BCG Daily Monday 18th November 2019
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Interview: This Is Your Musical
This is Your Musical is an original improvised musical theatre show from the Bristol Improv Theatre. Each night, a cast of professional actors and team of talented musicians produce a brand-new, hilarious, smash-hit musical inspired by YOUR stories.
Holly, Phoenix Remix, 18th November 2019BBC defends HIGNFY over bias claims
The BBC has defended Have I Got News For You after receiving scores of complaints that it was biased against the Tories and Brexit. A total of 140 viewers contacted the corporation over the November 8 edition of the topical comedy quiz, which was hosted by Adil Ray. A further 183 people complained about swearing in the previous edition on the programme, when host Jo Brand explained why the Queen liked wearing bright colours.
Chortle, 18th November 2019Adam Hills voicing factual content training course
Channel 4 has created a pioneering interactive training resource for independent production companies and producers to guide and equip them with the knowledge needed to deliver more creative and compliant factual programming. With comedian and presenter Adam Hills as the voiceover, the e-module is the first freely available training resource for the production sector from a UK broadcaster.
Channel 4, 18th November 2019Improv community heroes: Eji Osigwe
Interview with Eji Osigwe.
Rachel Ethorn, Phoenix Remix, 18th November 2019Jasper Carrott & Alistair McGowan review
Jasper Carrott and Alistair McGowan may seem an unlikely duo but they have teamed up to tour since a one-off appearance sharing a bill at Henley Festival. However, the pair have not formed a double act - they do not perform together - they take it in turns to present 30 minute sets and the format worked well.
Angela Johnson, Entertainment Focus, 18th November 2019Videos
Podcasts
TV & radio
Candide
Episode 1Adrian Scarborough reads from the comic novel by French writer Voltaire. Candide falls in love and is expelled from paradise.
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue
Series 72, Episode 2Jack Dee oversees proceedings from Theatre Severn in Shrewsbury as the comedy panel game returns for its 72nd series, with Tim Brooke-Taylor and Stephen Fry taking on Pippa Evans and Miles Jupp. With Colin Sell at the piano.
Dave Gorman: Terms And Conditions Apply
Episode 5 - The Randy SmurphDave Gorman is joined by Katherine Ryan, Darren Harriott and Jessica Fostekew.
Tourist Trap
Series 2, Episode 4Wow! Wales is going big on healthy holidays. To them, they're 'almost' as important as unhealthy holidays.