BCG Daily Wednesday 30th November 2016
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Press clippings
Peter Kay has amassed £28million fortune
Yesterday the latest accounts for his two businesses, Good Night Vienna Productions and Hussein Traders, were published by Companies House and they reveal he's holding a total of £27.7 million in his companies.
Sebastian Shakespeare, Daily Mail, 30th November 2016Interview: Shappi Khorsandi
The comedian and president of the British Humanist Association has written a novel, Nina Is Not OK, and recently finished a run of her new stand-up show at the Edinburgh Festival... and there's wisdom in those wisecracks.
Psychologies Magazine, 30th November 2016Peter Cook's widow Lin dies at 71
Peter Cook's widow Lin has died at the age of 71.
Chortle, 30th November 2016Interview: Gary Meikle
Scottish comic discusses heckling, pre-show rituals and his dream comedy lineup.
Brian Donaldson, The List, 30th November 2016Sean Lock: Keep it Light review
Innovation, craft and jumping about make the 8 Out of 10 Cats team captain a must-see live act.
Brian Donaldson, The List, 30th November 2016Eddie Izzard's attacker given suspended sentence
A man who hurled homophobic abuse at comedian Eddie Izzard has been given a 20-week suspended prison sentence.
BBC News, 30th November 2016Review: Josie Long, Somthing Better, New York
Something Better is exactly what lefties need to add to their current arsenal of persistence and rebellion, while those on the right could help bridge the gap of understanding between the two political wings, just by attending and helping engage.
Jamie Rosler, The Reviews Hub, 30th November 2016Interview: Adrienne Truscott's (still) asking for it
Adrienne Truscott talks to editor Jamie Rosler at The Reviews Hub USA about her one-night-only performance of Asking For It, a "one-lady rape about comedy starring her pussy and little else."
Jamie Rosler, The Reviews Hub, 30th November 2016Liam Williams: Panto is still relevant... oh yes it is!
In his new show, comedian Liam Williams gives the panto a postmodern twist. We need a bit of silliness in these austere and divided times, he explains.
Liam Williams, The Guardian, 30th November 2016Videos
Podcasts
TV & radio
Twirlywoos
Series 3, Episode 3 - More About Up And DownThe Robot visits the Twirlywoos on the Big Red Boat. The Twirlywoos take turns to turn the Robot's key which causes the Robot to shoot up and down, taking Chickedy and Chick with it!
Ackee & Saltfish
BBC Three Comedy Feeds pilot about an argument as to who owns a cat.
Women Talking About Cars
Series 1, Episode 1 - Dawn FrenchDawn French joins host Victoria Coren Mitchell. The Vicar Of Dibley star comments: "It will be great to get together with Victoria for a good old girly natter about the torque stats on the BMW Luxus 850." Hear what Dawn wrote on the back of her first car, find out which comedian totalled her beloved Cortina and discover the advantages of the refrigerated glove compartment.
We Have Been Watching
Christmas SpecialWith Christmas hats and crackers at the ready, the show's stars are ready to delve into Christmas, and episodes discussed in this taster for the new series include Eric & Ernie's Christmas Show, Father Ted, Mr Bean, Are You Being Served?, The Fast Show, Miranda, Only Fools And Horses, 'Allo 'Allo! and The Royle Family Christmas episode from 2000..
Terry Alderton: Crazy Now
Terry Alderton: More Crazy Now, Episode 1 - The Dirty SmileStreet Kid, Victor, Ed and The Bear return along with some new, unexplainable characters and voices.
No Such Thing As The News
Series 2, Episode 8In the final episode of the series, the death of brutal Cuban dictator Fidel Castro is the hot topic. The team also discuss Chernobyl, US presidential election recounts; Clinton campaign merchandise; and the French presidential primaries.