BCG Daily Thursday 26th March 2020
Press clippings
Why food fights and mayhem have become a TV treat
At a time when many of us are having to stay away from our family, it's business as usual round at the Goodmans - in other words, collective chaos.
Rebecca Thomas, BBC, 26th March 2020Mister Winner, BBC2 review
Gentle comedy about one of life's losers.
Veronica Lee, The Arts Desk, 26th March 2020Hitmen review
Mel and Sue as hired killers was a hit with me.
Carol Midgley, The Times, 26th March 2020Mister Winner review
Review of new sitcom from Spencer Jones.
Carol Midgley, The Times, 26th March 2020Top 20 UK sitcoms of 21st century: Friday Night Dinner
Despite a surprisingly funky theme tune and title sequence, Robert Popper's long running sitcom works on a deceptively simple premise.
Chris Hallam, Chris Hallam's World View, 26th March 2020Chris & Rosie Ramsey's podcast joins Acast
Acast, the world's biggest podcast company, has announced that Sh**ged. Married. Annoyed has joined the Acast Creator Network.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 26th March 2020TV review: Mister Winner, series 1 episode 1
Given how much of a fan I am of Spencer and Pearman I will watch at least one more episode, but if it wasn't for the talented cast then I'm not sure I'd bother.
Alex Finch, Comedy To Watch, 26th March 2020Frances Cuka won't appear in Friday Night Dinner 6
Cuka passed away in February and wasn't able to film on the sitcom's sixth series.
Morgan Jeffery, Radio Times, 26th March 2020Emily Atack interview
"People think I can't write comedy because I've posed for lads' mags".
Katie Rosseinsky, Evening Standard, 26th March 2020A look back at the 'After the Event' sketches
For obvious reasons the 'Remain Indoors' sketches, also known as 'The Quiz Broadcast' although officially known as 'After the Event' are everywhere.
Jazzy Janey, A Dose Of David Mitchell, 26th March 2020How comedians are fighting coronavirus from their sofas
Being an observational comedian is a lot tougher when there's nothing to observe but the same four walls every day. But necessity is the mother of invention, as comedians have shown this week in a flurry of online shows - many available now for catch-up viewing, and with more happening every day.
Tristram Fane Saunders, The Telegraph, 26th March 2020Videos
Podcasts
TV & radio
Class Dismissed
Series 5, Episode 9 - Secret AgentMr James tries his hardest to hide the fact that he is clearly a secret agent.
Georgina's Isolation Diaries!
Episode 7 - Day 7Georgina braves a trip to Waitrose and attempts a 'modern song'. Due to the incident at the shop Georgina will be taking a short break with the videos.
Meet The Richardsons
Series 1, Episode 5Chris Kamara invites Jon to take part in a Leeds United fundraiser for deprived children. Jon's against celebrity endorsement, but the Leeds connection makes him agree to do it. While he's away, Lucy tries to enrol Elsie in a private school - against Jon's wishes.
Breeders
Series 1, Episode 4 - No LiesMichael thrives in his new role as dad and granddad, but Paul and Ally can't adapt to his presence as easily as the children can. Luke's hunt for proof that Santa doesn't exist puts Paul's claim that he never lies to the test.
Newsjack Unplugged
Series 5, Episode 1Eshaan Akbar transforms the news into sketches and one-liners with the help of the Great British public. This week Eshaan is joined at a safe distance by Thanyia Moore as they discuss the country's reaction to the lockdown, Rishi Sunak's magic powers and how moving the Olympics online might work.
Mark Watson And Matt Winning: Seriously, Though, The Planet
The comic duo team up in a last-ditch bid to stave off emergency and save the planet, with a mixture of jokes and useful advice.