BCG Daily Thursday 13th October 2016
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Zapped: visiting the set of Dave's fantasy comedy
Back in June, a small gaggle of journalists and I were ensconced for a few hours within the shadowy bowels of Pinewood. We were ushered onto a soundstage between takes, inside a ginormous warehouse-like studio. We were there to catch a glimpse of Zapped, a new sci-fi/fantasy comedy series that had recently been announced by Dave.
Rob Leane, Den Of Geek, 13th October 2016Red Dwarf XI Episode 4 review: Officer Rimmer
All in all, 'Officer Rimmer' is a fantastic character episode with some clever special effects, but its rather jarring ending means it isn't quite on the same level as last week's superlative 'Give and Take'.
Sophie Davies, Cult Box, 13th October 2016Sachsgate, the Mail & becoming offended second hand
Mark Boosey yesterday pointed out that only two people who heard the broadcast on transmission had been offended (perhaps only one) and it had taken eight days for 1,583 other people to have been offended second-hand. What it all proves I do not know, but it must prove something. I personally thought what was broadcast (which I have listened to) was way-way-over-the-line into unacceptable offensiveness.
John Fleming, John Fleming's Blog, 13th October 2016Zapped joins the strange trend of TV doppelgangers
Dave's new fantasy comedy bears a striking resemblance to another recent Inbetweener-starring series - and it's the latest in a long line of similar ideas turning up in different projects.
Huw Fullerton, Radio Times, 13th October 2016Preview: Zapped
Riding on the wave of Red Dwarf, Dave has moved from sci-fi to fantasy with their latest original work.
Ian Wolf, On The Box, 13th October 2016Interview: Rarely Asked Questions - Dan Renton Skinner
Sonny and Cher. Laurel and Hardy. History is littered with double acts. And now there is Alex Lowe and Angelos Epithemiou, who are about to set out on their New Power Generation tour. Lowe is best known as radio phone-in loving OAP Barry from Watford. Burger van-owner Angelos is probably best known for keeping score in Shooting Stars and carrying a plastic shopping bag with him wherever he goes. Beyond The Joke has managed to persuade the man behind the plastic bag, Dan Renton Skinner, to chat to us. You will also know him from House of Fools and all sorts of other interesting acting projects - he popped up in the movie High Rise earlier this year.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 13th October 2016How class plays its part in offensive comedy
...and is the industry just too middle-class?
Chortle, 13th October 2016Comedy review: Ross Noble at the Swan, High Wycombe
The Geordie stand-up's new show is business as usual, with the odd cute family anecdote scattered among the hallucinogenic ad-libs.
Clive Davis, The Times, 13th October 2016NME wrongly reports fake Slipknot statement as fact
New Musical Express has wrongly reported a fake statement about the band Slipknot that appeared on No Such Thing as the News, believing it to be true.
Ian Wolf, On The Box, 13th October 2016Red Dwarf XI, episode 4 - Officer Rimmer review
The Red Dwarf crew has faced many horrors: emotion-sucking GELFs, rogue simulants, despair squids, evil versions of themselves, and have even witnessed Winnie-the-Pooh being shot by firing squad, but this time they face possibly the worst horror of all: Rimmer with power.
Ian Wolf, On The Box, 13th October 2016I talk to: Susan Wokoma and Cara Theobold
As E4 prepare to launch Crazyhead, a brand new comedy horror from Howard Overman, (Misfits), I speak to two of its stars, Susan Wokoma and Cara Theobold.
Elliot Gonzalez, I Talk Telly, 13th October 2016Invisible Dot goes into voluntary liquidation?
Comedy company Invisible Dot Limited appears to have shut down. Its website which normally publicises upcoming events is currently not active.
Beyond The Joke, 13th October 2016Halifax Comedy Festival preview
Halifax Comedy Festival promises laughs at a number of venues from Friday, October 21 to October 29.
David Knights, Keighley News, 13th October 2016My Dad Wrote A Porno: Who is Rocky Flintstone?
Who is the real Rocky Flintstone? My Dad Wrote A Porno star Alice Levine sets the record straight.
Eleanor Bley Griffiths, Radio Times, 13th October 2016No Such Thing As The News review
There's been some progress since the first season, when the presenters occasionally held up A4 sheets of paper to illustrate their facts, but there's still room for more visual aids.
Angela Lord, Cult Box, 13th October 2016Mindhorn review
Mindhorn isn't slick, and it's rough around the edges, and we have no idea if it'll connect with a wider audience. But a MacGruber-style cult following at least seems guaranteed, and more than anything, it just feels refreshing for a British comedy to have as much dumb ambition as it has.
The Playlist, 13th October 2016Videos
Podcasts
TV & radio
Little Roy
Series 1, Episode 4 - Flushed AwayRoy desperately wants to try Bill's new electric toothbrush, but is told that toothbrushes are not for sharing and are not toys.
Josh
Series 2, Episode 4 - Sex & PoliticsAfter an unsuccessful gig, Josh is surprised to be asked out by a very beautiful audience member. What's the catch? Josh, Kate and Owen endeavour to find out. Meanwhile, landlord Geoff faces money problems and introduces Kate to the dizzying world of building management politics.
So Awkward
Series 2, Episode 8 - Race To The BottomRewards Day is approaching and Lily is planning to choose ice-skating, so she can 'accidentally' stumble into Matt's arms on the ice. This year, however, it clashes with the dreaded Governor's Lunch.
It's Not What You Know
Series 4, Episode 3Terry Christian, Jocelyn Jee Esien and Aisling Bea join Joe Lycett to prove how much they know about their nearest and dearest.
Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 45 - The Duckula ShowDanger Mouse faces the prospect of being written out of his own show, after Count Duckula kidnaps the writers and forces them to make him the star.
Red Dwarf
Series XI, Episode 4 - Officer RimmerAfter a scandalous piece of good fortune Rimmer saves the life of a bio-printed Captain and is promoted, fulfilling his life-long dream of becoming an Officer. He immediately opens an Officer's club, which is out of bounds to the lower orders, and uses the bio-printer to fill it with versions of himself.
A League Of Their Own
Series 11, Episode 4James Corden, Freddie Flintoff and Jamie Redknapp are joined by Nick Grimshaw, Niall Horan and Kirsty Gallacher for more sports trivia fun.
John Bishop In Conversation With...
Series 1, Episode 7 - Lenny HenryJohn Bishop is joined by Sir Lenny Henry, who reveals the ups and downs of his 40-year career.
Zapped
Series 1, Episode 1 - Mr WeaverBrian is accidentally transported to Munty by a magical amulet, but before he can use it to get home, it falls into the hands of a criminal mastermind.
Celebrity Juice
Series 16, Episode 6 - Couples' SpecialJoining regular captains Holly Willoughby and Fearne Cotton tonight to make four teams of couples are Baywatch babe Pamela Anderson; cheeky pop star Olly Murs; TV's new golden couple, Stacey Solomon and Joe Swash; telly legend Phillip Schofield; and the one and only Gino D'Acampo.
Newsjack
Series 15, Episode 6In this week's show edition we go on a protest with Boris Johnson and listen in on Q unveiling a new gadget for James Bond...