BCG Daily Wednesday 29th November 2017
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Paul Merton still fears HIGNFY will be canned
The comedian, who has been on the show since its launch in 1990, says he 'can't afford to be complacent'.
Mark Jefferies and Nicola Methven, The Mirror, 29th November 2017Interview: QI elf Andrew Hunter Murray
Did you know that boxer crabs pick up sea anemones and use them as boxing gloves?
Kirsten Rawlins, The Express and Star, 29th November 2017MP calls for "Mum's Army" sitcom celebrating WWI women
"If the BBC is watching", Labour's Ian Murray said, it should consider a female reboot of the wartime comedy.
BBC, 29th November 2017Motherland, episode 4 review
It's become increasingly clear that Julia is not a heroine but an irritant.
Michael Hogan, The Telegraph, 29th November 2017Comedians say faces used in Canada artwork are theirs
UK comedians say it is no joke that their faces, initially featured in an Edinburgh Festival brochure, are being used in an art installation in Canada.
Emma Harrison, BBC, 29th November 2017Review: Chinese Burn, BBC3
Somehow Chinese Burn, written by co-stars Cheung and Chen, manages to perpetuate stereotypes - the men tend to be pretty familiar jerks - while at the same time subvert them. I wonder if it would have been made in a pre-Fleabag world. It doesn't always feel quite as original as it thinks it is - Jackie's audition scene could have come from half a dozen past comedies - but it is good to see some fresh faces onscreen (as well as Felicity Montagu from Alan Partridge) and there's no denying that the half hour pilot zips by in a flash.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 29th November 2017Behind-the-scenes on Chinese Burn
Shooting 30 pages of script in four days in busy locations across the capital was daunting. But we got to drink lots of boba tea.
Alex Smith, Broadcast, 29th November 2017Man Down review
The end of the fourth series of Man Down had plenty to get your teeth into, with chaos, comedy and pathos all thrown in.
Ian Wolf, On The Box, 29th November 2017Statement from Derek Besant over using comics photos
Beyond The Joke has received the following email from Derek Besant this evening. Besant is the artist whose blurred images of strangers in a Calgary underpass exhibition turned out to be pictures of comedians who had appeared at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2015. The case was revealed through social media by stand-up Bisha K Ali after a friend told her he had spotted her photo on the wall. Bisha K Ali's picture was taken by fellow comedian Jayde Adams.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 29th November 2017Becky Fury WON'T tell me things, WILL give a discount
Someone said to me the other week: "Becky Fury seems to know everybody." I had to agree.
John Fleming, John Fleming's Blog, 29th November 2017Videos
Podcasts
TV & radio
Class Dismissed
Series 3, Episode 3 - Extra-Curricular TeachingJuan Castanetta takes another unusual approach to teaching Spanish, Mr Capp tries to be cool and proves he is anything but, and Mrs Winstone has an unusual proposition for Jasmine.
Twirlywoos
Series 4, Episode 18 - More About Upside DownThe Twirlywoos are in a very smart cafe, hiding behind some upside down cups.
Your Face Or Mine
Series 2, Episode 9Ben and Harriet are grilled this week by Jimmy Carr and Katherine Ryan. Can they win thousands of pounds?
The Rebel
Series 2, Episode 4 - DrugsWhen Charles's ex-wife is arrested in a drugs bust, Henry and Charles embark on a novel scheme to raise money for her defence lawyer.
Bounty Hunters
Series 1, Episode 6Barnaby and Leah fly to Mexico to give the cartel what they were promised once and for all.
Man Down
Series 4, Episode 6Dan is caught in a race against the clock to prove credentials as a dad, but a terrifying figure from his past surfaces to seek revenge. Brian decides to call time on modern "feral" dating and Jo must decide who she really is.
Detectorists
Series 3, Episode 4Lance is obsessed with finding the thief that stole his gold, which means he can ignore the melodrama going on at home. Andy's lies are catching up with him too. They decide camping out is the safest option.
Scot Squad
Series 4, Episode 3PCs Singh and McKirdy gallantly help out a hen do transport their obscene inflatable, while Chief Commissioner Miekelson's attempts at international diplomacy involves shouting loudly at a computer during a video conference.
Lenny Henry: Rogue's Gallery
Series 2, Episode 3 - Lemar's Clean SheetLemar is a simple soul with a racist father. Will he be able to escape his dad's twisted ideology? With George Fouracres.
Joseph Morpurgo's Walking Tour
Episode 2 - The East EndJoseph presents a walking tour of London's historic east end, which is explored through its pubs.