BCG Daily Monday 1st May 2017
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Sacha Baron Cohen latest role inspired by Philip Green
Creator of Ali G and Borat will channel the Top Man owner's appearance in a comedy centred around a retail billionaire.
Stuart Pink, The Sun, 1st May 2017Count Arthur Strong review
He is not only very funny, but his comedy, with its marked lack of expletives, has cross-generational appeal.
Ipswich Star, 1st May 2017Russell Brand interview
I feel like earlier shows might have been about me living in this mad, glittery world. But very early on in the process of writing this show, before I had written or performed any of the stuff about my daughter, I spoke to Jimmy Carr. Jimmy said: "this is going to be a show about a mad person now having to live a normal life, it's going to be amazing to hear you talk about normal experiences."
Get Surrey, 1st May 2017Ross Noble to take part in Scottish Six Days Trial
Ross Noble, who is a keen motorcyclist, is taking part in the arduous Scottish Six Days Trial event for the first time. And he joined the 274 other trialists for the traditional parade along Fort William's High Street yesterday afternoon.
Aberdeen Press and Journal, 1st May 2017Mindhorn review
Written by Julian Barratt and Simon Farnaby of The Mighty Boosh, Mindhorn arrives as a flawed but nonetheless amusing film. It begins and ends with a charismatic but frustrating hero attempting to save the day - an entertaining but by no means revelatory cinematic experience.
Helena Snider, The Upcoming, 1st May 2017Avatards close to being commissioned
Sam Bain and Jesse Armstrong's new production company are close to securing their first production deal. Their company, which is now called Various Artists, is close to signing a six-part deal for their pilot of a gamer comedy called Avatards written by Jon Brown.
Radio Times, 1st May 2017Catastrophe: a realistic depiction of alcoholism
The show tackles the stark reality of the disease with straightforward candor.
Caroline Framke, Vox, 1st May 2017#EdFringe17: Comedy from Israel part 1, David Kilimnick
We kick off with 15 minutes of live stand-up and chat with former Rabbi, David Kilimnick, the founder of Jerusalem's first ever comedy club.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 1st May 2017#EdFringe17: Comedy from Israel part 2 - Yohay Sponder
15 minutes of stand-up and chat in the company of Israeli comedian, Yohay Sponder. The atheist comic holds what many will see as controversial views about Islam and Palestine, and we hear stand-up comedy that reflect those views.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 1st May 2017Michael McIntyre cancels Lincoln show due to illness
Comedian Michael McIntyre was forced to cancel a show today after falling ill.
The Daily Express, 1st May 2017The comedic key to Catastrophe? Bodily functions
Catastrophe's third season landed on Amazon Prime last week, and while it's the most sentimental one yet, creators and stars Rob Delaney and Sharon Horgan still know how to bring the silly. And the key to the show's embarrassingly relatable comedy? The bodily functions.
Lea Palmieri, Decider, 1st May 2017Mindhorn review
The comedy heaves with belly laughs, notably in an inspired third act in which Barratt's character becomes literally incapable of separating himself from his smallscreen alter ego.
Neil Smith, Games Radar, 1st May 2017Videos
TV
Online
Podcasts
TV & radio
10:45am15 min
How Does That Make You Feel?
Series 8, Episode 1Richard Fallon MP has acquired a Twitter account, something which is giving Martha sleepless nights, and with due cause.
6:30pm
The Unbelievable Truth
Series 18, Episode 5David Mitchell is joined by Frankie Boyle, Holly Walsh, Elis James and Mark Steel lie on the subjects of ducks, words, Oliver Cromwell and astronauts.
9pm60 min
Micky Flanagan Thinking Aloud
Episode 3 - The UnderdogComedian Micky Flanagan delves into the difference between an underdog and a loser as he explores how he thinks the British people see themselves.
9pm90 min
The Story Of Miranda Hart
A documentary about the career of Miranda Hart.
10pm60 min
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 12 (C4: 13), Episode 2Jon Richardson and Chris Addison go up against Joe Wilkinson and Katherine Ryan, with David O'Doherty in Dictionary Corner.
10:35pm30 min
The Machynlleth Comedy Festival
2017, Episode 1 - Machynlleth Stand-Up Show 2017Showcasing acts from Wales' premier comedy festival for 2017. Mike Bubbins hosts, with Eleanor Tiernan, Athena Kugblenu, Hedluv + Passman, Fern Brady and Jethro Bradley.