BCG Daily Thursday 7th November 2019
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A dark comedy that's as fresh as the Leith rain.
Carol Midgley, The Times, 7th November 2019Neil Gaiman: anti-Good Omens petition was "best thing"
Signed by 22,000 enraged individuals, the petition claimed that the series represented devils and Satanists as "good", and that it "mocks God's wisdom". Neil Gaiman - who co-wrote the novel with Terry Pratchett - is thoroughly grateful for the free publicity the whole palaver gave the series.
Chris Edwards, Digital Spy, 7th November 2019I couldn't hate The End of the F***ing World
Writer Charlie Covell located all the plot holes that might have left an audience in doubt, and returned to neatly sew them up.
Indra Warnes, The New Statesman, 7th November 2019Improv community heroes: Davies and Delpanque
Interview with Sarah Davies and Jason Delpanque.
Rachel Ethorn, Phoenix Remix, 7th November 2019Andy Parsons interview
The former Mock The Week stalwart is "Healing The Nation" with his latest tour.
Brian Donaldson, The List, 7th November 2019Live review: Sean and Eliot Read The Bible
Even though in this particular episode they didn't read much of the bible it still proved to be an extremely funny experience, and one which has already led to me checking out the podcast and enjoying many an episode.
Alex Finch, Comedy To Watch, 7th November 2019Anuvab Pal on finding the funny in the UK
Highly anticipated comedy tour The Indians Are Coming will be touching down at 16 venues across the UK and features top stand-up talent from around the world.
Asjad Nazir, Eastern Eye, 7th November 2019Controversial seventies TV shows omitted from Britbox
Politically incorrect 1970s television series such as Love Thy Neighbour and Till Death Us Do Part have been left off BBC-ITV's new streaming service because they are deemed unsuitable for modern audiences.
Matthew Moore, The Times, 7th November 2019Jessica Barden shares battle with on-set sexism
Jessica Barden, the lead actress in The End of The F***ing World, has bravely opened up about her struggle with anxiety and sexism in the industry.
Oliver Higham-Grady, The Sun, 7th November 2019Interview: Mark Thomas
His latest work in progress, 50 Things About Us, is an exploration of British identity and will get an airing on Friday 15th and Saturday 16th, and it's certain that the 'B word' will feature highly.
Laura Doyle, Narc Magazine, 7th November 2019How Boris Johnson hijacks comedy to oppress
Populist right-wing leaders like Boris Johnson and Donald Trump have hijacked the subversive ideals of comedy to prop up the unfair status quo, one academic has claimed.
Chortle, 7th November 2019Stewart Lee: Tornado / Snowflake review
With typical deftness, the stand-up has made his scintillating two-part show a hymn to political correctness and a giddy attack on lefty sensibilities.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 7th November 2019Romesh Ranganathan: The Cynic's Mixtape review
Another fine show from the former maths teacher whose success keeps multiplying.
Brian Donaldson, The List, 7th November 2019Derry Girls set to enter Bake Off tent for New Year
Leading cast members of the Channel 4 comedy hit will try their hand in special show for New Year's Day.
The Herald, 7th November 2019Paul Taylor takes aim at language, lifestyle & identity
He's made a name for himself as a comically confounded Englishman here in France: Paul Taylor's confusion about just how many kisses constitute a greeting became a viral video hit and helped launch his comedy career here in Paris. He joins us to talk about embarrassing linguistic mishaps, the conundrum of thinking in one language and speaking in another, and why national identity is a tricky subject in life but great material when it comes to comedy.
Olivia Salazar-Winspear, France 24, 7th November 2019Netflix series for Noel Fielding
Noel Fielding is to make a Netflix series about a magic record player.
Jay Richardson, Chortle, 7th November 2019Last Christmas review
Like a mug of eggnog dosed with a slug of gin, this mostly fizzy Christmas rom-com delivers its cosy message with a side order of cynicism.
Phil De Semlyen, Time Out, 7th November 2019Last Christmas review
Emilia Clarke's winning, wince-making romcom goes down as sweetly as an Advocaat snowball.
The Telegraph, 7th November 2019Videos
Podcasts
TV & radio
So Awkward
Series 5, Episode 9 - Never Meet Your HeroesOllie and Rufus beat an unbeatable video game and top vlogger Jam9T7 wants to know how.
GiggleQuiz
Series 1, Episode 9 - Arthur's Tie BreakArthur Sleep comes up with a plan to decide a tiebreak.
Alone
Series 2, Episode 4 - Front WindowThe neighbours become obsessed with various goings-on at the front of the house. There's bad parking to contend with, naked neighbours at night and, worst of all, someone keeps stealing the expensive plants on the porch. An exasperated Ellie has had enough and suggests a stakeout to find the plant-stealing culprit.
Blockbusters
Series 2, Episode 7Teenagers and Eton College friends take on Ursy from Gloucestershire. Philip makes a fabulous faux pas in his answer to the question 'What 'U' is something designed for both men and women?' replying with 'underwear' instead of 'unisex'.
There's Something About Movies
Series 2, Episode 5Matt Dillon, Guz Khan and Hannah John-Kamen join team captains Michael Sheen and Jennifer Saunders on the comedy panel show, with Alan Carr asking the questions.
Pants On Fire
Episode 5Emma Willis hosts the show in which three daredevil teams try to convince a celebrity jury of Jimmy Carr and Georgia Toffolo that they have carried out dangerous stunts.
Celebrity Juice
Series 22, Episode 5Keith hosts the cheeky game show, with Strictly Come Dancing judge Craig Revel Horwood, actor Phil Daniels, Loose Women presenter Ayda Field Williams, Love Island 2018 winner Dani Dyer, presenter Angela Scanlon and show favourite Joe Swash.
The End Of The F***ing World
Series 2, Episode 7An unexpected incident at Alyssa's place of work threatens to spiral out of control, with a surprising revelation shaking her to the core.
Guilt
Series 1, Episode 3Jake and Angie's blossoming relationship creates difficulties between the brothers, leading Max to take decisive action against his sibling.
The Russell Howard Hour
Series 3, Episode 1Join Russell as he mocks the madness of the news, chats with former soldier-turned-TV star Ant Middleton, and goes beekeeping with Aisling Bea.
The End Of The F***ing World
Series 2, Episode 8Alyssa decides it's finally time to confront the past and lay her demons to rest. Could returning to a familiar place hold the key?
Newsjack Unplugged
Series 4, Episode 3Darren Harriott hosts Newsjack's little brother with this week's satirical instalment. This week Darren is joined in the studio by Steff Todd.
Where's The F In News?
Series 3, Episode 1Jo Bunting keeps order as a largely female panel including Jo Brand, Rose Matafeo, Jayde Adams and Bryony Kimmings take current events and lifestyle trends as a starting point for a series of funny challenges.