BCG Daily Saturday 14th September 2019
Press clippings
How creators convinced James Bolam to be Likely Lad
Sitcom Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads is one of the most iconic comedies of all time - now creators Dick Clement and Ian La Frenais have revealed in a new book how they wrote it and why star James Bolam nearly did not want to do it.
Dick Clement & Ian La Frenais, The Daily Express, 14th September 2019Richard Ayoade interview
The comedian, 42, on cheap shoes, law degree shaming, meeting The Edge and being from Ipswich.
Rich Pelley, The Guardian, 14th September 2019The show that celebrates lawyers who aren't heroes
A candid legal memoir has inspired a new BBC sitcom featuring hapless pupil barristers fighting for a job.
Sarah Hughes, The Guardian, 14th September 2019Frankie Boyle in Edinburgh review
I wondered if the audience were good enough for him.
Jay Richardson, The Scotsman, 14th September 2019Review: Military Wives delivers a soothing tune
If being called a 'feel good movie' would right away make you think of a thoughtless and syrupy offering aiming just to please, Military Wives would shatter that myth.
Diana Cheng, Ripple Effects, 14th September 2019Videos
TV & radio
Fighting Talk
Series 17, Episode 6Former England rugby player James Haskell, former England Netball player Tamsin Greenway, BBC Religious Editor Martin Bashir and comedian Marc Jennings join Colin Murray for an hour of sporting punditry, humour and entertainment.
The Jonathan Ross Show
Series 15, Episode 1 - Elizaeth McGovern, Michelle Dockery, Stephen Fry, Craig David, Martin Freeman, Charli XCX & Christine and The QueensThe host is joined for the launch of a new series by Downton Abbey stars Elizabeth McGovern and Michelle Dockery, who discuss reviving the period drama for a new movie. Other guests include Stephen Fry, Craig David and Martin Freeman, currently starring in true-life crime drama A Confession. Plus, Charli XCX and Christine and The Queens perform together in the studio.