BCG Daily Friday 20th September 2019
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Graham Norton slams boring A-list guests
Graham singled out Mark Wahlberg for particular criticism - and admitted he was relieved when he "fell asleep" mid-interview.
Female First, 20th September 2019
Paul Merton on Hancock's Hollywood half-hour
Tony Hancock's two leading film roles are a reminder of the extremes of his comic genius. Paul Merton talks about the legacy of his hero - and how comedy is too coarse today.
Catherine Shoard, The Guardian, 20th September 2019Fringe-goers could be charged £10 for 'reusable' cups
Festival-goers could be charged up to £10 for "reusable" cups at pop-up bars during Edinburgh's main events as part of a bid to drive down their carbon footprint.
Brian Ferguson, Edinburgh Evening News, 20th September 2019
Count Arthur Strong, Leeds City Varieties review
Stargazing and mangled syntax.
Veronica Lee, The Arts Desk, 20th September 2019
Interview with Jack Tucker, comedian
Comedian Jack Tucker (in no way related to Zach Zucker) is the ultimate hack comedian, and takes the time to - just about - answer some questions before his run at the Soho Theatre.
Tom Inniss, Voice Magazine, 20th September 2019
Inside Phoebe Waller-Bridge's rise to fame
To some, it may seem like Phoebe Waller-Bridge just showed up out of nowhere, and was suddenly everywhere, and those people might not be all that far off.
Lauren Piester, E! Online, 20th September 2019
Ed Byrne talks ahead of Midlands and Shropshire dates
A household name teetering on the brink of TV treasure status, award-winning comedian Ed Byrne enjoys worldwide acclaim for his stand-up.
Andy Richardson, The Express and Star, 20th September 2019
Jen Brister: interview
The standup, author and actor on the things that make her laugh the most.
Harriet Gibsone, The Guardian, 20th September 2019
Romesh Ranganathan review
If the domesticity subject matter is well-worn, the Crawley comic's vivacity keeps it fresh.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 20th September 2019
Billy Connolly's son battling drug & drink addiction
Sir Billy Connolly reveals son battling drug and alcohol addiction.
Stuart MacDonald, The Scotsman, 20th September 2019
Review: Rob Newman @ The Stand, Newcastle
When you're as funny and original, not to say bright, as Newman, you can get away with pretty much everything.
Damian Robinson, Narc Magazine, 20th September 2019
NextUp review: Joseph Morpurgo - Hammerhead
I saw it live at the Soho Theatre and sometimes a second viewing of a show may disappoint as you know what's coming, but with Morpurgo the opposite applies, if anything it's even funnier as his manic performance ramps up the laughs to a frenzied extent, and the way his brain works amazes me as he has the ability to make me laugh for almost the entire hour.
Alex Finch, Comedy To Watch, 20th September 2019
Scarborough: Derren Litten interview
We caught up with Derren to find out about his writing life, the development of the show and to share any advice for other budding comedy writers.
BBC, 20th September 2019
Thanyia Moore on coming to the Women in Comedy Festival
"Life is there to be lived and I've always done it unapologetically."
Blizzard Comedy, 20th September 2019
'I am Justin Trudeau', jokes Sir Lenny Henry
Sir Lenny Henry has been having a laugh at the expense of the Canadian prime minister by telling an audience: "I am Justin Trudeau."
BBC, 20th September 2019
Live review: Funny Women Final
The fourth act in this year's Funny Women Stage Award final, Charlie George, commented soon after coming onstage that "No-one is straight any more." She had clearly being watching from the wings or chatting to her fellow finalists as almost all of this year's Funny Women final line-up were either gay, bisexual, transsexual or pansexual. It's probably a reflection of both the comedy world and the "real" world and good to see that people can be open and honest about their sexuality at a time when society also feels like it is in danger of becoming more closed.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 20th September 2019
Funny Women final 2019 review
With so much of today's best comedy, especially on TV, coming from women, it seems more ridiculous than ever to think of female-led comedy as a sub-genre. And judging by the impressively strong final in this year's Funny Women award, there are plenty more talented comics waiting in the traps to keep redressing the industry's historic gender imbalance.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 20th September 2019
Review: 18th Comedy Night That Passes the Bechdel Test
Hosted by the charismatic duo Lauren Stone and Liberty Hodes, their natural improvisational styles of hosting made the crowd feel relaxed and created an honest relationship between the audience and the performers.
Jordan Best, Narc Magazine, 20th September 2019
Jamie Demetriou: impact his father had on his comedy
The star of Stath Lets Flats talked to us about the influence his father has on his comedy.
Wayne Farry, JOE, 20th September 2019
Defending The Guilty is a sharp comedy
Defending The Guilty is a sharply written new legal comedy about an eccentric barrister, her goofy pupil, and the sorry ne'er-do-wells who form their client base.
Suzi Feay, The Financial Times, 20th September 2019Videos
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Quiz Nite!
Episode 2 - PTALowfield Primary School is looking for a new organiser for the annual PTA fundraising quiz. But competition among the parents for this coveted post proves greater than expected...
1:30pm30 min
The Good, The Bad And The Unexpected
Series 3, Episode 4Mark Nelson leads a panel of some of Scotland's funniest comedians as they attempt to make sense of the world.
6:30pm30 min
The News Quiz
Series 100, Episode 4Andrew Maxwell chairs the topical comedy panel game, featuring cryptic questions, acerbic satire and humorous newspaper cuttings sent in by listeners. With guests Helen Lewis, Lucy Porter, Lloyd Langford and Alun Cochrane.
9:30pm30 min
Scarborough
Episode 3 - The Sudden Apprehension Of Barry DixonIt's not a good day for Geraldine at the salon, as not only is it Mrs Bookham's funeral, but after a blazing row Lisa Marie storms out, telling Geraldine she can stick her job.
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QI
Series Q, Episode 3 - QuarrelsSandi Toksvig quarrels with Aisling Bea, Jason Manford, Anuvab Pal and Alan Davies.
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The Rob Rinder Verdict
Episode 4Joanna Lumley, Tez Ilyas, Stanley Johnson and Rachel Johnson are the guests for the final episode in the series.
10pm30 min
Bad Influencer
Episode 3Stephen Buchanan and Kimi Loughton join Mark Nelson in this week's Bad Influencer to talk about the trials of transport and dating.
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TV Flashback
Series 1, Episode 11 - RugbyComedian Tudur Owen references clips from half a century and more of Welsh television as he sets out on a quest to discover the truth about rugby. It's a story of vodka, Groggs and adventures away, full of lively characters from the nation's sporting past.