BCG Daily Monday 27th November 2017
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Susan Calman says she 'loved every minute' on Strictly
The Glaswegian stand-up became the ninth star to be eliminated from the show and admitted she got far further than she thought she would.
Daily Record, 27th November 2017Micky Flanagan dominates the DVD charts
Micky Flanagan has bucked the trend for DVD sales, which are declining this year.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 27th November 2017Comedy review: Scottish Comedian of the Year
The 12th instalment of this competition hinted that the barrel of Scottish comedy may have run close to dry, featuring several former finalists and no less than two previous winners.
Jay Richardson, The Scotsman, 27th November 2017New BBC comedy aiming to smash East Asian stereotypes
For anyone frustrated with the lack of authentic Asian characters on screen, new BBC comedy Chinese Burn might be the perfect remedy.
Andy Gregory, i Newspaper, 27th November 2017Is silliness and surrealism the answer to satire?
How comedians are responding, not always effectively, to the political madness of 2017.
Martin Willis, The Independent, 27th November 2017Preview: Live At The Apollo, BBC2
When a show is on its thirteenth series it would be understandable if it was starting to look a bit tired and ragged around the edges. But Live at the Apollo has survived a move - some might say relegation - from BBC1 to BBC2 and established a format that works well and could last for some time yet. In fact judging by the first episode of the new series it is better than ever. Didn't it once feature grinning celebrities in the audience in the past? There is none of that in episode one, just wall-to-wall all killer no filler genuine laughs.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 27th November 2017Chinese Burn review
As it stands, it might require some arm-twisting for Chinese Burn to go to series.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 27th November 2017Scottish Comedian Of The Year 2017 final
The Scottish Comedian Of The Year final has been held in some large and distinguished spaces, from the Barrowlands Ballroom to Glasgow's Old Fruitmarket, but this year's venue is a more modest affair - the new Rotunda comedy club.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 27th November 2017Adam Hills interview
The Last Leg presenter Adam Hills on the effects of attending an all-boys school - and his big career mistake at an LA restaurant
Theo Hooper, The Big Issue, 27th November 2017Andy Parsons interview
The former Mock The Week regular, and familiar face from just about every panel show, returns to Norwich Playhouse with his latest show, described as an adlibbing, joke-fuelled rallying cry for a better Britain.
Simon Parkin, Norwich Evening News, 27th November 2017Henning Wehn at the Nottingham Playhouse - Review
An hilarious evening all round from one of the most original comedians we have in this country.
The Nottingham Post, 27th November 2017Videos
Podcasts
TV & radio
Class Dismissed
Series 3, Episode 1 - Back To SchoolIt is the first day of term and as Billy, Tahj, Emily and Jasmine get used to life in Year 10, Mr Capp reveals he has had a life-changing experience over the holidays. Mr Christopher teaches another important life lesson and trumping teacher Miss Davis is back with some gusto!
Twirlywoos
Series 4, Episode 16 - More About ThroughThe Twirlywoos watch a fisherman threading through cord to repair his nets.
Chinese Burn
Sitcom about three Chinese women as they negotiate the trials of modern life.
A Month Of Maureen
Episode 4 - Victorian PsychicTheodora Potts is fast-becoming the go-to psychic of the Victorian age. That is until a seance is interrupted by a real spirit. With Ivor Baddiel and Tracy-Ann Oberman.
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue
Series 68, Episode 3A visit to Margate for old-timers Barry Cryer and Tim Brooke-Taylor with Tony Hawks and Andy Hamilton on the panel and Jack Dee in the chair.
Would I Lie To You?
Series 11, Episode 2The guests on this episode are Mark Bonnar, Sheila Hancock, Stephen Mangan and Anita Rani.
Insert Name Here
Series 3, Episode 2 - LouIn episode two, Josh is joined by Hugh Dennis and historian Suzannah Lipscomb and Richard is joined by Rebecca Front and Phil Wang. Cue lots of comic banter, funny facts and unusual stats, as the as the two teams vie to outdo the other.