BCG Daily Monday 28th November 2016
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Sandi Toksvig brings joy for looking like Mrs Doubtfire
The new host of QI gave viewers all the joy with her sartorial choices on tonight's show.
Carl Greenwood, The Sun, 28th November 2016Stephen Merchant turns back on Crystal Maze series
I've learned Stephen Merchant has quit as host of The Crystal Maze following October's one-off celebrity special, throwing C4's plans for a full series into disarray.
Dan Wootton, The Sun, 28th November 2016My night with Becky Fury
Last Saturday night, I went to see an unadvertised comedy/music gig at the Wibbley Wobbley, a (still just about) floating former Rhine cruiser now moored at Greenland Dock, Rotherhithe, by the River Thames in London. Regular readers of this blog will realise this was where comedian Malcolm Hardee drowned in January 2005 and that the Wibbley Wobbley was his floating pub/club.
John Fleming and Becky Fury, John Fleming's Blog, 28th November 2016Is it me... or is satire dead?
My next Edinburgh show is going to have elements of satire. Why you ask?! Because I fear it may be dying out and people no longer know what it is and therefore do not appreciate its importance. There. I said it. I went there! Allow me to elaborate...
Georgie Morrell, The Huffington Post, 28th November 2016Review: Ross Noble, Colston Hall, Bristol
Noble remains a force to be reckoned with in British comedy. The term 'unique' is frequently bandied around among entertainers - but in Noble's case it seems completely apt. Unique show: unique mind.
Tim Wright, Bristol 24/7, 28th November 2016James Acaster: Reset - The Lowry, Salford review
The premise of Reset centres on Acaster and a rather ingenious honey selling scam. However, things go sour and as the business grows he needs to employ more staff to help with this elaborate scam. This turns out to be a big mistake and in a bid to save his own skin he 'grasses' on his business partners in the hope of a new life.
Matt Forrest, The Reviews Hub, 28th November 2016Yonderland: Season 3 Episode 7 review
It turns out that not even the magical realm of Yonderland is safe from the seemingly irresistible lure of those reality-style competition programmes our world is so plagued with.
Sami Kelsh, Cult Box, 28th November 2016Seeking answers among women about comedy & depression
Comic talent is often coupled with the crippling effects of self-doubt and poor mental health, says Lynne Parker, herself a sufferer, who has helped to set up a female-led study into the problem.
Lynne Parker, i Newspaper, 28th November 2016The Copper Bar in Swansea launches comedy gigs
Michelle Trickey, manager of the Copper Bar, said: "We like to include everyone, young and old, and comedy appeals to all and it's a nice thing to do together as a group of friends so we are happy to be hosting it again."
South Wales Evening Post, 28th November 2016Videos
Podcasts
TV & radio
Twirlywoos
Series 3, Episode 1 - More About CoveringThe Twirlywoos watch a man as he covers his car in cleaning foam. Chickedy and Chick squirt foam everywhere.
Cooking In A Bedsitter
Series 1, Episode 1 - Beef OlivesTrisha embarks on bedsit life, determined to make it as a get-ahead girl-about-town.
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue
Series 66, Episode 3A visit to Wolverhampton for old-timers Barry Cryer and Tim Brooke-Taylor with Susan Calman and Richard Osman on the panel and Jack Dee in the chair.
Trollied
Series 6, Episode 4Duncan's back in store and is far from impressed with Gavin's health food drive. Katie also faces an unwanted visitor in the form of Daniel's girlfriend Holly.
Two Doors Down
Series 2, Episode 2Alarm bells are ringing at the start of episode two, when a car's security system awakes the neighbours in the middle of the night.