BCG Daily Tuesday 3rd October 2017
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Eileen Atkins: 'I wish Aunt Ruth was even ruder!'
Eileen Atkins tells TV Times, the fun fan reactions to her stern character, and why she would love to see Aunt Ruth's traits played up even further, with a bit of extra tartness thrown in...
TV Times, 3rd October 2017Ed Gamble review
Gamble extends his sixty minute Edinburgh show into around a ninety-minute routine (minus interval). Despite a polished hour that has been honed over the past few weeks he is at his strongest 'off book'.
Jay Nuttall, The Reviews Hub, 3rd October 2017Red Dwarf: top 20 episodes
As series XII arrives online this week, we count down twenty of the best Red Dwarf episodes from across the show's long history...
Juliette Harrisson, Den Of Geek, 3rd October 2017Steve Coogan awarded damages in phone-hacking case
Comedian Steve Coogan is to receive damages and an apology from Mirror Group Newspapers over phone hacking.
BBC, 3rd October 2017Interview: rarely asked questions - Brett Goldstein
Brett Goldstein hasn't done a lot of stand-up lately, but then the sharp, funny comedian/writer/actor has an excuse. He has been busy appearing in lots and lots of TV and films on both sides of the Atlantic.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 3rd October 2017Alistair McGowan webchat - post your questions now
The TV comic has turned his talents to mastering the piano - so can he really do a good impression of Chopin? He'll be here to answer all your questions on Wednesday 4 October at 1pm BST.
The Guardian, 3rd October 2017Tamsin Greig on learning a 97-page play in two weeks
Tamsin had to stand in at the last minute for Sarah Lancashire, who pulled out of the political comedy Labour of Love due to illness.
BBC, 3rd October 2017Review: Josh, BBC3
It's one of those quirks of scheduling that the new series of flatshare comedy Josh has dropped on the same day that the new series of Curb Your Enthusiasm started on Sky Atlantic. There's definitely a touch of the Curbs in the way that Josh is plotted and also in the way that whatever can go wrong in the main characters' lives will go wrong.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 3rd October 2017No laughing matter: on sexism in comedy reviews
We chat backlash and future plans with Jane Jacks, author of a contentious report describing bias against women in comedy reviews across the Fringe media; and to our own Comedy Editor Ben Venables about The Skinny's ethos when it comes to critique.
Kate Pasola, The Skinny, 3rd October 2017Bobby Davro breaks down minutes into therapy TV show
His therapy session starts off lively, but he breaks down into tears only minutes in, leading Mandy Saligari to believe he still hasn't emotionally processed the divorce. She also detects another potential problem - alcohol.
Sarah Deen, Metro, 3rd October 2017School kids to be offered QI-style bootcamps
Children are to be offered QI-style "bootcamps" to enthuse them about learning and banish classroom boredom. Trials of the scheme dreamt up by John Lloyd, who devised the hit QI quiz show for television, are to take place in private schools.
Lewis Smith, i Newspaper, 3rd October 2017Labour of Love review - Freeman & Greig labour in vain
Comedy about Labour Party history is starry, but tediously overblown.
Aleks Sierz, The Arts Desk, 3rd October 2017Labour of Love review - witty take on party's past
Martin Freeman and Tamsin Greig give sparkling performances as a reforming MP and his constituency agent fighting through Labour's fluctuating fortunes.
Michael Billington, The Guardian, 3rd October 2017Review: Labour of Love (Noel Coward Theatre)
We all emerged from the theatre punching the air; there is something exhilarating about its energy and its passion.
Sarah Crompton, What's On Stage, 3rd October 2017Loot review
It's all tremendous fun and this is a production not to be missed.
Robin Strapp, British Theatre Guide, 3rd October 2017Glasgow night will refund anyone doesn't find it funny
Laldy Comedy hosts the next of its monthly events this weekend and could be the answer to your financial woes. The Glasgow comedy night is promising a full cash refund to anyone who goes along on the night and doesn't find it funny.
Glasgow Live, 3rd October 2017Videos
Podcasts
TV & radio
Go Jetters
Series 2, Episode 12 - Dover, EnglandThe Go Jetters arrive at the White Cliffs of Dover in England, to cheer Kyan as he finishes a cross-channel swim, but a large cloud of dust blocks his way to the shore.
The Tim Vine Chat Show
Series 2, Episode 4Tim Vine has been travelling the length and breadth of this fair land to not only uncover the best stories of the Great British public but also to take every possible opportunity to tell a ridiculous joke and sing a preposterous song along the way.
The Story Of... Only Fools & Horses
Episode 6 - Family MattersFamily Matters looks back at the roles of Grandad and Uncle Albert and explores how over the years, the family expanded to include wives, partners and children.
The Secret Diary Of Adrian Mole, Aged 13¾
Episode 7Harry McEntire reads a new serialisation of the first 'Secret Diary' of Adrian Mole.
Spotlight Tonight With Nish Kumar
Series 2, Episode 3In a second series of this late-night topical comedy, Nish Kumar is here to cast his spotlight on the week's most talked about news items, taking an in-depth look at the biggest stories from the past seven days as well as scrutinising the bigger issues of the moment.