BCG Daily Thursday 12th March 2020
Press clippings
Daisy Haggard interview
'You don't see people swearing at their kids on TV'.
Ed Cumming, The Independent, 12th March 2020Sitcom scene seemingly predicts PM's virus reaction
A scene from British sitcom Yes, Prime Minister has gone viral for predicting Boris Johnson's response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Jacob Stolworthy, The Independent, 12th March 2020Adam Kay moves to Orion in seven-figure deal
Orion has acquired two books by Adam Kay in a "substantial" seven-figure deal, tempting the former doctor turned comedian away from Picador, the imprint that published his bestselling debut, This is Going to Hurt.
Katherine Cowdrey, The Bookseller, 12th March 2020Altitude Comedy Festival 2020 cancelled
The Altitude Comedy Festival, which was due to take place in Mayrhofen in Austria at the end of March, has been cancelled.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 12th March 2020Line up for Bristol Comedy Garden revealed
This year's Bristol Comedy Garden returns to Queen Square (June 3rd-7th) for a ninth edition of the South West's biggest comedy festival.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 12th March 2020Catherine Cohen postpones shows due to coronavirus
In light of upcoming travel restrictions between the US and Europe caused by COVID-19, Catherine's remaining dates in London will be rescheduled until later in the year.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 12th March 2020Russell Howard's European tour dates pulled
Russell Howard has announced the cancellation of almost the entrire European leg of his world tour because of coronavirus.
Chortle, 12th March 2020Breeders review
Martin Freeman is the perennially good-natured screen everyman. But in the new Sky comedy Breeders, which he co-created, his character Paul is forced to concede: "I'm not a nice man."
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 12th March 2020Interviews: Chloe Petts, Donald Alexander & Tom Mayhew
With Glasgow Comedy Festival kicking off this month, we speak to Chloe Petts, Donald Alexander and Tom Mayhew to explore what constitutes alternative today.
Jay Richardson, The List, 12th March 2020Adam Kay postpones live show performances over virus
Adam Kay has revealed he is postponing upcoming performances of his show This is Going to Hurt, based on his bestselling memoir, because of coronavirus concerns.
Benedicte Page, The Bookseller, 12th March 2020Scottish Covid-19 measures raises fears about Fringe
The measures announced by Nicola Sturgeon to tackle Covid-19 may add to concerns about this year's Edinburgh Fringe Festival. The Scottish First Minister has advised that mass gatherings of over 500 attendees should be cancelled from next week.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 12th March 2020Daniel Sloss writes his first book
Daniel Sloss has written his first book. It is called Everyone You Hate is Going to Die: And Other Comforting Thoughts on Family, Friends, Sex, Love and More Things That Ruin Your Life.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 12th March 2020Iain Stirling postpones gigs
"I'm a bit under the weather and while I'd usually be very happy to soldier on, with the current situation me and my team think it's correct to take the precautionary measure of postponing my gig in London tonight, as well as my dates next week in Bristol and Brighton."
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 12th March 2020Mel and Sue interview
The comedy duo on moving on from The Great British Bake Off to play assassins in Hitmen.
Stephen Armstrong, The Times, 12th March 2020Breeders, review
There's a top notch team of writers behind these middle-class Macbeths, but the humour never quite rings true.
Sean O'Grady, The Independent, 12th March 2020Breeders review - I'm a parent ... get me out of here!
Martin Freeman and Daisy Haggard star as a stressed out, permanently disappointed couple in a new comedy that ought to come complete with tranquillisers and birth control.
Lucy Mangan, The Guardian, 12th March 2020Breeders, review
Martin Freeman's sweary parenting comedy may be sharp, but it's unlikeable and cruel.
Anita Singh, The Telegraph, 12th March 2020Live review: Elf Lyons & Helen Duff - Unlikely Darlings
This is an impulsive, playful and deeply intelligent show.
Tim Harding, Comedy To Watch, 12th March 2020Breeders episodes 1 and 2 review
Simon Blackwell and Chris Addison's funny, frank new parenting comedy is taboo-breaking and part of a growing trend.
Louisa Mellor, Den Of Geek, 12th March 2020Videos
Podcasts
TV & radio
Meet The Richardsons
Series 1, Episode 3Jon takes a yoga lesson and seeks revenge on the driver who cut him up, whilst Lucy goes out on the town in London with TV's Alan Carr. It gets very messy.
Newsjack
Series 22, Episode 5Kiri Pritchard-McLean is in Manchester, with the help of Tom Burgess, Tayo Cousins and Kath Hughes. This week, a group of Dutch women are trying to change their name from Corona, the cast of Corrie self-isolate, and a look at how 1984 inspired someone to spy on everyone.
Resist Phoney Encores!
Episode 1Gruff Rhys will attempt to understand crowd behaviour in order to free the audience from the tyranny of the artist, and free all people from all leaders.