BCG Daily Tuesday 10th January 2017
News
Press clippings
TV preview: Revolting, episode 2, BBC2
Nothing here to get the media into a froth then, but maybe I've missed something.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 10th January 2017London's best comedy clubs and nights
Here are 15 of London's finest funny spots - we're not kidding around.
David Ellis, Evening Standard, 10th January 2017Why I love No Offence
Paul Abbott's police procedural series with guts, heart and a killer sense of humour is back on Channel 4 for round two. Mickey Noonan couldn't be more chuffed.
Mickey Noonan, Standard Issue, 10th January 2017Director defends use of white actor as Michael Jackson
Ben Palmer says Joseph Fiennes gives a sweet, nuanced performance in episode of Sky Arts satirical comedy series.
Hannah Ellis-Petersen, The Guardian, 10th January 2017December: comedian of the month #35, Jordan Brookes
The final Comedian of the Month chosen for 2016 is Jordan Brookes, who came to my attention when he was named one of of the 'Top Ten Ones To Watch in 2017' by an expert panel consisting of Beyond The Joke's Bruce Dessau, Bob Slayer and Corrie McGuire.
Becca Moody, Moody Comedy, 10th January 2017Things you never knew about Love Actually
From Bill Nighy's crooning to Hugh Grant's smooth moves, Love Actually is everyone's favourite/least favourite rom com. Here are a few things you may not know about this cheesy love letter to London.
Daan Deol, Londonist, 10th January 2017Videos
TV & radio
John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme
Series 6, Episode 3Featuring bad coppers, a frustrated one-hit wonder, and the return of Patsy Straightwoman in an exciting new format.
Revolting
Episode 2The boys want to help Philip Green get a new yacht, and Dale Maily asks the all important question: Charles or Wills?
Virtually Famous
Series 4, Episode 4This week's guests are Made in Chelsea's Stephanie Pratt, Sketch from Tattoo Fixers, comedian Iain Stirling and Coronation Street star Brooke Vincent.
Barbara Windsor Celebrates...
Episode 2 - Danny La RueBarbara Windsor celebrates the life of Danny La Rue.
Sweats
Lucy Dawson is determined to turn around the business and revitalise her own career prospects in the process. Sadly the rest of her team do not take too kindly, or competently, to change. But if they can just retain their January customers, then they are surely onto a winner.