BCG Daily Monday 19th June 2017
News
Press clippings
John Cleese charging £135 for photo, autograph & chat
Comedy legend John Cleese is charging fans £135 for a photo, autograph and chat.
Stephen Moyes, The Sun, 19th June 2017Tommy Tiernan returns to sitcom in Derry Girls
Apart from Howler, a pilot that he wrote, directed and starred in as part of Sky's Little Crackers strand of shorts in 2012, Derry Girls is Tiernan's first sitcom since the much-maligned Small Potatoes ended in 2001 after two series.
Chortle, 19th June 2017Gina Yashere interview
In a no-holds-barred chat with NextUp, Gina let fly at the inequality in the industry on both sides of the Atlantic, gave us her take on recent political events, and brought us up to date with her plans for a busy summer ahead.
David Burgoyne, NextUp, 19th June 2017#EdFringe17: Steve Attridge is a Dick in Space
Steve Attridge is an award-winning writer and performer - 9 stage plays, 100 TV scripts, 8 films and 20 books. In August he's intergalactic Dick Spacey 007, where film noir murder meets existential madness. Enjoy 15 minutes of performance and chat with the BAFTA nominated all-rounder.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 19th June 2017#EdFringe17: Zahra Barri Talks Like an Egyptian
Talk Like an Egyptian is a comedy show about a serious topic. Enjoy 15 minutes of stand up and chat with Zahra, as she discusses the relationship between Middle Eastern people and Western folk - celebrating differences and bonding around similarities. Also, periods.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 19th June 2017Bristol Comedy Garden review
Reviews of David O'Doherty, Tim Key, Sara Pascoe and Aisling Bea
Tim Wright, Bristol 24/7, 19th June 2017Review: Hills / Pritchard-McLean / Khorsandi / Olver
Reviews of Adam Hills, Kiri Pritchard-McLean, Shappi Khorsansi and Mark Olver.
Kev Lochun, Bristol 24/7, 19th June 2017Andrew Maxwell on Corbyn and Brexit
Andrew Maxwell on the Australian Fringe circuit.
Jay Richardson, The Scotsman, 19th June 2017Cinema premiere for actor Dean's DVD
Dean Sills has reached a major milestone with the release of his first DVD -- and is gearing up for a South Yorkshire cinema premiere.
Michael Upton, Rotherham Advertiser, 19th June 2017Mumsnet moves into original commissioning
Bad Mother launches this month.
Peter White, Broadcast, 19th June 2017Mumsnet commissions web comedy series
Mumsnet has commissioned its a web comedy series starring Kevin Bishop.
Chortle, 19th June 2017Videos
Podcasts
TV & radio
The Price Of Happiness
Series 2, Episode 1 - The Perfect BodyEvery day we are confronted with images of the perfect body, but do these unrealistic ideals actually reflect the diverse society we live in?
Just A Minute
Series 78, Episode 6The panel have to talk on a given subject for 60 seconds without repetition, hesitation or deviation.
Counterfeit Cat
Episode 47 - Gone Gark - Part 1Max gives Gark the seemingly impossible task of moving the moon but the unexpected results attracts the attention of a mysterious alien being.
Counterfeit Cat
Episode 48 - Gone Gark - Part 2Max gives Gark the seemingly impossible task of moving the moon but the unexpected results attracts the attention of a mysterious alien being.
A League Of Their Own
US Road Trip 2.0, Episode 3The third leg of Jack, Jamie and Freddie's epic road trip takes them to Miami, where they are set the ultimate deep-sea fishing goal: to catch a shark.
Dara O Briain's Go 8 Bit
Series 2, Episode 6Comedian Robert Webb and broadcaster Gemma Cairney join host Dara O Briain, team captains Steve McNeil and Sam Pamphilon and resident gaming expert Ellie Gibson. Taking on the joystick challenge they compete against each other in 1942, Jetpac, Angry Birds, Overcooked and Show Me The Monet.
Loaded
Episode 7 - The ExpoThe Gang are proudly looking forward to launching their long-awaited new game at the big expo. Watto has other ideas.