BCG Daily Tuesday 5th November 2019
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Press clippings
Jonathan Pie, Eventim Apollo review
Spoof reporter in coruscating form.
Veronica Lee, The Arts Desk, 5th November 2019Alex Lawther and Jessica Barden interview
Lawther and Barden both dropped by the JOE studios to talk about the return of The End of the F***ing World - which was only the second-ever interview they had done together.
Wil Jones, JOE, 5th November 2019Review - Tommy Tiernan: Paddy Crazy Horse
A topsy-turvy conversational evening of craic, not for the easily offended.
Dominic Corr, The Wee Review, 5th November 2019Union JACK wants to hear unusual & innovative comics
"If people say It's safe, that's not really what we want to hear. We want clever ideas which will appeal to a wider audience. We want to hear 'unusual' and 'innovative'. Some people may say: It's crazy. It will never work, but that's fine. We like to hear that. 'Safe' is what everyone else is doing. We are not interested in that."
That's what Donnach O'Driscoll told me when I chatted to him. Strangely, I believed him. He is the CEO of Union JACK Radio. They are now one of the sponsors of the Leicester Comedy Festival and Leicester Comedy Festival boss Geoff Rowe is now part-time Director of Comedy at Union JACK.
John Fleming, John Fleming's Blog, 5th November 2019Beat The Frog World Series Final 2019 review
It probably seemed tongue in cheek when Manchester's Frog and Bucket club decided to name its gong show champion-of-champions nights The World Series. But 16 years on, and it's a far more international affair than the US baseball contest that shares its name, with representatives from Lithuania, Sudan, Taiwan, Australia and Canada.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 5th November 2019Tony Law is comedy's premier mad genius
Tony Law is a genius. A mad one, but a genius nonetheless.
Hannah Foulds, Londonist, 5th November 2019Tony Law review
So though Law questions his place in the comedy world he's clearly not resting on his laurels, and if anything he's becoming more playful and inventive over time as he performs in a variety of accents and the physical side of his comedy is stronger than ever too.
Alex Finch, Comedy To Watch, 5th November 2019Glenn Moore review
An hour of entertaining semi-autobiographical anecdotes that make heavy use of puns and comedic subversions to great effect.
Adam Thornton, The Wee Review, 5th November 2019Hannah Gadsby @ Festival Theatre, Edinburgh review
Hannah Gadsby returns with her trademark tension and release in Douglas, the follow-up to the hugely successful Nanette.
Emma Sullivan, The Skinny, 5th November 2019Lost superstar George Michael hailed by manager
Lost superstar George Michael is hailed by his manager as rom-com inspired by Last Christmas hits the big screen.
Murray Scougall, The Sunday Post, 5th November 2019Podcasts
TV & radio
Escape Kit
A bitter sweet comedy about two misfits who find solace in each other's dilemmas.
GiggleQuiz
Series 1, Episode 7 - Rapids Johnson's Quizzly BearGail gets carried away when she helps Rapids Johnson search for the Quizzly Bear.
The Missing Hancocks
Series 5, Episode 1 - The Diamond RingHancock, begging 'a penny for the guy', finds a diamond ring in his takings. He wants to take it to the police and claim a reward, but Moira assumes it is for her - so Hancock asks Sid to make a copy.
Zomboat!
Episode 5Jo decides to move onto another boat to get away from her sister, while Kat and Sunny are forced to decide how they feel about each other while being held hostage.
The End Of The F***ing World
Series 2, Episode 3Alyssa runs away from home in unlikely circumstances, finding herself distracted by a mysterious stranger.
Live At The Apollo
Series 15, Episode 1 - Tom Allen, Rosie Jones, Kae KurdTom Allen is the host for the first in a new run of stand-up showcases, performed in front of a live audience at London's world-famous Hammersmith Apollo. Each show features sets from two of the country's most acclaimed up-and-coming comedians, and this week it is Rosie Jones and Kae Kurd taking to the stage.
The End Of The F***ing World
Series 2, Episode 4Alyssa is forced to spend the night in a remote motel where they're not used to receiving guests.