BCG Daily Monday 4th June 2018
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Interview: Mark Steel
The critically acclaimed comedian, newspaper columnist, and BBC Radio 4 regular talks about hitting the road with his new show Every Little Thing's Gonna Be Alright, discussing the political climate, his marriage breakdown, and other aspects that he's sure will turn out fine.
The Latest, 4th June 2018Review - Sex & Pugs & Rock & LOLs
They are a little rough around the edges - and pug fans taken in by the marketing may be disappointed at the scant mention of the breed - but there's promise in the rookie comedians showing their wares in this Brighton Fringe three-hander. Ben Carter is the epitome of punk. Sarah Charsley proves herself a nifty writer. Katherine Atkinson is a comedian so deadpan she makes Jack Dee look like Timmy Mallett.
Chortle, 4th June 2018Lost Voice Guy: victory a win for all disabled people
The talent show success of the standup comedian, who has cerebral palsy, will help normalise disability far more than any charity campaign.
Frances Ryan, The Guardian, 4th June 2018Robert White is demolishing Asperger's myths
Robert White is turning Britain's Got Talent into Britain's Got Tolerance - and demolishing Asperger's myths on the way.
Yousif Nur, The Guardian, 4th June 2018Lost Voice Guy's win a watershed moment for disability?
On Sunday evening, Britain's Got Talent drew to a close and this year's winner was crowned. Nothing unusual there. But Lost Voice Guy's victory wasn't just notable because he was the first comedian to win in the show's history - but also because he has cerebral palsy. Furthermore, the runner-up, another comedian named Robert White, has Asperger syndrome.
Steven McIntosh, BBC, 4th June 2018The Maydays: The Fringe Show review
One thing we learn from The Maydays take on the Brighton Fringe programme is just how turgid and pretentious some of the shows on offer sound, just from their own descriptions. Thankfully, though, we don't have to endure the less promising fare first-hand, for this cheery improv troupe offer bite-sized comedy versions that probably bear no relation to the real thing.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 4th June 2018Old Comedian Of The Year 2018 review
Are the old ones the best? That's what Leicester Square Theatre's Old Comedian Of The Year competition aims to find out... even if 35, the minimum age for entrants (the same age as Nicki Minaj, btw), might hardly be considered past it. Certainly 84-year-old compere Lynn Ruth Miller poured scorn on some contestants' idea of being old, as she hosted the 3pm gig with a mix of dottiness and laments over her ailing sex life.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 4th June 2018Interview: Tom Walker
Ever since Jonathan Pie began attracting attention in late 2015, the spoof news correspondent has been aggressively off-message, mocking the journalistic code that a reporter never becomes the story. His liberal-blasting tirade in the wake of Donald Trump's presidential victory has attracted more than 150 million online views alone. However, the first mass-appeal satirist to emerge from YouTube has polarised opinion and been kept at arm's length by the British television and comedy industry.
Jay Richardson, The Scotsman, 4th June 2018Gina Yashere on racism & sexism 20 years ago and today
A black British comedian has detailed the racism and sexism she faced while working as an engineer over 20 years ago.
Victoria Sanusi, i Newspaper, 4th June 2018The rise of the sitcom musical
A number of comedy classics are being reinterpreted for the stage as 'joke-box' musicals. Can they avoid the pitfalls of previous sitcom adaptations?
Mark Lawson, The Guardian, 4th June 2018Shappi Khorsandi: Mistress and Misfit - review
It is hard to be sure what will feature in the show from night to night but certainly at The Lowry the material was of a very high quality that should ensure a good night wherever the show plays.
Dave Cunningham, The Reviews Hub, 4th June 2018G.O.D. (Gold. Oil. Drugs.) by Dane Baptiste review
With a title like G.O.D. you know you're in for a serious show and arguably one that's going to push a few buttons.
Tiemo Talk of the Town, 4th June 2018Comedy's attitude to disability has a long way to go
There's a difference between impressing the judges (and being looked on kindly by the audience in the studio and at home) and having those watching you light up in collective mirth.
Dominic Cavendish, The Telegraph, 4th June 2018Steve Furst: My dream role? I just auditioned for it
Ahead of his latest one-man show Steve Furst: In Character arriving in London, the comedian and actor talks about his time on Matilda, his work ethic and how his work fuses League of Gentlemen and Alan Bennett.
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The Break
Series 2, Episode 4 - Monday On The Beach With GeorgeAndy helps Jeff track down a vital document. Thanks to a rapacious seagull, the quest ends in a literal cliffhanger.
3:25pm5 min
Animal TV
Episode 1 - Launch Night With Dotty And SimonDorothy Eatbins and Simon Trumper present the launch night for their flagship new entertainment series, Guinea Pig Brother.
5:10pm10 min
Go Jetters
Series 2, Episode 34 - Go Jet Academy: MudslideIt's a very rainy day at the Go Jet Academy and the Go Jetters are in the training domes teaching the cadets some crucial Go Jetter skills.
6:10pm15 min
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 1, Episode 37 - Grizzly's Great OutdoorsA snake bite causes Grizzly Griller to forget all his survival know-how, so it's down to his greatest fan Dennis to help him re-learn his survival skills so they can all make it safely back to Beanotown.
6:30pm30 min
Just A Minute
Series 81, Episode 4Gyles Brandreth temporarily takes over as the chairman of this iconic panel game. He is joined by Paul Merton, Josie Lawrence, Sara Pascoe and Tony Hawks. What does Paul daydream about? Can Josie tell us much about the Wild West? How much does Sara know about the Theory of Evolution, and does Tony really enjoy bungee jumping?
6:30pm30 min
The Unexplainers
Series 4, Episode 1 - Do Mermaids Exist?Team Unexplainers attempt to become the first dry humans to prove the existence of the wet and elusive Mermaid.