BCG Daily Monday 8th April 2019
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Nicholas Lyndhurst: I can't watch Only Fools And Horses
Nicholas Lyndhurst has said he cannot watch Only Fools And Horses because it is too upsetting seeing the cast members who have since died.
BT, 8th April 2019Church repressing sexuality is why we fancy the Priest
Andrew Scott's hot priest leaves Darcy in the shade. Just ask my WhatsApp group.
Lynn Enright, The Irish Times, 8th April 2019My comedy hero: Kieran Hodgson
Kieran Hodgson on The League of Gentlemen and Armando Iannucci.
Brian Donaldson, The List, 8th April 2019How Fleabag carved out a new wave of comic noir
Tonight is the last ever episode of Fleabag - and it's carved out a new genre of comedy that casts a long shadow. From Phoebe Waller-Bridge's repressed love to grief in After Life, here is what's behind the new wave of comic noir.
Alastair McKay, Evening Standard, 8th April 2019Interview: Samantha Baines
Samantha Baines on adjusting to hearing loss, dealing with trolls and her role in Magic Mike Live!
Angela Johnson, Entertainment Focus, 8th April 2019Chris McCausland chooses his comedy favourites
As blind comedian Chris McCausland prepares to embark on a UK tour, he shares some of his comedy favourites.
Chris McCausland, Chortle, 8th April 2019Review: The Comedy About a Bank Robbery
You cannot underestimate the importance of timing in the delivery of this kind of humour; the script moves fast and requires absolute concentration - otherwise you may well miss a trio of jokes in a matter of seconds.
Laura Evans, West End Wilma, 8th April 2019Review - Tommy Tiernan: Paddy Crazy Horse
Despite nuggets of wonderful one-liners and occasional shock, Paddy Crazy Horse lacks a little in overall humour.
Jay Nuttall, The Reviews Hub, 8th April 2019Barry Cryer: I never decided to go into comedy
We asked the 84-year-old writer and comedian what his younger self would make of his life.
Tom Ough, The Telegraph, 8th April 2019We've become obsessed with priests, gin & edgy haircuts
It's more of an impact than just watercooler chats; It's having an effect on online searches and shopping trends.
Laura Martin, i Newspaper, 8th April 2019Saying goodbye to 'Fleabag,' one of the TV greats
After two seasons, the landmark British show ends tonight. Here, VICE writers reflect on its values and legacy.
Anna Leszkiewicz, Annie Lord, Hannah Ewens, Lauren O'Neill, Emma Garland and Tshepo Mokoena, Vice.com, 8th April 2019M&S see increase of gin & tonic sales thanks to Fleabag
If you've been watching Fleabag season two, you'll have noticed many things. Phoebe Waller-Bridge still has razor sharp wit, the nation's obsession isn't waning anytime soon and if you were ever to order the sexy priest a drink, ordering a gin & tonic would be a safe bet. Why? Well, he happily drank Marks & Spencer's own-brand G&T in episode two of season two and, in today's most unexpected news, the retailer has revealed there has been a spike in sales since he enjoyed the tipple.
Alice Howarth, Hello Magazine, 8th April 201912 Disastrous US remakes of British Sitcoms
Some things are just uniquely suited to a time and a place. The idea of remaking anything to fit another culture is thankfully becoming more of an outdated concept. Unfortunately, in the past, American TV producers have repeatedly tried and failed to remake many of our beloved British sitcoms.
Super Ink, 8th April 2019BGT viewers say ventriloquist's ripping off Nina Conti
Britain's Got Talent viewers claimed that ventriloquist act Jimmy Tamley had totally 'ripped off' fellow ventriloquist Nina Conti after his performance over the weekend.
Becky Waldren, The Sun, 8th April 2019Seann Walsh: After This One, I'm Going Home - review
The old saying goes: "There is no such thing as bad publicity". Seann Walsh might beg to differ.
Dave Cunningham, The Reviews Hub, 8th April 2019Fleabag review: a near perfect work of art
If the themes of Fleabag series 2 had been packaged up as serious drama it would never have got on TV.
Serena Davies, The Telegraph, 8th April 2019Fleabag finale is an absolute masterpiece
Fleabag graciously bowed out of our lives today with the final installment of Phoebe Waller-Bridge's insanely perfect second series.
Cydney Yeates, Metro, 8th April 2019Fleabag: the most electrifying, devastating TV in years
Phoebe Waller-Bridge raised the bar so utterly with her hit show's second, and last, series that you just have to shake your head in astonishment ... then go back to the start.
Hannah Jane Parkinson, The Guardian, 8th April 2019Farewell, Fleabag: now we have to let her go
As the show comes to an end after just two series, Alexandra Pollard celebrates the legacy of its flawed, complicated anti-heroine.
Alexandra Pollard, The Independent, 8th April 2019Fleabag's finale was a heartbreaking crescendo
Few artists have so truthfully explored every intricacy and hardship of what it means to love as Phoebe Waller-Bridge.
Sarah Carson, i Newspaper, 8th April 2019Fleabag, series 2 finale, BBC Three review
Phoebe Waller-Bridge's miraculous situation tragedy.
Jasper Rees, The Arts Desk, 8th April 2019Review: Jeanette Cousland
Self-styled ASBO gran tells all in first full length show.
Robert Peacock, The Wee Review, 8th April 2019Sex, power and Fleabag
If the first series of Fleabag told us sex was about power, the second says: Yes, and? Then what?
Anna Leszkiewicz, The New Statesman, 8th April 2019Videos
Podcasts
TV & radio
Fleabag
Series 2, Episode 6The day of the wedding arrives, Jake wants to know where Claire is, and the Priest upstages the bride. As secrets are revealed and decisions are made, will Fleabag find the ending she's looking for?
Saddled
Series 1, Episode 2 - The Big SplitMark's unhappy when he's split up from wife Dawn and put into the slow cycling group alongside Sue and Brennan.
Waffle The Wonder Dog
Series 3, Episode 7 - Waffle Needs Quiet TimeWaffle learns that reading can be just as much fun as noisy maze games.
The Unbelievable Truth
Series 22, Episode 2David Mitchell is joined by Sindhu Vee, Susan Calman, Graeme Garden and Tony Hawks as they lie on the subjects of swimming, mothers, magazines and clowns.
Timewasters
Series 2, Episode 6 - The FugeesNick befriends some West Indians and Horace befriends some Teddy Boys, but when the two groups meet, it sparks a race riot.
The Unexplainers
Episode 3The team take a trip to Carew Castle, where they meet a storyteller in the haunted north-west tower; and in Llangollen, at a Faery Festival, Mike and John learn that if you want to see a fairy, you mustn't think about seeing a fairy.