BCG Daily Wednesday 4th December 2019
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BBC keen on Man Like Mobeen scheme
Project developed on Guz Khan's BBC Three comedy aims to break down industry class barriers.
Broadcast, 4th December 2019Channel 4 paid £20m for Taskmaster?
Channel 4 is estimated to have paid £20m for six 10-part series of the innovative comedy format.
Alex Farber, Broadcast, 4th December 2019Comedy as a workspace
Comedy is work, work that should be respected by audience, bookers and comedians alike. And unless you're in a carb-loaded sketch, no bread needs to be involved.
Kate Stone, Funny Women, 4th December 2019HBO Max specials for Rose Matafeo and Ahir Shah
HBO Max, which launches in May 2020, is to stream stand-up specials from UK-based comedians Rose Matafeo and Ahir Shah.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 4th December 2019The Christmas shows - interview - Multiverse Improv
Today we speak to Lisa of Mulitverse to find out all about their panto themed show raising money for Shelter.
Holly, Phoenix Remix, 4th December 2019Christmas gigs bring no cheer for stand-ups
During the festive season, comedy clubs can be hijacked by drunk, obnoxious audiences. Dave Johns, Maff Brown and Jessica Fostekew recount their worst experiences.
David Jesudason, The Guardian, 4th December 2019Review: The Boy in the Dress, Royal Shakespeare Theatre
It is fun, sparkly, and with a meaning thrown in, I'm sure the production will do very well indeed.
Bea Bennett, A Younger Theatre, 4th December 2019Peter Pan Goes Wrong review
Slapstick stunts come thick and fast, sometimes predictably, but at other times they're genuinely surprising.
Georgina Wells, British Theatre Guide, 4th December 2019Brexit-deranged comedians are biggest bores
When exposed to an audience not populated by the usual hand-picked sycophants, Kumar's tedious schtick finally got the reaction it deserved.
Madeline Grant, The Telegraph, 4th December 2019Nish Kumar and the trouble with clapter comedy
His material doesn't work if you don't already agree with him. No wonder he was booed.
Tom Slater, Spiked, 4th December 2019Live review: Spencer Jones
Jones has always been an impressive comedian but with The Things We Leave Behind he's stepped up and become an amazing one.
Alex Finch, Comedy To Watch, 4th December 2019Top 10 books about comedy
Biographies, autobiographies, episode guides, script anthologies, tie-in books - my thirst for writing about comedy takes in the lot, so I've chosen not to differentiate between them. They're all of a piece, adding to our understanding and appreciation of the art.
Louis Barfe, The Guardian, 4th December 2019Vic & Bob's Big Night Out, BBC4, review
Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer are clearly having fun, but why didn't they put their brilliant minds to work on something new?
Sarah Hughes, i Newspaper, 4th December 2019A short guide to online etiquette
Rachel Creeger offers some advice for anyone posting contentious content right now.
Rachel Creeger, The Jewish Chronicle, 4th December 2019Videos
Podcasts
TV & radio
Lemn Sissay's Social Enterprise
Episode 2This week, Lemn he explores the idea of food - with the help of Garry Lemnon, the Policy Director of the charity The Trussell Trust, and comedians Alexander Bennett and Dan Cardwell.
Go Jetters
Series 3, Episode 18 - Svalbard Global Seed Vault, NorwayWhen Ubercorn gets trapped inside an icy mountain, Glitch has to save his old teammate.
Susan Calman Makes Me Happy
Episode 3 - Food and DrinkThis week, aided and abetted by her studio audience and her wife Lee, Susan investigates food and drink, looking at its emotional importance above and beyond mere sustenance and pondering why a bad meal can ruin an entire day.
Your Face Or Mine
Series 6, Episode 10Shaun and Marcellina met how many modern day romances start - through Instagram DMs! The couple became inseparable when their first date turned into 6 days, but will the round 'Face Your Demons' addressing side chicks and old flames, put distance between the pair?
Comedy Legends
Series 2, Episode 8 - Lucille BallBarry Cryer reflects on the life and career of American comedian Lucille Ball, who created the highly influential sitcom I Love Lucy with her husband Desi Arnaz.
Vic & Bob's Big Night Out
Series 2, Episode 2This week we witness a welcome return for Novelty Island, a special rendition of That's Magic, as well as an appearance from Michael Portillo as you have never seen him before.
Scot Squad
Special - The Chief's Election InterviewsChief Commissioner Miekelson talks to politicians ahead of the election, and offers some of his own advice.