BCG Daily Thursday 1st March 2018
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Nike London ad: Comedian makes parody set in Birmingham
After the success of the Nike's Nothing Beats a Londoner ad, a comedian has made a parody version featuring artists and local talent from Birmingham. David 'Sideman' Michealson told Newsbeat: "I'm trying to turn people's eyes and attention to the area. There's a lot of people here doing bits that might go unnoticed."
Nesta McGregor, BBC, 1st March 2018Bridget Christie on comedians private lives
The comedian Louise Reay is being sued for allegedly defaming her estranged husband on stage. So should standups keep their private lives to themselves?
Bridget Christie, The Guardian, 1st March 2018Suing stand-ups: the latest free-speech battle
Comedians must be free to make jokes about whatever and whoever they like.
Andrew Doyle, Spiked, 1st March 2018Why Still Game still has us smiling
Still Game. Still running. Still funny. But why has this sitcom managed to sustain for an incredible eight series, plus specials?
Brian Beacom, The Herald, 1st March 2018Revealed: the material cut from Hitchhiker's Guide
Douglas Adams wrote an 'elaborate and elegant' opening for his third Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy book - which he subsequently ditched.
Chortle, 1st March 2018Flight of the Conchords in London review
Bret McKenzie and Jemaine Clement return with hilarious dialogue and new songs that easily scale the dizzy heights of their best work.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 1st March 2018Robin Ince review
The space for spontaneity that his solo stand-up allows for only further showcases and shares his enthusiasm and infectious wonder at the world.
Miranda Glavin, The Latest, 1st March 2018Finding Your Feet review
Viewers can easily tell the difference between a genuine story and a marketing exercise. With Finding Your Feet I simply cannot escape the feeling that behind all those light-hearted escapades lurks a mean-spirited attempt to part older viewers from their money - and try as I might, I can't quite forgive it for that.
Bouquets & Brickbats, 1st March 2018Could you be Chortle's next reviewer?
Chortle today launches a search for a new comedy reviewer for the Edinburgh Fringe.
Chortle, 1st March 2018Sharon Horgan interview
The Irish star on Game Night, Catastrophe and her 'weird alchemy' with Rob Delaney.
Jacob Stolworthy, The Independent, 1st March 2018Mark Thomas: Showtime from the Frontline - review
A fire and brimstone rage against the machine becoming ever more so subtly fuelled.
John Kennedy, The Reviews Hub, 1st March 2018Harold and Maude, Charing Cross Theatre - Review
Whimsical and humorous story of an angst filled teenager rejuvenated by a soon-to-be octogenarian.
Irene Lloyd, Everything Theatre, 1st March 2018Videos
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TV & radio
10am30 min
The Young Offenders
Series 1, Episode 5Conor and Jock have been instructed to take up unpaid part-time work experience at Mairead's side on the fish stall in the English Market.
2:15pm45 min
Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators
Series 1, Episode 4 - This Rough MagicFrank and Lu investigate mysterious goings-on when a woman dies in a magic trick gone gruesomely wrong.
5pm30 min
Millie Inbetween
Series 4, Episode 10 - Exchange PartnersExchange student Catalina is unhappy. The family try to cheer her up to no avail. Millie and Fran double date with Javier and Ollie but events take a turn in an unexpected way.
5:20pm10 min
Waffle The Wonder Dog
Series 1, Episode 4 - Waffle ExploresIt's Evie and Doug's first playdate together with their friends. They try out their new ball pit, but Waffle can't join in because he's not toilet trained. He finds fun elsewhere.
10:30pm
Newsjack
Series 18, Episode 4Anglea Barnes, Kieran Hodgson, Freya Parker and Henry Perryment perform in a week in which the UK was overrun with snow.