BCG Daily Wednesday 22nd November 2017
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Review - Jordan Brookes, Body of Work
A thrilling ride from an original comic.
Paul Fleckney, London Is Funny, 22nd November 2017The John Sullivan sitcom that was ended before it began
Following the end of his first big hit in the 1970s, Citizen Smith, Sullivan was scouting around for another project, and settled on a comedy about a failing football manager, known as Over The Moon. Brian Wilde was cast in the lead role, whilst director Ray Butt was also on board. The BBC was happy, and gave a six series first run the nod, after a successful pilot was made. Barely weeks later, though, the BBC promptly changed its mind.
Cult Box, 22nd November 2017The Likely Lads forty-year feud
Of all the memorable TV sitcom theme songs over the years, it was the most melancholy, its words the most haunting: 'Oh, what happened to you, whatever happened to me? What became of the people we used to be?' Rodney Bewes, one half of the hit BBC show Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads, who died yesterday aged 79, asked himself those questions every day of his life for 40 years. His acclaimed double act with co-star James Bolam had ended in an acrimonious telephone call in 1976, after an ill-judged joke sparked an almighty row between them.
Christopher Stevens, Daily Mail, 22nd November 2017Interview: Lorraine McIntosh in Scot Squad
After starring in Still Game and Bon Voyage at the SSE Hydro this year she's ready for her latest side-splitting role.
Steve Hendry, Daily Record, 22nd November 2017Interview with Fleabag producer Lydia Hampson
"If you can make them laugh, you can make them cry," believes Lydia Hampson.
Royal Television Society, 22nd November 2017Henning Wehn review
Here's hoping his important message of tolerance reaches those that need to hear it, through the power of comedy.
The Latest, 22nd November 2017Mercedes Grower interview
A few days ago we spoke to Mercedes about the film.
The Velvet Onion, 22nd November 2017Likely Lads: Melancholy masterpiece of a TV theme tune
Rodney Bewes, who died this week, will forever be remembered for the sitcom which captured the mood of the 70s - as did La Frenais and Hugg's evocative intro music.
Alexis Petridis, The Guardian, 22nd November 2017BBC3's Enterprice and Sticky reviewed
Enterprice is a likeable, erm, enterprise and the two leads - Kayode Ewumi and Daniel Ezre - are very watchable. Altogether, though, is something of a rough diamond - charming but not exceptional.
They might have recruited Tom Hardy and Charlotte Riley to star in Sticky, but it seems like a stinker.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 22nd November 2017Francesca Martinez on self-acceptance and disability
Choosing to accept yourself is a political act. "An act of liberation." This is the advice self-proclaimed "wobbly" comedian Francesca Martinez shared with her audience at Teviot House.
Li Si Miao, The Student Newspaper, 22nd November 2017Tyger Drew-Honey spotted working in golf shop
The 21-year-old was spotted at an induction for the job at American Golf in Birmingham.
The Sun, 22nd November 2017Chinese Burn preview
'Sweet, innocent, good at ping pong? Screw that!' The new show savaging Chinese stereotypes.
Dale Berning Sawa, The Guardian, 22nd November 2017Podcasts
TV & radio
Twirlywoos
Series 4, Episode 13 - More About GoneStop-motion preschool programme about the adventures of four inquisitive Twirlywoos.
The Tragic History Of My Nose
Nikolai Gogol nurses his-long suffering nose as he works on a sequel to his satirical novel, Dead Souls. He meets two men who will help determine his fate and the fate of his new manuscript.
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 1, Episode 13 - Screwtop SpudswapDennis is desperate to prevent Pieface from failing Mrs Creecher's maths test! He persuades the gang to use Professor Von Screwtop's mind-swapping device. But in a disastrous turn of events, Screwtop is on the loose with the brain of Paul the potato and Pieface is left with a potato with the brain of Screwtop to help get him through the test!
Your Face Or Mine
Series 2, Episode 8Luke and Jessica are the couple putting their relationship to the test this week. Jimmy Carr and Katherine Ryan host.
The Rebel
Series 2, Episode 3 - HealthA misjudged late-night dip in the sea leaves both Henry and Charles very much worse for wear. As their symptoms deteriorate, they ultimately end up in hospital.
Bounty Hunters
Series 1, Episode 5Backed into a corner by Angel, the gang have no choice but to get into the Shermans' super-secure mansion and steal the statues back by force.
Man Down
Series 4, Episode 5When a health visitor suggests what mum and new baby need is a 'daddy day', Dan can't believe his luck. But when his son seems a bit cold towards him, Dan becomes increasingly desperate to establish a bond.
Detectorists
Series 3, Episode 3With time running out, Andy and Lance go to great (action-packed) lengths to protect their land. Away from the fields, life is no less stressful as Andy quits his job and Lance finds an unwelcome guest in the spare room. An audacious theft leaves Lance reeling.
Scot Squad
Series 4, Episode 2The traffic cops tackle a dodgy driver, detectives smash a smuggling operation and the Chief bravely faces up to a blast from his past with Lorraine McIntosh guest starring as his ex-wife.
Lenny Henry: Rogue's Gallery
Series 2, Episode 2 - D.A.N.T.E.A frustrated artist is given a robot butler by her husband to cater for her every whim. But it soon turns out that that might not be enough... Lenny Henry writes this darkly comic monologue, performed by Tanya Moodie.
Joseph Morpurgo's Walking Tour
Episode 1 - YosemiteFollow our unique walking tour of Yosemite National Park, stuffed with fun facts, survival tips and more.