BCG Daily Friday 2nd February 2018
Features
Press clippings
Preview - QI: Oddballs
Speaking as QI's official "Advanced Pedant", I also happen to know of at least one thing in this show that is wrong. It seems that Alan is slightly mistaken about the reasons why Pike Dad's Army failed to get into the army.
Ian Wolf, On The Box, 2nd February 2018Coors Light signs first TV sponsorship deal with C4
Channel 4 has signed up Molson Coors beer brand Coors Light in a multi-million pound sponsorship deal of its Comedy on 4 programming strand. The deal - the first of its kind for the brand - kicks off tonight (2 February), with idents shown around 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown and The Last Leg.
Simon Gwynn, Campaign, 2nd February 2018Derry Girls challenges image of NI during The Troubles
Lisa McGee explains why she put the strong, warm women of Derry at the centre of a comedy set during Northern Ireland's darkest days.
Radio Times, 2nd February 2018John-Luke Roberts: interview
He's been Geoffrey Chaucer and his late father on stage, but John-Luke Roberts insists that he will keep trying to fill rooms with laughter through his niche comedy.
Marissa Burgess, The List, 2nd February 2018Lou Sanders interview
The writer, standup and actor on the things that make her laugh the most.
Harriet Gibsone, The Guardian, 2nd February 2018Review: Police Cops in Space
This is a brilliant low-budget lo-fi parody, performed by a likeable and engaging cast. Recommended.
The Play's The Thing UK, 2nd February 2018Review: The Young Offenders
A series that oozes bags of energy and charm. The chemistry between the co-stars helps too.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 2nd February 2018Videos
Podcasts
TV & radio
Big Field
Series 3, Episode 9 - This MorningPhil and Holly watch as Bryony gives a make-up tutorial to a woman who rides horses.
All Those Women
Series 3, Episode 2Maggie's in a flap after her free-spirited cousin Max arrives for a visit, and Jen turns out to be an unexpected source of parenting wisdom for Layla.
The Funny Life Of...
Series 1, Episode 4 - Richard GaddJulia Sutherland meets comedian Richard Gadd to talk, in detail, about his life inside and outside of comedy.
The Dog Ate My Homework
Series 5, Episode 5Iain Stirling is joined by child team captains Ellie and Ruby and special guests Tom Allen, Steve Bugeja, Martin Dougan and Athena Kugblenu, who battle it out in a series of rounds and challenges.
The News Quiz
Series 95, Episode 5Jeremy Hardy, Lucy Porter, Vicki Pepperdine and Hugo Rifkind round-up the week's news. This week China Crisis, This Ole House and Talking Heads (orcas).
Room 101
Series 7, Episode 3 - Jimmy Carr, Steven Moffat, Rochelle HumesJimmy Carr, Steven Moffat and Rochelle Humes compete to have their pet hates and peeves consigned to Room 101, with topics including sandy beaches, other people's opinions and being Scottish.
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 14 (Channel 4: Series 15), Episode 3Jimmy Carr hosts as Alan Carr and Josh Widdicombe take on guest captain Joe Wilkinson and Sara Pascoe. Bill Bailey is in Dictionary Corner.
QI
Series O, Episode 14 - OddballsTune in for the odd ball games, but be sure to stay for the vegetarian goatsuckers - you won't regret it. With Jimmy Carr, Victoria Coren Mitchell and Jason Manford.
The Graham Norton Show
Series 22, Episode 18 - Will.i.am, Imelda Staunton, Cuba Gooding Jr., George EzraCuba Gooding Jr. says playing OJ Simpson has scarred him; Imelda Staunton reveals she took a picnic to the Oscars; Will.i.am believes time travel will happen; and George Ezra performs live in the studio.