BCG Daily Friday 12th April 2019
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Ali Shahalom interview
The creator of forthcoming BBC Three sketch show Muzlamic has spoken of how he felt he was "too Asian to be white and too white to be Asian" after moving to London.
Neil Shaw, Devon Live, 12th April 2019Ghosts review
It's a glorious concept, and entirely unlike any comedy I've seen before.
Benjie Goodhart, Saga Magazine, 12th April 2019What's the perfect way to end a comedy?
When our favourite sitcoms come to a close, a sad, ambiguous farewell always beats a happy ending.
Sarah Carson, i Newspaper, 12th April 2019Wild Rose review
She lost out in a TV talent contest, but Jessie Buckley is having the last laugh with a barnstorming turn as a Glaswegian country singer who risks all to make it in Nashville.
Brian Viner, Daily Mail, 12th April 2019Daisy Haggard and Adeel Akhtar interview
Haggard says public attitudes to women who commit crimes fascinate her: "I was always really interested in how harshly we judge a woman who has done a bad thing over how we judge men."
BBC, 12th April 2019The Life & Times of John Le Mesurier review
Dutton is an excellent mimic and exudes the charm and easy, genial style of his subject. In so doing, he pulls off a clever trick, showing us a man who is essentially pathetic and alcoholic whist never ruining our fond memory of Le Mesurier as the helpless and hugely funny Sergeant Wilson.
Sandra Giorgetti, British Theatre Guide, 12th April 2019Ian Cognito dies
Beyond The Joke has heard that he became ill onstage in Bicester on Thursday night where he was performing at the Lone Wolf Comedy Club. Paramedics were called but he was pronounced dead. Reports say he had been taking medication for a heart condition.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 12th April 2019Andrew Scott shocked over "hot priest" status
Andrew Scott has admitted that he's shocked over his new 'hot priest' status after his debut on series two of Fleabag and that he never used to be a 'sex symbol'.
Olivia Wheeler, Daily Mail, 12th April 2019Monty Python's Life of Brian review
Despite its absurdity and button-pushing bad taste, this mock epic stands up four decades on as a stirring paean to tolerance.
Peter Bradshaw, The Guardian, 12th April 2019Cate Blanchett to make appearance in Bunk Bed
Cate Blanchett will feature in a BBC Radio 4 comedy recorded in real beds.
The Lancashire Evening Post, 12th April 2019Ben Elton interview
The comedy writer discusses staying on the right side of empathy, what the Greeks got wrong about comedy and his return to stand-up.
Nick Duerden, i Newspaper, 12th April 2019Back to Earth at Ten
Everything that's happened in the last decade - not just the three glorious full series of Red Dwarf that we've enjoyed, but other Dave originals such as Taskmaster, Go 8-Bit and Modern Life is Goodish - can be traced back to the decision to take the plunge into producing Back to Earth.
Red Dwarf Website, 12th April 2019Tributes flood in for Ian Cognito
Tributes have been flooding in following BTJ's announcement of the death of comedian Ian Cognito earlier today.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 12th April 2019Mark Thomas: Check-Up - Our NHS @ 70 review
Life and death theatrical comedy about health care.
Jay Richardson, The List, 12th April 2019Stevie Martin interview
The writer, actor, standup and Massive Dad member on the things that make her laugh the most.
Harriet Gibsone, The Guardian, 12th April 2019Actor & Labour candidate accused of antisemitism
An actor who rose to fame as a character in Lovejoy and who is standing to be a Labour councillor has been accused of promoting "anti-Semitic conspiracy theories".
The Telegraph, 12th April 2019Tribute to Ian Cognito
The outpouring of affection from other comedians shows the esteem in which he was held by his peers.
Olivia Duff, i Newspaper, 12th April 2019Don't Forget the Driver review
This new dark-comedy has bags of promise and potential.
Andy Lloyd, Telly Binge, 12th April 2019Daisy Haggard interview
Back To Life: the unlikely comedy about life after 18 years in prison, according to creator Daisy Haggard.
Laura Martin, i Newspaper, 12th April 2019MC Andrew Bird talks about Ian Cognito's last gig
Compere Andrew Bird said the crowd at the The Atic bar in Bicester had thought it was a joke, and continued to laugh, unaware something was wrong. Once it became clear something was wrong, two off-duty A&E nurses and a police officer began chest compressions and an ambulance was called.
BBC, 12th April 2019Videos
TV & radio
Breaking The News
Series 12, Episode 7Des Clarke presents the topical comedy news review show, joined by guests Susie McCabe, Christopher Brookmyre, Athena Kugblenu and Ray Bradshaw.
Waffle The Wonder Dog
Series 3, Episode 11 - Waffle The Grand-DogGram and Grand visit. Waffle loves Gram; he'll only leave his new dog doormat for her.
The News Quiz
Series 99, Episode 1What a time it is to be a topical comedian, with Brexit finally sorted, and the political landscape wide open again, the panellists can joke about all sorts of things. Or maybe not. Miles' guests are New Statesman journalist Helen Lewis, comedians Alun Cochrane and Desiree Burch, and writer and broadcaster Andy Hamilton.
Joe Lycett's Got Your Back
Series 1, Episode 2Joe's celebrity guest is Richard Madeley. They pull back the covers on sub-par hotel rooms and take low budget airlines for a bumpy ride.
Have I Got News For You
Series 57, Episode 2The second episode of Have I Got News For You sees politician Alan Johnson as host, with The Sunday Times's Political Editor and author Tim Shipman and comedian Janey Godley join Ian Hislop and Paul Merton as guest panellists.
Breaking The News
Series 1, Episode 7Comedians Athena Kugblenu, Susie McCabe and Ray Bradshaw, and award-winning crime-writer Christopher Brookmyre compete in the topical comedy news quiz.
The Graham Norton Show
Series 25, Episode 2 - Chris Hemsworth, Paul Rudd, Julianne Moore, Kit Harington, Tom WalkerChris Hemsworth says he doesn't know what happens to Thor, Paul Rudd jokes about his physique, Juliannne Moore says you can be messed up dating at any age, Kit Harington says he had to reveal the plot of Game of Thrones and Tom Walker performs live in the studio.
The Big Narstie Show
Series 2, Episode 8In the final show of the current series guests include Rio Ferdinand, Lorraine Kelly, London Hughes and Unknown T.