BCG Daily Friday 5th April 2019
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Roy Chubby Brown mourns his son
Roy 'Chubby' Brown is in mourning after his son died at the age of 45.
Chortle, 5th April 2019This Time with Alan Partridge review
It's been called "absolutely genius" and scored five-star reviews -- now, this hilarious TV show is available for Aussies to watch in full, for free.
Nick Bond, News.com.au, 5th April 2019Owning your power
On the eve of launching the 2019 Funny Women Awards I am both excited and nervous about what this next competition will bring and know that the real power of what we do here at Funny Women rests with the talent, not me.
Lynne Parker, Funny Women, 5th April 2019John Cleese confirms death of John Quarmby
John Cleese, 79, said John Quarmby, who played the unimpressed health inspector in sitcom Fawlty Towers, had died at the age of 89.
Minnie Wright, The Daily Express, 5th April 2019Emma Mackey interview
Sex Education's Emma Mackey reveals 'there was a lot of self-love and nudity' in Netflix cult show as she reflects upon her overnight success.
Bhvishya Patel, Daily Mail, 5th April 2019Fleabag star says show will end after second series
Sian Clifford, who plays Fleabag's (Phoebe Waller-Bridge) sister Claire, appeared on BBC Breakfast where she said "there will not be a third series".
Roisin O'Connor, The Independent, 5th April 2019Pamela DeMenthe presents... eVULVAlution - Treview
eVULVAlution is an enjoyable hour of comedy. Morgan clearly enjoys inhabiting her creations, but you're left feeling that you haven't fully experienced her talents. If she pushed these two characters just a bit further into the realms of the absurd it would really make this show sing.
Jo Beggs, The Reviews Hub, 5th April 2019One Brexit positive? It may make HIGNFY watchable again
The panel show hasn't been funny since at least 2012. But the sheer stupidity and self-destructiveness of our politics may just help it rediscover its bite.
Stuart Heritage, The Guardian, 5th April 2019Sian Clifford: Final Fleabag episode is perfect ending
Fleabag star Sian Clifford has said the series two finale next week will be the show's last episode.
Clifford, who plays Fleabag's sister Claire in the BBC comedy, said the final episode has a "perfect ending" which is "closer to poetry".
She also told BBC Breakfast about her relationship with the show's creator Phoebe Waller-Bridge, who also plays the lead role.
BBC, 5th April 2019Review: Sh!t-faced showtime
It is a fantastic preface to a night on the town, if one feels like being slightly more cultured than a visit to your local pub.
Tricia Wey, A Younger Theatre, 5th April 2019Fleabag has affirmed every woman's right to screw up
Phoebe Waller-Bridge's brilliant comedy reminds a generation of anxious young women that low-flying can be enormous fun.
The Guardian, 5th April 2019Demetri Martin: My funniest meal?
My funniest meal? A tie between the ones that have almost killed me'.
Harriet Gibsone, The Guardian, 5th April 2019Review: Joe Lycett's Got Your Back
The ever-watchable host's charisma and cheeky good nature carries the gear changes, while Silcox adds a more subtly subversive tone that should win him more fans. No need to demand your money back here.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 5th April 2019Fisherman's Friends: film review
From the poster and the premise, I wouldn't have thought I'd like this film very much but it wins you over, striking notes of authenticity and chords of harmony as it chugs along, a reliable, redoubtable small boat of a British movie, powered by a charming couple, raucous shanties and buckets of fresh fish.
Jason Solomons, The Lady, 5th April 2019See Novellie, Hear Novellie, Speak Novellie review
Novellie's likeable delivery style helps ensure intelligent and inventive arguments are easily digestible.
Angela Johnson, Entertainment Focus, 5th April 2019Review: Punchy satire from Pierre Novellie
Classified as 'white other' and straddling both his UK and South African roots, satirist Pierre Novellie describes himself as 'dropping between the sofa cushions'. And this gives him a unique outlook; he's able to view the world through a slightly refreshing lens.
Hannah Foulds, Londonist, 5th April 2019Lost Village Festival reveals comedy line-up
This year's Lost Theatre comedy line-up includes Russell Kane, Chris Ramsey, Angela Barnes, Milton Jones, Lauren Jones, Tom Lucy & many more still to be announced.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 5th April 2019The Fleabag debate: is the sexy Priest actually sexy?
I fear I may be about to burst the bubble. Five episodes in and, ugh, is that a pair of rose-tinted glasses slipping down my face? "I can't have sex with you because I'll fall in love with you." "We're not having sex." "Kneel." "We're going to have sex aren't we?" Christ. Eyes up, glasses down. We need to talk about Fleabag's sexy priest.
Jazmin Kopotsha, Refinery 29, 5th April 2019Deborah Frances-White interview
Deborah Frances-White on danger, romance and making her first movie.
Stylist, 5th April 2019Videos
Podcasts
TV & radio
Coach Karen's Half-Time Team Talk
Episode 5Polly's Dad attempts a coup d'etat and the girls have to decide where their loyalties lie.
Breaking The News
Series 12, Episode 6Des is joined by Janey Godley, Val McDermid, Alistair Barrie and Lewis MacLeod.
Waffle The Wonder Dog
Series 3, Episode 6 - Waffle's Great EscapeMrs Hobbs supervises Waffle at the Brooklyn-Bell house. Waffle wants to join Evie at school and tries to escape. Later, the family look at photos and Evie asks about her birth dad.
The Now Show
Series 54, Episode 7Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present a satirical look through the week's news, with contributors Angela Barnes, Eshaan Akbar and Gemma Arrowsmith.
Joe Lycett's Got Your Back
Series 1, Episode 1This time celebrity guest Kathy Burke assists Joe as he battles with a big bank and puts advertising slogans to the test.
Have I Got News For You
Series 57, Episode 1Journalist and broadcaster David Dimbleby guest presents Have I Got News For You for the first time. Joining Ian Hislop and Paul Merton as panellists for the first episode of the new series are Stacey Dooley and Henning Wehn.
Breaking The News
Series 1, Episode 6Des Clarke and guests Val McDermid, Janey Godley, Alistair Barrie and Lewis Macleod take a satirical swipe at the week's news in Scotland, across the UK and around the world.
The Graham Norton Show
Series 25, Episode 1 - Sally Field, Bill Pullman, Keeley Hawes, Matt Lucas, The LumineersSally Field reminisces about Mrs Doubtfire; Bill Pullman believes Meg Ryan chose the wrong guy in Sleepless In Seattle, Keeley Hawes says her BAFTA nominations were a surprise, Matt Lucas reveals that people think he and Rebel Wilson are one and the same person, and The Lumineers perform live in the studio.
The Big Narstie Show
Series 2, Episode 7Guests include Stephen Fry, Ian Wright, Guz Khan, Tim Westwood, Little Simz and Tory Lanez.