BCG Daily Tuesday 3rd September 2019

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Monty Python's Flying Circus. Image shows from L to R: Eric Idle, Graham Chapman, Michael Palin, John Cleese, Terry Jones, Terry Gilliam. Copyright: BBC

Terry Gilliam: I disagree with John Cleese's worldview

Gilliam, speaking to Radio Times magazine, said that the only public figure he can trust in the current political climate is Sir David Attenborough.

BT, 3rd September 2019
Monty Python's Flying Circus. Image shows from L to R: Eric Idle, Graham Chapman, Michael Palin, John Cleese, Terry Jones, Terry Gilliam. Copyright: BBC

John Cleese: UK journalists write off comedy success

The Monty Python star said the series is not 'going very strong' in the country where it was first launched.

BT, 3rd September 2019
Monty Python's Flying Circus. Image shows from L to R: Eric Idle, Graham Chapman, Michael Palin, John Cleese, Terry Jones, Terry Gilliam. Copyright: BBC

Eric Idle: 'I liked it better when we annoyed people'

Eric Idle has said it is disappointing that Monty Python is now viewed as "rather cuddly and lovely" as opposed to upsetting people as it once did.

Florence Snead, i Newspaper, 3rd September 2019
State Of The Union. Image shows from L to R: Louise (Rosamund Pike), Tom (Chris O'Dowd). Copyright: BBC

Chris O'Dowd and Rosamund Pike rehearsed with wine

Chris O'Dowd revealed he and Rosamund Pike rehearsed their upcoming BBC comedy State Of The Union in the pub over a glass of wine.

Yahoo, 3rd September 2019
Sara Pascoe

Sara Pascoe on her new book Sex Power Money

'I used to think male sexuality was a restrained monster'.

Sarah Carson, i Newspaper, 3rd September 2019
Sophie Duker

Going to see stand-up? Don't fear the front row!

Sitting near a performer puts you in the firing line - but it also makes you an invaluable part of any comedy show.

Roberto Tyley, The Guardian, 3rd September 2019
Dave Johns

Interview: Dave Johns

Grounded in his core beliefs, it feels like Johns is determined to make us all beneficiaries of his recent fame.

Damian Robinson, Narc Magazine, 3rd September 2019
Monty Python's Flying Circus. Image shows from L to R: Eric Idle, Graham Chapman, Michael Palin, John Cleese, Terry Jones, Terry Gilliam. Copyright: BBC

John Cleese is ruining Python's legacy

Is Britain guilty of not showing enough enthusiasm for 50-year-old comedy sketches, or is Cleese just a bit out of touch?

Stuart Heritage, The Guardian, 3rd September 2019
Andy Smart. Copyright: Steve Best

Book review: A Hitch In Time by Andy Smart

Hopefully there will be another instalment that details that transition into comedy - for Smart is a hugely engaging writer with a simple but effective style. Though it surely helps that he has stories aplenty from such a life full of escapades.

Steve Bennett, Chortle, 3rd September 2019
Tom Ballard

Review - Tom Ballard: Enough at Soho Theatre

We are likely to be seeing more of Ballard in the UK. During the show, he reveals that he's now in the country on a two-year working visa.

Steve Bennett, Chortle, 3rd September 2019

Videos

Podcasts

TV & radio

Radio 4
10:45am
15 min
Frances Tomelty

How Does That Make You Feel?

Series 11, Episode 2

Tony Bishop's plan to launch The Men's Equality Party have foundered with his fellow drinkers' refusal to pay their subscriptions. But a new plan to enter and win Masterchef: The Professionals seems a sure-fire to get the attention of Chrissie his estranged wife, until Martha points out his fatal strategic flaw; he's not a professional chef.

CITV
4:30pm
15 min
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 1, Episode 3 - A Whaley Good Time

Fuzzypeg eats the Spuds' fish supper and Dave has to catch another. Things look up when he hooks something, but it turns out to be a whale.

CITV
4:45pm
15 min
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 1, Episode 4 - Born Free

George takes Dave on an adventure camping, but Dave isn't sure it's a great idea. He's proved right when they both wake up in a bear's cave.

Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 3, Episode 7 - Go Jetter Heroes: Polar Explorers

When Glitch and Kyan race to the south pole, Glitch's loyal Grimbots steal the pole's marker to help Glitch win. But when Glitch orders them to return it, they find themselves lost and trapped in the ice - and the Go Jetters must spring into action to rescue them.

Radio 4
6:30pm
30 min
Paul Sinha

Paul Sinha's General Knowledge

Series 1, Episode 2

This week's show starts with a question about the connection between an Emmy-winning actor and an electro-pop pioneer, before moving through the world of sport in search of barely-believable but true facts, including one of Britain's greatest-ever cyclists and the unusual circumstances around the 1904 Olympic Marathon.

Radio 4
11pm
30 min
Phil Ellis Is Trying. Image shows from L to R: Lolly (Lolly Adefope), Phil (Phil Ellis), Johnny (Johnny Vegas). Copyright: BBC

Phil Ellis Is Trying

Series 2, Episode 4 - Rugrat

Phil is tasked by the mayor of Parbold to find out if her husband is having an affair, leading Phil, Johnny and Polly across town to investigate Parbold's seedy underbelly.

The Reluctant Landlord. Romesh (Romesh Ranganathan). Copyright: What Larks Productions

The Reluctant Landlord

Series 2, Episode 1 - Daddy Do Care

Romesh becomes sole carer for the day when Natasha is urgently called into work. Juggling the pub and childcare quickly becomes problematic.

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