BCG Daily Tuesday 15th October 2019
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Dylan Moran comedy goers exposed to measles
People at the Dylan Moran comedy show in Wellington, New Zealand on Saturday night may have been exposed to measles.
Stuff.co.nz, 15th October 2019Review: Charles and Jen @ TriBeCa
Charlie and Jennie come rushing through TriBeCa's doors, clearly worried they're late, brandishing a guitar case and dragging a massive suitcase behind them.
Anna Staufenberg, Mancunian Matters, 15th October 2019Live review: Comedy Auction
I had absolutely no idea what to expect from The Comedy Auction, a currently fortnightly event at The Taproom in Angel where a group of comedians gather to auction off various items. But even if I had tried to predict what might have happened I don't think I'd have come close to encapsulating the chaotic yet joyful afternoon of comedy which took place as children bid against their parents, and friends against friends, for a selection of rather unusual items.
Alex Finch, Comedy To Watch, 15th October 2019Scott Bennett: There's no such thing as regional comedy
Yorkshire lad Scott Bennett uprooted to Beeston a while ago, but he made sure he brought his Northern sense of humour with him. Ahead of his new tour Leap Year, which was nominated for Best Show at Leicester Comedy Festival, the comic invites us into his shed to talk touring, writing for some of the UK's biggest comedians and his comedy heroes...
Shariff Ibrahim, Leftlion, 15th October 2019Ed Gamble's 3 tips for no-cost fine dining in London
As a co-host of the 'Off Menu Podcast', I make it my duty to be across all the hottest restaurant openings and trendiest pop-ups in the capital. People think great food needs to be expensive, but there are plenty of cutting-edge places in London where you can get incredible cuisine for very little.
Kate Lloyd, Time Out, 15th October 2019Lenny Henry's Race Through Comedy review
Despite a small handful of high-profile exceptions, black and Asian characters tend to be under-represented in TV comedy. But this fascinating new series demonstrates just how far we've come in a generation, while also giving an insight into Britain's social history as reflected through the screen.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 15th October 2019Zomboat! cast discuss escaping a zombie apocalypse
Actor Hamza Jeetooa has invented a new term in TV filming - the "reverse of shame". As he told the RTS Midlands audience at the premiere of new ITV2 comedy horror series Zomboat!, it happens when you're shooting on a narrow boat and make a mistake.
Roz Laws, Royal Television Society, 15th October 2019Felicity Montagu: Taking comedy seriously
"I'm not a comedian," says Felicity Montagu pointedly. The Yorkshire-born actor is most famous for playing Alan Partridge's hilariously strait-laced, put-upon PA Lynn Benfield - one of the best-loved characters in a British sitcom - but is keen to stress that she never performs a part for laughs.
Richard Blackledge, The Yorkshire Post, 15th October 2019Lenny Henry's Race Through Comedy review
A flabbergasting look at our cultural climate 50 years ago.
Adam Sweeting, i Newspaper, 15th October 2019Lenny Henry's Race Through Comedy review
An illuminating account of TV's struggle to become multicultural.
Adam Sweeting, The Arts Desk, 15th October 2019Women of improv month - Susan Harrison
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 improv teacher as well as an improviser that is part of Showstopper! The Improvised Musical, BEINGS, Bumper Blyton, and These Folk - Susan Harrison.
Phoenix Remix, 15th October 2019Videos
Podcasts
TV & radio
The Country Girls
The Lonely Girl, Episode 2Eugene comes to tea, and Kate visits his house in the country.
Clare In The Community
Series 12, Episode 4 - Unlucky LouisClare visits a client who is believed to bring bad luck to everyone who sees him, while Brian and Thomas are barred from a street party.
Lenny Henry's Race Through Comedy
Episode 1 - SitcomA look at some of the well-meaning attempts television made to embrace the changing face of the nation during the 1970s.
How To Burn A Million Quid
Episode 5 - Rule 5With the last gasp from the now dead sheep, the KLF leave the music industry. They now take their fight against the Illuminati to the art world, and the Turner Prize of 1994. They are about to have the most brilliant idea of all. Or the most stupid. You decide.
Defending The Guilty
Episode 5Chambers is putting the pupils through their paces in a professionally acted mock trial.