BCG Daily Monday 27th January 2020
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Press clippings
Terry Jones left his brain to science
The Python's gesture should help research into the dementia that affected him in his final years.
Chortle, 27th January 2020Best in Class 2020 line up announced
Best in Class is a show that champions the talent of working-class comedians. 100% crowdfunded and profit sharing, this is Best in Class's third year and after showcasing 16 comics, it shows no signs of stopping with a fresh new line up of working-class comedians!
Funny Women, 27th January 2020Transworld strikes new two-book deal with Ruth Jones
Transworld has signed two new novels by Welsh actress and Gavin & Stacey creator Ruth Jones.
Katie Mansfield, The Bookseller, 27th January 2020Joe Hobbs talks navigating masculinity for Big Boy show
"If you start taking things too seriously you're done for."
Blizzard Comedy, 27th January 2020Gavin & Stacey biggest TV show outside sport & news
The Gavin & Stacey Christmas Special was watched by an audience of 18.5m, becoming the biggest TV programme outside of sporting and national events since records began in 2002.
BBC, 27th January 2020Johnny Carroll dies at 78
Birmingham comedian Johnny Carroll - who shot to fame by winning talent show New Faces - has died aged 78.
The Birmingham Mail, 27th January 2020Su Pollard says political correctness is ruining comedy
Su Pollard believes comedy is being ruined by political correctness and is convinced some people just pretend to be offended by jokes so they have something to post on social media.
Female First, 27th January 2020Ofcom to take no further action over Jo Brand's joke
Ofcom is to take no further action over Jo Brand's controversial joke on BBC Radio 4 about throwing battery acid.
BBC, 27th January 2020Johnny Vegas to play first stand-up show in 10 years
Johnny Vegas will return to stand-up for the first time in 10 years with a Midlands show later this year.
Rebecca Sayce, The Express and Star, 27th January 2020Review - Josh Widdicombe: Bit Much
The young fogey comic gets skilfully uptight once more about the pettiest of concerns.
Jay Richardson, The List, 27th January 2020Review: Monty Python's Flying Circus, series 2 Blu-Ray
This Series 2 box-set review was being written when news of Terry Jones' passing broke on 22 January 2020, so it seems only fitting to single out his contribution to Monty Python as a founding member.
Dan Owen, Frame Rated, 27th January 2020The Comedy Room - Children's Day
Helen Parkinson is part of our Comedy Room writer development group. She gives a rundown on the group's recent two-day workshop at Media City in Salford (also including the Drama Room writers) which covered writing for Children's plus an opportunity to pitch a short Radio Drama.
Helen Parkinson, BBC Writersroom, 27th January 2020Next Level Sketch interview
This week there is a brand new sketch show on the block! Next Level Sketch are hosting their first ever show at Hoopla Impro. I caught up with James Walsh to find out all about it.
Phoenix Remix, 27th January 2020Videos
Podcasts
TV & radio
The Infinite Monkey Cage
Series 21, Episode 3 - Coral ReefsProfessor Brian Cox and comedian Robin Ince are joined on stage by Marcus Brigstocke, and marine biologists Prof Callum Roberts and Dr Heather Koldewey to look at the magic and wonder of coral.
The Unbelievable Truth
Series 23, Episode 5David Mitchell is joined by Susan Calman, Graeme Garden, Sindhu Vee and Lloyd Langford as they lie on the subjects of superheroes, meat, names and Bob Dylan.
Cold Feet
Series 9, Episode 3Adam reaches out to Laura, but risks upsetting his family as a result, while Karen and Jenny's weekend away is hijacked by their mothers. Pete's attempts to reunite the Three Amigos ends in disaster.
Roast Battle
Series 4, Episode 2Joe Sutherland takes on fellow comedian and best friend Sophie Duker armed with their most brutal jokes. Will posh Made In Chelsea star Jamie Laing be victorious against comedian and fellow schoolmate Ivo Graham? With guest judge Big Narstie.