BCG Daily Thursday 3rd October 2019
Press clippings
Fleabag to return when the character is 50?
Phoebe Waller-Bridge wants to bring back Fleabag when the character is fifty/
The Mirror, 3rd October 2019Spaced at 20: homages, legacy and best moments
We revisit the geekiest 14 half-hours ever to be screened on British TV...
Alex Westthorp, Den Of Geek, 3rd October 2019Comedy review: Ben Elton, Pavilion Theatre, Glasgow
Offering a sober analysis of Brexit and the backsliding of Enlightenment debate, he builds to a lethal character assassination of Boris Johnson.
Jay Richardson, The Scotsman, 3rd October 2019Monty Python at 50: they're still comedy legends
Monty Python's 50th anniversary proves they're still comedy legends.
Fansided, 3rd October 2019Comedy Central censored Phil Wang's Roast Battle jokes
Phil Wang wrote 'a bunch of really, really funny jokes about my dead sister. And the censors said "no", the lawyers said "no"' Daniel Sloss recalled.
Jay Richardson, Chortle, 3rd October 2019Anna Maxwell Martin interview
'My kids hate watching me in Motherland!'.
What's On TV, 3rd October 2019Lisa Ronaghan improv interview
Today I talk to an improviser that is part of Amorphus Horse and the Hoopla House Team the Descendants - Lisa Ronaghan.
Phoenix Remix, 3rd October 2019New chief executive for Avalon
Laura Kennedy has joined the Avalon Group as the company's chief executive officer and a member of the Board of Directors.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 3rd October 2019Review: March of the Lemmings by Stewart Lee
In the preamble to this collection of the astringently sour articles that he's written since the referendum, the comedian admits he's deepeningly cynical and depressed about the whole process. And let's face it, his persona was never Mr Sunshine in the first place.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 3rd October 2019Defending the Guilty: review
Though the plot is engaging, it feels as if it ends too quickly.
Jasna Mason, The Student Newspaper, 3rd October 2019Becky Fury + the creepy clown sex cult
So I got an email from Malcolm Hardee Award winning comic Becky Fury. It read: "Do you want to do a blog about this creepy clown sex cult that I narrowly avoided joining?"
John Fleming, John Fleming's Blog, 3rd October 2019Progress 1000: London's most influential people: comedy
The most influential people in London for comedy.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 3rd October 2019Brydon, Mack and Mitchell - Brighton Dome, review
Each comedian has moments throughout the show that serves as a reminder of their impressive talents; Lee Mack's upholding of the show as a whole. Rob Brydon's impressions are, for the most part, hilarious. David Mitchell's solving of each dilemma, one in particular with hard, unforgiving logic is a particular highlight. It's just a shame that these were only glimpses of brilliance in an otherwise insipid performance.
Craig Unadkat, The Reviews Hub, 3rd October 2019Jonathan Pie review
This palpably unreal character takes himself too seriously.
Dominic Maxwell, The Times, 3rd October 2019Videos
Podcasts
TV & radio
Cry Babies
Series 1, Episode 4 - TogetherSally and Bea are best friends in their late 30s - which means it's crunch time. The decisions they make now will affect them forever.
Mr Bean
Series 3, Episode 20 - For SaleMrs. Wicket is selling up and moving on... but what will happen to Mr. Bean?
Mr Bean
Series 3, Episode 21 - Jumping BeanMr. Bean takes on the Bruisers at the local skateboard park, using only a mobility scooter.
So Awkward
Series 5, Episode 4 - Lou Dun ItLou hosts a 'who dun it' night, but Lily, Ollie and Martha have bigger problems to solve.
Alexei Sayle's Imaginary Sandwich Bar
Series 3, Episode 4 - Kings of ComedyAlexei outlines his problem Morecambe and Wise, discusses his issues with the Trade Unions and offers a fable taught by the Zen Master Wudang mountains in China.
Blockbusters
Series 2, Episode 2A-level students Freya and Rowan play against solo player Usman as they put young people's intelligence to the test.
A League Of Their Own
Series 14, Episode 8Not satisfied with taking over the world of children's books and televised talent shows, David Walliams invades the pitch of the chaotic sports panel show as this series' final guest host. Joining David this week will be gymnast and five-time Olympic medallist Max Whitlock, Countryfile presenter Helen Skelton and dog-toy-laugh comedian Jimmy Carr.
Frayed
Series 1, Episode 2Sammy starts working for an old school mate, who's keen to punish her for the past. Her ex also makes it clear he hasn't forgiven her.
Newsjack
Series 21, Episode 4Newsjack returns to satirise another week's news and events, with Kiri joined this time by Josh Berry, Freya Parker and Kiell Smith-Bynoe. This week the Queen tries to screen her phone calls, we look at the end of BP's sponsorship of the RSC, and there is an "Alcoholics Anonymous"-style meeting for regretful inventors.
Agendum
Series 2, Episode 2 - TimebombA current affairs parody and stupidly feasible visit to the 24-hour Hall Of Opinion Mirrors. Agendum - taking both sides of serious issues seriously. This week there are reports on the BBC splitting into BBC Remain and BBC Leave, the rise of of weather deniers, and a scandal about an online poll to find the nation's favourite pie.