BCG Daily Monday 11th February 2019
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Live At Brighton Dome review
Mo Gilligan headlined, and he truly was a great deal of fun. As soon as stepped on to the stage there was an energy about him not dissimilar to American stadium comedians, a steady compact confidence that was entirely warranted and a work ethic his audience would utterly benefit from.
Victoria Nangle, The Latest, 11th February 2019TV review: Man Like Mobeen
Man Like Mobeen series two is the comedy Britain needs right now.
Richard Franks, Counteract, 11th February 2019Miles Jupp: my double life as Mr Banks
Having been repeatedly told that he looks like David Tomlinson, Miles Jupp now finds himself playing the mildly aristocratic character actor.
Miles Jupp, The Guardian, 11th February 2019Robin Ince: Radio needs voices like Jeremy Hardy's
Robin Ince reflects on the late, great Hardy, his first comedy love.
Robin Ince, The Big Issue, 11th February 2019Richard Stamp on writing comedy about his amputed penis
What's funny about having your penis amputated? Plenty of things, if you're the comedian Richard Stamp. He speaks to Andrew Johnson.
Andrew Johnson, i Newspaper, 11th February 2019Ofcom rejects complaint against Modern Life is Goodish
StarNow called in lawyers to lodge a complaint with Ofcom over a section on Dave Gorman's Dave show Modern Life Is Goodish which they claimed was 'very damaging' to their reputation.
Chortle, 11th February 2019Review: Mark Thomas, Check Up Our NHS at 70, Arts Depot
The leftie comic's empassioned look at the National Health service may not be laugh a minute but is compelling and thought-provoking.
Bridget Galton, Ham & High, 11th February 2019The Thoughts of Chairman Alf DVD review
Thoughts of Chairman Alf is a fine tribute to a great writer who created one of the immortal television comic characters.
Greg Jameson, Entertainment Focus, 11th February 201925 years of the Frog and Bucket
Manchester comedy club celebrates 1 MILLION + customers in style...
Kirstie O'Mahoney, Mancunian Matters, 11th February 2019Henning Wehn says it'll be alright despite Brexit
'Someone who lived through the Dresden bombings will be going, "That's nothing!"' says cheery German comedian Henning Wehn, who has swung by Metro's local to reassure us that, despite a continually messy Brexit, everything is gonna be alright. 'I've lived through the Berlin Wall coming down -- by comparison Brexit really seems insignificant.'
Sharon Lougher, Metro, 11th February 2019Only Fools And Horses musical extends West End run
The Only Fools And Horses musical has extended its West End run.
It began previews at Theatre Royal Haymarket on 9 February and will have its opening night on 19 February. The musical has extended its run until 31 August, with tickets on sale now.
What's On Stage, 11th February 2019The Delightful Sausage review
Hot dog humour sizzling with intent and invention.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 11th February 2019News: Results Of UK Pun Championships 2019
Eleanor Colville's pun alert: "Roman Numerals going out of fashion? Not on my watch."
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 11th February 2019Cheer yourself up with groanful gags
Eleanor Colville, 24, is Lancashire born, but now living in London and works for a film production company. "One man sells rotten fruit. The other sells rotten vegetables. But who, is truly, the grocer?"
Julie McCaffrey, The Mirror, 11th February 2019Videos
Podcasts
TV & radio
Prepper
Series 1, Episode 3 - The Kit in Your HeadSylvia and Rachel give advice on situational awareness.
Danny & Mick
Series 1, Episode 1 - Paper BoysA small stain leads to big problems as Danny and Mick try to paper over their mistake.
The Infinite Monkey Cage
Series 19, Episode 6 - How to Measure the UniverseBrian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by Jo Brand, Prof Jo Dunkley and Dr Adam Masters to look at how we measure the universe.
Relocation
Series 1, Episode 2John and Sarah adjust to a new life as Brian and Helen in Hirwaun, but robot babies and their neighbour knowing they are in witness protection start to complicate things.
Just A Minute
Series 83, Episode 2Nicholas Parsons challenges Paul Merton, Sheila Hancock, Josh Widdicombe and Julian Clary to speak for 60 seconds without hesitation, repetition or deviation.
Cold Feet
Series 8, Episode 5Homeless David takes refuge at the airport but a chance encounter with ex-wife, Robyn forces him to admit his plight.
Two Doors Down
Series 4, Episode 6 - HousewarmingMichelle and Alan are making the last minute tidy-ups before the neighbours arrive for the housewarming party at their freshly decorated home.
The Stand Up Sketch Show
Series 1, Episode 3The funniest routines by renowned and upcoming comedians - bringing them to life in sketch form, featuring Harriet Kemsley, Ivo Graham, Darren Harriott and many more.