BCG Daily Sunday 10th May 2020
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Press clippings
Billy Connolly: how classroom beatings inspired comedy
Sir Billy Connolly has revealed how being brutally beaten at school by his teachers set him on the way to become an entertainer for the rest of his life.
Brian Ferguson, The Scotsman, 10th May 2020Will Hislop goes viral for NHS clap for carers parody
Will Hislop engaged in a pretend argument with his neighbour, 'Karen', over whether one of them had broken lockdown rules.
Roisin O'Connor, The Independent, 10th May 2020Interview: Janey Godley
'I translate the news into what politicians are actually saying'
Tim Lewis, The Guardian, 10th May 2020I talk to Big Zuu
"Because I'm a grime MC and not a chef, they have low expectations."
Elliot Gonzalez, I Talk Telly, 10th May 2020Rob Beckett interview
'I vowed to work harder than anyone else'. Rob Beckett on how he became a comedian.
Susan Gray, The Daily Express, 10th May 2020Videos
TV & radio
Almost Never
Access All Areas, Episode 6 - Artist ManagementAlmost Never's band managers and real-life pop legends Kimberly Wyatt and Aston Merrygold give the inside scoop on what the music industry is really like. And Tillie meets Tom Walker's manager.
Reasons To Be Cheerful With Matt Lucas
Episode 3The Little Britain star showcases more key workers, families at home and famous faces including Suzi Ruffell, Max Whitlock, Kevin McCloud, Scarlett Moffatt, Tom Allen, Sooty & Sweep and Denise Van Outen.
The Ranganation
Series 2, Episode 1This week, Romesh's guests are Katherine Ryan and Danny Dyer. Topics include TikTok, virtual dating and Katherine's high-sexed horse.