BCG Daily Tuesday 11th February 2020
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David Baddiel defends giving time to Holocaust denier
Comedian spoke to man for BBC film who said there were no gas chambers at Auschwitz.
Harriet Sherwood, The Guardian, 11th February 2020David Baddiel on confronting holocaust denial
Investigating the modern face of Holocaust denial forced comedian Baddiel into an unpleasant confrontation.
Adam Sherwin, i Newspaper, 11th February 2020David Baddiel review
Inventive comic has last laugh on the trolls.
Dominic Maxwell, The Times, 11th February 2020Sam Nicoresti interview
"When we talk about the universe we're looking to learn something about ourselves."
Blizzard Comedy, 11th February 2020Comics up for British LGBT Awards
Hannah Gadsby, Joe Lycett, Susan Calman and Suzi Ruffell all nominated.
Chortle, 11th February 2020Interview: David Baddiel
As the current decade proves, David Baddiel has lost none of his ability to find humour in interesting places and start important conversations.
Damian Robinson, Narc Magazine, 11th February 2020TV review: Inside No. 9, series 5, episode 2
Last week's Inside No. 9 was the first I hadn't particularly enjoyed, the plot was a little contrived and the humour crass, and simply because there's so many other series on right now I hadn't planned to review it again quite so soon. But due to the nature of the episode and just how much I loved it I found myself with no choice, especially as it contained such a (very, very pleasant) surprise.
Alex Finch, Comedy To Watch, 11th February 2020Inside No. 9 series 5 episode 2 review
Pemberton and Shearsmith give the fans what they want in "Death Be Not Proud".
Louisa Mellor, Den Of Geek, 11th February 2020The hypocrisy of Graham Linehan
The comedy writer, targeted by trans censors, is no warrior for free speech.
Spiked, 11th February 2020Robert Webb tours UK and Ireland
Robert Webb is set to tour the UK and Ireland to celebrate the release of his debut fiction novel Come Again.
Noemi Vallone, The Bookseller, 11th February 2020Lord of the Game of the Ring of Thrones, review
Magic birthrights, long-lost heirs and horrific "juicing" procedures: Hivemind's one-night fantasy improv just about has it all.
Matthew McGregor-Morales, The Play's The Thing UK, 11th February 2020Leicester Comedy Festival: Stephen Bailey interview
Stephen Bailey on audiences here, Celebrity Coach Trip and Five Guys burgers.
Becky Jones, Leicester Mercury, 11th February 2020The nerdy details in Death Be Not Proud
Major episode spoilers as we explore the Easter Eggs tucked away in Inside No. 9's Death Be Not Proud...
Louisa Mellor, Den Of Geek, 11th February 2020Inside No. 9 & the sick, twisted history of Psychoville
Following this week's crossover episode, Ed Power remembers Psychoville, the Grand Guignol comedy-horror series that gave us Inside No. 9.
Ed Power, The Telegraph, 11th February 2020John-Luke Roberts preview
The master of nonsense rails against comedy blandness.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 11th February 2020Youssef Kerkour interview
It's testament to Home's success that the 41-year-old actor, born and raised in Morocco before graduating from college in New York and moving to England at the age of 23, has been popping up in all manner of classy fare since.
Metro, 11th February 2020Shappi Khorsandi set to play Glamrou's mother
Shappi Khorsandi is being lined up to play the mother of drag queen Glamrou in a semi-autobiographical TV comedy.
Jay Richardson, Chortle, 11th February 2020TV & radio
Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators
Series 3, Episode 7 - Best Beware My StingAn energy tycoon hires Frank and Lu to keep an eye on his wayward eldest daughter, and ensure that the wedding of his youngest daughter goes off without a hitch - but things are about to get a whole lot worse.
4 O'Clock Club
Series 9, Episode 2 - AnniversaryEleesha celebrates her seven-year friend-i-versary with Fleur - but Katie has other ideas!
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 22, Episode 6Jessica Knappett, Rose Matafeo, Geoff Norcott and Jamie Laing join Jimmy, Katherine and Rob.