BCG Daily Sunday 17th February 2019
Press clippings
Gavin Mitchell interview
The barman is anxious to see the fan's reaction to the final series when it's broadcast next Sunday.
Steve Hendry, Daily Record, 17th February 2019Ricky Gervais speaks about his most shocking show ever
Depressed, stricken with grief and dabbling in drugs: the comic's latest TV character is his darkest by far... and has made him face up to his own mortality.
Cole Moreton, Daily Mail, 17th February 2019Phoebe Waller-Bridge on the return of Fleabag
'I've always wanted to be a bat - but I'm expected to be a panther,' Phoebe Waller-Bridge tells Amanda Hess. Now, the writer and actor is really getting to spread her wings
Amanda Hess, The Independent, 17th February 2019All Is True, and The Expanded Upstart Crow Universe
Ben Elton and Kenneth Branagh's serious biopic about Shakespeare's final years - All Is True, undoubtedly feels part of the expanded Upstart Crow universe.
A Dose Of David Mitchell, 17th February 2019Steve Coogan on bringing Alan Partridge back to the BBC
Twenty-five years since he first appeared on screen, the immortal presenter is back where he began. His creator explains why a divided nation needs him more than ever.
Julia Raeside, The Guardian, 17th February 2019Interview: rarely asked questions - Sean McLoughlin
With over a thousand shows at the Edinburgh Fringe last year I suppose it was inevitable that some brilliant performers might fly under the radar. Sean McLoughlin didn't get seen by many critics, but those that did see him raved about him.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 17th February 2019Garrett Millerick: Sunflower review
'No sad stories!' Garrett Millerick pledged ahead of his Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2018 stint. 'Sunflower' was intended to be a 100% pure comedy show with no left or right agendas - a show named after his favourite Beach Boys album. Only, seeing Garrett's Sunflower unfold at Soho Theatre this month, his original vow to steer away from sadness couldn't be further from the truth.
Emmie Harrison, Entertainment Focus, 17th February 2019Breaks review
I wanted to like this and it did start off fairly well but it quickly became tediously serious and shouty and I struggled to stick with it.
Alex Finch, Comedy To Watch, 17th February 2019BBC axe Ali G Comic Relief sketch on Brexit
The BBC axe an Ali G Comic Relief sketch on Brexit after party leaders refuse to join in.
David Wooding, The Sun, 17th February 2019James Acaster interview
The comedian heads back on tour in 2019 with the honest, moving and hilarious Cold Lasagne Hate Myself 1999.
Stephen Armstrong, The Times, 17th February 2019TV & radio
The Dog Ate My Homework
Series 6, Episode 3Harry and Charis are joined by special guests Lewys Ball, Lauren Layfield, Charlie Baker and Dominique Moore.