BCG Daily Friday 31st January 2020
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Jamali Maddix: Strip Club Einstein review
Maddix is a natural storyteller, and tales from his sketchy past or foolhardy present, such as an ill-advised casual hook-up when on tour, have a vicarious interest for the largely young, hip, middle-class and white audience who flock to the Vault Festival beneath London Waterloo station.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 31st January 2020Mrs Brown's Boys deserved last laugh over comedy snobs
Mrs Brown's Boys has never been admired by the intelligentsia nor the critics, but it is hugely popular. Millions of viewers, including my own dear mother, love it, finding it hilarious.
Jan Moir, Daily Mail, 31st January 2020Interview - The Discount Comedy Checkout
Today we speak to Leeds based Short Form Troupe - The Discount Comedy Checkout.
Phoenix Remix, 31st January 2020Andi Osho's 'delightful' début scooped by publisher
HQ has scooped the "delightful" debut novel from comedian, actor and screenwriter Andi Osho.
Mark Chandler, The Bookseller, 31st January 2020Laura Lexx interview
"We won't learn until something big happens to shock us."
Blizzard Comedy, 31st January 2020Geoff Norcott getting laughs from QT audience on trains
When the topic of nationalising Northern Rail came up on Question Time the right-wing comic said this might be an area where Jeremy Corbyn "has won the argument" as he talked about the problems getting across the country "side-to-side".
Millie Bull, The Daily Express, 31st January 2020Steve Pemberton on Talking Heads
The intimacy of Alan Bennett's seminal monologues have influenced my own work, says the Inside No. 9 co-writer and co-star Steve Pemberton.
Steve Pemberton, Broadcast, 31st January 2020Njambi McGrath interview
The Kenya-born UK comedian and author on the things that make her laugh the most.
Harriet Gibsone, The Guardian, 31st January 2020David Baddiel: 'My head massager gives me a headache'
The acclaimed comedian and writer takes on our First & Last Q&A.
Brian Donaldson, The List, 31st January 2020The Goes Wrong Show: how not to laugh when working
Give your adrenal glands the month off and enjoy some good old-fashioned slapstick instead. The Goes Wrong Show is proper art, promises Lucy Sweet.
Lucy Sweet, The Big Issue, 31st January 2020Leopardess review
Set at a funeral, this new show from sketch comedy team Leopardess shows off the acting chops of performers Rosie Frecker and Rosie Abraham but is let down by an underpowered script that never holds the interest - and doesn't have enough jokes.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 31st January 2020Videos
Podcasts
TV & radio
Roots
Craig has decided to go back home to help disadvantaged kids transform their lives. Two problems - they don't want his help and he's got the wrong keys to unlock their potential.
The Good, The Bad And The Unexpected
Series 4, Episode 4Mark Nelson leads panellists Billy Kirkwood, Jay Lafferty and Liam Withnail as they attempt to decipher the good from the bad, with a few unexpected twists along the way.
The News Quiz
Series 101, Episode 4Joining Nish Kumar this week are Andy Zaltzman, Geoff Norcott, Suzi Ruffell and Anand Menon.
TV Flashback
Series 2, Episode 1 - Having A Good TimeThis time Tudur's on a quest to discover how to have a good time. It's a story of horn blowing, bog snorkelling and Elvis impersonators, full of lively characters from the nation's TV past.
The Goes Wrong Show
Series 1, Episode 6 - Ninety DegreesThis week's show is a family saga of lust and betrayal set in the American Deep South, as the children of Herb Burgess, the head of Burgess Fine Tea, gather to plan the division of the business after their father's incipient demise.
Would I Lie To You?
Series 13, Episode 8Jo Brand, Simon Day, Kiri Pritchard-McLean and Henning Wehn join host Rob Brydon and regular captains David Mitchell and Lee Mack.
King Gary
Series 1, Episode 4 - The Big SchmoozeGary is having an extension built but one objection from a neighbour could affect his planning permission, so he hosts a dinner party for all the Crescent folk.
The Tuckers
Series 1, Episode 4Billy makes some easy money out of a house clearance. Or so he thinks. And Nats is rescued by Bobby. Or so she thinks.
The Last Leg
Series 19, Special - Brexit SpecialAdam Hills, Josh Widdicombe and Alex Brooker prepare for Brexit with guests Armando Iannucci, Guz Khan, Aisling Bea, Geoff Norcott and, reporting live from Westminster, Tom Allen.
The Central FM Comedy Hour
Episode 1We heard what life would be like if the Kelpies could talk, people being forced to celebrate leaving the EU, and there is stand-up from David Kay.
The Graham Norton Show
Series 26, Episode 18 - Margot Robbie, Daniel Kaluuya, Jodie Turner-Smith, Jim Carrey, Lewis CapaldiMargot Robbie talks about girl power, Jim Carrey says his new book explains who he is, Daniel Kaluuya and Jodie Turner-Smith talk about Queen & Slim, and Lewis Capaldi performs live in the studio.