BCG Daily Sunday 13th October 2019

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Zomboat!. Image shows from L to R: Jo (Cara Theobold), Amar (Ryan McKen), Sunny (Hamza Jeetooa), Kat (Leah Brotherhead). Copyright: Noho Film and TV

TV review: Zomboat!, ITV2

The six-parter looked cheap but then that's very much in the spirit of the zombie movie, which is to filmic DIY what putting up a shelf is to the real thing. All you need is a dozen shambling extras and a street cleared temporarily of gawpers and if you've a half decent script you can let your characters do the rest. Miller's script is more than half decent and with Plebs (another cheap looking show) now returned for a fifth series, ITV2's comedy roster is looking a lot healthier than Birmingham's plague-afflicted undead.

Barry Didcock, The National (Scotland), 13th October 2019
The Day Shall Come. Moses (Marchant Davis)

The Day Shall Come: review by Mark Kermode

Chris Morris's overcooked FBI farce.

Mark Kermode, The Observer, 13th October 2019
Episodes. Sean Lincoln (Stephen Mangan)

Theatre review: The Man in the White Suit, Wyndham's

Stephen Mangan is on a relentless quest for laughs in Sean Foley's adaptation of a classic Ealing comedy.

Quentin Letts, The Sunday Times, 13th October 2019
Sara Pascoe

Sara Pascoe: I've had to stop joking about my sex life

Sara Pascoe has spent years mining the highs and lows of her relationships for material - and it never ended well. Now, with two new loves in her life, it's the one with four legs that's getting all the punchlines, she tells Chris Mandle.

Chris Mandle, Daily Mail, 13th October 2019
Alexander Armstrong's Big Ask. Alexander Armstrong

Interview: Alexander Armstrong brings comedy tour north

Renaissance man is a title that sits very comfortably on Alexander Armstrong's shoulders. Nothing seems to be beyond his capabilities, with the performing enjoying successful careers in acting, singing and presenting. But now, in news that will delight his legions of fans up and down the country, he is returning to his first love - live comedy. Armstrong will be coming to a Darlington Hippodrome with his new stand-up show "All Mouth and Some Trousers."

Tracey Dowson, The Northern Echo, 13th October 2019
Stewart Lee

Stewart Lee: Could Jennifer Arcuri save us from doom?

Perhaps true joy with his American friend could plug the black hole in the PM's heart before it consumes us all.

Stewart Lee, The Observer, 13th October 2019
Women In Comedy Festival

1-in-3 female comics sexually harassed on stage

More than one in three female comedians has felt sexually harassed while on stage, and one in six have been followed after a gig. And harassment is not confined to audiences. More than half of female comics said they've been made to feel 'very uncomfortable' in a green room backstage, and just under half said they have received an inappropriate message from someone in the comedy industry.

Chortle, 13th October 2019
The Monster Raving Loony Party

Monster Raving Loony Party just wants 'logical things'

In the current political climate some see the Monster Raving Loony Party as the most sensible around. And its Welsh members, who meet in a pub, say that is what they stand for. "There should be a 99p coin," the party's Lt Jager Schnitzel said. "Why are we wasting all this money minting pound coins when nobody ever uses them? Or if you do, you get a penny back."

BBC, 13th October 2019
Stephen Moore

Stephen Moore obituary

Actor whose versatility and experience shone through his many stage, screen and radio roles.

Michael Coveney, The Guardian, 13th October 2019
Birmingham Comedy Festival

Review: Birmingham Comedy Festival - Improv All-Dayer

I've been lucky enough to attend several improv festivals, most recently the Hoopla Marathon. I was very excited to be able to attend the Improv All-Dayer at the Patrick Kavanagh pub in Birmingham.

Phoenix Remix, 13th October 2019

Women of improv month - Sarit Wilson-Chen

This month I chatted to over 30 female improvisers from all over the UK to celebrate the talent that we have - we also discuss some of the important debates surrounding this topic as well. Today I talk to an improviser that is part of Tragically Unscripted - Sarit Wilson Chen.

Phoenix Remix, 13th October 2019

TV & radio

Radio 4
7:15pm
30 min
Sofie Hagen

Sofie Hagen: How To Love Your Fat

Sofie Hagen examines society's relationship with fat people.

Rob Beckett's Savage Socials. Rob Beckett. Copyright: Thames

Rob Beckett's Savage Socials

Episode 3

DJ Khaled gets his breakfast and there's a selection of embarrassing celebrity dads. Plus, plenty of disgusting dogs, and at number one Love Island's Lucie and Joe.

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