BCG Daily Tuesday 12th February 2019
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Comedy review: Tom Stade, Pyramid
It's the sort of experience where it's not about the punchlines - you are grinning, nodding and laughing constantly throughout. How Tom is not a bigger name in the comedy world is anyone's guess. Go see for yourself before the secret gets out.
David Morgan, Warrington Guardian, 12th February 2019My comedy hero: Sean McLoughlin on Tina Fey
One of the true rising stars of British stand-up, Sean McLoughlin is taking his Hail Mary show across the UK this spring. Here, he picks the US writer, sitcom star and movie actor as his comedic icon.
Brian Donaldson, The List, 12th February 2019Stephen Halkett interview
Comedian discusses his family-friendly coming to Glasgow Comedy Festival.
Brian Donaldson, The List, 12th February 2019Do you want to feature in a transgender silent comedy?
Students from London's Central Film School are casting for a silent dark comedy film following the transformation of a character into the opposing gender and are looking for actors who can act creatively without dialogue.
Laurence Cook, Backstage, 12th February 2019Catastrophe episode 6, finale review
The last ever episode highlights the fact there has really never been anything quite like this series before.
Sean O'Grady, The Independent, 12th February 2019Catastrophe finale review
Through four years of caustic dissection of marriage and parenthood, the charisma, warmth and chemistry of Catastrophe's brilliant leads ensured we went out on a high.
Lucy Mangan, The Guardian, 12th February 2019Farewell to Catastrophe, the best romantic comedy on TV
Catastrophe has been a gift. How rarely we have seen all sides (and bodily functions) of people displayed so honestly as they attempt to share their life with another's.
Sarah Carson, i Newspaper, 12th February 2019Catastrophe made us laugh at life's worst bits
It's hard to pinpoint why we all fell in love with two dysfunctional adults who accidentally started a family. Perhaps it's because they made us feel better about our own mistakes.
Emily Baker, Refinery 29, 12th February 2019Charlie Clive interview
We caught up with Charly to talk about why she wanted to be involved in Pure and how comedy can get people talking.
Hannah Mylrea, NME, 12th February 2019Norma Farnes obituary
Norma Farnes, who has died aged 83, was by turns secretary, dogsbody, agent and manager to the comedian Spike Milligan, a role that equated to running a latter-day madhouse, controlling the demons and protecting the fragile ego of the complex lunatic inside.
The Telegraph, 12th February 2019Calendar Girls musical tour casting announced
New casting has been announced for the ongoing UK and Ireland tour of Calendar Girls, Gary Barlow and Tim Firth's musical comedy.
Alex Wood, What's On Stage, 12th February 2019Videos
TV & radio
Danny & Mick
Series 1, Episode 2 - Golden VoiceA pop star is coming to open the new reception - but Danny and Mick leave her speechless!
Small Scenes
Series 4, Episode 1Featuring more overblown, melodramatic scenes from modern life, including a visit to the first ever Crufts for Cats and a terrifying reminder as to why you should never try and cancel your membership of The National Trust.
Living The Dream
Series 2, Episode 6 - Engdangered SpeciesMayor Herman Bloch is up for re-election and has made it his campaign promise to shut down RV Parks. Mal is furious and decides to get someone from the park to run against him for Mayor. He picks one of the residents and has to get them ready to fight Herman in the televised debate at the Park. The future of their RV Park depends on it....
Pitching In
Episode 1Recent widower Frank Hardcastle is surprised by a birthday party thrown by the tight-knit community of Glan Mor to celebrate his 71st birthday.
Catastrophe
Series 4, Episode 6Sharon and Rob arrive in Boston for a family holiday only to receive some tragic news about Rob's mum, Mia. Under pressure, the couple need to negotiate an estranged family member and a 'grief vampire', while Rob has a tempting, but complicated offer from an old friend.