BCG Daily Saturday 11th May 2019
Press clippings
The comedians making mental health a laughing matter
For stand-up comedian Harriet Dyer, funny moments can be found even in life's most painful experiences - and laughing about them on stage can make a big difference.
Ian Youngs, BBC, 11th May 2019
BBC Radio 4 listeners switch off clueless comedy
Audience satisfaction in the station's flagship 6.30pm comedy slot - which includes The News Quiz, The Now Show and The Unbelievable Truth - has tumbled over the past year.
Matthew Moore, The Times, 11th May 2019
Jasper Carrott interview
Comedy king Jasper Carrott on Belfast show and loving live work at age 74.
David Roy, The Irish News, 11th May 2019
Deborah Frances-White interview
The Guilty Feminist, Deborah Frances-White, on putting the funny into feminism with her hit podcasts, live shows and book.
Janet Christie, The Scotsman, 11th May 2019
Freddie Starr: Ex-model reveals truth behind headline
The woman at the heart of the notorious 1986 "Freddie Starr ate my hamster" headline has revealed the truth behind the story that went on to define the comedian.
Sky News, 11th May 2019
Danny Baker being investigated by police over tweet
A Metropolitan Police statement read: "An allegation has been received by the Metropolitan Police Service on Thursday May 9 in relation to a tweet published on the May 8."
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 11th May 2019
Change UK asks BBC to explain pulling HIGNFY
New party writes to BBC director general to demand urgent review of coverage of Change UK.
Mattha Busby, The Guardian, 11th May 2019
Seriously funny: why we fell in love with dramedies
From Toby Jones's Don't Forget the Driver to Ricky Gervais in After Life, a new breed of 'dark comedy' is wowing TV critics and audiences.
Vanessa Thorpe, The Guardian, 11th May 2019
David Walliams: becoming dad saved him from depression
The Britain's Got Talent judge is set to bare all on Bear Grylls upcoming show, amid scaling a wall and eating a rat.
Ruth Hughes, The Mirror, 11th May 2019
A life in focus: Peter Cook
John Bird writes about the giant of British comedy who inspired several generations.
John Bird, The Independent, 11th May 2019
Review: Jerry Sadowitz, Newport
Sadowitz is the last of the underdogs and tonight's performance is one of the most scabrous comedy shows I've ever witnessed.
Graham James, South Wales Argus, 11th May 2019The Art Of Caring review
Puppetry, stand-up, music and clowning; Little Bit of Theatre's debut comedy promises a little bit of everything.
Kerry Williams, Voice Magazine, 11th May 2019TV & radio
11am60 min
Fighting Talk
Series 16, Episode 33Colin Murray is joined by Phil Brown, Jim White, Elis James and Vaishali Bhardwaj.
1:32pm28 min
The Leak
Series 9, Episode 2This Time With Alan Partridge star Susannah Fielding joins Tom Price, alongside regular guests Helen Monks and Kiri Pritchard-McLean to pick apart this week's news from Wales and the world.
9pm60 min
Orphans Reunited
Documentary fronted by actor, writer and director Peter Mullan about his acclaimed dark comedy film, Orphans.