BCG Daily Thursday 13th February 2020
News
Press clippings
Alex Kealy on returning north of the border
Last year's Edinburgh Fringe was a little manic, stand-up comedian Alex Kealy admits.
Ross Crae, The Sunday Post, 13th February 2020Jen Brister, Soho Theatre review
Parenting, privilege and porn under scrutiny.
Veronica Lee, The Arts Desk, 13th February 2020Sally Wainwright defends 'dead lesbian' storyline
The screenwriter says that she "honestly did not know" about the onscreen cliché when she wrote Kate's death - but jokes that she's made up for it with lesbian period drama Gentleman Jack.
Flora Carr, Radio Times, 13th February 2020Sally Wainwright already hoping for another Last Tango
Last Tango in Halifax creator Sally Wainwright has revealed that she's already crossing her fingers for her sixth series, ahead of the long-anticipated return of the BBC One drama later this year.
Flora Carr, Radio Times, 13th February 2020Anne Reid: we should be worried for Celia and Alan
Reid, who plays the strong-minded Celia opposite Derek Jacobi's Alan, hints that there's trouble in paradise for the childhood sweethearts.
Flora Carr, Radio Times, 13th February 2020Emma review
Full of charm, a welcome dose of humour and packed with a stellar cast, director Autumn de Wilde has brought Jane Austen's Emma back to life in a brand-new adaptation of the much-loved novel.
Olivia Hill, The Digital Fix, 13th February 2020Legs must be experienced to fully comprehend
"What's there two of but it's not arms?"
Blizzard Comedy, 13th February 2020Alex Edelman: Just For Us, VAULT Festival
It was supposed to be an hour of "funny, shitty jokes", or at least that is what Alex tells us. However what the audience is presented with is 60 minutes of non-stop laughs at relatable, witty and relevant jokes that deal with small and huge issues alike.
Stephanie Hartland, The Play's The Thing UK, 13th February 2020Rapper confronted after comments made to Katherine Ryan
25-year-old rapper Slowthai had just picked up the NME hero of the year award - voted for by the public - when he was heckled by a member of the crowd. He had made sexual comments towards Katherine Ryan, and was accused of making her uncomfortable. Ryan - who's since tweeted to say Slowthai "didn't make me uncomfortable" - was seen trying to defuse the situation from the stage along with co-host Julie Adenuga.
BBC, 13th February 2020Live review: Lucy McCormick - Post Popular
Rimming! Nudity! Satan! Extremely pleasant renditions of popular songs! Lucy McCormick's latest show at the Soho Theatre contains all four of the above in a production which some might consider shocking, and it can't be argued that there are a couple of moments along those lines, but the majority of it is a very funny, often absurd, sometimes daft hour of comedy and performance art that is mostly delightful and undoubtedly memorable.
Alex Finch, Comedy To Watch, 13th February 2020Introducing a French person to Peep Show
We decided to introduce to Peep Show to a French person who has neither seen nor heard of the show ever before. Did they like it? Watch to find out.
Alex Roberts, JOE, 13th February 2020Who said it: This Country or a famous philosopher?
We give you a quote of scintillating insight. One that was either said by a real-life titan of philosophy (Plato, Jean-Paul Satre, Sun Tzu, or one of those types), or Kerry and Kurtan Mucklowe. You just have to pick the right one. It is harder than it looks.
Wil Jones, JOE, 13th February 2020George Robinson: the new boy on Sex Education
Actor George Robinson reveals what it's like to play Isaac, the first disabled character in Netflix's Sex Education.
BBC, 13th February 2020Film review: Emma
Anya Taylor-Joy looks the part in a slightly oversweetened Emma.
Tom Shone, The Times, 13th February 2020Interview: Josie Long
Josie Long is known for her occasionally surreal, topical and often political brand of comedy (her periodic tours alongside protest folk songwriter Grace Petrie are tellingly titled Lefty Scum), so it may appear something of a departure for her new stand-up show to be quite so... well... normal.
Sophie Bell, Narc Magazine, 13th February 2020Mark Thomas: 50 Things About Us review
Agent of comedic agitprop tries to accentuate the positive about being English today.
Jay Richardson, The List, 13th February 2020John Thomson says BBC3's move killed British comedy
The Fast Show star says BBC Three's move to digital killed British comedy.
Yahoo, 13th February 2020My Comedy Hero: Stuart Laws on Harry Hill
As the popular 'writer, director, stand-up and goalkeeper' goes across bits of the UK with his latest show, he picks the big-collared legend as his comedic hero.
Brian Donaldson, The List, 13th February 2020Funny girls by Miranda Hart
As she brings Miss Bates, Jane Austen's wonderfully comic creation, to life on screen in Emma, Miranda explains why she is so grateful to the author for inspiring her, and for being the pioneer of so many comedians, from Joyce Grenfell to Victoria Wood.
Saga Magazine, 13th February 2020Alex Kealy on his most memorable gigs
'That heckle was just the funniest, quickest, loveliest thing'.
Chortle, 13th February 2020Tickled Pink review
The Tickled Pink comedy showcase for female stand-ups turned out to be a pleasant surprise.
Leicester Mercury, 13th February 2020Videos
Podcasts
TV & radio
Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators
Series 3, Episode 9 - O Thou Invisible Spirit Of WineWhen paranormal activity is reported in a Tudor pub, old family feuds are brought to a head and it looks like Frank and Lu have another mystery on their hands.
A League Of Their Own
European Road Trip 2, Highlights Special - Best BitsThe challenges may be over and the tightrope has been walked, but now it's all over, we relive the best japes, pranks and wind ups Jamie and Freddie got up to on their latest jaunt through the continent in this selection of the best of this series of challenges.
The Russell Howard Hour
Series 3, Episode 12Russell examines the week's news, chats to ex-Blue Peter presenter and children's author Konnie Huq and goes canal barging with comic Josh Widdicombe.
CelebAbility
Series 4, Episode 5Stacey Solomon leads three friends in a series of games against Aljaz Skorjanec, Janette Manrara, Matt Richardson and Jayde Adams.
Newsjack
Series 22, Episode 1Kiri Pritchard-McLean covers this weeks news with the help of Luke Kempner, Mali Ann Rees and George Fouracres. This week we look at the dying breed of lollipop ladies, Boris Johnson's plans for the north, and an advert for holidaying in sunny Antartica.
Joz And Roxy Are Useless Millennials
Roxy Dunn and Joz Norris on belonging to the strange and rudderless Generation Y.
Fern Brady Goes Viral!
Episode 1Fern shows us her morning routine, assaults some strangers, eats an entire lettuce in 30 seconds and puts a curse on her arch nemesis. All for the clicks and likes she needs to become a viral star.