BCG Daily Friday 23rd June 2017
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Press clippings
#EdFringe17: Charmian Hughes Soixante Mirth
What if you met your younger self? Are you the person they wanted you to be? To find the answers, join Charmian in 15 minutes of performance and chat, as she encounters earlier versions of herself in a comedy trip where stand-up meets time travel.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 23rd June 2017#EdFringe17: Mark Thomas Gambles on the Future
In a frank 15 minute interview, Mark gives his reaction to the rise of Corbyn, the murder at Grenfell Tower and the growing irrelevance of The Sun and the Daily Mail. Also featuring stand up performance taking on the the arms trade. Plus, Mark's new show, that quite literally gambles with the future.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 23rd June 2017Erich McElroy: Edinburgh Fringe 2017 interview
Erich is an American political comic who's taking on Trump.
Laugh Out London, 23rd June 2017Jan Ravens profile
In real life Jan Ravens is far from difficult and has been a great supporter of our quest to promote new female comedy talent.
Lynne Parker, Funny Women, 23rd June 2017Film of the day: Bridget Jones's Baby
Bawdy comedy starring Renée Zellweger as Helen Fielding's titular heroine, Bridget, the car crash singleton with a fondness for Pinot Grigio, married men and big knickers.
Gareth Hargreaves, On The Box, 23rd June 2017Sofie Hagen interview
The Danish comedian and podcast host on the things that make her laugh the most, from Will Smith to The Green Butchers.
Rachel Aroesti, The Guardian, 23rd June 2017In conversation: John Robb and Stewart Lee
The first episode of our 'In Conversation' series with John Robb features comedian, writer and musician Stewart Lee. The interview took place at the Lowry Theatre in Salford while touring his ongoing Content Provider show.
John Robb, Lush Player, 23rd June 2017Live review: Count Arthur Strong, Margate
One of the heated debates on social media is whether Count Arthur Strong has transferred successfully from radio to television. There is a school of thought that somehow the dotty creation of Steve Delaney works better without pictures. I'm not so sure myself. One thing I am sure of though is that he certainly works brilliantly on the live stage.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 23rd June 2017Tracey Breaks The News review
The impersonations were good but the chortles felt like an afterthought.
Ed Power, The Telegraph, 23rd June 201714 shows we can't wait to see at the Fringe
We've whittled the world's biggest arts festivals down to the 14 shows we're looking forward to the most at EIF and the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2017/
Andrzej Lukowski, Time Out, 23rd June 2017Videos
TV & radio
Polyoaks
Series 5, Episode 2 - The Consultants ComethPolyoaks enters the murky world of management consultancy and PFIs as the surgery considers merging to become a super practice.
Breaking The News
Series 7, Episode 1Topical comedy panel show featuring Bilal Zafar, Elaine Malcolmson, Alex Bell and Jay Lafferty discussing the week's big stories.
Dead Ringers
Series 17, Episode 2Topical comedy with Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens, Lewis MacLeod, Deborah Stephenson and Duncan Wisbey.
The Great Welsh Brexit Road Trip
Comedy programme in which Welsh businessman and prominent Brexiteer Martin George sets out on a tour of his 'Brexit nation' a year on from Wales's vote to leave the EU.
Count Arthur Strong
Series 3, Episode 4 - The SoupoverWhat begins as 'an old man version of a sleepover' turns into something slightly more sinister. Can Michael escape in time?
The Paul O'Grady Story
A documentary looking at the career of Paul O'Grady.
Peter Kay's Comedy Shuffle
Series 2, Episode 1National comic treasure Peter Kay is back with a celebration of his finest and funniest moments from the last 20 years. With a special appearance from Sir Trevor McDonald.
Tracey Breaks The News
Episode 1 - Tracey Breaks The NewsA political and topical offering from Tracey Ullman. For the first time Tracey is taking on an impression of Theresa May, alongside favourites Angela Merkel and Nicola Sturgeon. The show is a mix of famous political figures and everyday people reacting to the results of the general election and the anniversary of the Brexit vote. As the election result will have global implications, the show also looks at the reaction of the Russians, Europeans and Melania Trump.
The Last Leg
Series 11, Episode 6Kathy Burke joins Adam Hills, Alex Brooker and Josh Widdicombe to talk about what's going on in the world.
The Graham Norton Show
Series 21, Episode 12 - Dame Judi Dench, Steve Carell, Kristen Wiig, Jamie Foxx, HaimJudi Dench says she couldn't say no to Queen Victoria, Jamie Foxx talks about the perils of dating, Kirsten Wiig says she had no worries about going back to Despicable Me, Steve Carell reveals his children chose the voice of felonious Gru and Haim perform live in the studio.