BCG Daily Wednesday 10th April 2019
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Becoming Fleabag: Phoebe Waller-Bridge on stage
As her hit TV series and off-Broadway solo show come to an end, take a look back at Phoebe Waller-Bridge's start in theatre, opposite Fleabag co-stars including Andrew Scott, Hugh Skinner and Olivia Colman.
The Guardian, 10th April 2019Review: Don't Forget the Driver
Toby Jones stars in a new comedy-drama about... oh, never mind. That's all we need to know: 'Toby Jones.' It's going to be a good 'un.
Christopher Stevens, Daily Mail, 10th April 2019Angela Barnes, Blackheath Halls review
A pessimist turning the tables.
Veronica Lee, The Arts Desk, 10th April 2019Don't Forget the Driver, BBC Two, review
Trying to beat the Bognor blues.
Adam Sweeting, The Arts Desk, 10th April 2019Ben Elton on political correctness in comedy
"I don't actually believe real political correctness is anything other than good manners."
Neil Mitchell, 3AW (Australia), 10th April 2019Good Omens: Adapting the unadaptable
The creative team behind BBC Studios and Amazon Studios' Good Omens tell how they adapted the unadaptable, bringing Terry Pratchett's final wish to life.
Manori Ravindran, TBI Vision, 10th April 2019John Robins: Free speech is not under threat in comedy
I read a tweet this week that said: 'I see no British comedian talk honestly on stage about Islam. It has become a farce'. It's an oddly specific criticism to level at British comics and I'm not quite sure how comedians became the go to source for commentary on all topics.
John Robins, Metro, 10th April 2019Urban Myths: Princess Diana preview
Sky Arts have chosen a cracking true story to kick off their new series of Urban Myths, about the time Freddie Mercury, Kenny Everett and Princess Diana walked into a bar - the Royal Vauxhall Tavern gay club to be precise, the epicentre of London's drag scene at the time.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 10th April 2019Dead Pixels: as addictive as World of Warcraft
You don't need to know your Azeroth from your elbow to enjoy this gut-bustingly funny new show.
Graeme Virtue, The Guardian, 10th April 2019Fleabag's priest is an exploitative muppet
Andrew Scott's character fits into a lineage of Hot But Horrible men in fiction, which rather than for lusting after exist to warn us away from them in real life.
Hadley Freeman, The Guardian, 10th April 2019'Wild Rose' review
Wild Rose's combination of country music, big dreams and a star turn from a once-in-a-generation young talent has resulted in one of the best British films in years, says Simon Brew.
Simon Brew, The Big Issue, 10th April 2019Tom Lucy interview
Comic Tom Lucy has announced his first short tour, having previously supported the likes of Kevin Bridges and Michael McIntyre - stablemates at the Off The Kerb agency. Here he shares his five most memorable gigs.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 10th April 2019Emily Atack interview
'I wear make-up, I have blonde hair - it p****s me off that I'm pigeonholed'.
Phoebe Luckhurst, Evening Standard, 10th April 2019Don't Forget The Driver review
Right now it's difficult to be engaged by the show, despite it being beautifully directed and containing a lot of concepts and themes which deserve to be explored in detail given the state of the world right now.
Alex Finch, Comedy To Watch, 10th April 2019In Conversation: Reece Shearsmith
A complete transcript of In Conversation: Reece Shearsmith.
Dodo's Words, 10th April 2019Review: Don't Forget the Driver
Don't Forget The Driver sets out to portray both the beauty and ugliness of small-town Britain but in doing so separately can often feel like a mixed bag, when in real life, and in the series in its better moments, these things can overlap or even be one in the same.
Jacob Gibbs, On The Box, 10th April 2019Show that shaped me: Steven D. Wright on Victoria Wood
As a teenager, seeing the comic perform live at TVC - including four long takes of her most iconic song - set the Kerfuffle managing director's career on track.
Steven D. Wright, Broadcast, 10th April 2019Videos
Podcasts
TV & radio
4 O'Clock Club
Series 8, Episode 11 - BeansEli suspects Owen has a secret new girlfriend... but who is Owen really hanging out with?
Waffle The Wonder Dog
Series 3, Episode 9 - PE WaffleEvie forgets her reading book, so Waffle takes it to her PE class at school.
Your Face Or Mine
Series 5, Episode 7Celebrity Big Brother contestant and ex-professional footballer Jermaine Pennant is next up on the sofa with glamour model wife, Alice Goodwin. The pair will be facing some difficult questions from Jimmy and Katherine as they try and win thousands for charity.
White Gold
Series 2, Episode 6Ronnie is still missing and Ronnie Jr is in turmoil. Meanwhile, Vincent has to decide who to take to Spain with him - Sam and the kids or arch-rival Jo Scott.
The Comedy Bus
Episode 1 - Tom Allen's BromleyHaving never had what you would consider a 'normal' Bromley boy childhood, Tom Allen is back in South East London to re-do his unspent youth. He'll be playing football, going to his first ever night out clubbing, and even hosting his first ever house party with the help of his comic friends.
Bunk Bed
Series 6, Episode 4Patrick Marber and Peter Curran wrestle life's challenges in the dark, examining the etiquette of farmers, hair transplants and the dangerous charm of The Air That I Breathe.
The Hangover Games
Episode 7 - EalingIn west London five local friends take part in what they think is a documentary about partying hard. However, comedian Matt Richardson breaks the news that the real TV show is about facing outrageous games with their hideous hangovers. There's a game with a coffin, a truth or dare version of spin the bottle, and some revelations concerning secret snogging.