BCG Daily Friday 10th February 2017
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Stephen Fry's 25 best BAFTA jokes and quips
As Stephen Fry returns to host his 12th British Academy Film Awards, we look back at his best - and most effusive - Bafta moments.
Tristram Fane Saunders, The Telegraph, 10th February 2017Pls Like: a brutal new mockumentary satirising YouTube
With comedian Liam Williams at the helm, this short series skewers the sinister product placements and creepy insincerity of the world of vlogging.
Stuart Heritage, The Guardian, 10th February 2017Preview - QI: New
Lots of people were worried when Stephen Fry left QI and replaced by Sandi Toksvig, but over the past few months she has proven to be brilliant at the job.
Ian Wolf, On The Box, 10th February 2017Jack Whitehall reveals unusual perils of life on tour
The comedian is going to extraordinary lengths to make a dramatic entrance on his stand-up tour.
Evening Standard, 10th February 2017Singapore scenes had to be digitally altered
Cold Feet's Singapore scenes had to be digitally altered because they didn't look enough like Singapore.
Even though the ITV drama filmed abroad, they picked the ONE part of the island city-state that look just like England.
Huw Fullerton, Radio Times, 10th February 2017Phil Kay: Laugh and Death, The Criterion
Abstract is how this hour-long show first appeared to kick off. Phil approached the stage from the back of the venue donning a plastic bag on his head and spraying some Pine Fresh odour eater. Unusual I hear you say, quirky even...two adjectives that most certainly fit the bill when it comes to this Scottish comedian.
Fiona Dryden, Leicester Mercury, 10th February 2017Review: Jonathan Pie, The Y
Spoof reporter Jonathan Pie has had a hell of a year. Since becoming a viral sensation in the wake of Donald Trump's US election victory, he has seen his profile, and his ticket sales, reach new heights. His live show is filled with all of the things he's famous for - namely blowing his top over the current state of politics, and well, the world.
Alice Gibbs, Leicester Mercury, 10th February 2017Stewart Lee: Content Provider, De Montfort Hall
On the opening night of the Leicester Comedy Festival, a smattering of empty seats can be seen as Stewart Lee takes to the stage of De Montfort Hall. The absentees do not go unnoticed. The faux-embittered comedic juggernaut seems displeased that he failed to sell out the first of two Leicester dates and he is determined thereafter to make the audience, as well as himself, work for their night's entertainment.
Josh Coyne, Leicester Mercury, 10th February 2017Archive Talking: Alice Lowe on Film-making
We've had a look back through our interview archive and pulled out some juicy quotes from our many discussions with Alice Lowe over the years, to paint a picture on her approach to film-making.
The Velvet Onion, 10th February 2017Uncle, Series 3, Episode 7
And so it's finally time to say goodbye to Andy and Errol in the last episode of the last series of Uncle. Sob. Reviewers have been asked not to reveal spoilers so I'm going to fight every journalistic fibre in my body and resist the urge to splurge.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 10th February 2017Susan Calman interview
The Glaswegian standup and Radio 4 regular on the things that make her laugh the most.
Rachel Aroesti, The Guardian, 10th February 2017Brass Eye wouldn't survive today
Our era is too kneejerk and censorious for iconoclasm.
Patrick West, Spiked, 10th February 2017Sean Kelly review
As the host of hit auction show Storage Hunters, Sean Kelly is known for his great salesmanship in pushing goods of wildly variable quality. It's easy to say the same about his stand-up.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 10th February 2017BBC Worldwide commissions a second series of Go Jetters
Series 2 will see the production of 50 new episodes and a 22 minute special.
BBC Worldwide, 10th February 2017Videos
TV & radio
Asian Network Comedy
Episode 6 - Live in Watford 2017Asian Network Comedy returns to Watford as Tommy Sandhu hosts some of the biggest UK stand-up comedians and fresh new talent.
A Funny Kind Of...
A Funny Kind Of World, Episode 4Julia Sutherland introduces an international range of comedians including Terry Alderton, with honest and challenging stand-up and chat covering race, religion and culture.
The Dog Ate My Homework
Series 4, Special - Sports Day SpecialIain Stirling presents a special sports day episode of The Dog Ate My Homework. He is joined by child team captains Kitty and Olive and special guests Ed Petrie, Naomi Wilkinson, Tom Craine and Richard David-Caine.
The News Quiz
Series 92, Episode 6Jeremy Hardy, Francis Wheen, Kerry Godliman and Holly Walsh slalom their way through another week of headlines with Miles. This week Clive Lewis stands down, John Bercow stands up and what happens when seagulls attack?
Room 101
Series 6, Episode 4 - Ricky Wilson, Joe Lycett, Zoe LyonsKaiser Chiefs's Ricky Wilson, comedians Joe Lycett and Zoe Lyons attempt to abolish new towels, escalators and the bartender at Joe's local pub into Room 101.
Not Going Out
Series 8, Episode 4 - Hot TubLee and Lucy play hot tub fantasy date with Anna and Toby, causing them to end up in hot water.
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 11 (Channel 4: Series 12), Episode 5Jimmy Carr hosts a new edition of the irreverent take on the classic letters and numbers quiz. Jon Richardson and David Mitchell take on guest captain Joe Wilkinson and Roisin Conaty. Tom Allen joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Rachel Riley looks after the numbers and letters.
Tracey Ullman's Show
Series 2, Episode 2The second episode sees the return of Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall who is shopping for cut price animal print leggings - or Jodhpurs as she prefers to call them.
The Last Leg
Series 10, Episode 3In this edition, Sue Perkins joins the team to dissect the week's events.
The Graham Norton Show
Series 20, Episode 17 - Denzel Washington, Jamie Dornan, Keanu Reeves, Whoopi Goldberg, Rag'n'Bone ManWhoopi Goldberg talks about ageing, Keanu Reeves says Bill and Ted 3 is happening, Jamie Dornan reveals his awkward sex scenes, Denzel Washington talks about his new film, and Rag 'n' Bone Man performs live in the studio