BCG Daily Wednesday 11th October 2017
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Preview - Back
David Mitchell and Robert Webb's new sitcom concludes tonight, with revelations presumably on offer.
Ian Wolf, On The Box, 11th October 2017Adrian Edmondson webchat - post your questions now
From anarchic comedy to Shakespeare, the former Young One will be in the Guardian office on Wednesday 11 October at 10am to answer all your questions.
The Guardian, 11th October 2017Review: Labour of Love
"A political rom-com with almost as much drama as our current political leaders."
Matthew Hyde, Attitude Magazine, 11th October 2017Comedian Chris Mayo crowdfunds for dystopian project
Comedian/writer Chris Mayo is crowdfunding to raise the money to make a web series entitled M.O.T.H.E.R Knows Best with writer, cartoonist and film-maker Scott Kingsnorth.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 11th October 2017Richard Herring: how podcasting gave me a new audience
Richard Herring could claim to be the busiest comedian in the UK right now.
Alex Nelson, i Newspaper, 11th October 2017John Cleese: I worry about trying to write comedy now
John Cleese says he worries about writing comedy now because he cannot get to grips with the modern world. The Monty Python and Fawlty Towers star, 77, says a lot of contemporary life is lost on him.
The Irish News, 11th October 2017Comedy review: Nick Helm at Winchester Discovery Centre
His story of painful sex acts with an old college friend is so hilariously grim and vivid, so exuberantly relayed, that you believe every awful word.
Dominic Maxwell, The Times, 11th October 2017Taskmaster - series 5, episode 5 review
Passing the half-way point of the fifth series, we sample a balloon bruschetta, a lot of cheeky texts, and a geographical inaccuracy.
Ian Wolf, On The Box, 11th October 2017Back, episode 6 review: deserves a second series
Even if you like your comedy dark, Back (Channel 4) can still leave you reeling. Starring Peep Show's David Mitchell and Robert Webb, the six-part series has explored childhood trauma, jealousy, small-town anxiety and, above all, self-loathing. Fortunately, it is also very, very funny.
Rupert Hawksley, The Telegraph, 11th October 2017Funny Cow review - Maxine Peake blazes
Peake is hypnotically belligerent as an ambitious club performer trampling over prejudice and sticky carpets on the 1970s comedy circuit.
Peter Bradshaw, The Guardian, 11th October 2017Interview: Tony Law's Battle for Icetopia
Tony Law is going where no comic has gone before: staging a play about global warming - on ice. Our writer gets his skates on and crashes into a chaotic rehearsal.
Tim Jonze, The Guardian, 11th October 2017Interview: Roisin Conaty on GameFace
"Comedy is like sex or food. You can't talk someone into it."
Alice Jones, i Newspaper, 11th October 2017Young Frankenstein review
Mel Brooks' new musical version of his 1974 comedy horror movie has no agenda other than to make you laugh.
Paul Taylor, The Independent, 11th October 2017Abandoman interview
After a sell-out run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Irish hip-hop comedy freestyle duo Abandoman take their hit fictional autobiography Life + Rhymes on tour this autumn.
Bristol 24/7, 11th October 2017Doug Naylor interview
Awooga! Red Dwarf is back!
The Gay UK, 11th October 2017John Cleese: 'I've lost Basil the rat'
John Cleese has revealed that he's lost the model of Basil the rat from the classic episode of Fawlty Towers where the health inspector visits.
TV Times, 11th October 2017Meet the doggy stars of Doc Martin
Doc Martin animal trainer Sonia Turner has revealed that there will be not one but two star dogs in tonight's episode of the hit ITV drama.
TV Times, 11th October 2017Funny Cow review
There are some trinkets of humour, mainly from the extremely brief cameos of Jim Moir and John Bishop, but its barely compensated for what is a frustrating ride as we never quite know what the film's message is.
Short Com, 11th October 2017Young Frankenstein review
A bawdy, uproarious belly laugh.
Tony Peters, Radio Times, 11th October 2017Videos
Podcasts
TV & radio
Mrs Sidhu Investigates
Murder With Masala, Episode 2 - The Peril Of The Poisoned PuddleAfter Mrs Sidhu's evidence gives Inspector Burton a panic attack, she is soon on the trail of Josh Lucas.
Your Face Or Mine
Series 2, Episode 2Ricky and Roxay forced to judge all kinds of faces for the chance to win thousands of pounds.
Bad Move
Series 1, Episode 4 - Get LostNicky and Steve are alarmed to discover that an ancient public right of way runs straight through their garden.
Taskmaster
Series 5, Episode 5 - A Wind-Dried PuffinThe series passes the halfway stage and the tantalising prospect of owning the Taskmaster trophy is getting closer for all five comic competitors who are not named Nish Kumar. Alex Horne risks the wrath of his fierce employer Greg Davies with an unsanctioned task; Sally Phillips locks herself in the caravan with an amorous watercooler and Aisling Bea crams an Italian entrée dish into a balloon.
Stella
Series 6, Episode 5Will is fast becoming one of the family, as well as the friend Stella so desperately needs - much to Michael's annoyance.
Doc Martin
Series 8, Episode 4 - FaithHaving worked as missionaries in Kenya, Morwenna's parents, Jack and Tara Newcross, pay her a surprise visit.
Back
Series 1, Episode 6Andrew has transformed the John Barleycorn. Stephen is feeling depressed and defeated. Laurie's birthday memorial is fast approaching and Stephen needs some help writing a speech to better what will surely be Andrew's amazing oratory.
Stand Up Central
Series 3, Episode 3Live from Camden's legendary Electric Ballroom, Chris Ramsey performs stand-up, and introduces two guests: the loveable Marlon Davis and right character Lee Nelson.
Charlotte And Lillian
Series 1, Episode 4 - The Star TurnLillian is flattered by Charlotte's sudden interest in her life and career, until Charlotte uses her newly found journalistic skills to investigate further.
The Hauntening
Series 1, Episode 1 - SoulMaitsTom Neenan discovers what horrors may lurk in our apps and gadgets.