BCG Daily Wednesday 11th December 2019
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The Christmas shows: interview - Bristol Improv Theatre
Today we speak to Luke of Bristol Improv Theatre to find out all about their puppet spectacular show!
Holly, Phoenix Remix, 11th December 2019Hannah Jones on her comedy club for exhausted parents
A parent-friendly Liverpool comedy club which keeps a strict bedtime of 9.45pm is set to celebrate its first birthday this January. Early Risers Comedy Club is the creation of Liverpool based comedian Hannah Jones, 33, who devised the monthly event after coming up with a sell-out show last year about the trials and tribulations of parenting.
Lisa Rand, Liverpool Echo, 11th December 2019Rose Matafeo & Paul Sinha have scooped NZ comedy awards
Matafeo, a Kiwi now based in London, won the Kevin Smith Memorial Cup for outstanding artist chievement. Meanwhile, Sinha was voted best international guest for his visit during the NZ International Comedy Festival.
Chortle, 11th December 2019Andrew Doyle admits writing hate speech hoax article
Andrew Doyle has admitted to writing a hoax article in The Independent which slated the stand-up circuit as a hotbed of racism and sexism.
Chortle, 11th December 2019ImproFestUK 2019 - interview - Improv Transformations
As part of ImproFestUK 2019. Improv Transformations. A story of magical beasts, ancient powers and heroes inspired by the audience. I caught up with Luke to find out more.
Holly, Phoenix Remix, 11th December 2019The Goes Wrong Show on being male dominated
The actors behind the award-winning The Play That Goes Wrong open up about gender diversity - and why they needed more funny women on-screen.
Flora Carr, Radio Times, 11th December 2019Details of Alternative Election Night line-up revealed
Joining the political bigwigs will be a host comedians including: Jimmy Carr, Nish Kumar, Henning Wehn, Geoff Norcott, Sophie Willan and Tez Ilyas.
Channel 4, 11th December 2019Jim Davidson quits running his charity
Jim Davidson has stepped down as chief executive of Care After Combat, the charity helping veterans which he helped set up in 2014.
Chortle, 11th December 2019Aatif Nawaz on return of Test cricket to Pakistan
Cricket has come back home. As a Pakistan fan, to travel halfway across the world and to be here for this - the first ball of our first Test match on home soil in 10 years, I cannot explain how lucky and privileged I feel.
Aatif Nawaz, BBC, 11th December 2019Jordan Brookes talks about suicide
Ahead of his two-week run at the Soho Theatre, the comedian explains how he turned his mental health problems into an award-winning show.
Jay Richardson, i Newspaper, 11th December 2019Graham Linehan up for Last Leg's Dick of the Year
The Last Leg has been presenting a mock prize to the 'Dick of the Year' since 2014 - and this year's hot contender is none other than the darling of "gender-critical feminism", Graham Linehan himself.
Vic Parsons, Pink News, 11th December 2019Videos
Podcasts
TV & radio
The Country Girls
Girls In Their Married Bliss, Episode 3Baba embarks upon a liaison with a drummer, whilst Kate finds being separated from her child unbearable.
Lemn Sissay's Social Enterprise
Episode 3This time, he explores what charity means when it comes to presents.
Go Jetters
Series 3, Episode 23 - Tomatina Festival, Bunol, SpainCan the Go Jetters fix their own 'glitch' at the biggest food fight in the world?
Susan Calman Makes Me Happy
Episode 4 - AnimalsThis week, aided and abetted by her studio audience and her wife Lee, Susan waxes lyrical about her love for animals. She may have previously mentioned (once or twice) that she's quite partial to cats, but her affections aren't limited to the feline world. From the dogs in her local park, via the birds that visit her garden, to grumpy Icelandic Ponies (well, sort of), Susan adores them all.
Your Face Or Mine
Series 6, Christmas SpecialJimmy and Katherine are joined by celebrity couple Jodie Kidd and Joseph Bates. Supermodel and presenter Jodie and ex-royal marine Joe play to win money for a children's hospice.
Comedy Legends
Series 2, Episode 9 - Terry-ThomasBarry Cryer reflects on the life and career of actor Terry-Thomas, who starred in Tom Thumb and I'm Alright, Jack before going on to find international fame.
Vic & Bob's Big Night Out
Series 2, Episode 3Vic presents Bob with a striking new wig and also reveals his secret to beat boxing. The Man With The Stick returns, and sketches include The Free Runners and Frank Roddam's latest inventions.
Romesh Presents...
Episode 7 - Kiri Pritchard-McLean: CouchsurferKiri spends a night round Russell Howard's as she finds out about his love of health foods.
Romesh Presents...
Episode 8 - Darren Harriott: Stan By Your ManDarren heads off on a mission to find out whether, in light of recent allegations, it's OK to listen to Michael Jackson.