BCG Daily Friday 8th May 2020
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Brassic review
Cartoonish capers give us a break from reality.
Dominic Maxwell, The Times, 8th May 2020David Baddiel worries about crowbaring lockdown formats
Comedian's concerns echoed by Fulwell 73's Leo Pearlman, who is "bored senseless" of made-at-home shows - even his company's own.
Robin Parker, Broadcast, 8th May 2020Comedians indoors getting creative: part 8
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, 8th May 2020VE Day: What was making us laugh 75 years ago?
A look back at the comedy on air in June 1945.
Chortle, 8th May 2020Pippa Evans: 'The funniest word? Discombobulated'
The musical comedian, improviser and composer on the things that make her laugh the most.
Pippa Evans, The Guardian, 8th May 2020Stand-up special review: Mr Swallow - Houdini
Teething problems aside, it's really heartening that this show gets a second life through Soho Theatre On Demand, and brilliant that we finally have a permanent document of the stage material of Nick Mohammed - an underappreciated master of his craft.
Tim Harding, Comedy To Watch, 8th May 2020Andrew Scott took Fleabag role to stop being typecast
Actor Andrew Scott has revealed that his desire to play the Hot Priest in Fleabag was partly influenced by wanting to shake off his bad guy image. Prior to his Golden Globe-nominated turn in Phoebe Waller-Bridge's series, Scott was best known for playing Jim Moriarty opposite Benedict Cumberbatch in Sherlock.
Isobel Lewis, The Independent, 8th May 2020Al Murray on WWII-coronavirus parallels
We speak to Al Murray and historian James Holland - who together present the weekly World War Two podcast, We Have Ways of Making You Talk - and start by asking what parallels could be drawn between what the world went through during the war and our current coronavirus reality.
Matt Frei, Channel 4, 8th May 2020Ricky Tomlinson and Ralf Little on their road trip
'We're still close and relate to each other like a real father and son'.
i Newspaper, 8th May 2020Videos
Podcasts
TV & radio
Breaking The News
Series 15, Episode 12Des Clarke is joined by Jay Lafferty, Raymond Mearns, Jo Caulfield and Gareth Waugh.
The News Quiz
Series 102, Episode 4Helen Lewis, Andy Parsons, Kerry Godliman and Simon Evans join host Angela Barnes for the topical comedy panel game, featuring cryptic questions, acerbic satire and humorous cuttings sent in by listeners.
Joe Lycett's Got Your Back
Series 2, Episode 5Once again, the comedian becomes the peoples' champion in another instalment of this series investigating buyers' rights and justice, this week focusing on the efficient removal and recycling of waste. Actor and comedian Guz Khan lends Joe a hand as he takes aim against fly-tippers - and chucks council rubbish collections in the bin. Comedian Rosie Jones exposes the recycling shame of one of Britain's largest cinema chains, while Mark Silcox tests out Pizza Hut's all-you-can-eat buffet promotion.
The Football's On
The Football's Not On, Episode 5Ben Bailey Smith and Ivo Graham join Ian Stone again.
The Mash Report
Series 4, Episode 6In the last of the series, Nish looks at the recent behaviour of Donald Trump and ahead to the US Presidential Election; Felicity Ward talks about dealing with lockdown anxiety; and Catherine Bohart reports on immigration issues.
The Last Leg
The Last Leg: Locked Down Under, Episode 1The Last Leg: Locked Down Under attempts a TV first: a live comedy show with three hosts in three different locations at the same time. The show will take viewers on a global tour from Melbourne, to London and finally Huddersfield, as hosts Adam Hills, Josh Widdicombe and Alex Brooker present from their respective homes to offer their unmatched satirical insight to current world events. They are joined by guests Miriam Margolyes, Rob Beckett and The Horne Section.
Redknapp's Home Fixture
Episode 1Harry and Jamie Redknapp are with co-host Tom Davis and guests Eddie Hearn, Dina Asher-Smith, Mark Noble and Troy Deeney to discuss memorable sporting moments.
The Graham Norton Show
Series 27, Episode 5 - Sandra Oh, Rob Beckett, Romesh Ranganathan, Stanley Tucci, Oti MabuseSandra Oh talks about the chemistry between her and Jodie Comer; Stanley Tucci praises the NHS; Rob Beckett and Romesh Ranganathan joke about their friendship; and Oti Mabuse chats about Strictly.