BCG Daily Saturday 8th October 2016
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Michael Palin: I wanted to bring curtain down on Python
The Monty Python and travel man declares his love for fellow Python Terry Jones - and his hero, writer and historian Jan Morri.
Michael Hodges, Radio Times, 8th October 2016Birmingham Comedy Festival Breaking Talent Award review
Once they had all performed, it was clear that that Birmingham Comedy Festival's Breaking Talent Award was a two-horse race. In one corner, Tom Christian, with an appealing line in quirky, imaginative gags; in the other, the slick and wry observational comedy of Harv Hawkins. And in the end it was the latter who edged it.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 8th October 2016TV review: The Outcast Comic, Sky Arts
Others remember where they were when they heard that Princess Diana had died. I remember where I was when I read Andrew Lawrence's famous Facebook post about the state of modern comedy and the state of the nation in October 2014. I thought it was, erm, interesting, and messaged him quickly to ask if I could post it on beyondthejoke. I then got on a train and when I logged back on he had replied, politely saying: "Good to hear from you, but I'd rather you didn't".
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 8th October 2016Tony Robinson reveals details of Blackadder idea
"It would have to be something crazily different for it to work"
Susanna Lazarus, Radio Times, 8th October 2016Still Game returns to TV with record audience
Scottish comedy Still Game has made a hugely successful return to TV after almost a decade.
BBC News, 8th October 2016Review: Colin Murray's welcome return to Fighting Talk
The presenter is back doing what he does best.
David Hepworth, The Guardian, 8th October 2016Interview: Jane McCarry and Mark Cox
Jane McCarry and Mark Cox have eased themselves back into acrylic cardies and sensible shoes to reprise Isa and Tam for the new season of Still Game. The pair tell Janet Christie about the long-awaited return to Craiglang and their friendship forged since they were students.
Janet Christie, The Scotsman, 8th October 2016Comedy would be "boring white men" without immigration
Comedians London Hughes, Bobby Mair and Grainne Maguire have claimed the British stand-up scene would be "just a load of boring white people making jokes" if the UK had less immigration.
Louise Ridley, The Huffington Post, 8th October 2016David Johns interview
Comedian David Johns is used to a hard-to-impress Glasgow crowd - but playing the lead in the new Ken Loach film was a whole new challenge.
Jules Boyle, Glasgow Live, 8th October 2016Profile: The Worst Comedy Night in Salford
In the snug of The Kings Arms a quirky group of fledgling comedians and seasoned performers get together to try out material. Hosted by comedy scene stalwart Dave Turquoise, The Worst Comedy Night in Salford provides a nice introduction to the world of stand-up comedy.
Ian Leslie, Salford Star, 8th October 2016I once did a sketch with Michael Palin and Terry Jones. I was scared I'd screw up
Michael Palin was very touching when he spread the news that his friend and fellow Python Terry Jones is losing the power of speech. I was once on stage in a sketch with both of them, for a charity event, and during rehearsals was impressed with their meticulous dedication to the comic nuts and bolts, with Jones proving to be at least as sharp verbally as Palin.
Clive James, The Guardian, 8th October 2016Podcasts
TV & radio
11am60 min
Fighting Talk
Series 14, Episode 4Olympic silver medallist Gail Emms, boxing and sports commentator Steve Bunce, sports commentator John Rawling and comedian Ivo Graham join Colin Murray.
11am25 min
Justin's House
Series 4, Episode 1 - Justin's Last BadgeThings don't quite go as planned when Justin tries to get his last and most important Rambling Ranger badge - the Wild Camping badge.
1pm30 min
Be Lucky
Series 1, Episode 1Dylan is looking for a lodger, and eventually meets Ruth who is the ideal candidate.
9pm60 min
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 10 (C4: 11), Episode 3Guest captain David Walliams and Jessica Hynes go up against Jon Richardson and Rhod Gilbert. Meanwhile Sam Simmons is in Dictionary Corner.
10pm30 min
Newzoids
Series 2, Episode 6Alan Sugar is stuck in the tedious Groundhog Day of The Apprentice; Tessbot 2000 battles in Robot Warz; Noel Edmonds launches a new radio show; Kanye West wants to help with Brexit; George and Charlotte watch Victoria; and Donald Trump sings his own Bat Out of Hell.
10:30pm60 min
The Jonathan Ross Show
Series 11, Episode 5 - Darcey Bussell, Jack Whitehall, Miles Teller, Alan Carr, Years and YearsJonathan welcomes Strictly Come Dancing's Darcey Bussell; comedian Jack Whitehall; star of Whiplash and Fantastic Four, Miles Teller; award-winning comedian Alan Carr; and chart-topping band Years and Years who give a live performance in the studio.
10:30pm30 min
Sam Delaney's News Thing
Episode 36 - One-Punch HookemSam looks at UKIP's Mike Hookem, the MEP who can kill a man with one punch, Alastair Campbell takes us on a journey into the mind of Tony Blair, we review the impossibly glamorous Kardashian heist and hear from Diana in Heaven.