BCG Daily Friday 1st May 2020
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Trying, review
Apple TV's first British comedy isn't as funny or as quirky as it's trying to be.
Michael Hogan, The Telegraph, 1st May 2020Review: Trying, Apple TV+
Apple TV+'s first British original comedy is an interesting one. It both plays it very safe, with its cosy thirtysomething Camden Town environment and also goes into some unusual territory as it deals with a young couple going through the difficult process of adopting.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 1st May 2020Trying review
Rafe Spall and Esther Smith are brilliant as the couple considering adoption - and rising above the absurdities of their painful plight.
Lucy Mangan, The Guardian, 1st May 2020Comedians indoors getting creative: part 7
To help you get your comedy fix, every week we'll be putting together a list of projects we've spotted online by funny women...
Funny Women, 1st May 2020BBC receives 181 complaints for Big Night In
The BBC has received 181 complaints for the Big Night In, which was in aid of coronavirus relief efforts, over 'offensive comedy'.
Louise Griffin, Metro, 1st May 2020Watching Alan Partridge for the first time ever
We got our resident person who hasn't watched a single episode of classic British TV, Aurore, to sit down and watch one of the best ever episodes of Alan Partridge and give us her thoughts on it.
JOE, 1st May 2020Machynlleth Festival plans to keep people laughing
Living through a global pandemic it may feel like there is not much to smile, let alone laugh about at the moment. But a town in mid Wales is trying to lift everyone's spirits by hosting a comedy festival during lockdown.
BBC, 1st May 2020Trying review
Super charming adoption comedy is an instant Apple TV+ delight.
Steve Greene, IndieWire, 1st May 2020Channel 4 bosses slashing fees paid to celeb guests
Channel 4 bosses are slashing fees given to celebrity guests in a desperate bid to save cash.
Stars asked to appear on shows including 8 Out Of 10 Cats could see their pay offers drastically reduced in some cases.
Ellie Henman, The Sun, 1st May 2020Videos
Podcasts
TV & radio
Breaking The News
Series 15, Episode 11Des Clarke is joined by Fred MacAulay, Amy Matthews, Marc Jennings and Marjolein Robertson.
The News Quiz
Series 102, Episode 3Joining Angela this week is Michael Deacon, Andy Zaltzman, Suzi Ruffell and Kiri Pritchard-McLean.
The Machynlleth Comedy Festival
2020, Episode 1 - 10 Years Of Mach FestA look back at a decade of the Machynlleth Comedy Festival. Exploring the stories and legends that have made MachFest such an important fixture in the comedy calendar as artists and performers recall their favourite memories of the Festival from its humble beginnings to its tenth anniversary in 2019. The programme includes contributions from Stewart Lee, Bridget Christie, Rhod Gilbert, Josh Widdicombe, James Acaster and more.
Joe Lycett's Got Your Back
Series 2, Episode 4Celebrity guest Jamie Laing helps Joe launch the UK's first ever consumer rights rave while fearless assistant Mark Silcox tests the slogan of a high street bank. Joe also infiltrates hackable smart tech, launches a musical raid on the offices of the world's largest online retailer and comedian Lucy Beaumont spies on CCTV.
Have I Got News For You
Series 59, Episode 5Romesh Ranganathan hosts the satirical current affairs quiz, with actor-comedian Maisie Adam and journalist James O'Brien joining regular team captains Ian Hislop and Paul Merton to poke fun at the week's events.
The Graham Norton Show
Series 27, Episode 4 - Jeff Goldblum, Imelda Staunton, Louis Theroux, Lior Suchard, MabelJeff Goldblum reveals a set of golden teeth; Imelda Staunton says she never gets waited on at home; Louis Theroux talks about Joe Exotic; master mentalist Lior Suchard performs; and Mabel performs live from her parent's house.
Peter Kay's Comedy Shuffle
Series 4, Episode 6A bonus episode of the series featuring a package of musical highlights. Plus a special appearance from chief medical officer Professor Chris Whitty.
The Mash Report
Series 4, Episode 5In the week Boris Johnson became a father once more, Fin Taylor reports on conspiracy theories surrounding coronavirus, and Nish looks at PPE.
Friday Night Dinner
Series 6, Episode 6 - The FemalesAdam and Jonny finally bring their "females" home to meet their parents, and just to add to the potential confusion both girls are called Lucy. Before the objects of their affection can make it out of the car, the boys rush into the house to give Mum and Dad a last-minute rundown of the "rules". Though Mum seems delighted, Dad fails to make the best first impression. Nevertheless, the evening is saved from complete disaster thanks to some exciting revelations.