BCG Daily Monday 30th September 2019
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Eddie Izzard, Brighton Dome review
Whether Izzard makes it to Westminster - or possibly Brussels - we'll wait and see. But he's on superb form, and politics' gain will be comedy's loss.
Veronica Lee, The Arts Desk, 30th September 2019
Billy Connolly reveals his comedy secret... no jokes
After half a century making the world howl with laughter, Billy Connolly has revealed the secret behind his comedy success...don't tell jokes.
Murray Scougall, The Sunday Post, 30th September 2019
Esther Manito: 'Arab culture is misrepresented'
After years of never quite succeeding in finding her niche, Esther Manito is now making a name for herself as a stand-up comedian.
Denise Murray, Arab News, 30th September 2019
Still Game: The Final Farewell review
A filthy but not always hilariously funny finale for the Craiglang crew.
Brian Donaldson, The List, 30th September 2019
Stewart Francis: UK & Irish audiences are so savvy
Stewart admits to feeling no extra pressure to make Into The Punset an extra-special one, and his joke-writing process for this show hasn't changed.
Keira Brown, The Fountain, 30th September 2019
Andy Nyman: To succeed as an actor, accept failure
Failing as an actor is not really failing, says Ghost Stories writer and Fiddler On The Roof star Andy Nyman - you have to accept it as part of the journey.
The Stage, 30th September 2019
Elf Lyons: Love Songs To Guinea Pigs review
Her move from the absurd to the personal, without abandoning the sense of silliness that defined the former, can certainly be deemed a success.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 30th September 2019
Michael Grade claims he 'saved' Blackadder
Michael Grade believes he "saved" Blackadder by ordering it to be filmed in a studio.
Female First, 30th September 2019
Still Game: The Final Farewell review
Outrageous doesn't begin to describe it.
Thom Dibdin, The Stage, 30th September 2019
Brydon, Mack & Mitchell review
Rob Brydon, Lee Mack and David Mitchell take the off-the-cuff gags of Would I Lie To You? on the road for a nonessential but entertaining night of comedy.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 30th September 2019
"I don't believe it!" Britain's favourite catchphrase
Victor Meldrew's infamous catchphrase "I don't believe it!" has been voted the nation's favourite of all time. "Don't Panic!" from Dad's Army came third, with the second being "Simples" from the Compare the Market adverts.
Grant Bailey, Metro, 30th September 2019
My comedy hero: Stewart Francis on, um, Stewart Francis
As he winds down his comedy career, the UK-based Canadian pun-merchant picks himself as his comic icon. Well, no one said he couldn't...
Brian Donaldson, The List, 30th September 2019
Jonny Pelham interview
In his current show, Jonny Pelham reveals a childhood trauma that still leaves him feeling numb. Here he talks about his new strategy for finding comedy amid the carnage.
Jay Richardson, The List, 30th September 2019
Comedy club set up for comics with dogs
A new comedy club is being set up specifically for stand-up fans who want to bring their dogs. Organiser and compere Simon Caine, who will bring his pet Poppy, said he got the idea from performing comedy in outdoor festivals.
Chortle, 30th September 2019
Review: Sooz Kempner - Mega Drive
This was the last ever performance of Mega Drive so there's no way it'll change in any way, but hopefully the next show Kempner does won't lurch all over the place in such an odd fashion.
Alex Finch, Comedy To Watch, 30th September 2019
Tommy Cannon's gruesome Emmerdale death worries fans
The comedy legend's character was killed off after having problems at 'both ends' - and David Metcalfe looks set to die next.
Kyle O'Sullivan, The Mirror, 30th September 2019
Meet Ari Eldjárn, Iceland's hottest comic
The former flight attendant started standup as a dare - now he's a sellout star. But how will his Nordic innuendos work in England?
Ben Williams, The Guardian, 30th September 2019Hazeley & Morris on The Ladybird Book of Trump
The writers of the Ladybird Books for Grown-Ups vowed never to write about the President, but then they read his tweets.
Jason Hazeley and Joel Morris, Holy Moly, 30th September 2019Review - Elf Lyons: Love Songs To Guinea Pigs
Her move from the absurd to the personal, without abandoning the sense of silliness that defined the former, can certainly be deemed a success.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 30th September 2019Jo Brand and Femininity
Jo Brand and Femininity: how they followed me throughout my childhood without even knowing.
Olivia Phipps, Laughing Matter, 30th September 2019Podcasts
TV & radio
10:45am15 min
Cry Babies
Series 1, Episode 1 - Preg/Not PregSally and Bea are best friends in their late 30s - which means it's crunch time. The decisions they make now will affect them forever.
4pm15 min
Mr Bean
Series 3, Episode 14 - Bean BugMr. Bean becomes Mrs. Wicket's house-mate when he suffers a flea infestation. Will they get on?
4:15pm15 min
Mr Bean
Series 3, Episode 15 - Coffee BeanMr. Bean is determined to make the best cup of java, ever. Oh, and to get rich brewing it.
4:30pm30 min
The Infinite Monkey Cage
Series 20, Episode 3 - Science of DreamingBrian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by comedian Bridget Christie, neuroscientist Professor Penny Lewis and Psychologist Richard Wiseman to explore the science of dreaming.
6:30pm30 min
The Museum Of Curiosity
Gallery 14, Episode 1 - Meeting Eighty-OneJohn Lloyd and his new curator Bridget Christie open up the Museum's 14th gallery. Donating the first items are comedian Jessica Fostekew, fluid dynamnics expert Dr. Shini Somara, and writer Linda Agran.
6:30pm30 min
Foiled
Series 3, Episode 4 - Everything's PlantsThe salon celebrates its fifth birthday and Sabrina has a big decision to make.
10pm30 min
Plebs
Series 5, Episode 1 - The VineyardThe boys set off on a wine-buying trip to Tuscany, but when their cart has a collision on the road they are forced to pull in to a nearby village.
10:30pm30 min
Plebs
Series 5, Episode 2 - The PaedosMarcus offers to tutor Gloria's teenage son Barney, while Grumio is mistaken for a schoolboy and soon finds himself recruited into the under-14s boxing team.