BCG Daily Tuesday 14th May 2019
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Paul Whitehouse and Bob Mortimer book extract
Gone Fishing landed Paul Whitehouse and Bob Mortimer a surprise hit. Now, in this exclusive extract from their new book, Paul Whitehouse and Bob Mortimer reveal how their life-threatening heart operations inspired the quirkiest show on TV...
Express Digest, 14th May 2019
No laughing matter: the challenges of reviewing comedy
Reviewing a comic show can be a strange experience - if you're not laughing and everyone else is, how should you judge it? And does the very act of critiquing limit your potential enjoyment? BroadwayWorld reviewers share their thoughts!
Broadway World, 14th May 2019
Freddie Starr to be buried with mother
Previously, Freddie's housekeeper insisted she feared the comedian being buried in a "pauper's grave" after claiming "he felt the British people had deserted him".
Samantha Masters, The Daily Express, 14th May 2019Netflix says I Do to Love. Wedding. Repeat.
Netflix has bought global rights to Love. Wedding. Repeat.. The romantic comedy from director Dean Craig stars Sam Claflin, Olivia Munn, Eleanor Tomlinson, Joel Fry, Jack Farthing, Tim Key, Allan Mustafa, Aisling Bea and Freida Pinto.
Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 14th May 2019
Live review: Daniel Sloss, Palladium
X is strung together by strong stories and consummate skill.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 14th May 2019
Andy Hamilton, Brighton Festival 2019 review
Gently amusing night of reminiscence.
Thomas H Green, The Arts Desk, 14th May 2019
Danny Baker to face no police action over tweet
Danny Baker will face no further police action over his royal baby tweet with the Met insisting a "criminal threshold" has not been met.
Female First, 14th May 2019
Review - John Robertson: The Dark Room
The Dark Room has been running consecutively for seven years now. If Robertson ever gets bored of killing people inside his little dark room, he could do anything from becoming a wrestling announcer to being the next Sith Lord. No rush though, the crowd is still enjoying being insulted and exterminated. To my surprise, I also found myself chanting dead-wishes to the undeserving players.
Johanna Makelainen, Broadway Baby, 14th May 2019
Up Your Prana review
This new play set in a yoga studio is described as a 'hard-hitting comedy', but it's humour is slight and every dramatic moment fails to land - though not for want of trying.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 14th May 2019
Gut Buddies review
You could call this 'The Chuckle Brothers does Waiting For Godot' but even that would raise expectations - when in fact this parasitic worm is something you'll want to pass.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 14th May 2019
Songs of Smut and Sparkle review
You have to feel a little sorry for Marcia D'Arc - the drag alter-ego of Bristol-based Mark Stewart - playing to about seven people scattered widely around a decent-sized bar.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 14th May 2019Videos
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4:30pm15 min
Mr Bean
Series 3, Episode 11 - Haunted HouseMr. Bean is trying to impress some kids in the park with his football skills but winds up kicking their ball into a dilapidated, scary-looking house.
4:45pm15 min
Mr Bean
Series 3, Episode 12 - Eau De BeanMr. Bean accidentally spills all of Mrs. Wicket's new, expensive perfume on the floor. Can he hide the crime and cover his tracks?
6:30pm30 min
Ed Reardon's Week
Series 13, Episode 3 - BezziesEd collides with the world of reality television. Could Ed's expert carpentry skills lead to him being the next reality star?
10pm30 min
Don't Forget The Driver
Episode 6Due to unexpected circumstances, Peter is forced to do a school trip - something he is usually so keen to avoid that he's had it written into the terms of his contract.