BCG Daily Friday 9th March 2018
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Age lines appearing on beloved sitcom
In truth, it was a struggle to raise a smile in what was a long half hour. Isa and Navid replaced Jack and Victor as the show's funniest turns some time ago, and they kept the crown last night.
Alison Rowat, The Herald, 9th March 2018Comedy review: Dara O Briain
One of O Briain's less ambitious evenings is also one of his most straightforwardly enjoyable ones.
Dominic Maxwell, The Times, 9th March 2018Julian Dutton to play John Le Mesurier in new show
Impressionist and comedian Julian Dutton is to play comic legend John Le Mesurier in a new show.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 9th March 2018How H2G2 made me realise my Dad loved me
We are often at odds, but not on one thing: weird British comedy.
David Levesley, i Newspaper, 9th March 2018Comedy review: Shappi Khorsandi, Mistress and Misfit
Norfolk was always going to be a fitting date on Shappi Khorsandi's latest tour which focuses on the life of Horatio Nelson's great passion - Lady Emma Hamilton.
Geraldine Scott, The Eastern Daily Press, 9th March 2018Sophie Willan + Johnny Pelham review
Female. Northern. Working class. Sex-worker. Care leaver. In Branded, acclaimed stand-up Sophie Willan took all of the labels regularly bandied about discussing her work and gleefully tore them up to often hilarious effect.
Nick Aldwinckle, The Latest, 9th March 2018Rarely Asked Questions - Suzi Ruffell
I am scared of most things so I rarely do anything dangerous, embarking on a career with no security, no pension and have no back up plan, will probs be fine though, right?
Beyond The Joke, 9th March 2018Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em review
With some development, this piece could have had the success of The Play That Goes Wrong with the fan base of the original series, however with a failure to communicate with a newer audience I'm afraid the piece feels unable to progress past the theme tune played in homage at the very beginning.
Jimmy Richards, West End Wilma, 9th March 2018Flo & Joan receive death threats
On International Women's Day it was reported that the police had been called in to deal with death threats made against comedy double act Flo & Joan, who perform light-hearted comedy songs and feature on the latest Nationwide adverts.
Funny Women, 9th March 2018Jim Davidson's Chalky impression causes walkout
The 64-year-old's appearance on Piers Morgan's Life Stories caused members of the audience to walk out mid interview as he discussed his stage act from yesteryear, a West Indian character called Chalky.
Daily Mail, 9th March 2018Iain Stirling interview
The standup, writer and television presenter on the things that make him laugh the most.
Harriet Gibsone, The Guardian, 9th March 2018Stuart McPherson on Cybercrime, Spuds & Coke Zero
It says something about Stuart McPherson that when he landed his first acting role, a guest spot as cybercrime officer Archie Pepper on the BBC Scotland cop mockumentary Scot Squad, he just assumed the character would be shit at his job.
Jay Richardson, The Skinny, 9th March 2018Ricky Gervais interview
The Office and Extras creator sits down with The Independent to talk offensive humour, outraged Twitter users, and his new Netflix special.
Jack Shepherd, The Independent, 9th March 2018Mark Thomas: Showtime from the Frontline - review
With tales of hunger strikes and murders the subject matter can be a bit of a challenge at times, however, it concludes with a strong message of defiance, bravery and hope that - along with all of Thomas' previous work - acts as a wake up call we all need to listen to.
Matt Forrest, The Reviews Hub, 9th March 2018Interview: Scot Squad star Chris Forbes
Scot Squad star, actor and comedian Chris Forbes will be taking to the stage for the Glasgow Comedy Festival.
Gillian Furmage, The Sunday Post, 9th March 2018It's No Job For A Nice Jewish Girl review
This show is one woman on stage for 80 minutes with only a table and three photos. The ingredients are tight writing, sharp performance and a beautifully zany imagination.
Mike Aiken, Brighton Source, 9th March 2018Videos
Videos
TV & radio
1:30pm30 min
Breaking The News
Series 9, Episode 2Susan Calman, Alistair Barrie, Jay Lafferty and Alex Bell join Des.
2:15pm45 min
Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators
Series 1, Episode 10 - Ill Met By MoonlightFrank and Lu must recover a precious jewel and a rebellious teenager before midnight strikes at Lady Bede's end-of-summer ball.
5:20pm10 min
Waffle The Wonder Dog
Series 1, Episode 10 - Waffle's VisitThe Brooklyn-Bells take Waffle round to Mrs Hobbs' house to show her what a good dog he's become. She's very impressed until she discovers Waffle has gone missing.
5:30pm30 min
The Dog Ate My Homework
Series 5, Episode 10Iain Stirling is joined by child team captains Abdul and Sophie and special guests Ivo Graham, Dr Ranj Singh, Lauren Layfield and Funmbi Omotayo.
6:30pm30 min
The Now Show
Series 52, Episode 2This week Steve and Hugh and guests examine the exciting subject of trade wars, doping allegations and Dr. Seuss.
8:30pm30 min
Room 101
Series 7, Episode 7 - Katherine Ryan, Geri Horner, Adam BuxtonFrank Skinner hosts the comedy panel show. Katherine Ryan, Geri Horner and Adam Buxton competing to have their pet hates and peeves consigned to Room 101. Topics include phone calls, pens that don't work and marathons.
9pm30 min
10pm65 min
The Last Leg
Series 13, Episode 7This episode includes the opening ceremony of the Winter Paralympics in South Korea. Kathy Burke and US musician and coach from The Voice Will.i.am are both live in the studio.
10:30pm60 min
Funny Women: French & Saunders
A documentary looking at the comedy careers of double-act Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders.