BCG Daily Wednesday 30th August 2017
Press clippings
Awards designer confesses 1980s transvestite activities
While in the introverted Edinburgh Fringe bubble, I missed last week's BBC News report that Ludlow Hospital had "turned down a £2,500 donation from a group of men dressed up as nurses after bosses said the outfits were demeaning".
John Fleming, John Fleming's Blog, 30th August 2017Mitchell & Webb: falling out, love, and sitcoms
David Mitchell and Robert Webb on falling out, falling in love and why sitcoms are better than Bake Off.
Chris Harvey, The Telegraph, 30th August 2017Sky appoints new comedy commissioner
Josh Cole joins from Big Talk.
Chortle, 30th August 2017Tom Ballard, comedy review
Not everything in Tom Ballard's jam-packed show lands but the Australian comic still has plenty of skill, writes Bruce Dessau.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 30th August 2017Gareth Waugh - 'People look at me as an easy target'
Scottish comic discusses the thoughts that go through his head just before going on stage and the comedy lineup he'd curate if he ever had that opportunity. Sadly, two of them are dead . . .
Brian Donaldson, The List, 30th August 2017Joel Dommett interview
'I've got to do my absolute best to deliver something which is beyond people's expectations'
Brian Donaldson, The List, 30th August 2017Ken Dodd - Happiness Tour review
Of course the star of the evening is Dodd himself; warm, never too long between laughs, and a reminder of what a career can really achieve.
Victoria Nangle, The Latest, 30th August 2017Rachel Parris: Keynote review
Parris delivers an upbeat message for the next generation, showcasing her recent development as a stand-up.
Ian Cater, What's On London, 30th August 2017Spencer Jones: The Audition review
Another brilliantly daft show from clown prince Spencer Jones, with tears of laughter and food for thought.
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8:45am15 min
The Zoo
Series 1, Episode 13 - The Big MoveThe flamingos are moving to a new enclosure which inspires silverback gorilla Jurgen to think about upgrading his already massive enclosure, too.
10:45am15 min
Subterranean Homesick Blues
Series 2, Episode 3John & Maggie have managed to reboot their romance but a date at a crematorium reminds them that they don't have much time left.
11:30am30 min
Bad Salsa
Series 3, Episode 2 - Something ColdColin and Jill get back on the merry-go-round, Chippy Terri and Joel get tied up in knots and Corinne loses a daughter but gains a fascinator.
6:30pm30 min
Ankle Tag
Series 1, Episode 1 - The DateBob decides it's time to get back on the horse, dating wise, and strikes up a friendship with a woman he meets in a local museum. Meanwhile Gruff is delighted when his editor commissions an article about smoothies, and Alice joins the local neighbourhood watch.
10pm30 min
Bobby And Harriet Get Married
Episode 5 - Just Another WeddingThe Big Day. Bobby's drunken mentor, Mike, is in town for the wedding but serves only as a reminder of Bobby's bacchanalian past - is he still a fun guy?
10pm60 min
Russell Kane
Multi award winning comedy star Russell Kane is at his hyperactive best as he hits the stage running and comes to terms with how we are supposed to behave in a modern British society.
11pm30 min
Soho Theatre Live
Episode 6 - Rhys JamesRhys James is the final comedian to take the stage for the Soho Theatre Live series.
11pm15 min
