BCG Daily Tuesday 27th March 2018
Press clippings
Diane Morgan interview
"I was told my northern accent would hold me back at drama school."
Pascale Hughes, i Newspaper, 27th March 2018Mum is rare: a show celebrating a middle-aged woman
The BBC Two sitcom perfectly captures the spirit of so many women over 50 - despite the way they are treated by others.
Penny Anderson, The Guardian, 27th March 2018Philomena Cunk is TV's new comedy star
Forget Alan Partridge, if there were a Bafta for best TV dimwit, Philomena Cunk would walk it.
James Jackson, The Times, 27th March 2018How we made Cabin Pressure
'By the time we did the third series, Benedict Cumberbatch had starred in Sherlock. Suddenly the audiences were 90% young girls who'd queue round the block'
Imogen Tilden, The Guardian, 27th March 2018Mum: season two finale review
Would Cathy and Michael's on-off romance finally be well and truly on? The finale kept us guessing till the end.
Sarah Hughes, The Guardian, 27th March 2018'What if spaghetti's illegal?' Cunk breaks down Brexit
After the recent European summit, the cultural commentator explores the referendum and ponders the culinary implications of such a seismic decision.
Jason Hazeley and Joel Morris, The Guardian, 27th March 2018Mum, episode 6, Fireworks Night, BBC2 review
This episode is ultimately about Cathy and Michael.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 27th March 2018James Acaster: Recap review
Acaster's precision in writing extends to structure, too.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 27th March 2018Kate Copstick on radical feminists & Nazi saluting dogs
Recently, Copstick was approached Alfie Noakes of the We Are Funny project to stage an event titled Is Radical Feminism Killing Comedy? which had been scheduled at another venue but that venue cancelled the show because of objections by what Copstick yesterday called 'The Ladies of the Left'... 'The Sisters'.
John Fleming, John Fleming's Blog, 27th March 2018Janey Godley: Revelations of Godley review
A night of 'Classic Godley' full of stories told with relish and abandon.
Jay Richardson, The List, 27th March 2018Mum, series two: ending that doesn't disappoint
Oh, Cathy, Oh, Michael. What sheer televisual joy.
Michael Hogan, The Telegraph, 27th March 2018QI Xmas special has already been recorded. It's March
The QI festive special has already been filmed. Apparently, the episode will feature Sandi Toskvig and Alan Davies, as usual, and they'll be joined by guests Cariad Lloyd, Josh Widdecombe and Noel Fielding.
Cult Box, 27th March 2018Review - Janey Godley: Revelations of Godley
Glaswegian comic has the home crowd roaring.
Matthew Keeley, The Wee Review, 27th March 2018Jonathan Pie: Back to the Studio - review
Back to the Studio is not going to be to everyone's taste. Those expecting a polite Radio 4 satire might find the language (Millennials are described as 'Generation Twat') too abrasive. Even those who share Pie's viewpoint will have to acknowledge that some of the subjects are over-familiar. But for those prepared to go the distance the imaginative approach of Back to the Studio will demonstrate what can be achieved within the stand-up format without sacrificing the jokes.
Dave Cunningham, The Reviews Hub, 27th March 2018Matt LeBlanc on Episodes
'Do I worry that people will think that character is me? I guess that's my job. I have to make it believable'
James Rampton, The Independent, 27th March 2018Videos
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TV & radio
4:05pm15 min
Diddy TV
Series 3, Episode 7 - Hot GadgetzFeaturing the show that looks at some of the hottest new technology around - it's Hot Gadgetz. A celebrity takes on the highest dive ever in Splosh, and it's the return of another celebrity challenge show, Can We Be Magic?
4:45pm10 min
Bitz & Bob
Series 1, Episode 12 - Periscope PerilPrincess Purl has lost her tiara and it turns out it's been taken by two naughty castle trolls who parade around showing it off high up in the castle.
10pm25 min
Mum
Series 2, Episode 6 - NovemberIt is Fireworks Night and Cathy is having a bonfire. As Michael moves on after the death of his mother, Cathy feels she needs to tell him something.
11pm30 min
Rude Not To
Having suddenly left her husband of forty years, Bobby's mum parachutes into her life.
3am60 min
Ed And Lauren Get On
Episode 7Growing 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.