BCG Daily Tuesday 7th February 2017
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Preview - Britain's Greatest Hoaxer
Continuing Channel 4's Fake News Week, this documentary looks at how the comedian Simon Brodkin has found fame (and possibly infamy among some people) with his hoaxes.
Ian Wolf, On The Box, 7th February 2017Rufus Hound quit Celebrity Juice over Kim Woodburn row
The actor and comedian said the show was edited to leave out the argument.
Georgina Littlejohn, The Sun, 7th February 2017Interview - Scott Gibson finds light amid the darkness
Scott Gibson is having a good day. Minutes before he speaks to The National he was asked to perform another week of shows at the Soho Theatre in London during May.
Andrew Learmonth, The National (Scotland), 7th February 2017Alice Lowe interview
Being pregnant led Alice Lowe to refuse a work project, so she made her own movie involving pregnancy, writes Esther McCarthy.
Esther McCarthy, The Irish Examiner, 7th February 2017Comedian says Simon Cowell 'furious' about BGT prank
The comedian who pretended to be a "rapping rabbi" on Britain's Got Talent has told 5 live he thought Simon Cowell would be amused by his stunt.
Simon Brodkin told 5 live's Afternoon Edition: "I thought Simon Cowell would have a sense of humour about it and would find the whole thing funny", but he has been told he is "pretty furious" about the prank.
BBC News, 7th February 2017Ashley Blaker: Meshuga Frum - The Lowry, Salford review
Billed as 'the UK's only Orthodox Jewish Comedian', whatever you think of Ashley Blaker, you're going to be getting something different to the norm.
Andrea Allen, The Reviews Hub, 7th February 2017Review: Still Game Live 2--Bon Voyage
Adapting a hit TV programme into a live experience can easily go wrong: go too far away from the source material and fans can feel alienated at best, and yet keep too close and the question of 'why bother' becomes difficult to answer. Of course, the makers of Still Game had one ace up their sleeve when they announced a new show at the Hydro for this year: they'd done it before to great success. Which in turn adds a further rung to the ladder of possible hiccups--can that first success be repeated, or even surpassed?
Michael Cox, Across The Arts, 7th February 2017Kieran Hodgson: Maestro at Soho Theatre review
It's also deliciously carefree in its combination of brows both high and low, Proust's madeleine sitting next to a Whitsun spoof of Grease's Summer Nights.
Connor Campbell, The Upcoming, 7th February 2017How Father Ted's slogan became a symbol of protest
It has been used to speak out against the pope, police brutality and rising student fees. It has spread from Craggy Island, a fictional outpost of Ireland, to Britain. It was present for the unseating of an Icelandic prime minister and travelled across the Atlantic Ocean to Washington, DC for the inauguration of Donald Trump. Last week it was back in London amid a 30,000-strong crowd protesting Mr Trump's planned state visit. If you've been to a demonstration over the past few years, chances are you'll have encountered a sign bearing the curious legend "Down With This Sort of Thing". But what does the slogan stand for?
The Economist, 7th February 2017Film Review: Prevenge
"Baby knows best," says Ruth's unborn child as it sends her on another spree. And you will go and see Prevenge if you know what's best for you.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 7th February 2017Rolling Stone interview John Oliver
TV's sharpest political satirist on crafting comedy in dark times, that 'Drumpf' gag and where we go from here.
Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 7th February 2017Amelia Dimoldenberg interview
Amelia Dimoldenberg takes Croydon rapper Cadet on a Chicken Shop Date in the latest episode of her YouTube series. We caught with her to find out more.
Dazed, 7th February 2017Videos
TV & radio
Scream Street
Series 1, Episode 37 - Goblin GasWhen Otto steals Scream Street's entire power supply, the kids attempt to harness an explosive form of alternative energy - goblin gas.
Crackanory
Series 4, Episode 6 - Devil's HaircutSet in 1940s New York. A baritone in a barbershop quartet unwittingly sells his soul to the devil to ensure his group wins the national finals. Narrated by Doc Brown, written by Sarah Morgan.
Virtually Famous
Series 4, Special - Tattoo Fixers v Virtually FamousChris Ramsey hosts this week's Virtually Famous special as Seann Walsh, Scarlett Moffatt and Vicky Pattison take on the Tattoo Fixers - Jay Hutton, Sketch and Paisley Billings.
Britain's Greatest Hoaxer
Documentary following prankster and comedian Simon Brodkin as he plans and executes a number of audacious stunts.