BCG Daily Sunday 11th February 2018
Features
Press clippings
Daisy May Cooper: "I might change my name by deed poll"
The actor and writer on the return of her cult sitcom This Country, shopping at Sports Direct and college days with James Norton.
Michael Hogan, The Observer, 11th February 2018Influential comedy figure Kim Kinnie dies
Tributes have been paid to Kim Kinnie, the influential comedy figure who has died. Kinnie had cancer and died in Glasgow. He was the booker at the Comedy Store from its early days through to the 1990s and gave breaks to a generation of comedians that have gone to become household names.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 11th February 2018John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme liner notes, 7.6
Massive, massive spoilers below the line, so listen before reading...
Ed Morrish, Ed Morrish's Blog, 11th February 2018Countdown star's career would END if outtakes broadcast
Countdown favourite Rachel Riley, who replaced Carol Vorderman back in 2009, admitted that if some of her and her co-stars' outtakes from the Channel 4 show were aired it'd "end all of our careers".
Jessica Earnshaw, The Daily Express, 11th February 2018New Act Of The Year 2018 - Results
Spoof mentalist Ada Campe has won the NATY top of the bill prize at Rich Mix in London.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 11th February 2018Videos
TV & radio
Still Open All Hours
Series 4, Episode 7A trip to Scarborough presents Granville with an opportunity to combine business with pleasure. Back in Arkwright's, Leroy is in charge.
Unspun With Matt Forde
Series 4, Episode 3Matt returns with another episode of chat and topical dissection, plus guest interviewee Vince Cable, leader of the Liberal Democrats.