BCG Daily Monday 25th November 2019

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Ardal O'Hanlon

Ardal O'Hanlon review

In an endearing but gentle show, the comedian tries to leave his Father Ted alter ego behind.

Brian Logan, The Guardian, 25th November 2019
Phoenix Remix

The people's improvisers - Jon Nguyen

I wanted to create this article so that you can be introduced to players you may not of heard or maybe find out how some of the best known improvisers are inspiring others. Today, I sit down with Jon Nguyen.

Holly, Phoenix Remix, 25th November 2019
Phoenix Remix

Show of the week: Smash Night

This week for our Show of the Week we are heading to Smash Night in Nottingham that is hosted by MissImp - there are an array of acts that are performing and one of those acts is none other than tiny stories.

Holly, Phoenix Remix, 25th November 2019
Edward Roworth

Edward Roworth on the artistry behind his absurdity

"I hope they'll be too confused to take anything away."

Blizzard Comedy, 25th November 2019
The Goodies. Image shows from L to R: Tim (Tim Brooke-Taylor), Bill (Bill Oddie), Graeme (Graeme Garden). Copyright: BBC

Goodies fans asked to choose favourite episode

An online poll asking fans to choose their favourite episode from surreal 1970s TV series The Goodies has been launched to mark its 50th anniversary.

BBC, 25th November 2019
Ladhood. Image shows from L to R: Addy (Aqib Khan), Craggy (Shaun Thomas), Liam (Liam Williams), Young Liam (Oscar Kennedy), Ralph (Samuel Bottomley)

Liam Williams' lad mag struggles

Liam Williams has revealed that there was such behind-the-scenes legal wrangling on his new BBC Three series Ladhood when it came to naming the publication the teenage version of himself and his mates read.

Chortle, 25th November 2019
Jack Whitehall

Jack Whitehall review

Jack Whitehall delivers energy and commitment to new show Stood Up - but is his posh-boy shtick wearing thin?

Veronica Lee, i Newspaper, 25th November 2019
Stephen K Amos

Why Stephen K Amos was 'blindsided' by the Pope

"It was so surreal. I was very apprehensive because I said I would only be part of it if I could ask some questions; I didn't want to not have the opportunity to address issues."

Brian Donaldson, The Yorkshire Post, 25th November 2019

Liz Jones comic debut novel on eating disorders

Former Marie Claire editor-in-chief and Mail on Sunday columnist Liz Jones will release her eating disorder-inspired debut comic novel next year, released by Matthew James Publishing.

Mark Chandler, The Bookseller, 25th November 2019
Jack Whitehall

Jack Whitehall: Stood Up review

Stood Up is a disappointingly tepid affair, a swathe of unexceptional observations, only occasionally enlivened with a first-hand anecdote, that leaves an underwhelming feeling that he's just going through the motions.

Steve Bennett, Chortle, 25th November 2019
Owen Scrivens

Improv community heroes: Owen Scrivens

Interview with Newcastle-based improv comic Owen Scrivens.

Rachel Ethorn, Phoenix Remix, 25th November 2019
Taskmaster. Ed Gamble. Copyright: Avalon Television

Ed Gamble reveals what wasn't shown in Taskmaster 9

"What I CAN tell you is that after the last ep tie break, Rose (Matefeo) went to the producers and asked if she could have won with any of the other tie breaks. Pretty desperate behaviour imo. Happy to announce that I beat her in every tie break."

Joe Anderton, Digital Spy, 25th November 2019
Sacha Baron Cohen

Sacha Baron Cohen is wrong about social media

There's too much censorship online, not too little.

Fraser Myers, Spiked, 25th November 2019

Videos

Podcasts

TV & radio

Radio 4
6:30pm
30 min
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue logo. Copyright: BBC

I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue

Series 72, Episode 3

Jack Dee and the team of Tim Brooke-Taylor, Tony Hawks, Rachel Parris and Marcus Brigstocke are given silly things to do in a recording from the New Theatre Royal, Portsmouth.

Tourist Trap. Elaine (Sally Phillips). Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Tourist Trap

Series 2, Episode 5

With a huge storm due to hit the country, Wow! Wales's marketing team come up with the idea of sponsoring it.

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