BCG Daily Wednesday 7th June 2017
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Entertainer Andy Cunningham dies
Versatile entertainer Andy Cunningham has died. Among other things he was a magician and puppeteer best known for his work on BBC children's comedy Bodger and Badger. Cunningham played handyman Simon Bodger, whose badly behaved companion was a talking badger who wore a red beret and loved mashed potatoes. He also did the voice of Badger. The programme ran from 1989 to 1999.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 7th June 2017Review | Mindhorn is the low-key comedy of the summer
New, classic British comedy earns its laughs with brilliant acting.
Tom Twardzik, Popdust, 7th June 2017Peter Sallis had a secret and surprising sex life
Peter, whose death at 96 was announced on Monday, had a murky past that was a far cry from his showbiz alter egos -- he was a serial adulterer who could not resist the lure of the opposite sex. He was so prolific as a love cheat that his long-suffering wife Elaine threw him out sixteen times because of his affairs.
Mike Ridley, The Sun, 7th June 2017Biggest ever Fringe to be 'alliance of defiance'
The Edinburgh Festival Fringe will be promoted as a global "alliance of defiance" on freedom of expression this summer as it was confirmed it would be biggger than ever in its 70th anniversary year.
Brian Ferguson, The Scotsman, 7th June 2017Misfits American remake gets pilot
Freeform has given a pilot order to Misfits, a supernatural drama inspired by the British series.
Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 7th June 2017#EdFringe17: Rik Carranza is a Fan
Rik tells the story of love, life, death and being a geek. Enjoy 15 minutes of stand up and chat with the comedian who feels that he doesn't fit in. Where is he from? Who is his favourite Star Trek Character? How has he got a girlfriend?
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 7th June 2017EdFringe17: Sarah Morgan-Paul tells tales from a tampon
Sarah is taking on the pivotal role of tampon in this brand new one-woman show. Enjoy 15 minutes of stand up and chat with the comedian, playwright and actor, who has broken free from the corporate world, to live her dream of writing and performing stand-up comedy.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 7th June 2017Bodger & Badger: the mashed potato packed kids show
Andy Cunningham - creator and star of beloved children's TV show Bodger and Badger - has died at the age of 67.
Alex Nelson, i Newspaper, 7th June 2017Podcasts of the Week: Strong and Stable
As an extraordinary general election campaign draws to a close, Simon O'Hagan recommends two outstanding political podcasts.
Simon O'Hagan, Radio Times, 7th June 2017Mark Gatiss drops exciting reunion info
Mark Gatiss spoke to the Oxford Union yesterday and apparently dropped a few exciting tidbits of information on The League Of Gentlemen reunion.
Cult Box, 7th June 2017Ruby Wax signs up for Who Do You Think You Are?
The comedian says she blocked out most of her childhood so hopes delving into her family tree will help.
Mark Jefferies and Nicola Methven, The Mirror, 7th June 2017The 2017 Fringe shows we saw coming
Rebecca Monks, i Newspaper, 7th June 2017Edinburgh 2017: Pick Of The Programme - Comedy
With thousands of comedy shows to choose from at the 2017 Edinburgh Festival Fringe, BroadwayWorld reviewer Natalie O'Donoghue has narrowed down her top picks from the comedy section of the programme.
Natalie O'Donoghue, Broadway World, 7th June 2017Videos
TV & radio
Alfie Moore: It's A Fair Cop
Series 3, Episode 2 - Punching JudyAlfie gets involved in an Enter the Dragon situation.
John Finnemore's Double Acts
Series 2, Episode 2 - Mercy DashMalcolm needs some help. Sue has a spot of time on her hands. Winchester beckons. Starring Julia McKenzie and Gus Brown.
Counterfeit Cat
Episode 31 - Happy EarthdayMax and Throckmorton throw Gark a surprise party to celebrate his first year on Earth. They show him a video adventure they have made, to show they're pleased he came.
Counterfeit Cat
Episode 32 - Zaxos ReturnsA giant wart has appeared on Betty's nose. Max deduces this means Zaxos is back.They decide it's just a wart but then Zaxos appears and she seems to have changed.
Tonight At The London Palladium
Series 4, Episode 7Bradley Walsh hosts the fun-packed variety show, with a duet from Olly Murs and Louisa Johnson, music from Imelda May and a performance from rock royalty Blondie. Also featuring the cast of Bat Out of Hell: The Musical and comedy from ventriloquist Paul Zerdin and stand-up Adam Hess.
Your Face Or Mine
Series 1, Episode 5Jimmy and Katherine are joined by The Only Way Is Essex power couple Tommy Mallet and Georgia Kousoulou for a special celebrity edition. In tonight's episode the Essex natives are put head to head against Geordie Shore's Chloe Ferry and fellow TOWIE cast member James Diags to win money for charity.
White Gold
Series 1, Episode 3 - Close EncountersWhen Vincent receives a visit from a tax inspector pursuing him for unpaid tax, he decides that now would be a good time to get out of the showroom and spend more time with the family.
Unspun With Matt Forde
Series 3, Episode 7Matt Forde returns for a final look at the election campaign. He's joined by former Conservative MP Ann Widdecombe.
Election Spy
Episode 7It's the last day of campaigning. Brian is happy that the Lib Dems have a whole page in the newspaper; Becs is hopeful; Diana remembers UKIP's golden years; and Labour is wishing Diane Abbott would stop tweeting.
Woof - Chris Neill
Woof - One Man's Search For A Dog Or A Boyfriend, Episode 2Recorded at Downstairs At The King's Head, Chris Neill tells his story in the first person, with a small, but brilliant, supporting cast of Martin Hyder and Alison Steadman.