BCG Daily Sunday 8th December 2019

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London Hughes

Interview: London Hughes and Sophie Duker

Since wowing the Edinburgh judges this year, Duker has appeared on Mock the Week and Hughes has landed an NBC sitcom pilot. It's a breakthrough moment that's long overdue.

Stephen Armstrong, The Sunday Times, 8th December 2019
Jim Smith

10 things that changed my life: Jim Smith

An interview with the Scottish comedian and farmer.

Nan Spowart, The National (Scotland), 8th December 2019
Tim Vine

All the best comedy groans with puns

From Tim Vine to Shakespeare.

Sam Leith, The Telegraph, 8th December 2019
Arthur Smith

Arthur Smith: Don't pay me in cash, I'll just bin it

The comedian isn't good with money. Literally -- he once threw away his stand-up fee by mistake.

Karen Robinson, The Sunday Times, 8th December 2019
Mark Gatiss

Mark Gatiss interview

The actor and writer on raspberry woodwork and cultivating an air of ruin at his Islington home.

The Sunday Times, 8th December 2019
After Life. Tony (Ricky Gervais). Copyright: Derek Productions

I Talk Telly Awards 2019 winners announced

After 220,000 votes, Ricky Gervais leads this year's winners with three wins for After Life, whilst Graham Norton and Declan Donnelly pick up two awards each and this year's Special Recognition Award goes to a Corrie favourite and soap legend.

Elliot Gonzalez, I Talk Telly, 8th December 2019
Phoenix Remix

ImproFestUK 2019 - Interview - Swipe Right

As part of ImproFestUK 2019 "How to Be Human" explores an audience-generated emotion through comedy, tragedy and relationships. I caught up with the team to find out all about their first hour long show.

Holly, Phoenix Remix, 8th December 2019
Is That... Chris Ramsey?. Chris Ramsey. Copyright: Avalon Television

Chris Ramsey eliminated from Strictly

Chris Ramsey has been knocked out of Strictly Come Dancing - after getting further than most people, including himself, ever thought.

Chortle, 8th December 2019
An Act Of God. Zoe Lyons

David Javerbaum on religion, satire & controversy

God Almighty has been brought to life on the stage. In a new play by the multi-award winning American comedy writer David Javerbaum God, played by Zoe Lyons, wears silk pyjamas and has some 'wrath management issues'. The writer who worked on the hugely popular comedy The Daily Show has adapted the play for a British audience incorporating topical issues like Brexit.

Fatima Manji, Channel 4, 8th December 2019
Fleabag. Fleabag (Phoebe Waller-Bridge). Copyright: Two Brothers Pictures

Fleabag nominated for four Critics' Choice Awards

Fleabag is up for four Critics' Choice awards in the US. The show, screened on Amazon there, is up for best comedy series, and creator Phoebe Waller-Bridge is up for best actress.

Chortle, 8th December 2019
Adam Kay

Adam Kay review

Doc-turned-comic Kay recalls Christmases spent in hospitals - with anecdotes about peanut butter, ill-used confectionery and a blast of Spandau Ballet.

Brian Logan, The Guardian, 8th December 2019
Mark Gatiss

Interview: Lunch with Mark Gatiss

"We live in an age of popinjays - Rees-Mogg, Johnson - and we fall for it".

Tim Adams, The Guardian, 8th December 2019
Laura Lexx. Copyright: Karla Gowlett

Seven questions with... Laura Lexx

Laura Lexx is a sweet-talking comedian with a surprisingly sharp bite. Lexx has been making waves in recent years since her 2018 show Trying was met with high criticial acclaim. She is soon to embark on a tour of her latest show, Knee Jerk.

Becca Moody, Moody Comedy, 8th December 2019
Emmanuel Sonubi

Live review: Hyde Park Winter Wonderland Comedy Club

Reviews of Emmanuel Sonubi, Micky P Kerr and Lee Ridley

Alex Finch, Comedy To Watch, 8th December 2019
Paul Vickers. Copyright: Steve Ullathorne

Interview: Paul Vickers and the Leg

An interview with Paul Vickers (aka Mr Twonkey) and band The Leg about their new album.

Keira Brown, The Fountain, 8th December 2019
Peter Kay

Peter Kay in talks for new BBC show

Peter Kay has not been on our screens since a van took off the door of his Fiat 500 in the final ­episode of Car Share last year. But following his enforced break for "unforeseen family circumstances", BBC bosses have started a dialogue with the Bolton comic about a new project.

Andy Halls, The Sun, 8th December 2019

TV & radio

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC
8:25am
30 min
The Dog Ate My Homework

The Dog Ate My Homework

Series 7, Episode 3

Finlay v Lily. Darren Harriott is joined by Adam B and team captains Finlay and Lily with guests Sam & Mark, Maisie Adam and Vic Cook.

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