BCG Daily Friday 19th October 2018
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Jo Brand on Strictly, strippers and... staying safe
Jo Brand is a woman with staying power - she's been on our radar for the best part of three decades and the media have cast her as everything from man-hater to national treasure during that time.
Emma Saunders, BBC, 19th October 2018Dave Spikey admits he's gutted Phoenix Nights ended
The pair didn't speak for a decade after Dave accused Peter of taking all the credit for the show's success.
Zoe Shenton, The Mirror, 19th October 2018Was 'The Inbetweeners' ever truly acceptable?
One of its stars has complained that people would find it too offensive, here's why he's missed the point entirely.
Tristan Cross, ShortList, 19th October 2018Fin Taylor interview
'The funniest sketch I've ever seen? Anything from Big Train'.
Harriet Gibsone, The Guardian, 19th October 2018Daniel Sloss on nationality, humour and his success
Daniel Sloss, making a global splash via Netflix, explains how his nationality is critical to his comedy.
Royal Television Society, 19th October 2018Dara O Briain: Voice of Reason review
This is one incredibly intelligent clown, he performs an entire show plus encore and yet still leaves you wanting more. I hadn't previously seen Dara O Briain perform a full stand-up show but I am truly glad that on this night I was given the opportunity to.
Clownster, 19th October 2018Seann Walsh fails to see the funny side in interview
Comic Seann Walsh has failed to see the funny side of [pGraeme Swann]'s gags over his smooch with married Strictly partner Katya Jones.
Nicola Methven, The Mirror, 19th October 2018For Facts Sake: review
My biggest issue - is it's just not funny.
Andy Lloyd, Telly Binge, 19th October 2018I did stand-up comedy for the very first time
Let me just make that clear, if that wasn't obvious. I am not a stand-up comedian. Chances are, I will never be a stand-up comedian. Definitively, a stand-up comedian is what I am not. And yet. Yet. I decided I would try to be one, if only for a few minutes.
Kyle Picknell, JOE, 19th October 2018Videos
Podcasts
TV & radio
Gloomsbury
Series 5, Episode 2 - A Tale of Two SilliesHenry and Vera are on a lecture tour of the USA. Vera is invited to the Round Table at the Algonquin and meets Dorothy Barker, who she finds repellent.
Breaking The News
Series 11, Episode 1Raymond Mearns, Catriona Shearer, Susie McCabe and Ray Bradshaw appear.
The News Quiz
Series 97, Episode 8Miles Jupp is back in the host's chair and he's joined by Helen Lewis, Neil Delamere, Felicity Ward and Susan Calman. This week Theresa May wants a deal, China wants the moon on a stick and some Greek donkeys want a rest.
Have I Got News For You
Series 56, Episode 3Team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Jo Brand and panellists Grace Dent and Kiri Pritchard-McLean.
Would I Lie To You?
Series 12, Episode 2This episode's guests are Rylan Clark-Neal, Sara Pascoe, Mary Portas and Paul Sinha.
My Favourite Sketch
Episode 5 - Bob MortimerSally is joined by master of the absurd, Bob Mortimer. Bob reveals the comedy sketches that turned a young lad from the North East into a solicitor, before finding his true calling with partner Vic Reeves. Bob shares his love of Spike Milligan, Tommy Cooper, Fry and Laurie as well as some internet sketch sensations. The icing on the cake as ever is the remake of Bob's favourite sketch, aided and abetted by host Sally Phillips.
The Last Leg
Series 15, Episode 2A live audience and guest Tracey Ullman join the boys to help dissect the week's events and talking points.
The Graham Norton Show
Series 24, Episode 4 - Michael Caine, Chris Pine, Rami Malek, Sally Field, Christine And The QueensMichael Caine recalls two poignant meetings with John Wayne; Sally Field says writing her new book helped her move on; Chris Pine talks about nudity; Rami Malek says he loved being Freddie Mercury; and Christine and the Queens perform live in the studio.