BCG Daily Monday 14th October 2019
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David Mitchell defends BBC after row over Munchetty
David Mitchell has defended the BBC for its recent handling of complaints against journalist Naga Munchetty, and said the corporation would be missed if it were axed.
The National (Scotland), 14th October 2019Review: Groan Ups, Vaudeville Theatre London
The team are bravely showing us what they have come up with... so far. It remains to be seen whether the public will be delighted to pay full West End prices for what is essentially an elaborate work-in-progress.
Julian Evans, BritishTheatre.com, 14th October 2019Katy Brand on her memoirs and Dirty Dancing
Katy Brand reckons the day her latest book was released was a bit like her wedding day - just without a groom.
Ross Crae, The Sunday Post, 14th October 2019Starstruck picked up by Australia and New Zealand
Starstruck, the new six-part comedy written, created by and starring 2018 Edinburgh Comedy Award winner Rose Matafeo has been picked up by ABC and TVNZ following its commission by BBC Three and HBO Max in the USA.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 14th October 2019How a crossword setter appeared on State of the Union
Having used a puzzle by Arachne as part of a plot in his recently televised novel, Nick Hornby discusses the temptation to set one himself.
Alan Connor, The Guardian, 14th October 2019Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon - review
The second big screen outing for the Aardman favourite will delight kids and adults alike.
Emma Simmonds, The List, 14th October 2019Sinha will walk away from Chase if Parkinson's impacts
Paul "The Sinnerman" Sinha has confessed he will walk away from The Chase if Parkinson's starts to impact his knowledge.
Kyle O'Sullivan, The Mirror, 14th October 2019Jim Moir to present video art documentary
In BBC Four's Kill Your TV: Jim Moir's Weird World Of Video Art, Jim Moir (aka Vic Reeves) explores Video Art, revealing how different generations 'hacked' the tools of television to pioneer new ways of creating art that can be beautiful, bewildering and wildly experimental.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 14th October 201910 underrated British comedies on Netflix
Check them out next time you're Netflix-surfing!
Leah Flavell, Screen Rant, 14th October 2019Chris Morris interview
"It's bonanza time for bad behaviour"
Adrian Lobb, The Big Issue, 14th October 2019Holding on to comedy as a mode of healing
As she considers the peculiar nature of her art and its relation to her mental health, Manon Lever reveals the realities of being a comedian, and a Lobster of Never Letting Go.
Manon Lever, Varsity, 14th October 2019Filming starts on Man Like Mobeen series three
Production has started on the third series of award-winning BBC Three comedy, Man Like Mobeen.
BBC, 14th October 2019Four times Richard Curtis sanitised Britain
The Love Actually director is worried that Netflix is presenting a distorted vision of the UK. He knows a thing or two about that, as these examples show.
Stuart Heritage, The Guardian, 14th October 2019Richard Gadd - Baby Reindeer review
Gadd gathered much acclaim for this taut 70-minute show when in debuted at the Edinburgh Fringe. Away from the heightened critical reactions the festival foments, it's clear he deserves every bit of it.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 14th October 2019Women of improv month - Lisa Lynn
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 many musical based improv troupes such as Acaprov, MusicBox and Multiverse - Lisa Lynn.
Phoenix Remix, 14th October 2019Videos
Podcasts
TV & radio
The Country Girls
The Lonely Girl, Episode 1Kate and Baba blag their way into a wine-tasting and meet Eugene Gaillard.
The Infinite Monkey Cage
Series 20, Special - Being an AstronautIn this special edition Brian and Robin are joined by British astronauts Helen Sharman and Tim Peake to talk about the country's history and future in space.
The Museum Of Curiosity
Gallery 14, Episode 3 - Meeting Eighty-ThreeJohn and Bridget this week are joined by comedian Ahir Shah, historian Fern Riddell and physicist Bobby Acharya.
The Unexplainers
Series 5, Episode 2 - Is The Zombie Apocalypse On Its Way?John mistakes Mike for a zombie during a late night snack binge and decides its time to educate his reluctant friend in all matters undead.
Plebs
Series 5, Episode 4 - The GrumbrellaThere's a heatwave in Rome and Marcus has invested in an exciting new gimmick for the bar - ice. Grumio develops an innovation of his own in the form of a hat-parasol hybrid, which attracts the attention of wealthy entrepreneur Severus. Jason and Aurelius both join male escort agency the Knights of Eros.
Motherland
Series 2, Episode 2 - Soft OpeningJulia reluctantly agrees to help Amanda launch her new shop. But a careless online post threatens to destroy her good work. Meanwhile Liz resents gentrification and Kevin has written an unusual children's book.