BCG Daily Tuesday 6th March 2018
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Douglas Adams talks. Part 2
In yesterday's blog, Douglas Adams talked about his life before success. Today, the interview continues. I talked to him for Marvel Comics in 1980.
John Fleming, John Fleming's Blog, 6th March 2018Parks and Recreation's Nick Offerman joins Good Omens
Good Omens, the forthcoming television series for BBC Two and Amazon Prime Video, will see Parks and Recreation star Nick Offerman join its cast as filming completes in South Africa.
BBC, 6th March 2018Ross Noble among Olivier Award nominations
Mel Brooks' Young Frankenstein has picked up a number of Olivier Award nominations today. Ross Noble is up for Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Musical for his performance as Igor. Lesley Joseph is up for Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Musical as Frau Blücher. The production itself is up for Mastercard Best New Musical.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 6th March 2018Interview: Angela Barnes, Fortitude
MoodyComedy recently spoke with award-winning comedian Angela Barnes about her latest show, Fortitude...
Becca Moody, Moody Comedy, 6th March 2018Armando Iannucci on Barnaby Joyce: It's been hilarious
The satirist behind Veep and The Thick of It takes aim at Australian politics ahead of the premiere of his new film, The Death of Stalin.
Luke Buckmaster, The Guardian, 6th March 2018The Play That Goes Wrong - Darlington Hippodrome review
Overall The Play That Goes Wrong is a hysterical couple of hours of entertainment that constantly amuses and surprises right up to its inevitably destructive climax.
Mark Clegg, The Reviews Hub, 6th March 2018Dick Emery's son targeted by voiceover scam
The son of comedy legend Dick Emery has said he was targeted by a conman exposed by the BBC. Carl Mould, 52, has been contacting actors and offering voiceover training and opportunities in exchange for a fee.
BBC, 6th March 2018Chris Ramsey on Trump, Brexit and Geordie accents
From hosting his own topical weekly chat show to embarking on his next mammoth UK tour, it's set to be another busy year for Geordie comedian Chris Ramsey. But it was by no means an easy path to the top...
BT, 6th March 2018Shakespeare and Hathaway review
Shakespeare & Hathaway is a decent way to spend a 45 minute sit down with a cup of tea.
Shouting At The Telly, 6th March 2018A 7am comedy club? You must be joking
London already has early-morning raves and public speaking clubs -- now a 7am live comedy club has joined the fold. Comedy AM, held at the Blooms business club in Shoreditch, features five professional acts in 15-minute slots between 7am and 8.30am, with an interval for coffee and croissants.
Naomi Ackerman, Evening Standard, 6th March 2018This Country review
More comic perfection from brother and sister writers and actors Charlie and Daisy Cooper, revealing the tedium of country life for young people.
Lucy Mangan, The Guardian, 6th March 2018Walk Like a Panther review
The World of Sport type British wrestling gets a workout but despite its likeable and entertaining cast there just aren't enough laughs.
Peter Bradshaw, The Guardian, 6th March 2018Videos
TV
TV & radio
2:15pm45 min
Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators
Series 1, Episode 7 - The Fairest Show Means Most DeceitA workplace compensation claim is not as straightforward as it first seems, and Frank is sceptical when a long-lost relative tracks him down.
5:20pm10 min
Waffle The Wonder Dog
Series 1, Episode 7 - Waffle WalkiesSimon and Evie take Waffle for a walk and bump into Evie's friend Anaya and her mum, AJ. An overenthusiastic Waffle drags Simon through the park, soaking him under a sprinkler.
6:30pm30 min
Sara Pascoe: The Modern Monkey
Episode 3 - TerritorySara asks why we have such a visceral reaction when someone intrudes on our personal space.
10pm25 min
Mum
Series 2, Episode 3 - JuneCathy is having a barbecue. Michael hasn't replied to her email and she wants to know why.
10:25pm3 min
Archiveologists
Episode 3 - Aren't Women Daft?Diane Morgan and Joe Wilkinson parody a 1980s safety video. Do not try this at home.
11pm30 min
Tim Key's Poetry Programme
Series 4, Episode 3 - Under the StarsTim is on a double-date, on a houseboat in Hertfordshire. He has a well-planned itinerary for a romantic evening under the stars, but his date has other ideas.
3am60 min
Ed And Lauren Get On
Episode 4Growing up, every choice feels like a huge, scary decision. Join Ed and Lauren as they tackle a new topic each week to explore the highs and deep, deep lows of becoming an adult.