BCG Daily Sunday 15th March 2020
Press clippings
TV review: Breeders
Why are TV producers trying to convince everyone it's funny to shout at your children?
Camilla Long, The Sunday Times, 15th March 2020The week in TV: Breeders; Maggie Cole; Inside No. 9
Martin Freeman and Daisy Haggard impress in a sweary parental comedy, while Dawn French's village busybody is Pam Ayres without the laughs.
Euan Ferguson, The Observer, 15th March 2020Father Ted stamps? Aw, go on, go on, go on, go on
Is there anything to be said for a Father Ted stamp? An Post plans to ask the public for suggestions for what images should adorn four stamps it plans to release next month commemorating the 25th anniversary of the cult TV comedy about three Irish priests and their tea-obsessed housekeeper.
Colin Coyle, The Times, 15th March 2020Review - Willis & Vere: Genius
Genius is an odd beast: designed to show the improvisational skills of double act Willis and Vere, even though their strengths lie in an entirely different direction. For it turns out that their greatest skill is in the precision and detail required to create slick parody videos, while their attempts to work in the moment prove pretty basic.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 15th March 2020Mae Martin interview
Mae Martin is not embarrassed to share her darkest secrets on stage. Now she's about to star with Lisa Kudrow in a deeply personal and funny sitcom for Channel 4.
Eva Wiseman, The Observer, 15th March 2020Mark Nelson: Once Upon A Time In The West review
As a cynical Scot with a strong grip on current affairs who enjoys attacking politicians with witheringly grotesque dismissals of their physical appearance, Mark Nelson has plenty in common with Frankie Boyle.
Jay Richardson, Chortle, 15th March 2020Dave Mounfield dies from cancer
Dave Mounfield, a regular part of the Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show! cast, has died a few months after being diagnosed with cancer. His roles included playing café owner Gerry and the absent-minded thespian's long-suffering sidekick, Malcolm, and he also appeared in several of Count Arthur's tour shows.
Chortle, 15th March 2020TV & radio
Last Tango In Halifax
Series 5, Episode 4Gillian is pushed to breaking point at the farm, and Caroline finds herself at the heart of an unlikely love triangle. Ted goes on an adventure, whilst Alan and Celia find reason to laugh together again. But sobering news awaits.