BCG Daily Sunday 27th October 2019
News
Press clippings
Barry Didcock's TV review: Guilt, BBC Scotland
There's much riding on Guilt for BBC Scotland, now seven months into its life and with a somewhat precarious hold on the nation's affections. Ratings matter, of course, but in critical terms you stand or fall on the success of your dramatic output. Guilt was our first real chance to test that maxim and see what the panjandrums at Pacific Quay have been spending our money on.
Barry Didcock, The National (Scotland), 27th October 2019The interview: Sandi Toksvig
Sandi Toksvig on Bake Off, coming out and boarding school hell.
India Knight, The Sunday Times, 27th October 2019John Cleese looks back on his comedy career
King of the funny walks John Cleese will celebrate his 80th birthday on October 27 - but he says he still intends to keep making us laugh for many years to come.
Bernard Bale, The Sunday Post, 27th October 2019Review - Andy Parsons: Healing The Nation
In such a febrile time in Westminster as now, political comedians should shine. Yet Andy Parsons somehow conspires to be... well, rather boring.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 27th October 2019Stewart Lee: Nobody gives a hoot about my Brexit misery
Even the local wildlife is taunting me now, as I am marooned in a state of political powerlessness.
Stewart Lee, The Guardian, 27th October 2019Review: Hannah Gadsby
If Nanette was a howl of fury that had to be done, and was still located within the trauma she was speaking about, then Douglas is a show that Gadsby seems to actually enjoy performing. It feels more ... cathartic.
Paul Fleckney, London Is Funny, 27th October 2019Women of improv month - Jennifer Juniper
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 troupes including Impromptu Shakespeare and recently joined the Maydays - Jennifer Juniper.
Phoenix Remix, 27th October 2019Chris Ramsey lives to dance another week
Viewers save comic who came bottom of the Strictly leaderboard.
Chortle, 27th October 2019Pope Lonergan talks drugs, death and dementia
"It's about turning base functions into something of worth."
Blizzard Comedy, 27th October 2019Videos
TV & radio
Heidi Regan: Overthinker
Stand-up special from BBC Radio 4 New Comedy Award winner, Heidi Regan, all about overthinking in the modern world.
alt-delete
A computer genius deletes every single use of a racial slur from the internet - and sets about finding other words to get rid of.
Rob Beckett's Savage Socials
Episode 5It's Halloween week, and celebs have not missed out. Kate Beckinsale dresses up her cat; Gemma Collins launches her debut perfume; and there's a "sexy" dancing grandma. At number one, Naomi Campbell's bizarre aeroplane routine.