BCG Daily Wednesday 14th June 2017
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The League Of Gentlemen: celebrating comedy genius
Are you local? If so, join us for a celebration of macabre, inventive, brilliant comedy series The League Of Gentlemen...
Catherine Pearson, Den Of Geek, 14th June 2017The Baby Boomers' Guide to Growing Old review
Su Pollard's voiceover did try to prepare us. 'Warning!' she growled at the outset of The Baby Boomer's Guide To Getting Old (More4). 'This programme contains old people talking about sex. Get over it!' And she wasn't kidding. Honestly, you'd think the over-70s never think about anything else.
Christopher Stevens, Daily Mail, 14th June 2017Interview with Jordan Brookes
Jordan Brookes has quickly become one of our favourite young comics after a stunning debut hour at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2015.
Laugh Out London, 14th June 2017TV preview: Brexit Stage Left, Viceland
Given that most comedians are sticking Brexit material into their act faster than you can say "Conservative minority" it is quite canny of broadcaster Viceland to come up with the four-part Brexit Stage Left, in which a group of comics - Jamali Maddix, Alfie Brown, Fern Brady and Sean McLoughlin - travel to Europe to see what we are going to be missing in a few years and also get to do a gig.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 14th June 2017London Hughes announces debut Edinburgh show
Our youngest ever winner of the Funny Women Awards London Hughes has announced her debut hour long Edinburgh show London Hughes: Superstar (It's Just Nobody's Realised It).
Funny Women, 14th June 2017The Damien Slash Mixtape preview
Slash's throw-everything-at-it approach produces dividends, but it's notable that the less frenetic moments are the ones that prove the most memorable.
Chortle, 14th June 201710 comedians on how 'The Big Yin' influenced them
We asked budding and veteran comedians what makes Billy Connolly] and his brand of comedy so special.
i Newspaper, 14th June 2017Jeremy Hardy interview
"There's a bit of the indefatigable wartime spirit about me."
Brian Donaldson, The List, 14th June 2017Rose Matafeo interview
This Thursday, rising star Rose Matafeo returns to Soho Theatre for the last three performances of her 2016 Fringe hit, Rose Matafeo Is Finally Dead. The show - a clever blend of stand-up and sketch-play - earned the endearing Aucklander rave reviews last year, which have reverberated around the comedy industry since.
What's On London, 14th June 2017#EdFringe17: Sundeep Rao has Blurred Lines
Enjoy 15 minutes of stand up and chat with comedian, Sundeep Rao. Being partially sighted for most of his life, Sundeep has spent the last 2 decades listening and listening and listening. So, what has he heard?
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 14th June 2017#EdFringe17: Daniele Fabbri is a Gentle, Shy Antichrist
Daniele grew up in a Catholic Italian family. In a few short years, he's gone from altar boy to atheist comedian. Enjoy 15 minutes of stand up and chat as Daniele attempts to answer the question, "How on heaven and earth did that happen?"
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 14th June 2017Dying Laughing review
All in all, this introspective look at stand-up comedy does a good job of making fun of its own self-centredness. When British comedian Sean Lock says "this is the danger of talking about it, you sound like a wanker", you can't help but agree with this statement.
Linda Marric, Hey U Guys, 14th June 2017Videos
Podcasts
TV & radio
John Cleese Presents
Episode 5John has an accident with his coffee, prompting an unwelcome visitor to the studio - the BBC Health and Safety officer, Elviz Tucker.
Alfie Moore: It's A Fair Cop
Series 3, Episode 3 - Cedric The GnomeThis, the third in this four-part series, concerns a missing gnome.
Danger Mouse
Series 2, Episode 1 - Dark DawnPink Dawn's henchman teddy bear Snuggles is on an angry rampage. He is zapping cuddly toys, bringing them to life as rage-filled criminals.
Danger Mouse
Series 2, Episode 2 - The Admirable PenfoldThe greatest secret agent and his clumsy sidekick continue their fight against Baron Greenback.
Counterfeit Cat
Episode 41 - The Gark Knight RisesGark becomes a superhero to fight a chameleon supervillain.
Tonight At The London Palladium
Series 4, Episode 8Bradley Walsh returns to the famous London Palladium stage one last time as the latest series of the iconic variety show concludes. This week's bill features music from chart-toppers Clean Bandit, jaw-dropping illusion from James More, comedy from James Acaster and The Noise Next Door, plus performances from West End smash hits School of Rock and Les Miserables.
Your Face Or Mine
Series 1, Episode 6Jimmy and Katherine are joined by lovebirds Sasha and Freya, who will put their relationship on the line for the chance to win thousands of pounds.
Billy Connolly: Portrait Of A Lifetime
A programme looking at the artwork depicting Billy Connolly placed on walls in Glasgow.
White Gold
Series 1, Episode 4 - The WidowmakerVincent receives some unexpected but exciting news - he's been nominated for Entrepreneur of the Year in the Essex Business Awards.
Brexit Stage Left
Episode 1 - CopenhagenAlfie Brown, accompanied by our indomitable host Jamali Maddix, takes centre stage in Copenhagen. In a city frequently voted the happiest place to live in the world, Alfie ponders how Brexit might cut short his future hopes of raising his family.
The Damien Slash Mixtape
Series 1, Episode 1Multi-character YouTube star Damien Slash makes the move from online to Radio 4, in this new fast-paced, one-man sketch comedy show.