BCG Daily Wednesday 21st September 2016
News
Features
Press clippings
Sean Hughes interview
Sean Hughes tells Richard Fitzpatrick how he almost lost his virginity in Cork, and why he packed in drinking after a big session with Robert Smith.
Richard Fitzpatrick, The Irish Examiner, 21st September 2016Hans Teeuwen: 'I mock Islam ... but I make it funny'
On stage, the absurdist Dutch comedian is all fairytales and silly songs. Off it, he's a deadly serious - and controversial - political campaigner. He talks fun, failure and freedom of speech.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 21st September 2016Red Dwarf behind the scenes
A trip to outer space - or Pinewood Studios, whichever's closer.
David Brown, Radio Times, 21st September 2016Josh series 2 review
Josh is the sort of comedy you'd probably passively enjoy if it came on while you were watching telly of an evening, but in the new era of online BBC Three, and all its on-demand rivals, you wonder if it's got a strong enough pull to be a show viewers will actively seek out.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 21st September 201615 secrets from Celebrity Juice
Metro.co.uk sat down with Keith Lemon to learn what he keeps under that desk (booze), who he prefers out of Holly and Fearne (a surprising answer) and just what Magnet Penis is.
Katie Baillie, Metro, 21st September 2016The 1996 Edinburgh Fringe
Clearing out this week, I unearthed the 1996 Edinburgh Fringe programme and some flyers So for no other reason than nostalgia, here's how the festival has changed in 20 years.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 21st September 2016The taming of Bridget Jones
The fun, drunk smoker has been straightened out. How depressing.
Ella Whelan, Spiked, 21st September 2016Videos
Podcasts
TV & radio
People Just Do Nothing
Series 3, Episode 6 - ValentimesMiche wonders if there's any chance of her and Grindah getting back together.
Josh Howie's Losing It
Series 1, Episode 5 - The HandymanJosh and his wife Monique employ handyman Dean to get the flat ready for the baby. However Josh soon discovers that Dean holds some very challenging opinions, especially when it comes to Jews.
Intergalactic Sausage
Episode 4 - The DreamJoey has a visionary dream that could change the worlds, but Uncle John has a different interpretation.
Go Jetters
Series 1, Episode 32 - The Grand Canyon, USAKyan is wire-walking across the Grand Canyon, but Glitch wants to cheat and win. Can the Go Jetters stop him?
Mark Steel's In Town
Series 7, Episode 3 - Hebden BridgeMark performs at the Trades Club in Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, and investigates how the former mill town became the new age, multi-cafe, hippie-friendly, lesbian capital of Britain it is today.
Unspun With Matt Forde
Series 1, Episode 2Another week has passed, and Matt Forde is joined by Conservative MP Anna Soubry. Topics this week include Brexit, women in politics and the dynamics of governmental back-benches.