BCG Daily Tuesday 13th March 2018
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Ricky Gervais: Humanity review
In his first stand-up show since 2010, The Office co-creator sometimes hits the mark in this special as he shows off his fierce talent and divisive humour.
Lucy Mangan, The Guardian, 13th March 2018Sir Ken Dodd and the end of a comedy era
In the 1960s and '70s, a Ken Dodd Summer season in Blackpool would often begin at Whitsuntide and end at Christmas. He would play twice a day Monday to Friday, three times on Saturday and he would be filling a 3,000-seat theatre every time, a place bigger than the London Palladium. Then, on a Sunday, he would play another venue in another town.
David Sillito, BBC, 13th March 2018Interview: Bridget Christie
The 2013 Edinburgh Comedy Award winner takes her new show on the road and finds hope in the unlikeliest of places.
Brian Donaldson, The List, 13th March 2018My comedy hero: Matt Forde on Steve Coogan
Matt Forde picks the man behind Alan Partridge, Paul Calf and Tony Ferrino as his comic idol.
Brian Donaldson, The List, 13th March 2018Jim Davidson posts selfie from his hospital bed
Jim Davidson, 64, has revealed he is recovering from gall bladder surgery.
Joanna Crawley, Daily Mail, 13th March 2018Why's BBC making its best comedy so difficult to watch?
Increasingly, the BBC's most daring comedies like The Young Offenders and This Country, are tucked away, while critically unsavoury shows like Mrs Brown's Boys and recent John Cleese vehicle Hold the Sunset get top billing, both in the schedules and on iPlayer.
Alex Nelson, i Newspaper, 13th March 2018Review: Glasgow International Comedy Festival
I don't know what the festival did to upset the gods but the rain was coming down in biblical proportions. On the plus side this might have helped to shift some extra tickets. What better way to shelter than at a comedy gig?
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 13th March 2018Glasgow Comedy Festival review: Micky Bartlett
Despite, by his own admission, not hailing from the more charming side of the border, Northern Irish comic Micky Bartlett is an amiable performer, a boyishly roguish storyteller.
Jay Richardson, The Scotsman, 13th March 2018The Play That Goes Wrong review
Mystery and malfunction, with impressive, choreographed set failures by Nigel Hook, complete with a motley crew of amateur theatrics makes for an evening that will make you sit up in your seat with the giggles.
Erin Roche, Edinburgh Guide, 13th March 2018TV & radio
4:45pm10 min
Bitz & Bob
Series 1, Episode 2 - Marmalade MayhemBitz is excited to be serving her yummy Bitz mix marmalade to lots of hungry customers at the Jungle Cafe.
5:20pm10 min
Waffle The Wonder Dog
Series 1, Episode 12 - Waffle's Day OutAJ takes Evie and Anaya swimming, but Waffle must stay at home with Simon. Refusing to miss out on the fun, Waffle begins an adventure of his own and sets off to find Evie.
6:30pm30 min
Sara Pascoe: The Modern Monkey
Episode 4 - CharitySara Pascoe looks at examples of altruistic behaviour and feats of generosity.
10pm25 min
Mum
Series 2, Episode 4 - JulyKelly and Jason are up early and going on holiday. Michael has had a terrible night and has something he wants to tell Cathy.
10:25pm3 min
Archiveologists
Episode 4 - The Yorkshire Television Disco Dancing ChampionshipsDiane Morgan and Joe Wilkinson affectionately parody a television disco dance championship.
11pm30 min
Tim Key's Poetry Programme
Series 4, Episode 4 - CarsTim is driving his friend and musician Tom Basden to meet his wife for a romantic getaway. But when they pick up a hitchhiker their plans begin to unravel.
3am60 min
Ed And Lauren Get On
Episode 5Growing 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.