BCG Daily Monday 19th November 2018
Press clippings
First look at Robert Webb & Diane Morgan in Frayed
With the show currently shooting in New South Wales, Australia, performers such as Sarah Kendall, Kerry Armstrong and Ben Mingay are also attached for roles.
Dan Seddon, Digital Spy, 19th November 2018Ruth Jones on 'terror' of The Nightingales stage return
Ruth Jones has revealed she was "terrified" of forgetting her lines during her return to the stage.
BBC, 19th November 2018Dinner for One to be screened in Britain for first time
Odd story of the British comedy classic which has never been screened in Britain. Until now.
Chortle, 19th November 2018Leo Kearse responses as venue ban his show
Scottish stand-up Leo Kearse has defended himself against accusations of transphobia, after social media protests forced an Australian venue to cancel his show.
Jay Richardson, Chortle, 19th November 2018Mark Benton on Anna and the Apocalypse
British musical zom-com that's also a Christmas movie - what's not to be excited about?
Eddie Harrison, The List, 19th November 2018Inside No.9 review: Halloween special: 'Dead Line'
The way it was done, the sheer audacity of the whole thing left one almost open-mouthed in admiration and amazement.
Dodo's Words, 19th November 2018Jason Byrne at the Leicester Square Theatre review
A pretty bulletproof audience participation set-piece rounds things off, by the end of which Byrne has earned himself a partial standing ovation. That's overstating things slightly, but still: a high quality evening out.
Mark Muldoon, Short Com, 19th November 2018Jeeves and Wooster in Perfect Nonsense review
I've thoroughly enjoyed Theatre by the Lake's brief residency at the York Theatre Royal. All things considered, it's been a lovely pre-Christmas treat.
James Ballands, British Theatre Guide, 19th November 2018Laura Lexx - Trying: Komedia, Brighton review
Trying is a destigmatising emotional journey, interspersed with the recapturing of a particular moment in time; the essence of one family holiday in France in 1994. Above all, it is very funny and engaging.
Simon Topping, The Reviews Hub, 19th November 2018Up to the Task: Selling comedy to the world
Gameshow Taskmaster has been a standout hit for UKTV and is now entertaining audiences around the world. Creator Alex Horne and execs from UKTV and production company Avalon explain how the show was exported to 17 countries.
Ross Biddiscombe, IBC, 19th November 2018Review - Denim: The Reunion Tour
It's an eclectic mix of skits and musical numbers, but the whole is more than the sum of the parts.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 19th November 2018Review: Laura Lexx - Trying
Trying is intelligent and disarming, with Lexx a clear and articulate voice with something interesting to say for every minute of her time on stage. Captivating.
Victoria Nangle, The Latest, 19th November 2018Videos
Podcasts
TV & radio
Incredible Women
Series 7, Episode 1 - Jessica Kennedy - Day 1Jeremy Front arrives in Cambridge to visit the 'Zinoviev School of International Relations' to find out more about its new head Jessica Kennedy. Jessica has managed to jump from high-level job to high-level job, with seemingly few qualifications. Is she just a consummate power player? Or are there more sinister forces at work? Jeremy is here to find out. And he won't let anything get in his way. Not even breakfast.
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue
Series 70, Episode 2This week the programme pays a return visit to the Lighthouse concert hall in Poole where regulars Tim Brooke-Taylor and Barry Cryer are once again joined on the panel by Tony Hawks and John Finnemore, with Jack Dee in the chair. At the piano - Colin Sell.
Peter Kay's Comedy Shuffle
Series 3, Episode 6Our celebration of one of Britain's favourite comedians comes to end with a quiz night down at the Phoenix Club, a triumphant victory for Geraldine McQueen and Max and Paddy have a singalong with some bewildered Asian Elders. Featuring a special appearance from David Jason.
For Facts Sake
Episode 6Real life brother and sister Danny O'Carroll and Fiona O'Carroll compete alongside members of the audience. In the last episode of the series, we learn some incredible facts on subjects from the Olympics to onions. Expert guest Bill Oddie flies in to teach us the truth about birds and Pat 'Pepsi' Shields shows us another side to Queen Victoria.
People Just Do Nothing
Series 5, Episode 2With the station back up and running, Kurupt FM decide to have a go at live streaming to widen their fan base. Craig introduces Beats to the world of higher education and there is trouble in paradise for Chabuddy. Miche is waiting for the right time to tell Grindah about the move but has a plan to make it easier on Angel.