BCG Daily Friday 12th October 2018
Press clippings
Women on the Verge review
Sharon Horgan's scabrous comedy is so Sex and the City, it's almost cliched
Benji Wilson, The Telegraph, 12th October 2018Matthew Holness: what the 'lost boy' of comedy did next
Matthew Holness won the Perrier award at 26, made a much-loved series for Channel 4 and then ... almost nothing. Now, at 43, he has made his first film, Possum, inspired by Jimmy Savile. And, no, it's not a comedy.
Catherine Shoard, The Guardian, 12th October 2018Interview: Mo Gilligan
Modesty even bleeds into his fashion: he can accept dirty Nikes. But, "when you get high-end creps, don't let them touch the rain," he jests. I'm not too sure he's actually ever been to Manchester in that case.
The Mancunion, 12th October 2018The Goon Show review
Overall it felt a little as if I had stumbled into a fan club's performance - loving, celebratory, but with a strong presumption of a strong familiarity with the material and characters.
Victoria Nangle, The Latest, 12th October 2018Live comedy: Bridget Christie interview
One of the best stand-up shows I've seen in years.
Alex Finch, Comedy To Watch, 12th October 2018Getting to know... Phil Ellis
We caught up with comedian Phil Ellis ahead of his appearance at Manford's Comedy Night at Bonded Warehouse.
Narc Magazine, 12th October 2018Getting to know... Phil Walker
My name is Phil Walker I'm an international award winning hilarious comedian, Panto star and soon to be children's book author.
Narc Magazine, 12th October 2018James Buckley: Steve Coogan is my hero
Acting alongside his hero Steve Coogan in the new series of fantasy-comedy Zapped was a dream come true for Inbetweeners star James Buckley.
What's On TV, 12th October 2018New wave of comedies likely to make you cry and laugh
The new of wave of comedies are as likely to make you cry as laugh - and that's great
Alice Jones, i Newspaper, 12th October 2018Eleanor Morton: I drank 2 litres of Irn Bru in 40 mins
The Scottish stand-up, writer, actor and member of comedy group Weirdos on the things that make her laugh the most.
Harriet Gibsone, The Guardian, 12th October 2018Rob Brydon: I Am Standing Up review
Brydon beats a well-trodden path through crowd work, gags about middle-aged decline and pitch-perfect impressions.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 12th October 2018This Country - the Aftermath review
This Country is funny. Not so much with the LOLs, but as a comedy of the silent squirm, it is unbeatable.
Alastair McKay, Evening Standard, 12th October 2018Videos
TV & radio
Gloomsbury
Series 5, Episode 1 - Prejudice and PersuasionHenry is preparing for a lecture tour of America and is desperately trying to persuade Vera to accompany him. But first he must negotiate his 50th birthday.
Stop The Press
Series 4, Episode 7It's the final show of the series, and Jo is joined by comedian and impressionist Jan Ravens - Gary will need every bit of sporting might from his guest Tam Cowan to make sure the Press maintain their unbroken winning streak.
The News Quiz
Series 97, Episode 7Joining Lucy Porter are Hugo Rifkind, Katy Brand, Rhys James and Eleanor Tiernan. All the big news on Brexit, Universal Credit and the most controversial game of hide and seek of the week.
Have I Got News For You
Series 56, Episode 2Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Richard Ayoade and panellists Jon Richardson and MP Nicky Morgan (rather than her handbag).
Would I Lie To You?
Series 12, Episode 1Lucy Porter, Debbie McGee, Dion Dublin and Bob Mortimer join the regulars for more truth and lies.
Mock The Week
Series 17, Highlights SpecialDara O Briain and Hugh Dennis bring the current series to a close with a special edition of the topical comedy show featuring best bits and unseen material.
My Favourite Sketch
Episode 3 - Jason ManfordStand-up comic Jason Manford reveals his playlist of the sketches that followed him from childhood to the present day. His selection is a mixture of high and low brow, with Les Dawson and Hale & Pace rubbing shoulders with Key & Peele, Steve Coogan and Caroline Aherne. Ending the show in style, Sally and Jason take on his favourite sketch, an American cult-classic.
The Last Leg
Series 15, Episode 1Jessica Hynes and Chris O'Dowd join Adam Hills, Josh Widdicombe and Alex Brooker to round up, examine and explain the leading and most entertaining news stories of the week.
The Graham Norton Show
Series 24, Episode 3 - Whoopi Goldberg, Jamie Dornan, Rosamund Pike, Harry Connick Jr, BTSBTS, the biggest boy band in the world, perform live and exclusively; Whoopi Goldberg talks about sex; Harry Connick Jr chats about New Orleans; Jamie Dornan says the craziness of Christian Grey is almost forgotten; and Rosamund Pike thinks her lack of fame secured Gone Girl.