BCG Daily Sunday 15th October 2017
Features
Press clippings
David Jason on why he's not retiring just yet
One of television's best-loved actors, 77, tells the truth about those 'threat' rumours and the night the Prime Minister's armed police stormed into his kitchen.
Nick McGrath, The Mirror, 15th October 2017Film of the day: Carry on Cleo (1964)
Carry on Cleo (1964) is number 10 of the 31 Carry On films released. These low-budget British comedies, all produced by Peter Rogers and directed by Gerald Thomas, had regular cast members and often used innuendo for the humour.
Suzanne Camfield, On The Box, 15th October 2017Double Date review
Even by ladling on the gore a mansion-set horror comedy struggles to cover up its failings.
Wendy Idle, The Guardian, 15th October 2017James Corden slammed for Harvey Weinstein jokes
James Corden missed the mark significantly on Saturday night, when he made a series of Harvey Weinstein jokes while hosting a charity gala.
The Huffington Post, 15th October 2017Austentatious Q&A
Hang on to your bonnets - Jane Austen themed improv show Austentatious is currently on tour across the UK, and to celebrate, TVO caught up with the team and decided to ask each of them just one question.
The Velvet Onion, 15th October 2017Armando Iannucci and the Soviet Union's omnishambles
The Death of Stalin is an irresistible romp, skilfully walking the tightrope between horror and horrified laughter, and never less than thoroughly entertaining. Only at the very end of the film does the tone switch.
i Newspaper, 15th October 2017Dawn French on turning 60
The one time Vicar of Dibley admits she is still a "bit broken" by her 2010 divorce with Lenny Henry but says she's "mended" herself and is now enjoying a quiet life.
The Mirror, 15th October 2017Live Review: The Battle for Icetopia
The whole enterprise, produced by Alex Hardy and written and directed by Adam Larter has a wonderful "We can't believe we are doing this" atmosphere. It is a glorious triumph of collaborative effort.
Claire Smith, Beyond The Joke, 15th October 2017Review: Tony Law and Friends in the Battle For Icetopia
It's a big, bold and fun show, and a step into territory that most comedians would literally fear to tread. It's reassuring to know that a pulse still beats in the live comedy world away from the weekly treadmill of the clubs.
Paul Fleckney, Chortle, 15th October 2017Armando Iannucci interview
'I was saved from being a reject by comedy'
Tim Lewis, The Observer, 15th October 2017Sarah Millican tops bestseller chart
Sarah Millican has topped the Sunday Times bestseller list with her first book How To Be Champion on its first week of release.
Chortle, 15th October 2017Review: Tony Law & Friends In Icetopia
Last night we encountered one of the most unique and inventive events we've had the pleasure of experiencing: Tony Law and Weirdos Comedy performing a musical comedy on ice in The Battle for Icetopia.
The Velvet Onion, 15th October 2017Videos
TV & radio
The Casebook Of Max And Ivan
Series 2, Episode 3 - Case #73 - Cirque Du SolihullMax and Ivan are called to help the penniless ringmaster of the crumbling Cirque Du Solihull when the cannon for the human cannonball is stolen. With guest Bridget Christie.