BCG Daily Saturday 26th October 2019
Features
Press clippings
Hannah Gadsby, Royal Festival Hall review
Follow-up to breakthrough show shines a light on autism.
Veronica Lee, The Arts Desk, 26th October 2019Review - Harry Hill's Clubnite
Channel 4's new late-night comedy show looks very much like an old one - and it's none the worse for that.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 26th October 2019John Oliver: I've turned down an OBE
Although he was temporarily tempted, he decided it was a ridiculous thing to have.
Chortle, 26th October 2019The race row that rocked Cambridge Footlights
For decades, the elite society dominated British comedy, from Python to Peep Show to Bake Off. Has it finally embraced diversity?
Simon Parkin, The Guardian, 26th October 2019Hannah Gadsby, Douglas, Royal Festival Hall review
The stand-up's follow-up to Nanette is angry and acutely focussed but with a much lighter touch.
Veronica Lee, i Newspaper, 26th October 2019Women of improv month - Sabrina Luisi
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 Buffet Improv, Acaprov and even a new Hoopla House Team - Sabrina Luisi.
Phoenix Remix, 26th October 2019Georgie Morrell on the path to becoming an Eyecon
"It's a bit about disability, a lot about gossip and a worrying story about a puppy."
Blizzard Comedy, 26th October 2019Jack Gleadow on reviving variety in Mr Saturday Night
"I just cant wait to get out there and have some fun!"
Blizzard Comedy, 26th October 2019Clydebank fast becoming Scotland's comedy capital
Clydebank can already lay claim to Kevin Bridges, who is now one of the biggest names in British comedy after bursting on to the scene as a 17-year-old in 2004. Now it seems Bridges, 32, is the catalyst for a new wave of entertainers from the West Dunbartonshire town.
Simon Houston, The Scottish Sun, 26th October 2019A look back at Stag
Looking for something a bit different to watch this Halloween? I really can't recommend Stag enough.
The Comedy Blog, 26th October 2019Videos
TV & radio
The Jonathan Ross Show
Series 15, Episode 7 - Shirley Ballas, Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, Liam Payne, Nish Kumar, Jonathan Van Ness, Tom WalkerThe host is joined in the studio by Strictly Come Dancing judges Shirley Ballas, Craig Revel Horwood and Motsi Mabuse, as well as former One Direction star-turned solo singer Liam Payne, comedian Nish Kumar, Queer Eye presenter Jonathan Van Ness and Brit award-winning Scottish singer-songwriter Tom Walker.