BCG Daily Thursday 14th November 2019
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Emilia Clarke and Emma Thompson on Last Christmas
One thing we definitely aren't going to do in this article is give away any spoilers about Last Christmas. Apart from anything else, we're quite scared of Dame Emma Thompson.
Steven McIntosh, BBC, 14th November 2019TV review: The Cockfields, episode two, Gold
There were no major dramas in the first instalment of this three-part comedy and there are none in the gloriously mundane second part either. Unless you count a minor altercation with a neighbour (Dan Renton Skinner) about a hedge.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 14th November 2019Doc Martin review
One last dose of feelgood fun . . . or was it?
Carol Midgley, The Times, 14th November 2019Mae Martin: Can Everyone Please Calm Down? review
Much like her comedy, Mae Martin's book Can Everyone Please Calm Down? is honest, straightforward and leaves you feeling warm inside.
Blizzard Comedy, 14th November 2019Interview: Jenan Younis
Next week, the charity night Weapons Of Mass Hilarity returns to London at The Phoenix Arts club. Special guests at this weeks show include Patrick Monahan, David Lewis, Luno and Athena Kugblenu. Another act that is performing is [pJenan Younis], she is also one of the shows creators, I caught up with her to find out all about the night.
Holly, Phoenix Remix, 14th November 2019Harriet Dyer: 'Anything that spits venom is fine by me'
After a successful run at the Fringe, Harriet Dyer is taking The Dinosaur Show on tour. As we discover, it might actually be about more than just our prehistoric pals.
Deborah Chu, The List, 14th November 2019Amelia Bayler: What if I ate two Snickers bars instead?
This rising star on the Scottish comedy circuit talks pre-show nibbles and being heckled by her dad.
Brian Donaldson, The List, 14th November 2019Frank Skinner on political correctness and lad culture
What side of the debate you side with depends very much on who you are, and sometimes, your political leanings.
Wayne Farry, JOE, 14th November 2019Review: I Carried A Watermelon by Katy Brand
I may be the wrong person to review this book since I've never seen Dirty Dancing. But after reading Katy Brand's extended fan letter to the film, I certainly want to -which must be mission accomplished.
Chortle, 14th November 2019Review: Frank Skinner, Festival Theatre, Edinburgh
Age is a blessing for his self-deprecating wit, and the loss of his libido seems a reasonable trade-off for the material it generates.
Jay Richardson, The Scotsman, 14th November 2019TV review: The Cockfields, episode three, Gold
This has been a real gem. It's a shame it is only a trilogy, but in those three episodes we have really got to know the Cockfield clan. Yes, they might be a bunch of Isle of Wight oddballs, but they are - mostly - a bunch of very sympathetic, engaging Isle of Wight oddballs.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 14th November 2019Fern Brady: Power and Chaos review
The Scottish comic hits some acerbic highs with an oddly episodic set that hops from politics to porn to parenthood.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 14th November 2019George Egg's five favourite food-comedy moments
George gives us a Bunch Of Fives as he picks his favourite food and comedy moments in TV and film.
David Saunders, Narc Magazine, 14th November 2019Interview: Banana Hut Gang
Are you looking for some improv to see this weekend or Monday evening? Then look no further as the Banana Hut Gang are performing their sold out Edinburgh Festival Fringe show Choose Your Own Improv at the Bridewell Theatre in London. Only just last week they were performing a set at the Lord Mayor's show in Paternoster Square, St Paul's. I caught up with James to find out all about what they have in store for this weekends show!
Holly, Phoenix Remix, 14th November 2019Review: Content, episode 1
It is a low-fi, low budget affair and so might not be for everyone, but for a first episode it impressed a lot, and works as a smart, funny introduction to these characters.
Alex Finch, Comedy To Watch, 14th November 2019Review: Frank Skinner Live - Festival Theatre
The usual Skinner spark seemed to be slightly dulled.
Scott Redmond, Young Perspective, 14th November 2019Tedfest descends into violence after farmer pulled gun
A farmers' 'MooPoo' outing at Tedfest descended into violence after a young farmer produced an imitation hand-gun from his boxer shorts in a confrontation with another man.
Claire Fox, The Independent (Ireland), 14th November 2019Videos
Podcasts
TV & radio
So Awkward
Series 5, Episode 10 - Radio PIOllie agrees to host a radio show with Martha, but keeps it a secret from Kat.
GiggleQuiz
Series 1, Episode 14 - Professor Muddles' Handy InventionProfessor Muddles uses his latest invention to try and lend a hand around the studio.
Alone
Series 2, Episode 5 - The Big SceneEllie is panicking when a new romance seems to be on the cards for Mitch as Louisa invites the neighbours round to watch her big scene in a popular sitcom.
Blockbusters
Series 2, Episode 8School friends Jodie and Sophie from Essex play against A-level student Seth from Ipswich on tonight's show with the hopes of being the lucky prize winner.
There's Something About Movies
Series 2, Episode 6Alan Carr hosts as Tim Roth, Rose Matafeo and Rob Beckett join regulars Michael Sheen, Jennifer Saunders and Tom Allen on the comedy panel show.
Pants On Fire
Episode 6This week our teams are claiming they sold detailed moulds of their private parts for £10,000, camped off the side of a cliff hundreds of feet in the air, and will take on, and beat, double Olympic gold medal winning taekwondo champion Jade Jones live in studio. But who is telling the truth? Joel Dommett and Mollie King join Emma Willis to judge.
Celebrity Juice
Series 22, Episode 6With guests McFly, Joey Essex and Megan McKenna joining Mel B and guest team captain Amanda Holden.
Guilt
Series 1, Episode 4The old man's death returns to haunt the brothers, with Max and Jake each deciding who to save and who to sacrifice.
The Russell Howard Hour
Series 3, Episode 2Russell Howard chats to Tyson Fury, and go flyboarding with Jon Richardson.
The Cockfields
Series 1, Episode 3It's Sunday and Simon's 40th birthday. Preparations for the lunch are in full swing but the stress levels are sky high. Larry and Melissa disrupt the day and Simon shares some big news with Ray.
Newsjack Unplugged
Series 4, Episode 4Darren Harriott is joined by Chiara Goldsmith as they try and avoid UK politics for the week.
Where's The F In News?
Series 3, Episode 2Jo Bunting keeps order as a largely female panel take current events and lifestyle trends as a starting point for a series of funny challenges. This week, Jo is joined by comedians Sophie Duker, Eleanor Tiernan, Cally Beaton and Viv Groskop.