BCG Daily Friday 25th October 2019
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Katie Pritchard on the best thing about bad advice
"I love making a mess and mayhem on stage."
Blizzard Comedy, 25th October 2019Women of improv month - Victoria Hogg
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 an Applied Improvisation Consultant, an improv coach and part of Duck Duck Goose - Victoria Hogg.
Phoenix Remix, 25th October 2019Frank Skinner talks ahead of Wolverhampton performance
Homecoming hero Frank Skinner will top the bill during a festival of Black Country humour.
Andy Richardson, The Express and Star, 25th October 2019Hannah Gadsby in Oxford review
Following the success of her 2017 smash hit, the Australian comedian returns triumphant with a confident routine about her dog, her body and her out-and-proud neurodiversity.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 25th October 2019The mystery of what makes a joke funny
One consistent finding in scientific studies is that laughter is universal and predates humans, while humour seems to appear alongside modern humans - wherever there is a record of modern humans, one finds jokes.
Sophie Scott, Chortle, 25th October 2019Glenn Moore: 'The funniest word? Ombudsman'
The standup, Mock the Week panellist, and Absolute Radio newsreader on the things that make him laugh the most.
Harriet Gibsone, The Guardian, 25th October 2019Review: Andy Zaltzman: The Bugle @ The Stand, Newcastle
The Stand is packed, the sound of chatter, beer, beards and glasses buzzing off the red rustic iron pillars as the crowd eagerly await the live recording of The Bugle Podcast, issue 4025.
Jay Moussa-Mann, Narc Magazine, 25th October 2019How to talk comedy writer - updated 25th October 2019
Comedy writers often come up with little pieces of terminology, most of which never get circulated beyond a small group of people. I have this ongoing project to gather as many as I can in one place, so they don't get lost like tears in the rain. New entries at the top.
Andy Riley, Andy Riley, 25th October 2019Review - Kai Samra: Underclass
It will be interesting to see what kind of show Kai creates after this, but this is a definite must-see.
Sarah Exton, Radio Ha-Ha!, 25th October 2019What's it like to perform comedy in a hospice?
When my friend Bel was in the final stages of cancer, her husband busted her out from hospital and took her to an end-of-life hospice - in doing so she spent her final days in a place of peace, not of beeping machines and overstretched staff.
Toni Kent, Chortle, 25th October 2019Videos
TV & radio
The Country Girls
The Lonely Girl, Episode 10Baba is going to England and wants Kate to go with her, but Kate is sure that Eugene will come back for her.
Skeletons In The Cupboard
Series 1, Episode 2 - EscapeThe sisters are sorting out their mother's books and Maureen suggests they should buy a house in France and spend their last years together - then David turns up and interrupts the dream.
Breaking The News
Series 14, Episode 2Des Clarke hosts the topical comedy news show, quizzing panellists Jim Smith, Jo Caulfield, Stuart Mitchell and Jennifer Reoch about the week's events in Scotland and across the UK.
The Now Show
Series 55, Episode 1Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches. They're joined by Ivo Graham, Sophie Duker and Karen Bartke.
Still Open All Hours
Series 6, Episode 2Granville's plan to open a new catering arm, offering his customers tasty toasties, doesn't quite go according to plan.
Have I Got News For You
Series 58, Episode 3Watchdog presenter Steph McGovern hosts the satirical quiz, as guests comedian Miles Jupp and journalist Camilla Long joining regular team leaders Ian Hislop and Paul Merton to poke fun at the week's events.
Would I Lie To You?
Series 13, Episode 2Clare Balding, Asim Chaudhry, Victoria Coren Mitchell and Greg James join host Rob Brydon and regular captains David Mitchell and Lee Mack on the comedy panel show. As ever, the participants aim to hoodwink their opponents with absurd facts and plausible lies about themselves in a bid to secure a team victory.
The Last Leg
Series 18, Episode 1 - Stand Up 2 Cancer SpecialAs part of Channel 4's annual Stand Up to Cancer campaign, hosts Adam Hills, Josh Widdicombe and Alex Brooker and guests including Kathy Burke and Harry Hill help raise awareness for Cancer Research UK. Plus, the usual comic review of the significant moments of the past seven days as the UK continues its rollercoaster ride towards Brexit. As usual, the hashtag #isitok paves the way for the gang to round up, examine and explain the leading and most entertaining news stories of the week.
Breaking The News
Series 2, Episode 1Des Clarke hosts the topical comedy news show, quizzing panellists Jim Smith, Jo Caulfield, Stuart Mitchell and Jennifer Reoch about the week's events in Scotland and across the UK.
The Graham Norton Show
Series 26, Episode 5 - Jason Momoa, Emilia Clarke, Regina King, Ross Noble, Camila CabelloJason Momoa says Aquaman will be back, Emilia Clarke talks about meeting Beyoncé, Regina King reveals she feared she would always be cast as a wife, Ross Noble jokes about his Olivier nomination and Camila Cabello performs live in the studio.
Harry Hill's ClubNite
Episode 1Guests in this first edition include Bridget Christie, Spencer Jones, Rosie Jones, EGG and Anna Mann.