BCG Daily Thursday 9th March 2017
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David Baddiel interview
As David Baddie brings My Family: Not The Sitcom back to London, he spares us some time for a chat about inappropriate parenting...
Simon Brew, Den Of Geek, 9th March 2017Geoff Norcott: what it's like to be a pro-Brexit comic
It isn't unheard of for a stand-up comic to vote Conservative; what makes me unusual is that I'm one of the few willing to talk about it on stage.
Geoff Norcott, The Telegraph, 9th March 2017Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead review
Packed with philosophical musings about life and particularly death like some intellectual equivalent to the Olympic Games, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead is still a pleasure fifty years on.
Philip Fisher, British Theatre Guide, 9th March 2017Interview with Glasgow Comedy Festival's Sarah Watson
Growing the festival and doing different things every year has always been important to us.
Short Com, 9th March 2017Sandi Toksvig's 'Silver Lining' is a laugh-a-minute com
Set in a quiet, all but abandoned, older people's home in the middle of Storm Vera (ironically named after one of the residents who died a few days ago), the play packs in witty one-liners and laugh-out-loud set pieces.
Ben Jolley, Ely Standard, 9th March 2017Bath Comedy Festival gets new sexy sponsor
Bath Comedy Festival and VisitBath have announced a sponsorship collaboration with Lovehoney, the UK's largest online sex toy retailer.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 9th March 2017Review: This Country, Episode 5, BBC Three
We can laugh at the antics of the people in This Country - it is hard to decide who is more hopeless this week out of Kerry and Kurtan - but that doesn't mean we haven't also grown to care about them over these episodes. One more week to go, but hopefully there will be another series.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 9th March 2017Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead, review
It's 50 years since the West End debut of Tom Stoppard's Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead, and the Old Vic has tried to sprinkle a bit of magic over its latest revival, bringing in Harry Potter himself to tackle one of the leads.
Connor Campbell, The Upcoming, 9th March 2017David O'Doherty, comedy review
The comedian offered thoughtful politics as well as whimsical humour, writes Bruce Dessau.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 9th March 2017Interview: David Mills
David Mills, chic gay comic with a nose for pussy, gets chatty about PrEP etc.
John Fleming, John Fleming's Blog, 9th March 2017Elf Lyons Preview
Fresh out of Gaulier, Elf Lyons is embarking on an experimental new hour of stand up, inspired by her fascination with ballet.
Becca Moody, Moody Comedy, 9th March 2017Inside No. 9 - Empty Orchestra review
As an episode of an anthology drama, this worked well enough. It just didn't grip me in any way, or make me laugh in the slightest -- which is a worry for something that's foremost a comedy.
Dan Owen, Dan's Media Digest, 9th March 2017TV: Gap Year, E4, Episode 3 - Vietnam
Once again though it is Tim Key's Greg who has the most distinctive plotline.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 9th March 2017Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead review
Daniel Radcliffe stars in a sparkling revival.
David Butcher, Radio Times, 9th March 2017Videos
TV & radio
Just A Couple
BBC Three series, Episode 1 - Too ComfortableShav and Mark play a relationship quiz. It's all fun and games until they both start to feel things might be getting a little too close for comfort. Should you ever really ask your boyfriend what he would most like to change about you physically?
4 O'Clock Club
Series 6, Episode 2 - PassWhen Clem gets a part in a TV advert, jealous Nero tries to get himself cast as well. But will either of them be able to sneak out to the filming past prefect Owen?
Harry Hill's Alien Fun Capsule
Series 1, Episode 2Harry is joined by guests Kathy Burke, Lorraine Kelly, Ainsley Harriott and Joe Lycett.
Gap Year
Episode 3 - Vietnam: The OrphanageDylan and Sean claim to be travel writers to blag a top room in a luxury hotel. Meanwhile Greg tries to move on from his ex-wife by pursuing a nurse at the orphanage.
The Nightly Show
Episode 9John Bishop is joined on the sofa by actress and model Pamela Anderson and boxer Tony Bellew.
Susan Calman: The Comedy Of Country
Susan Calman guides listeners through the laughs that can be found within country music. Broadcast on Radio 2's pop-up country music station.