that they reassemble this cast and crew post-haste," says Tom Cole.
Tom Cole, Radio Times, 8th September 2016Tony Hancock is the Picasso of moaning
The BBC's Hancock revival is so good it sparked an epiphany. I've not laughed that much at a British sitcom in years. Nothing on TV is actually that funny anymore. It's not that there aren't shows I like and enjoy, it's just that I now realise I wasn't really laughing at them. I was only smiling wistfully. Or going "Ha."
Tim Stanley, The Telegraph, 8th September 2016David Fynn to lead cast of School Of Rock
David Fynn is to lead the cast of new West End musical School of Rock, alongside 39 child actors.
David Hutchison, The Stage, 8th September 2016Elis James interview
'I love improvising with John Robins, he is the funniest person I know.'
Marissa Burgess, The List, 8th September 2016Kerry Godliman interview
'Whether I'm happy where I live is the 64 million dollar question'.
Brian Donaldson, The List, 8th September 2016The London Of The Mighty Boosh
The world of The Mighty Boosh is a strange, fantastical and properly effed-up one. Ahead of a new Mighty Boosh exhibition in October -- curated by Dave Brown, the guy who played taciturn gorilla Bollo -- we look at the Mighty Boosh scenes that have a hint of an otherwordly London about them.
Will Noble, Londonist, 8th September 2016Do the Right Thing review
A refreshing show that sets out to solve the general public's common dilemmas - but often just waffles on with joyous bad taste.
Hannah Verdier, The Guardian, 8th September 2016TV Review: Lost Sitcoms - Hancock's Half Hour
The script - by Ray Galton and Alan Simpson, of course - is so good you are not even bothered by the basic scenery - there are literally no walls. In fact it would be just as funny if you closed your eyes and imagined you were listening to the radiio. The only thing you would miss would be McNally's gloriously unforgettable face.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 8th September 2016Comedy Feeds: Fail review
Fail has been written by Tom Melia, who has previously worked on Hollyoaks and doesn't seem to be pushing the envelope here. It's perfectly functional sitcom, following all the rules - which is exactly its problem, we've seen it all before.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 8th September 2016Review: Comedy Feeds - Limbo
Limbo is very much what one would have expected of the pre-online BBC3. It's got young people, dyed hair and drug references. But it is also riotously good - better than Drifters and Crashing and at least two of the grown-up pilots that went out on BBC2 as part of the Landmark Sitcom Season.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 8th September 2016Lost Sitcoms: Hancock's Half Hour preview
It holds up so well that some lines seem to have been injected just for wry 21st-century nostalgia: Hancock being impressed by the size of the newcomers' TV screen: 'It must be all of eight inches,' he says enviously.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 8th September 2016Rarely asked questions - Rob Rouse
I've been tipping Rob Rouse for stardom for so long it has started to become embarrassing. But he is finally making up for lost time.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 8th September 2016Stephen Fry on Apple: without tax, civilisation falters
In the wake of a fresh row over Apple's European tax payments, actor and broadcaster Stephen Fry tells the BBC's Dave Lee he has "absolutely no patience" with large firms "getting away with such miniscule rates of taxation".
Dave Lee, BBC News, 8th September 2016Videos
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TV & radio
4:30pm30 min
So Awkward
Series 2, Episode 3 - Locustium InsectiumJas has fallen in love big time with the school locusts and is tenderly looking after them.
6pm10 min
Shaun The Sheep
Series 5, Episode 4 - Baa-d Hair DayThe flock don't recognise Shaun when he loses one his most distinctive features. His old pal Bitzer helps him track down the lost thatch, but not before Shaun becomes very attached to one of the chickens.
6:30pm30 min
Tom Wrigglesworth's Hang Ups
Series 4, Episode 3 - Construction Time AgainTom's Dad offers some unwanted assistance in constructing a unit.
7:30pm60 min
The Last Leg
The Last Leg: Live From Rio, Episode 2Adam Hills, Josh Widdicombe and Alex Brooker are joined live in Rio by special guest Stephen Mangan.
9pm30 min
Lost Sitcoms
Episode 2 - Hancock's Half Hour: The New NeighbourTony Hancock's new neighbour has a very, very suspicious night-time routine.
9pm60 min
John Bishop In Conversation With...
Series 1, Episode 2 - Charlotte ChurchJohn chats to Charlotte Church about her career and private life.
10pm50 min
Celebrity Juice
Series 16, Episode 1Keith Lemon returns for a new series of his comedy panel show with regular team captains Fearne Cotton and Holly Willoughby. Joining the panel this week are body coach Joe Wicks, US singing sensation Anastacia, chat show king Jonathan Ross and Xtra Factor Live hosts Rylan Clark-Neal and Matt Edmondson.
10:30pm30 min
Newsjack
Series 15, Episode 1What does 'Brexit means Brexit' mean? Who are Apple's biggest rivals, and Nish has a shock announcement.