BCG Daily Tuesday 10th December 2019
Features
Press clippings
Anna and the Apocalypse review
John McPhail's Christmas zombie musical comedy was warmly received on its festival debut and has picked up a solid following through its theatrical and DVD releases over the last couple of years.
Colin Polonowski, The Digital Fix, 10th December 2019The 50 best TV shows of 2019: No 8 - This Time
The king of bad chat and awkward mansplaining was back on a BBC sofa in one of Coogan and co's most nuanced creations.
David Stubbs, The Guardian, 10th December 2019Ruby Wax: Unfrazzling yourself is key to mental health
American-born Wax, 66, has been open about her own struggles with depression, and the positive effect speaking out has had for her.
Lauren Taylor, The Sunday Post, 10th December 2019Life according to... Doon Mackichan
Two Doors Down star Doon Mackichan talks accents, panto and John Malkovich as she returns to Glasgow for Christmas.
Murray Scougall, The Sunday Post, 10th December 2019Miranda Hart reveals she is training to be a life coach
The 46-year-old, who stepped back from the spotlight in 2015 following the success of her BBC comedy Miranda, credits the show with helping women overcome anxiety and depression.
Emma Powell, Daily Mail, 10th December 2019Joe Lycett complains to Pot Noodle and gets a response
Joe Lycett's complaint to Pot Noodle was hilarious but their response made it even better.
The Poke, 10th December 2019Dealing with Brexit comedy: a lesson from Nish Kumar
A comedian being booed off stage is not normally a major headline story. But the case of Nish Kumar, heckled by an audience for espousing his politics during a set, has highlighted the way that rifts over Brexit have influenced our comedy. Is there a way to laugh at this most divisive of subjects?
Reece Goodall, The Boar, 10th December 2019The David Jason of Romania, on comedy & the revolution
Dragoş Moştenescu first appeared in this blog back in 2017 and in 2018. When I try to explain who Dragos is, I tend to say he is the Romanian equivalent of UK TV star David Jason with a touch of Elton John. In other words, he is indescribable - in a good sense! We are talking an international level of top entertainer here. On Sunday (15th December) he is performing his full-length stage show All Aboard for Christmas! in London, so we met up at the Soho Theatre Bar for a chat. Towards the end, we got interrupted by another performer...
John Fleming, John Fleming's Blog, 10th December 2019TV review: Upright, series 1, episodes 1 and 2
The first episode initially moves at quite a fast pace with the duo together within six minutes, but then it spends the rest of it's run time teasing us as to whether they will actually team up, despite everyone knowing that's the concept of the show and it's definitely going to happen.
Alex Finch, Comedy To Watch, 10th December 2019Gavin and Stacey return left Rob Brydon 'flabbergasted'
Rob Brydon says he had no clue there were plans for a Gavin and Stacey Christmas special until after the script was written.
BBC, 10th December 2019ImproFest UK 2019 - interview - Improbotics
As part of ImproFest UK 2019. Improbotics is a tech-infused improv comedy show . An actual artificial intelligence chatbot performs, I caught up with the team to find out more about their set.
Holly, Phoenix Remix, 10th December 2019Plans afoot for Waller-Bridge and Scott to work again
The actor known for playing Fleabag's 'hot priest' love interest has confirmed that he will be reuniting with the sitcom's creator for an upcoming project.
Radio Times, 10th December 2019Julian Clary added to London Palladium's wall of fame
Julian Clary has been added to the London Palladium's wall of fame, becoming the first performer to be added to the installation since it was created last year.
Georgia Snow, The Stage, 10th December 2019London Hughes review
Comedic powerhouse finds laughs in dating travails.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 10th December 2019Videos
TV & radio
The Country Girls
Girls In Their Married Bliss, Episode 2Kate arrives on Baba's doorstep when Eugene throws her out.
Go Jetters
Series 3, Episode 22 - The Salmon Run, AlaskaAlaska's a cool place to watch the salmon run, but Glitch opens a 'fishy taxi service' to help the salmon avoid tricky waterfalls and greedy bears. What could possibly go wrong?
Almost Never
Series 2, Christmas Special - Christmas WonderlandEveryone is feeling Christmassy, and Nate and Chloe are finally an item.
Rhys James Is...
Series 2, Episode 1 - Rhys James Isn't... "A"In an attempt to become more politically engaged, comedian Rhys James tries on opinions like clothes to see how they fit. This week he's putting his left leg in first.
Live At The Apollo
Series 15, Episode 6 - Desiree Burch, Paul McCaffrey, Jonny PelhamDesiree Burch hosts the show recorded before a packed house at London's Hammersmith Apollo, warming up the audience and then introducing stand-up performances by Paul McCaffrey and Jonny Pelham.