BCG Daily Tuesday 16th April 2019
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Press clippings
Terry Gilliam says he wishes comedy hadn't changed
Terry Gilliam longs for the old days of comedy, lamenting that 'now we can't laugh at anybody because it causes offense'.
Daily Mail, 16th April 2019How we made Monty Python's Life of Brian
'We didn't ad lib because John Cleese doesn't like it - ironically, he's a fundamentalist when it comes to humour'
Phil Hoad, The Guardian, 16th April 2019Back To Life review
The wintry coast of Kent provides a suitably chilly backdrop. With considerable poise, and none of the gurning she deployed in Episodes, Haggard walks that line so well trodden by Phoebe Waller-Bridge between awkward comedy and deep pathos. The first episode passes a key test: you are intrigued to know more, and you care.
Jasper Rees, The Arts Desk, 16th April 2019When Warhol met Trump... at a cheerleading contest
The latest in the Urban Myths strand explores an unlikely pair of frenemies, who both loved to be talked about.
Ben Boyer, i Newspaper, 16th April 2019Spike Milligan: Irish contributor to British comedy
Taking a look at the life of Spike Milligan on what would have been his 101st birthday.
Nathan Mannion, The Irish Times, 16th April 2019My comedy hero: Adam Riches
Victor of the 2011 Edinburgh Comedy Award chooses classic sitcoms from both sides of the pond among his comic influences.
Brian Donaldson, The List, 16th April 2019Celebrating Funny Women alumni: Sadia Azmat
A far (and fiercely funny) cry from the call centre - Eight years since reaching the Funny Women Awards final in 2011 the seriously sassy, "wonderfully subversive" Sadia Azmat talks to Alumni Awards Coordinator Gemma Higgins about commissions, collaboration, connection, doing what you love and the need to stay true - not just to your comedy, but to yourself.
Gemma Higgins, Funny Women, 16th April 2019Review: New comedy 'Ghosts' is good fun
Ghosts is first and foremost a fun, multi-character comedy that's jam-packed with jokes.
Sophie Davies, The Custard TV, 16th April 2019Frank Skinner to return to the Edinburgh Fringe
Following his run at London's Leicester Square Theatre and in advance of his new stand-up tour, Showbiz, Frank Skinner announces his return to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe - the place where his live career began back in 1987 and where four years later, he took home comedy's most prestigious prize, The Perrier Award.
Avalon, 16th April 2019Review: Back to Life, BBC Three/BBC One
Not exacly a laugh riot, but there is more than enough going on here to keep me watching.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 16th April 2019Tom Allen & James Acaster up for Melbourne award
The nominations have been announced for the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Awards 2019 [formerly the Barry Awards, recently renamed following Barry Humphries recent comments that were considered transphobic]. The nominations for the most outstanding show are Anne Edmonds, Cassie Workman, Geraldine Hickey, James Acaster, Nath Valvo and Tom Allen.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 16th April 2019Joanne McNally: Wine Tamer review
Joanne McNally's show - although helped by fantastic crowd work, pacing and audience rapport - flits randomly between invented viewpoints, some hilarious and authentic, others less convincing. It's disjointed, inconsistent and therefore frustrating at times, despite great rhythm and a high gag rate.
Alex Bruce, Chortle, 16th April 2019Sex Education season two to commence filming in April
Sex Education star Ncuti Gatwa has revealed that season two of the Netflix hit is set to commence filming in late April 2019.
Ellie Harrison, Radio Times, 16th April 2019Gary Delaney: Gagster's Paradise review
As he self confesses at the beginning of the show there is no arc, no structure, no journey, no sad bits and you definitely won't learn anything. But as a prolific gagsmith you are guaranteed an awful lot of laugher.
Jay Nuttall, The Reviews Hub, 16th April 2019Mark Thomas: Check Up, Our NHS at 70 review
This must be the first time I've attended a comedy show where half way through there is a projected video of a stomach operation, whilst a laid-back jazz track plays out, with Thomas bellowing "staple, cut, staple".
Matt Forrest, The Reviews Hub, 16th April 20192019 Musical Comedy Awards review
To Do List - in the form of Editor Rupert - returned for a second stint judging the annual Musical Comedy Awards last weekend.
Rupert, To Do List, 16th April 2019Josh Widdicombe: UK comedy diversity improving
Josh Widdicombe has said representation of women in comedy is moving in "the right direction".
Milbank Monitor, 16th April 2019Ghosts review
Beautifully designed and directed as well, I really don't have a negative word to say about it in the slightest.
Alex Finch, Comedy To Watch, 16th April 2019Videos
Podcasts
TV & radio
Adrian Mole And The Weapons Of Mass Destruction
Episode 2Adrian goes to Glenn's passing-out parade. He furnishes his new loft apartment on credit and gets to know Marigold.
Mr Bean
Series 3, Episode 3 - A Dog's LifeMr. Bean is charged with keeping an eye on Irma's dog Mopsy, but Mopsy is a very wilful pooch! Who is really in charge of who?
Mr Bean
Series 3, Episode 4 - Big StinkMr Bean crashes his mini into a pool of slurry and is desperate to get himself and his car - and poor Teddy - clean again!
Waffle The Wonder Dog
Series 3, Episode 13 - Helpful WaffleWaffle tries to help his friend, Pepper, find a new owner.
Don't Forget The Driver
Episode 2Kayla endures her first day of work at the Snack Shack and Joy is visited by a community nurse, who is worried about the deterioration of her health.
...At The Stand
Fred At The Stand 2, Episode 3Jess Robinson, Raul Kohli, Elf Lyons and Chris Forbes are on the show this week.