BCG Daily Wednesday 4th July 2018
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10 things that make us laugh by Moon
Moon write a piece for us ahead of their new show at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
Female First, 4th July 2018Fringe Q&As: Liz McMullen
Liz McMullen on her debut one-woman show, Stupid Cupid.
Linda Howard, The Herald, 4th July 2018Fringe Q&As: Alistair Williams
Alistair Williams on his new stand-up show, Great White Male.
Linda Howard, The Herald, 4th July 2018Swimming With Men review
What gives it depth is that it's loosely based on a true story. The end credits tell us that 'in 2003 the Stockholm Art Swim Gents were formed as a protest against the meaninglessness of life. In 2009 they won the Men's World Championships'. So what the Swedes created as an anti-nihilistic art statement, we Brits turn into a middlebrow crowd-pleaser. Go figure.
Larushka Ivan-zadeh, Metro, 4th July 2018Interview: rarely asked questions - Marcus Brigstocke
Today Beyond The Joke kicks off its annual season of interviews to get you all excited about the comedy in store.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 4th July 2018Jess Robinson: No Filter interview
Funny Women editor Kate Stone talked to Jess about her new show, how she found her voice(s) at school and what Alesha Dixon made of Jess's Alesha Dixon!
Kate Stone, Funny Women, 4th July 2018Terry Gilliam on diversity
The film-maker weighs in on the controversy surrounding BBC comedy chief Shane Allen's comment about ''six Oxbridge white blokes'.
The Guardian, 4th July 2018Big Narstie interview
Grime MC, agony uncle, YouTube sensation, and new Friday night talkshow host on Channel 4 - Big Narstie is taking over the culture, and loving it.
Adrian Lobb, The Big Issue, 4th July 2018Swimming with Men -- no room for dry wit
Rob Brydon stars in this sinking Britcom about a synchronised swimming troupe.
Nigel Andrews, The Financial Times, 4th July 2018Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em - Darlington, review
Whether you are familiar with the original TV series or not, this is pure comedy gold that should not be missed.
Mark Clegg, The Reviews Hub, 4th July 2018Edinburgh 2018: BBW Q&A - Ian Smith
BWW catches up with Ian Smith to chat about bringing Craft to the 2018 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Natalie O'Donoghue, Broadway World, 4th July 2018Edinburgh 2018: BWW Q&A- Bethany Black
BWW catches up with Bethany Black to talk about bringing Unwinnable to the 2018 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Natalie O'Donoghue, Broadway World, 4th July 2018Edinburgh 2018: BWW Q&A- Robyn Perkins
BWW catches up with Robyn Perkins to chat about bringing 10,000 Decisions to the 2018 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Natalie O'Donoghue, Broadway World, 4th July 2018The Great Yorkshire Fringe Launch Gala review
Not quite everyone was glued to the football last night. Though some audience members clearly managed to divide their attention between the comedy gig launching the Great Yorkshire Fringe and events at the Otkritie Arena, given how quickly news of Colombia's late equaliser spread around the room.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 4th July 2018An interview with Rosie Sings
It is a rare gift indeed to be funny AND sing like an angel. The Mumble were honored, then, to catch a wee blether with Rosie Houlton...
The Mumble, 4th July 2018Review: An evening with Lee Mack
As he approaches 50, Mack reflected on his career in discussion with Shane Allen, the BBC's controller of comedy commissioning, at an RTS North West event.
Royal Television Society, 4th July 2018Interview: Leo Kearse discusses his new show
Here's what happened when this left-leaning interviewer spoke to Leo to find out what we can expect this year.
Angela Johnson, Entertainment Focus, 4th July 2018Interview: Phil Nichol
Phil Nichol discusses Your Wrong and Your Wronger.
Katy Davies, Entertainment Focus, 4th July 2018Interview with Robyn Grant, Fat Rascal Theatre
We speak to the Artistic Director of Fat Rascal Theatre to talk about their upcoming EdFringe show, Vulvarine.
Tom Inniss, Voice Magazine, 4th July 2018Videos
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TV & radio
10am30 min
Live From The BBC
Series 3, Episode 2 - Rhys NicholsonAlready an established star in his native Australia, Rhys is thrilled to make his first UK TV special for the BBC. In this show, Rhys tackles sexuality, romance and popularity with his trademark below-the-belt, razor-sharp wit.
10:45am15 min
Ground Control
Episode 3Astronaut Scott Carter is about to take his first space walk but his wife's mind is not on that; Tess, a neurosurgeon, is more interested in solving the mystery of an unidentified patient in a coma. But is he the innocent victim she assumes?
11:30am30 min
Plum House
Series 2, Episode 6 - Wedding BellsThe team are preparing to host their first wedding at the museum. With a journalist coming to cover the event, it's a publicity coup for Plum House. But the groom has cold feet. Can they carry on regardless with a fake wedding? Tom is dubious - until Julian suggests he might pretend to marry Emma.
4:05pm15 min
Diddy TV
Series 4, Episode 8 - Don't Touch The BoxDiddy TV proudly presents a brand new medieval entertainment show, Strictly Come Lancing. Also featuring a talent show where the judges get their just desserts.
5:20pm15 min
Waffle The Wonder Dog
Series 2, Episode 3 - Waffle And The KittenThe Brooklyn-Bells are looking after the kitten from Jess's veterinary practice.
9pm60 min
Taskmaster
Series 6, Episode 10 - He Was A Different ManIt's the final episode of the series and all five contestants not called Alice Levine or Asim Chaudhry still have genuine hopes of winning the greatest prize on earth: the shiny golden bonce of Taskmaster Greg Davies. Russell Howard invents sticky tape architecture, Tim Vine attempts a risky impersonation and Liza Tarbuck gifts Alex Horne a big, messy cake.
10pm60 min
Jon Richardson: Ultimate Worrier
Series 1, Episode 8 - FamilyJack Dee and Ivo Graham amusingly address Jon Richardson's fears about family life. Top of the anxiety-inducing agenda: will Jon's wife replace him with a robot?
10pm30 min
Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing
Series 1, Episode 3 - Rainbow Trout (Derbyshire Wye)In the beautiful Monsal Valley in Derbyshire, Paul teaches Bob how to fly-fish for wild rainbow trout.
10pm30 min
Stath Lets Flats
Series 1, Episode 2 - A Absolutely GardenStath gets a chance to show a couple a lovely semi-detached home. They're on the cusp of signing up until they see the back garden, which is overgrown and full of rubbish.
10pm50 min
CelebAbility
Series 2, Episode 3This week's celebrities are Charlotte Crosby, Adam Gemili, Vick Hope, Chris Hughes and Bobby Norris.
10:30pm30 min
Lookalikes
Series 2, Episode 2Andy bets his last remaining finances on an all-or-nothing footy match against his disgruntled students.
11pm30 min
Matt Berry Interviews...
Episode 4 - Kenneth WilliamsMatt presents his interview with Kenneth Williams in the vestry of Warwick Cathedral in 1979.
11:15pm15 min
Sindhustan
Episode 1 - Sandwich FillingBorn in India, educated in Delhi, Toronto, Chicago and Oxford, married to a Dane, and with three London born kids still living at home (and calling her mate) former investment banker Sindhu Vee has a unique perspective on parenting. At least the dog - a giant Labrador from Wales - understands her.