BCG Daily Sunday 7th October 2018
Press clippings
Romesh Ranganathan interview
His father's second career in pubs has inspired the stand-up's latest gig. Yet he's still not convinced that he's a proper success, he tells Stephen Armstrong.
Stephen Armstrong, The Times, 7th October 2018Steptoe and Son was a genius creation
The flair of Ray Galton, who died last week, lives on in a series of tragicomic characters.
Frank Cottrell Boyce, The Observer, 7th October 2018Billy Connolly volunteers to be research 'guinea pig'
Sir Billy Connolly has put himself forward to become a stem cell research "guinea pig" as part of efforts to find a cure for Parkinson's disease.
BBC, 7th October 2018Comedy fans vent after festival 'shambles'
Ticketholders attending a comedy festival have reacted angrily after claiming they spent £20 to "stand in a field" and could not see any acts.
BBC, 7th October 2018Is TV finally getting bisexuality right?
Smallscreen bisexuals have long been cliches, but with shows such as Desiree Akhavan's new comedy, that is changing. Why are there still so few male bisexuals on screen though?
Rebecca Nicholson, The Guardian, 7th October 2018Writer Graham Linehan given harassment warning
The co-creator of Father Ted has been given a verbal warning by police for alleged harassment following a row on Twitter with a transgender woman.
BBC, 7th October 2018Videos
TV & radio
I Told You I Was Ill
Episode 1 - Going, Going, GoonSpike is called to a Heaven he doesn't believe in, in a synthesis of fact, fantasy and supposition. By Toby Hadoke.
I Told You I Was Ill
Episode 2 - 2 Clowns, 1 TrumpetCombines clownery and childhood in a bizarre birthday party. By Lee Mattinson.
Still Open All Hours
Series 5, Episode 1Granville has a large quantity of bargain spectacles to sell, but will they really do anything to improve his customers' eyesight?
I Told You I Was Ill
Episode 3 - DeadlineJessica Hynes stars as a writer on the edge of a nervous breakdown as she attempts to reach her deadline.
The Imitation Game
Episode 6Alexander Armstrong and regulars Rory Bremner and Debra Stephenson are joined by special guests Alistair McGowan and Ronni Ancona to perform a series of comedy games.