BCG Daily Friday 17th February 2017
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I stopped trying to act & just focused on Count Arthur
When Count Arthur Strong first toddled on stage to give his portrayal of Cinderella's dad in the London Palladium pantomime last Christmas, it was as if Steve Delaney's bumbling, elderly alter ego had finally come home. The Palladium features in Arthur's showbiz backstory: the ex-variety turn had once even predicted it would be the ultimate destination for a musical based on his career. So for Arthur's creator, here was the perfect match.
Roger Foss, The Stage, 17th February 2017'Allo 'Allo! stars reunite for funeral of Gorden Kaye
Stars of sitcom 'Allo 'Allo! reunited to pay tribute to star Gorden Kaye as his funeral was held.
The actor, who played café owner Rene Francois Artois in the show, died aged 75 on January 23.
His funeral was held in his hometown at Huddersfield Parish Church on Friday.
BBC News, 17th February 2017C4 appoints Bayles as Commissioning Editor for Comedy
Jack Bayles joins Channel 4 having most recently produced all three series of Channel 4's multi award-winning hit comedy Catastrophe with Sharon Horgan and Rob Delaney.
Channel 4, 17th February 2017Sue Perkins live: review
The ex-Bake Off presenter's show is a droll self-portrait full of nostalgia and juicy tidbits about Paul and Mary. But it's less standup than love-in with fans.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 17th February 2017Jon Richardson interview
The stand-up and 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown team captain on what makes him laugh the most.
Rachel Aroesti, The Guardian, 17th February 2017Review: Jim Davidson 40 Years On
Okay, so he is rude, crude and often very lewd but he is still a great comedian and I don't think we should lose sight of this.
Caroline Kay, The Burton Mail, 17th February 2017Teen admits assaulting Jack Carroll
A teenager pushed disabled comedian Jack Carroll to the floor after having a picture taken with him, then gloated: 'He deserved it.'
Chortle, 17th February 2017Alfie Brown: The stand-up who drives an Uber
Alfie Brown always wanted to be a "road comic", playing the UK's best, toughest comedy clubs. And after 11 years performing, after critical acclaim and occasional disdain for his aggressively intelligent, playfully provocative Edinburgh Fringe shows, he's achieved that.
Jay Richardson, i Newspaper, 17th February 2017Daisy and Charlie Cooper talk about This Country
"The characters are slightly heightened versions of ourselves," said Charlie. "But we wanted them to be best mates as well."
Ryan Merrifield, Wilts and Glocestershire Standard, 17th February 2017Videos
TV & radio
Go Jetters
Series 1, Episode 46 - Maasai Mara National Park, KenyaThe team roars into action as Glitch tries to take a selfie with a lion in the Maasai Mara.
The Dog Ate My Homework
Series 4, Episode 12Two teams fight it out to dodge detention. Iain Stirling is joined by child team captains Suleman and Mina and special guests Hacker T Dog, Ellie Taylor, Marlon Davis and Gareth Richards, who battle it out in a series of hilarious rounds and challenges.
The News Quiz
Series 92, Episode 7This week Miles presides over a panel of news hounds in the form of Jeremy Hardy, Romesh Ranganathan, Simon Evans and Gina Yashere. All the week's big political goings-on with a story about horses and tequila at the end to take the edge off.
Room 101
Series 6, Episode 5 - Lucy Porter, Romesh Ranganathan, Judge RinderLucy Porter, Romesh Ranganathan and Judge Robert Rinder compete to have their pet hates and peeves consigned to Room 101. Topics include lavish proposals, school reunions and New Year's Eve.
Not Going Out
Series 8, Episode 5 - CharlieLee is worried that Charlie is getting a reputation at school for being the class clown.
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 11 (Channel 4: Series 12), Episode 6Jon Richardson and Michelle Wolf take on guest captain Jonathan Ross with Johnny Vegas. Pappy's join Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Rachel Riley looks after the numbers and letters.
Tracey Ullman's Show
Series 2, Episode 3Nicola Sturgeon is so keen on Angela Merkel's style that she will go to any length to get the look.
QI
Series N, Highlights Special - QI VG: Compilation Show 15A compilation of some of the best bits from Series N, with Sandi Toksvig and Alan Davies.
The Last Leg
Series 10, Episode 4Adam Hills, Alex Brooker and Josh Widdicombe are joined by Victoria Coren Mitchell to look at what has been going on in the world.
The Graham Norton Show
Series 20, Episode 18 - Tom Hiddleston, Ruth Wilson, Ricky Gervais, Daniel Radcliffe, Joshua McGuire, Tinie TempahTom Hiddleston talks about being teased at Eton, Ruth Wilson reveals why she can't ever star with Eddie Redmayne, Ricky Gervais jokes about celebrities at his gigs, Tinie Tempah talks about his inspiration and his mum, while Daniel Radcliffe and Joshua McGuire talk about performing together.