BCG Daily Monday 18th February 2019
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Do we need an Only Fools musical? Of course we do!
It was the cushty comedy that perfectly captured 80s Britain. As Only Fools and Horses hits the stage, we celebrate the TV classic that needed a new scale to measure audience laughter.
Stuart Jeffries, The Guardian, 18th February 2019Glasgow Comedy Festival Q&A: John-Luke Roberts
Interview with John-Luke Roberts.
Natalie O'Donoghue, Broadway World, 18th February 2019This Time with Alan Partridge - Q&A
Alan Partridge is returning to the BBC to fill in for regular presenter John Baskell as Jennie Gresham's co-host on the popular magazine show This Time. Alan took a few minutes out of his busy schedule to tell us what we can expect...
BBC, 18th February 2019My comedy hero: Nick Revell on Richard Pryor
One of the veterans of the UK comedy scene, Nick Revell is taking his BrokenDreamCatcher show across the UK. Here, he picks the US icon as his comedy hero.
Brian Donaldson, The List, 18th February 2019Glenn Wool: Wool's Gold II (The Iron Pirate) review
A greatest hits package that evokes shock and awe.
Jay Richardson, The List, 18th February 2019Cold Feet has finally become must-watch TV
The drama about middle-class Mancunians has hit its stride at long last - thanks largely to a love affair that's been bubbling under since the 90s.
Sarah Hughes, The Guardian, 18th February 2019Cold Feet, episode 6: review
James Nesbitt's Adam has finally grown up - his relationship with Karen (Hermione Norris/p]) has been a highlight in a superlative series.
Sarah Hughes, i Newspaper, 18th February 2019John Challis vents fury at £600 OFAH ticket resales
John Challis, 76, who played secondhand car dealer Boycie in the original Only Fools and Horses TV series, has spoken of his disgust at seeing tickets for the show's musical being bought then resold at hugely inflated prices.
Kelly Allen, The Mirror, 18th February 2019Ardal O'Hanlon interview
'Dermot Morgan's death was my wake-up call'.
The Independent (Ireland), 18th February 2019Nish Kumar interview
Kumar talks about Brexit, stand-up and why he has fond memories of Leeds.
Chris Bond, The Yorkshire Post, 18th February 2019Review: Waiting for Gary
The premise of Waiting for Gary is a simple one. Two adults in a NHS maternity ward. Three chairs. The Financial Times. And magic.
Lawrence Li, Cherwell, 18th February 2019Videos
Podcasts
TV & radio
Curious Under The Stars
Series 7: Devil's Bridge, Episode 1 - Part 1A stranger arrives in Glan Don, with a plan that threatens the future of the village.
Danny & Mick
Series 1, Episode 6 - Roller DiscoDanny and Mick get their skates on in order to get their jobs done in time for the roller disco - that spells wheely big trouble for everyone.
Gigglebiz
Series 5, Episode 12 - Wild Wez's Thirsty CactusWild Wez helps out his thirsty cactus and DIY Dan tries to feed the birds.
Danger Mouse
Series 2, Episode 40 - We Aren't FamilyDanger Mouse finds himself in a dance-off to win back one of Squawk's deadly inventions.
Relocation
Series 1, Episode 3John and Sarah's motormouth neighbour Ioan now knows pretty much everything about them, and John faces some unwanted national attention.
Just A Minute
Series 83, Episode 3Nicholas 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 6Adam and Karen are enjoying the excitement of their fledging relationship, but are all too aware that their secret will need to come out sometime.
The Stand Up Sketch Show
Series 1, Episode 4Featuring Jonah Ray, Seann Walsh, London Hughes and many more.