BCG Daily Friday 29th November 2019
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The Boy in the Dress divides opinion at RSC - review
This is a Marmite sort of show and while there was much wild whooping and frantic applause, there were also some folded arms and stony faces.
Peter Rhodes, The Express and Star, 29th November 2019The Boy in the Dress review
A wonderfully warm-hearted and well-cast show.
Paul Taylor, The Independent, 29th November 2019First Look: An Act of God at The Vaults
After many millennia, and in just 90 minutes, God (Zoe Lyons) assisted by her devoted angels Michael (Matt Tedford) and Gabriel (Tom Bowen) will answer some of the deepest questions that have plagued mankind since creation.
Theatre Weekly, 29th November 2019Review - Tony Law: Identifies
Tony Law provides a truly unique hour of surreal, madcap entertainment.
Adam Thornton, The Wee Review, 29th November 2019Charlie Brooker guest stars in The Simpsons
Black Mirror writer Charlie Brooker has appeared in The Simpsons' "Thanksgiving Of Horror" episode.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 29th November 2019Ivo Graham review
Wisecracking wit on the brink of the big time.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 29th November 2019Terry Jones is laughing at his own jokes
Terry Jones is still laughing through his dementia, fellow Monty Python star Sir Michael Palin has said - but at his own jokes.
Hereford Times, 29th November 2019Jim Jefferies interview
Life Of Brian taught me more about religion than Sunday school.
Harriet Gibsone, The Guardian, 29th November 2019Ade Edmondson asked about Rik Mayall in awkward chat
Good Morning Britain viewers picked up on some tension as Adrian Edmondson was asked about his late friend Rik Mayall in an "awkward" interview. "All I get is people like you bringing him up," he said. "We haven't worked together since 2003. He died five years ago and we haven't worked since then..."
Julia Hunt, Yahoo, 29th November 2019Iain Stirling to star in ITV2 sitcom
Iain Stirling is making a sitcom for ITV2.
Jay Richardson, Chortle, 29th November 2019What makes a great live podcast?
Amanda Litherland is joined by Suchandrika Chakrabarti to discuss podcast live events. How can you create a great show? How is it different to a normal recording?
BBC, 29th November 2019Videos
Podcasts
TV & radio
Breaking The News
Series 14, Episode 7Host Des Clarke is at Edinburgh's Assembly Rooms with special guests Ahir Shah, Elaine Malcolmson, Amy Matthews and Jim Smith, who take a satirical swipe at the week's news in Scotland, across the UK and around the world.
The Now Show
Series 55, Episode 6Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present a satirical look through the week's news, with contributions from guests Jessica Fostekew, Glenn Moore, Jess Robinson and Luke Kempner.
Trust Morecambe & Wise...
Episode 4 - Love And RelationshipsLenny Henry is joined by Gary Morecambe, Michele Dotrice, Ben Miller and Angela Rippon as he looks at Love and Relationships according to Eric and Ernie.
Still Open All Hours
Series 6, Episode 5Granville creates a special blend of snuff, but will his customers notice any beneficial effects?
Have I Got News For You
Series 58, Episode 7Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Helen McCrory and panellists Andy Hamilton and Chris McCausland.
Mock The Week
Series 18, Episode 10Dara O Briain looks back on the latest events in news and politics, with the help of Angela Barnes, Ed Byrne, Kerry Godliman, Milton Jones, Chris Washington and regular panellist Hugh Dennis.
Breaking The News
Series 2, Episode 6Host Des Clarke is in Edinburgh with special guests Ahir Shah, Elaine Malcolmson, Amy Matthews and Jim Smith, who take a satirical swipe at the week's news in Scotland, across the UK and around the world.
The State Of It
Episode 2 - EnvironmentThe environment falls under The State Of It microscope as Robert Florence and the comic team rip into Scotland and the world at large.
The Graham Norton Show
Series 26, Episode 9 - Hillary Clinton, Chelsea Clinton, Jamie Oliver, David Mitchell, KeshaHillary Clinton talks about the possibility of running for US President again, Chelsea Clinton reveals what it was like being thrust onto the world stage aged 12, Jamie Oliver says closing his restaurants was heart breaking, David Mitchell jokes about his new book, and Kesha performs live in the studio.
Harry Hill's ClubNite
Episode 6In the final show of the series, Harry's guests are Colin Hoult as Anna Mann, Rachel Parris, Lucy Pearman, Joe Jacobs and James Gill.