BCG Daily Thursday 22nd September 2016
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Everything to know about the six ages of Red Dwarf
It's been four years since the last new episode of sci-fi sitcom Red Dwarf graced our screens. Now it's back, with the first of two new series premiering on Dave on 22nd September. But those of you unfamiliar with this comedy gem (and there must be at least a couple of you) may wonder what all the fuss is about, and who are those strange middle-aged men hanging round in space? Well, now we can enlighten you...
James Baldock, Metro, 22nd September 2016Preview: Morgana Robinson's The Agency
We're happy to report that the wait has been worth it. This might just be the show that makes Morgana Robinson a household name, and if so, it would be very well-deserved.
The Velvet Onion, 22nd September 2016Leamington Comedy Festival returns with stellar line-up
The Hobgoblin Leamington Spa Comedy Festival is back with a bang in 2016.
Coventry Telegraph, 22nd September 2016Harry Enfield to make theatre debut as movie mogul
Harry Enfield is to make his theatrical debut in a revival of Once in a Lifetime, Moss Hart and George S Kaufman's satirical comedy about Hollywood's transition from the silent era to the talkies.
Chris Wiegand, The Guardian, 22nd September 2016Luke Benson's Big Night Out (In the Afternoon) review
'Anyone here drinking tonight?' Luke Benson starts his show with the same audience-wrangling line every comedian deploys when faced with a rowdy club room - although at 7pm on a Wednesday in a museum, the response is hardly lairy.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 22nd September 2016Preview: It's Not What You Know, Radio 4
Lycett says: "We had the most terrific fun recording the new series of It's Not What You Know and I personally can't wait for audiences to hear about Adrian Chiles' worrying eating habits, discover Nish Kumar's homicidal mother, and enjoy me having an argument with Vanessa Feltz."
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 22nd September 2016TV preview: Damned, C4
Not wall-to-wall laughs but then it isn't meant to be because life isn't like that. But this is definitely a comedy. There are a lot more gags here than I've ever come across working in offices, some excellent performances and a cameo from rising star Aisling Bea. Looks good to me.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 22nd September 2016How People Just Do Nothing made sitcoms funny again
In an age of bleak comedy that barely makes you snigger, one show has been keeping up the lost art of making people laugh - the hilarious, half-witted pirate radio mockumentary. Now, finally, the BBC are throwing their weight behind it.
Rachel Aroesti, The Guardian, 22nd September 2016TV preview: Morgana Robinson's The Agency
The only sketch that really stood out, however, was the idea of the inseparable Mel and Sue (Robinson plays both) living together with Mel's husband Tim.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 22nd September 2016Bridget Jones's Baby - A Review
Twelve years after the second (terrible) offering, Bridget Jones's Baby is a film starring a slim and botoxed Renée Zellweger. Therefore, not the Bridget Jones one is accustomed to.
Carina Maggar, The Huffington Post, 22nd September 2016Red Dwarf review
Red Dwarf was such a big part of my teenage years and influenced my taste in comedy (alongside Blackadder), so I'll watch every new series that comes along out of brand loyalty and nostalgia. But I've now made peace with the fact Red Dwarf will never be as good it once was, when its two creators worked in unison and the younger cast looked the part.
Dan Owen, Dan's Media Digest, 22nd September 2016Fleabag is the Comedy Heroine of Your Dreams/Nightmares
America might not be ready for Fleabag, the new Amazon/BBC series from British writer and creator Phoebe Waller-Bridge.
Kristen Evans, Houston Press, 22nd September 2016Josh Widdicombe interview
We're just really looking forward to everyone seeing it. We enjoyed the first series but we feel like this is a real step up. We've really learnt what we're doing now and it was just great fun to make.
Elliot Gonzalez, I Talk Telly, 22nd September 2016Red Dwarf XI, episode 1: Twentica - review
It has been a strong start to the series and hopefully the rest of Series XI will continue in the same vein.
Ian Wolf, On The Box, 22nd September 2016Readers' Qs - random background props
@JoChallacombe asks: Often random background props make me laugh. Do I try to write these into the scene descriptions, or do I chat to the producer about how funny I think that novelty mug on the desk could be later on?
James Cary, Sitcom Geek, 22nd September 2016Tim Minchin gives motivational speech at university
Tim Minchin has inspired a load of Universty Of Western Australia graduates in the most Tim Minchin way.
Katie Baillie, Metro, 22nd September 2016Videos
Podcasts
TV & radio
Josh
Series 2, Episode 1 - Bed & BreakfastJosh is dumped by his girlfriend, so Owen takes him on a double date with a couple of voracious cougars, Valerie and Karen. Meanwhile, an email mix-up leads to Kate breaking Geoff's heart.
So Awkward
Series 2, Episode 5 - Slang GangHead of school council Jade comes up with the idea of a graffiti wall at school, with pupils invited to express themselves on it.
Go Jetters
Series 1, Episode 33 - Easter Island, ChileWhen the Grimbots build their own Easter Island statue, it collapses and threatens the ancient Moai statues.
Radio Active
2016 Special - David ChizzlenutBritain's only national local radio station returns to the airwaves for a one-off special - a spectacular world-premiere adaption of Charles Dickens's David Chizzlenut.
Red Dwarf
Series XI, Episode 1 - TwenticaThe Dwarfers find themselves in an alternative version of America where modern technology is prohibited, making Rimmer and Kryten illegal. The Dwarfers infiltrate the tech savvy underground and try to bring down the authoritarian regime.
A League Of Their Own
Series 11, Episode 1James Corden, Freddie Flintoff and Jamie Redknapp are joined by guests Anthony Joshua, Rob Beckett and Roisin Conaty as the sports-based quiz show returns.
John Bishop In Conversation With...
Series 1, Episode 4 - Alex BrookerAlex Brooker chats to John about his career and how his disability has shaped his life.
Celebrity Juice
Series 16, Episode 3With Holly away, joining the panel this week are First Dates love guru Fred Sirieix, Corrie legend Sue Cleaver, American reality TV star Stephanie Pratt and former JLS singer turned solo artist Aston Merrygold.
Newsjack
Series 15, Episode 3In this edition we have a message from the new UKIP leader, listen in on David Cameron at the Job Centre and take a relaxing flight.