BCG Daily Monday 11th May 2020
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Interview: Comedysportz take on the world!
Today, we are talking to the Manchester team ComedySportz who are holding a lot of different shows online.
Holly, Phoenix Remix, 11th May 2020Tony Slattery interview
When the actor and comedian was interviewed by the Guardian a year ago, there was an outpouring of love. It led to his new documentary, exploring the link between mental health and childhood abuse.
Hadley Freeman, The Guardian, 11th May 2020Yuriko Kotani embraces Britain's penchant for irony
After 15 years' residency, Yuriko Kotani calls the United Kingdom home. The stand-up comedian has a thriving career, friends, hobbies and an affinity with British culture that has enabled her to become part of her London community. And perhaps what makes it even more surprising is that it's a life built by seizing opportunities, rather than following a plan.
Kathryn Wortley, The Japan Times, 11th May 2020Review: Ricky & Ralf's Very Northern Road Trip
It's impossible to top Ralf Little's own review of this new travelogue with his Royle Family dad Ricky Tomlinson as a 'two-bob version of The Trip'.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 11th May 2020Miriam Margolyes' PM comment sparks 241 complaints
Miriam Margolyes's admission that she "had difficulty not wanting Boris Johnson to die" while he was battling coronavirus has sparked a wave of complaints to Ofcom.
Roisin O'Connor, The Independent, 11th May 2020Ricky and Ralf's Very Northern Road Trip, review
The on-screen father and son are reunited in a road trip across the North of England.
Barbara Speed, i Newspaper, 11th May 2020Videos
Podcasts
TV & radio
Bravo Two Charlies
Series 2, Episode 1 - WildThis week our uniformed guardians find themselves in the wilds of Snowdonia... two of them without their uniforms; with Sgt Price in the nude, it's a good job this is radio.
Stath Lets Flats
Special - LockdownedWith the country in lockdown, Stath and the Michael & Eagle team try to strategise a new way to let some flats!
Ricky & Ralf's Very Northern Road Trip
Episode 1The journey begins and ends - where else!? - at Ricky's hometown of Liverpool; but the duo are quickly on the road for the first leg of their trip, heading to Lancashire hot-spots including Blackpool.
Stuart Goldsmith's Infinite Sofa
Episode 12Nish Kumar, Brett Goldstein, Helen Duff and David Correos are the guests.
All Star Happy Hour With Mo Gilligan
Episode 2Mo Gilligan is joined by Rio Ferdinand, Maya Jama, Jason Manford and UB40 for the comedy entertainment show.