BCG Daily Tuesday 11th October 2016
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Cold Feet recap: episode six - no, Pete, nooooooo!
When it wants to, Cold Feet can really hit you with the tear-gas. And there won't be a dry eye in the house this week.
Sam Wollaston, The Guardian, 11th October 2016No laughing matter: the rise of the TV 'sadcom'
From Transparent and Master Of None to Fleabag and Flowers, the latest comedy series are ditching gags for harsh reality and breaking new ground in the process.
Rachel Aroesti, The Guardian, 11th October 2016Stewart Lee's personal series 4 guide: episodes 1-3
The DVD of the fourth and final series of Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle was released today (Buy here). Here, the comedian exclusively reveals the genesis of the first three episodes - with notes on the remaining episodes to follow tomorrow:
Stewart Lee, Chortle, 11th October 2016Private Eye spoof Obama's "Hope" meme as Trump "Grope"
Donald Trump appears on the magazine's latest front cover in a mutation of the iconic image of Obama created by street artist Shepard Fairey during the president's 2008 election campaign. The word 'Hope' has been replaced with 'Grope' in Trump's red and blue image, which sits alongside Obama's with the headline 'How American politics has changed'.
Louise Ridley, The Huffington Post, 11th October 2016My First Job: Josie Long
My first paid gig was a 10-minute set at the Comedy Cafe in London when I was 18.
John Byrne, The Stage, 11th October 2016Why drama National Treasure featured real comedians
The creator of the Channel 4 drama about a comedian accused of sexual abuse explains that the use of real stars was vital for the drama's "authenticity", including Frank Skinner, Alan Carr and Lee Mack.
Ben Dowell, Radio Times, 11th October 2016Got a question for Charlie Brooker? We want to hear it
Ahead of the third series of Black Mirror, Charlie is returning to The Guardian to answer readers' questions.
The Guardian, 11th October 2016Taskmaster: series 3, episode 2 - review
This week Greg Davies's game show featured condiment art, nudity and some furious use of a pair of corkscrews.
Ian Wolf, On The Box, 11th October 2016The terrifying process of studio sitcoms - Part 1
A script that's been months in the making, and weeks in the rewriting, is blown through in six days and it can be quite alarming to see it all happen so fast.
James Cary, Sitcom Geek, 11th October 2016Interview: Henry Normal
Co-writer of award-winning TV and film shows including The Royle Family, The Mrs Merton Show and Coogan's Run, producer of much more, Henry Normal is releasing his new book of poems 'Staring Directly at the Eclipse' this month.
Victoria Nangle, The Latest, 11th October 20167 Southport Comedy Festival shows you shouldn't miss
Southport Comedy Festival brings plenty of laughs when it opens in the resort this week.
Liverpool Echo, 11th October 2016Videos
TV & radio
Little Roy
Series 1, Episode 2 - Roy's New LookBill suggests Roy should use his natural creative talent to try styling Maura and Becky. Roy gives it a go and is delighted with the results.
Ed Reardon's Week
Series 11, Episode 2 - All About EveEd tries to stir up healthy anti-authoritarian rage as editor of the student magazine.
Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 43 - The Spy Who Came In With A ColdGreenback unleashes a new strain of elephant flu upon the world! Will Penfold's immunity to the virus save the day?
Duck Quacks Don't Echo
Series 5, Episode 7Paul Hollywood, Gabby Logan and Hal Cruttenden join Lee Mack in the studio to test out more obscure facts and theories.
Mount Pleasant
Series 6, Episode 7Ella reveals she's pregnant. But how will Finn react? Elsewhere, the petition to save the park is in full swing and Lisa and Jenna attend a student rally. Also, Dan continues to worry about Pauline, while Denise and Ollie go on a second date. Has Denise finally found love?
Taskmaster
Series 3, Episode 2 - The Dong And The GongDave Gorman comes over all bitey, Rob Beckett fills a shoebox with cement and, most importantly, just who will succeed in surprising Alex Horne the most when he emerges from his shed after an hour cooped up inside?
Damned
Series 1, Episode 3Elm Heath Children's Services is doing its best: Al is worrying about the homophobic abuse of some gay parents while Nitin is throwing up everywhere having accidentally put his arse up on Instagram.