BCG Daily Tuesday 5th February 2019
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Spitting Image puppet of Margaret Thatcher for sale
An auction of characters from the smash 80s show brings back memories of a crazy, edgy and often hilarious take on politicians and public figures.
Anna Burnside, Daily Record, 5th February 2019Hannah Gadsby announces Nanette follow-up
'I don't have any intention of workshopping any of my traumas on stage again,' Gadsby says of her new live show, which will tour US and is named for her dog Douglas. The show follows her Edinburgh Comedy Award winning show Nanette.
Steph Harmon, The Guardian, 5th February 2019Everything you need to know about Comic Relief 2019
The BBC's fundraising telethon returns to screens on 15th March.
Susanna Lazarus, Radio Times, 5th February 2019Josh Widdicombe interview
"Worrying is what drives people to be good"
Sarah Carson, i Newspaper, 5th February 2019Review - Robin Clyfan: The Sea Is Big Enough to Take It
The act is appreciated by what seems to be his many friends, there to support their mate with noisy exclamations of encouragement, but it is not a routine that this reviewer can easily recommend.
Selina Begum, The Upcoming, 5th February 2019Review - Rory O'Keeffe: The 37th Question
O'Keeffe has cleverly developed a concept in which audiences never really know if their choices will lead to happy or miserable conclusions for Zoe and Stuart, making for a show that's at once sharp, intriguing and entertaining.
Selina Begum, The Upcoming, 5th February 2019Catherine Bohart interview
Waiting for the buses and trains at night in the middle of nowhere. That's no fun. But the rest is pretty good!
Alex Finch, Comedy To Watch, 5th February 2019Matt Forde complains Facebook censored his show title
Comedian Matt Forde has accused Facebook of censorship after it banned the word Brexit from an advert.
Chortle, 5th February 2019Comedy review: Sean Lock, Gary Little and Geoff Norcott
For its opening night, Scotland's largest comedy club booked an impressive line-up, with three bona fide headliners.
Jay Richardson, The Scotsman, 5th February 2019Craft of Comedy conference cancelled
The annual Craft of Comedy event has been cancelled- with organisers saying it is not financially viable.
Chortle, 5th February 2019Nish Kumar voices horse in museum exhibit
The Mash Report host is to lend his authoritative tones to an elite horse as part of a forthcoming museum exhibition about the Beasts of London.
Chortle, 5th February 2019Sandi Toksvig: The National Trevor Show review
My only regeret is that when given the opportunity to ask a question I failed to ask mine. "Dear Sandi, please come home with me and make me laugh and smile all night and all day".
Andrew Kay, The Latest, 5th February 2019Sex Education: heartwarming, hilarious, happening
Critics have praised Sex Education for its clever balance of hilarious and heartwarming moments.
Julia Weir, The Student Newspaper, 5th February 2019Videos
TV & radio
Love In Recovery
Series 3, Episode 6 - The GunIt's a big day for Simon. The most important, nerve wracking day of his life. But whether he gets everything he ever wanted or loses it all, the gang will be there to pick up the pieces... won't they?
Living The Dream
Series 2, Episode 5 - Awards SeasonIt's the RV Park of The Year Awards, and Kissimmee Sunshine RV Park could win Best Park. Mal is certain that the judges are staying in the Park and everyone's a suspect. Meanwhile Herman's wife, Larissa, suggests to Jen that it might help the cause if she can bring her client, star golfer TJ, to the ceremony.
Catastrophe
Series 4, Episode 5Sharon is unsettled by a strange moisture patch at school, while Rob's big boss at work visits London and takes a close interest in his career. Fran and Chris make a major decision.