BCG Daily Saturday 13th April 2019

News

Press clippings

Gary Faulds

Gary Faulds slams abuse of cancer stricken girl

Gary Faulds was horrified at the comments made about Kiara Buonomo and has organised a benefit gig for her.

Stephen Stewart, Daily Record, 13th April 2019
Andrew Bird

Plan to put plaque up for Ian Cognito

There are hopes that a memorial plaque will be put up at the venue where comedian Ian Cognito died on Thursday night.

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 13th April 2019
Ian Cognito

Ian Cognito recorded his own musical epitaph

A recording has emerged of Ian Cognito's own self-penned musical epitaph. Listen below (maybe have a box of tissues handy).

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 13th April 2019
Al Murray's Great British Pub Quiz. Image shows from L to R: Shaun Williamson, Al Murray. Copyright: Avalon Television

Al Murray interview

The comedian, 50, on campaigning against Nigel Farage, working hard at being a standup and why he loves playing in a band.

Louis Wise, The Guardian, 13th April 2019
Ian Cognito

RIP Ian Cognito, dangerous comic & great opera singer

He actually died on stage, the mad bastard, and people thought he was pretending but he was actually dead. The compere came on and went to prod him as he thought he was joking but he was actually dead. Fuck me, that's hilarious.

John Fleming, John Fleming's Blog, 13th April 2019
Samantha Pressdee. Copyright: Steve Ullathorne

An interview with Samantha Pressdee

The ultimate Love Muffin is flying down to Brighton...

Mumble Comedy, 13th April 2019
Chic Murray

Chic Murray: A Funny Place for a Window - review

An entertaining and thought-provoking piece to enjoy over lunch.

Isa Reneman, Young Perspective, 13th April 2019
Tony Slattery

Tony Slattery on his battle with bipolar disorder

Whose Line Is It Anyway? genius, now 59, reflects on his battles as he continues to delight on UK tour.

Kelly Jenkins, The Mirror, 13th April 2019

Inside No. 9: Going Live

A complete transcript of the Inside No. 9: Going Live discussion and Q&A with Reece Shearsmith, Steve Pemberton, director Barbara Wiltshire and producer Adam Tandy.

Dodo's Words, 13th April 2019

Videos

TV & radio

BBC Radio 5 Live
11am
60 min
Rick Edwards. Credit: BBC

Fighting Talk

Series 16, Episode 30

Colin Murray acts as judge and jury as Jack Savoretti, Gail Emms, Martin Kelner and Danny Mcloughlin fight for punditry points whilst discussing the sporting stories of the week.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV
9:25pm
60 min
The Jonathan Ross Show. Jonathan Ross. Copyright: Hot Sauce / ITV Studios

The Jonathan Ross Show

Series 14, Episode 7 - Jeremy Clarkson, Emma Bunton, Sara Pascoe, Samson Kayo, Mumford and Sons

This time, Jonathan Ross's guests are The Grand Tour and Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? host Jeremy Clarkson; Spice Girl Emma Bunton; the hilarious Sara Pascoe; BAFTA-nominated comedy actor from BBC Three's Famalan - Samson Kayo; and the multi award-winning, multi platinum-selling Mumford and Sons.

YouTube
Midnight
Suffering

Suffering

Episode 5 - Hocus Pocus Engagement

After a failed engagement, Scott warns Aaron about the dangers of engaged life.

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