BCG Daily Friday 14th April 2017
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Forget Peter Kay. Car share with Miriam Margolyes
Two days after the return of Peter Kay's sitcom-with-seatbelts, Car Share, the BBC decides it's the perfect time to launch another on-the-road comedy starring a bickering couple stuck behind the wheel.
As a piece of scheduling incompetence, it's impressive. But I don't suppose Frog Stone, the writer and co-star of Bucket (BBC4), is applauding. She must feel like a Robin Reliant being bullied off the road by Peter Kay's juggernaut.
The real pity is that Bucket is a much funnier show. It has bawdy jokes, a proper plot and a mother-daughter relationship that isn't so much dysfunctional as dangerously unhinged.
Christopher Stevens, Daily Mail, 14th April 2017The making of Mindhorn
As we count down to the official release of Mindhorn, the new film written by and starring Julian Barratt and Simon Farnaby, we bring you the inside story of the development and making of the film, as told by the stars, cast and crew.
The Velvet Onion, 14th April 201716 times Green Wing was one of the funniest shows ever
From the surreal quirks of Sue White to the stammering awkwardness of Dr Alan Statham, we've rounded up some of the best bits below...
Sam Haysom, Mashable, 14th April 2017Pierre Novellie interview
We caught up with one of the best up-and-coming comedians in the United Kingdom, Pierre Novellie, to talk being cool, being funny, being a bad audience member and more.
To Do List, 14th April 2017A catch up with Steve Stamp
As our Comedy Script Room 2017 is about to open for submissions we caught up with Steve Stamp, the co-creator, writer and star of the BBC Three hit comedy series People Just Do Nothing - which has just been nominated for its second BAFTA for Best Scripted Comedy!
BBC, 14th April 2017Catastrophe Series 3 review
Catastrophe is an absolute game-changer for British comedy and I wouldn't be surprised if it goes on to become the most influential sitcom since The Office.
Andy Partington, Frame Rated, 14th April 2017March: Comedian Of The Month #38, Lou Conran
Often working as an MC, Lou is certainly a pair of safe hands for an audience.
Becca Moody, Moody Comedy, 14th April 2017Awards committees just can't do comedy
In this week's Bafta Television nominations, the comedy categories were particularly confusing. What to make of the distinction between Scripted Comedy and Comedy and Comedy Entertainment Programme?
Alice Jones, i Newspaper, 14th April 2017Withnail And I and the meaning of life
Thirty years on, this film's tragedy and comedy speak to us still.
Patrick West, Spiked, 14th April 2017Sh!t-Faced Shakespeare review
Sh!t-faced Shakespeare is a simple concept but the potential for laughs is huge.
Tom Finch, The Reviews Hub, 14th April 2017Shit-faced Shakespeare review
Take six classically-trained actors, ensure they learn a cut-down version of Shakespeare's 'Much Ado About Nothing', and perform it with one of the members brilliantly intoxicated - there is simply no better way to liven up the Bard!
Laura Evans, West End Wilma, 14th April 2017'Peter Kay effect' shoots Now 48 album back into charts
Fans of Peter Kay have been clamouring to buy 2001 compilation Now 48 after it was featured heavily in the new series of BBC comedy Car Share.
Dianne Bourne, Manchester Evening News, 14th April 2017Irvine Welsh to premiere new comedy play at the Fringe
The writer, who has only previously penned two stage plays, has created a black comedy about two real-life gangland figures auditioning for a role in the cult film Performance, which Mick Jagger made with Edinburgh-born director Donald Cammell in 1968.
Brian Ferguson, Edinburgh Evening News, 14th April 2017Shit-faced Shakespeare review
Shit-faced Shakespeare is the Fringe favourite combination of high theatre and falling-down drunkenness.
Broadway Baby, 14th April 2017Videos
Podcasts
TV & radio
Gloomsbury
Series 4, Episode 2 - Your Very Very Humble ServantWhile driving to Sandwich to get Mrs Gosling back, Vera and Ginny call on Lytton Scratchy and Dora Barrington. They have heard that she epitomises Modern Womanhood.
Breaking The News
Series 6, Episode 8Susan Calman, Angela Barnes, Ian Rankin and Neil Bratchpiece are on the show in a week that North Korea isn't very happy with Donald Trump. Plus how not to remove a passenger from a plane; Are Scotland's high streets on the way out?; and the best actor in the world... ladies and gentlemen... Jason Statham.
Worzel Gummidge: The Story Behind The Scarecrow
Richard Latto hears how Jon Pertwee brought life to legendary scarecrow Worzel Gummidge, for the series filmed in the Hampshire countryside.
The Now Show
Series 50, Episode 7Steve Punt, Luke Kempner, Pippa Evans, Al Porter, Rich Peppiatt, Vikki Stone and Lucy Porter present the week in news through stand-up and sketches.
Carters Get Rich
Episode 3Eager to teach him the value of money, Tony invites Harry to join him at work. Meanwhile, Liz and Ellie go shopping for a new mansion but are caught in a sticky situation.
Decline And Fall
Episode 3Valiantly taking the fall for the murky deeds of his fiancee Margot, Paul Pennyfeather finds himself in deep trouble with the law. Will Paul be able to escape imprisonment, and will Margot wait for him if he doesn't?
The Last Leg
Series 10, Episode 12Adam, Alex and Josh are joined by Miriam Margolyes and Hayley Squires, one of the stars of I, Daniel Blake.
The Graham Norton Show
Series 21, Episode 2 - Warren Beatty, Miranda Hart, Keeley Hawes, Peter Capaldi, Jennifer HudsonWarren Beatty debunks some of the myths about him, Keeley Hawes reveals a shameful moment from her youth, Peter Capaldi says three years as Dr Who is enough, Miranda Hart talks about singing and dancing, while Jennifer Hudson says she still likes to enter singing competitions.
Comedy Bigmouths
Episode 3 - Reginald D HunterIan Stone is joined by Geoff Norcott, Ayesha Hazarika, Nathan Caton and special guest Reginald D Hunter.