BCG Daily Wednesday 28th February 2018
Features
Film
Press clippings
Naomi Sheldon interview
Naomi Sheldon's an ideal inspiration for anyone stuck in a rut. In just two years, she's gone from frustrated actress to creator and star of one of the most powerful, talked about plays in London.
Ian Cater, What's On London, 28th February 2018Benidorm's Bobby Knutt snubs children in £350,000 will
The actor and comedian, who died aged 71 last September, instead divided his estate between his sister and his two closest friends. There was little or nothing for his four children.
David Pilditch, The Daily Express, 28th February 2018Hannah Gadsby review
Hannah Gadsby goes beyond a joke, in Nanette.
Will Noble, Londonist, 28th February 2018Sharon Horgan interview
The Irish star on Game Night, Catastrophe and her 'weird alchemy' with Rob Delaney.
Jacob Stolworthy, The Independent, 28th February 2018Griff Rhys Jones review
There's no shortage of self-deprecating chatter as the comic looks back on a life of globetrotting in his touring show.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 28th February 2018Tom Stade interview
Tom has a packed UK Tour schedule ahead and 2018 is all about working on his creativity as well as cleaning up his local park.
The Guide Liverpool, 28th February 2018Lefty Scum review
Unity was a constant and admirable aspiration this evening. Indeed, noticeably telling was that all the performers found common solidarity in the 'ambitious managed divergence' from never mentioning Brexit once.
John Kennedy, The Reviews Hub, 28th February 2018Kiri Pritchard-McLean: Appropriate Adult review
Pritchard-McLean uses this hilarious, frank and thoughtful show to deliver an important call to arms.
Ian Cater, What's On London, 28th February 2018Andrew Doyle: Prissy killjoys are destroying comedy
A new wave of puritan killjoys are pouring cold water over the circuit, warns comedian Andrew Doyle, one of the writers behind viral sensation and spoof news reporter, Jonathan Pie. Now he's leading a crusade against these wet blankets to ensure no topic is out of bounds.
Andrew Doyle, The Sun, 28th February 2018Hannah Gadsby goes beyond a joke, in Nanette
There's nary a dry eye in the house by the time Hannah Gadsby's done -- and these aren't tears of laughter neither.
Will Noble, Londonist, 28th February 2018The complete A to Z of Father Ted
Today marks 20 years since the sad death of Dermot Morgan - beloved to millions of comedy fans as Father Ted
Mark Butler, i Newspaper, 28th February 2018Kickstarter campaign for book of Comedians' War Stories
A crowdfunding campaign has been set up to fund a book of cartoons and comedians' anecdotes about their worst gig experiences.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 28th February 2018Benidorm, ITV, review
Tony Hadley brings his comedy gold.
Bernadette McNaulty, i Newspaper, 28th February 2018Tom Allen interview
I have lots of thoughts and feelings [before performing on stage] and I work on pushing away those unhelpful thoughts.
Less-Stress London, 28th February 2018Suzi Ruffell interview
Stand-up and doing comedy is a job that takes lot out of you and you, basically have to commit your life to it.
Less-Stress London, 28th February 2018Angela Barnes interview
The energy from the audience is so crucial to a performance.
Less-Stress London, 28th February 2018Ed Byrne review
Ed's transgressive approach to observational comedy is sublime.
Aberrant Perspectives, 28th February 2018Videos
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TV & radio
2:15pm45 min
Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators
Series 1, Episode 3 - This Promised EndFrank and Lu race against the clock when an undertaker is given only 24 hours to live by two mysterious hitmen.
5pm30 min
4 O'Clock Club
Series 7, Episode 6 - PrankThere's a phantom prankster on the loose in school but if it's not Eli then who can it be? And Amber is determined to win a scooter in a school competition - whatever it takes.
5:20pm10 min
Waffle The Wonder Dog
Series 1, Episode 3 - Goodbye Waffle?It's the day after the Brooklyn-Bells' wedding and time to say goodbye to the puppy. Evie goes with Jess to her veterinary practice to scan Waffle's microchip.
6:30pm30 min
Bridget Christie's Utopia
Episode 4 - MoneyBridget explores money and being super rich - to see if that will make her happier.
9pm60 min
Benidorm
Series 10, Episode 1Anticipation is in the air at the Solana as it's Joyce and Monty's big day and Monty is steaming ahead with last-minute plans.
10pm30 min
Damned
Series 2, Episode 3Rose is pelted with food before meeting up with Dennis, where she bumps into Al and Nitin on an awkward double date with a UKIP pin-up and her sister.
10pm30 min
Bliss
Episode 3Andrew's worst nightmare comes true when he finds out that his daughter, Chris, and his son, Kris, socialise in the same circles, and perhaps even fancy each other. Trying to discover the truth, he learns only that his daughter is a good liar.
10pm30 min
The Chris Ramsey Show
Series 2, Episode 1Scarlett Moffatt and Phil Wang join Chris in his basement for some suspicious cocktails, university revelations and ludicrous challenges!
11pm15 min
Domestic Science
Series 2, Episode 2Maths, science and comedy with Festival of the Spoken Nerd trio mathematician Matt Parker, physicist Steve Mould and physicist-musician Helen Arney, who look at domestic phenomena that people relate to on a day-to-day basis.
3am60 min
Niki & Sammy's Peachy Podcast
Episode 2Welcome to the Niki and Sammy Peachy Podcast! We're obsessed with k-pop, dogs, peanut butter, chocolate and small animals. Join us as we chat conspiracies, celebs and peaches.