BCG Daily Tuesday 29th October 2019
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Hannah Gadsby's Douglas - review
A masterful success that makes following Nanette look effortless.
Blizzard Comedy, 29th October 2019Ruth Cockburn interview
"When the dynamic changes for the next generation, are we still going to have those parties?"
Blizzard Comedy, 29th October 2019Russell Tovey won't be back for Gavin & Stacey
Russell Tovey has confirmed he will not reprise his role as Budgie for this year's Gavin & Stacey Christmas special, because his character "wasn't written back".
Female First, 29th October 2019West End's The Man in the White Suit to close early
The Man in the White Suit will close its run in the West End a month earlier than planned, with producers blaming weak ticket sales.
Georgia Snow, The Stage, 29th October 2019Women of improv month - Sarah Davies
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 and an improviser that is part of many improv troupes including Twinprov, Plus Support and Improbotics - Sarah Davies.
Holly, Phoenix Remix, 29th October 2019Research claims men are better at jokes than women
Studies asking more than 5,000 volunteers to judge gags found that those created by blokes were, on average, perceived to be funnier than those penned by women. Summarising the results on Twitter, lead researcher Gil Greengross from Aberystwyth University, said: 'To be clear, this is not about the stereotypical view that women are not funny. This is about average differences. Many women are funny, some like @sarapascoe or @SarahKSilverman are funnier than 99.9 per cent of all men. Still, differences on average seem to exists.'
Chortle, 29th October 2019Ardal O'Hanlon interview
The star of Father Ted and Death in Paradise on his 'unstable' personality, his revealing new standup show - and the terrifying bomb scare he endured as a child.
Zoe Williams, The Guardian, 29th October 2019Desiree Burch interview
"My style is highbrow and lowbrow - I'm intellectual and filthy"
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 29th October 2019Roy Chubby Brown: Cancelled gig prompts backlash
A gig by comedian Roy Chubby Brown has been cancelled because Swansea Council said it was "unlikely to reflect our values and commitments". It said it was revising the Grand Theatre's programme so would refund 52 tickets sold in advance of April's gig. But Brown's management criticised the decision, saying "not everybody likes Marmite but it doesn't mean the people that eat it are wrong".
BBC, 29th October 2019Review: More Than Likely by Clement & La Frenais
Comedy fans know Dick Clement and Ian La Frenais as the creators of The Likely Lads, Porridge and Auf Wiedersehen, Pet. But as alluded to by the title of their joint memoir, they have done so much more than this.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 29th October 2019Count Arthur Strong: Is There Anybody Out There? review
Slick and honed silliness from a character comic to treasure.
John Gibson, The Wee Review, 29th October 2019Mint launches new coin to celebrate Wallace & Gromit
The Royal Mint has unveiled a new 50p coin to mark Wallace & Gromit's 30th anniversary, designed by creator Nick Park.
Aardman Animations, 29th October 2019We nearly didn't have the budget for TV Brexit
The producer was panicking. "There's nothing wrong with the script, Kieran. It's just that when it says in the stage directions 'a packed House of Commons chamber' I get nauseous. You're talking a massive set, hundreds of extras, obscure points of order."
Kieran Hodgson, The Times, 29th October 2019Videos
TV & radio
Almost Never
Series 2, Episode 1 - Hot WingsColeen offers the band a management deal, while Chloe and Nate discuss their relationship.
GiggleQuiz
Series 1, Episode 2 - Captain Adorable's SidekickCaptain Adorable recruits Gail's toy mascot to be his new sidekick, Super Lorraine. After a flying lesson, Super Lorraine rescues Keith Fitt from a sticky situation.
Clare In The Community
Series 12, Episode 6 - Killing ClareThe final ever instalment of this modern comedy classic. Nali's leaving the Barker household to go home to her village. But she's got some 'tidying up' to do first.
Zomboat!
Episode 4Amar and Jo go to the supermarket where Jo used to work. Kat realises the canal is draining! She needs to get Amar and Jo back. Sunny admits that he is scared of the dark.