BCG Daily Friday 2nd December 2016
News
Press clippings
What comedy brings to the experience of grief
In her podcast, Cariad Lloyd talks to other comics about death, a subject that stand-ups rarely deal with directly on stage.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 2nd December 2016Miles Jupp interview
Miles Jupp on smart TVs, boilers and the part he'd really love to play in a film.
Joanna Davis, The Dorset Echo, 2nd December 2016Sara Pascoe interview
'I think the new heckles are going to be people correcting us'.
David Ellis, Evening Standard, 2nd December 2016Noel Faulkner closes The Comedy Cafe
I got a message late last night from Noel Faulkner: "I will call you tomorrow to talk about losing the club." London's Comedy Cafe is closing at the end of this month, after 26 years.
John Fleming, John Fleming's Blog, 2nd December 2016Lolly Adefope interview
From Mr Show to troubling YouTube videos, the up-and-coming character comedian reveals the things that make her laugh the most.
Hannah J Davies, The Guardian, 2nd December 201620 favourite facts from the QI team
Find out why Churchill looks grumpy on the £5 note and which insect terrifies the Dalai Lama as the brains behind the panel share some jolly arcana.
The QI Elves, The Guardian, 2nd December 2016Preview - Walliams and Friend
The David Walliams comedy vehicle continues apace this week dragging Harry Enfield along for the ride.
Gareth Hargreaves, On The Box, 2nd December 2016Elijah Wood interview: 'British comedy is wittier'
Ahead of starring in Netflix's new Dirk Gently series, the Hollywood actor talks about why he thinks British comedy beats its US equivalent.
Patrick Smith, The Telegraph, 2nd December 2016Walliams & Friend review
Walliams & Friend was a reminder of how good Harry Enfield's Nineties sketch shows were.
Gerard O'Donovan, The Telegraph, 2nd December 2016Alan Carr's Happy Hour: Fans blast 'awful' show
Viewers tuned in tonight to watch Alan Carr present his brand new comedy show. However, several viewers did not warm to the Channel 4 programme.
OK Magazine, 2nd December 2016TV & radio
Twirlywoos
Series 3, Episode 5 - More About RollingA man is putting a poster up on a billboard. The Twirlywoos help the man by rolling the strips of the poster out of the van.
Breaking The News
Series 5, Episode 7Susan Calman is joined by comedians Rory Bremner, Stuart Mitchell, Elaine Malcolmson and columnist Clare Johnston for a satirical swipe at the week's big news.
The Dog Ate My Homework
Series 4, Episode 5Iain Stirling is joined by child team captains Luca and Amara and special guests Lauren Layfield, Matthew Crosby, Dan Wright and Marlon Davis.
The Now Show
Series 49, Episode 5Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis are joined by Nish Kumar, Dane Baptiste, Rachel Parris, Luke Kempner and Jess Ransom to look at Trump, Ed Balls, the current state of Brexit negotiations and UKIP's new leader.
The Leak
Series 5, Episode 3The comedy chat show travels to Mold, where Tom Price is joined by Ben Partridge and James Redmond to chew over the best stories of the week.
Citizen Khan
Series 5, Episode 4 - Scab's ParentsMr Khan has been spending quality time with Alia's 'friend who is a boy', Scab. They are getting on famously and, after a one-to-one chat with Alia, Mr Khan suspects it won't be long before there is another Khan family wedding on the horizon.
Have I Got News For You
Series 52, Episode 8Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Tom Hollander and guest panellists including Hal Cruttenden.
Walliams & Friend
Episode 2 - Harry EnfieldDavid Walliams has tonight invited comedian Harry Enfield to be his 'Friend' - and the result is a masterclass in sketch.
The Last Leg
Series 9, Episode 8Russell Howard joins the trio in the studio to help dissect the week's events.
The Graham Norton Show
Series 20, Episode 9 - Jennifer Lawrence, Chris Pratt, Jamie Oliver, Will.i.am, Emeli SandéJennifer Lawrence reveals how she prepares for kissing her leading men, Chris Pratt talks about stripping, Jamie Oliver revisits his paella, Will.i.am says he is concentrating on the US for the next four year, and Emeli Sandé performs live in the studio.