BCG Daily Thursday 21st November 2019
News
Press clippings
Ivo Graham: The Game of Life, Soho Theatre review
New fatherhood runs as a thread through show.
Veronica Lee, The Arts Desk, 21st November 2019Al Murray on not wanting to retire the Pub Landlord
Al Murray has said he would not retire his Pub Landlord alter-ego because he would "get in a right tangle" if he had to be himself on stage.
Hereford Times, 21st November 2019Review: Desiree Burch - Desiree's Coming Early
This is very much an hour where Burch announces herself as a real talent to watch.
Josh Stephenson, Metro, 21st November 2019Liam Williams on decline of radio-to-TV commissions
Liam Williams on how embracing Radio 4's 'spirit of experiment' helped shape his latest BBC3 show.
Max Goldbart, Broadcast, 21st November 2019Vic and Bob consider a return to Catterick
Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer are considering reviving their show Catterick - possibly as an animation.
Chortle, 21st November 2019Sacha Baron Cohen gets an award for fighting racism
The creator of Ali G and Borat will today be honoured by the Anti-Defamation League for his work that the group says 'brilliantly uses satire to expose racism, Islamophobia and anti-Semitism'. It marks a major turnaround for the campaigners, who have a long history of condemning Baron Cohen.
Chortle, 21st November 2019Review - Frank Skinner: Showbiz
A coming-of-older-age stand-up set with a smattering of bite.
Murray Robertson, The List, 21st November 2019John Bishop on reaching middle age
How do you know when you're approaching middle age? Is it the new Ferrari in the driveway? The new holes punched into the wrong end of the belt? For John Bishop, it was when he found - to his horror - that he was beginning to enjoy golf.
John Bishop, GQ, 21st November 2019Review: Werewolf: Live
I knew nothing about Werewolf: Live going in except that the format had recently been sold to a tv company and so it'll become extremely well known very soon, and that tonight's show was set to feature Jordan Brookes, Harriet Kemsley, Bobby Mair, Alison Spittle, Tez Ilyas, Alex Edelman and Elf Lyons. I can see it working quite well on tv too, especially if carefully edited, but tonight it was only a quite good show.
Alex Finch, Comedy To Watch, 21st November 2019Podcast review: Richard Herring interviews Vic Reeves
There's some familar stuff here but also some good new stuff on Bob here which I won't spoil.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 21st November 2019Why is the terrible Last Christmas box office gold?
Written by Emma Thompson, directed by Paul Feig of Bridesmaids, soundtracked by George Michael - and panned by critics. Why are audiences flocking to see it?
Dylan B Jones, The Guardian, 21st November 2019Review: Tim Minchin, Playhouse Theatre, Edinburgh
On Tuesday night Tim Minchin returned to Edinburgh, the city that arguably launched the multi-talented performer as a comedian. It's been eight years since his last UK tour and he has experienced considerable triumphs and disasters in the interim, but he's retained the philosophical magnanimity that sets him apart from most musical comics and their more throwaway repertoire.
Jay Richardson, The Scotsman, 21st November 2019Five new live shows from streaming site NextUp
NextUp have filmed Britain's Got Talent star Lost Voice Guy, as well as comedians Ali Brice and Lou Conran (filmed live on the 10th November at The Bill Murray) and Tom Parry and Michael Legge (filmed live on the 17th November also at The Bill Murray).
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 21st November 2019Kicking off Comedy Room 2019
Comedy is at its heart a social activity. So being the only writing duo to take part in this year's Comedy Room, we may be at an advantage.
John Hickman & Stephen Robertson, BBC, 21st November 2019Videos
Podcasts
TV & radio
Candide
Episode 4Candide arrives in Venice to rendezvous with Cunégonde but things don't go according to plan.
So Awkward
Series 5, Episode 11 - Our Brilliant CareersSelecting the right work experience sends Lily, Martha and Ollie into a spin.
Alone
Series 2, Episode 6 - Friday Nights, Saturday MorningsWill's new girlfriend Hannah seems to have a problem with Mitch being around all the time, so forcing Will to make a difficult decision about his half-brother. Meanwhile, Louisa is convinced her acting career is going nowhere.
Blockbusters
Series 2, Episode 9Primary school friends Maisie and Melissa play against football fanatic Matthew - see if he has the skills to succeed!
The Russell Howard Hour
Series 3, Episode 3Russell talks to fashion influencer Sinéad Burke and chats with film director and online sensation Rapman.
Newsjack Unplugged
Series 4, Episode 5Darren Harriott is joined by Katia Kvinge as they tackle the leaders debate head-on.
Where's The F In News?
Series 3, Episode 3Jo Bunting keeps order as a largely female panel take current events and lifestyle trends as a starting point for a series of funny challenges. With guests Sara Barron, Elizabeth Day, Edith Bowman and Tessa Coates.
Romesh Presents...
Episode 1 - Rosie Jones: InspirationRomesh Ranganathan introduces Rosie Jones who's enlisted fellow comedian Tom Allen to help her achieve a goal.
Romesh Presents...
Episode 2 - Colin Hoult: Inside Your AncestorsRomesh welcomes Colin Hoult, whose alter-ego Anna Mann host a spoof ancestry show with Harvey from So Solid Crew.