BCG Daily Friday 15th May 2020
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Still Game creators rule out comeback of beloved comedy
Greg Hemphill has revealed that he and writing partner Ford Kiernan have agreed they will never revive Still Game.
George Mair, Daily Record, 15th May 2020Billy and Us, episode one, BBC Scotland, review
Do you recall when it happened? Did the one o'clock gun sound, was there an RAF flypast, a ceremonial casting in gold of his big banana boots? I'm talking about the moment when Billy Connolly went from Scottish outlaw, frightening the horses and scandalising the church, to national treasure.
Alison Rowat, The Herald, 15th May 2020Charlie Brooker's Antiviral Wipe: review
Review of the return of Brooker's satirical comedy.
Carol Midgley, The Times, 15th May 2020Ruby Wax pens good news guide for Penguin Life
Penguin Life has scooped And Now For The Good News...To the Future with Love, the fifth book by Ruby Wax.
Mark Chandler, The Bookseller, 15th May 2020Inside secrets of Friday Night Dinner
When Friday Night Dinner creator Robert Popper was looking for inspiration for his family-based sitcom, he didn't have far to look.
James Brinsford, The Mirror, 15th May 2020Can you copyright a joke?
Not many comics know what the law says about joke theft. Instead, the comedy community has developed its own ways of preventing plagiarism, and settling disputes when they do, infrequently, arise. It's cheaper and quicker to besmirch an act on a Facebook group than instruct a lawyer to send a letter. And way more fun.
Ollie Horn, Chortle, 15th May 2020Early Ealing Comedies: Another Shore and Keep Fit
As Network's The British Film collection continues to expand, and an increasing number of the best titles are revisited for new Blu-ray restorations, let's look at two new additions to the catalogue: both filmed at Ealing Studios, the romantic comedies Keep Fit (1938) and Another Shore (1948).
Aaron Brown, Network, 15th May 2020Katherine Ryan says miscarriage made her feel shameful
Katherine Ryan has said her miscarriage in February made her feel "embarrassed and shameful", adding women and girls need more information on losing a baby.
BBC, 15th May 2020Comedians indoors getting creative: part 9
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, 15th May 2020Review - Mark Thomas: Bravo Figaro
Mark Thomas is always a delight to watch: standup, storyteller, activist - all of these terms can be applied to him and all seem to fit perfectly. We missed Bravo Figaro at last year's festival, so this seems like a welcome addition to our lockdown entertainment options, streaming live on YouTube for just £5, with a percentage of ticket purchases going to the Traverse theatre.
Philip Caveney, Bouquets & Brickbats, 15th May 2020Comedy Without Borders review
Eddie Izzard and stand-ups from India, Australia and beyond roast fake news and bust coronavirus taboos in an entertaining if patchy webcam variety fundraiser for frontline medics.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 15th May 2020Joanna Scanlan to play Ma Larkin in Darling Buds
Joanna Scanlan will play Ma Larkin in ITV's reboot of The Darling Buds of May.
Nicola Methven, The Mirror, 15th May 2020Videos
TV & radio
The Good, The Bad And The Unexpected
Series 5, Episode 1Mark Nelson panellists Zoe Lyons, Grant Stott and Stuart Mitchell as they attempt to decipher the good from the bad, with a few unexpected twists along the way.
The News Quiz
Series 102, Episode 5Helen Lewis, Andy Zaltzman, Sindhu Vee and Andrew Maxwell 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 6MP Jess Phillips is this week's special Got Your Back team member, helping out as Joe looks into budget flights and tracks down Air BnB scammers, while comedian Lucy Beaumont investigates how we can all be reducing our carbon footprint. Plus Mark Silcox reveals some ingenious ways to save money on train travel.
Have I Got News For You
Series 59, Episode 7Team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Jo Brand, columnist Katy Balls and stand-up comedian Ivo Graham.
The Football's On
The Football's Not On, Episode 6Ian Stone is joined by Ben Bailey Smith and Ivo Graham for a final time.
Big Zuu's Big Eats
Series 1, Episode 1 - Jimmy CarrBig Zuu takes his food truck to Croydon to meet comedian Jimmy Carr and cook the ultimate meal ready for when he steps off stage.
The Last Leg
The Last Leg: Locked Down Under, Episode 2Adam, Alex and Josh return to look over another week's news, social media and events, with help from Aisling Bea, Kevin Bridges and The Horne Section.
Redknapp's Home Fixture
Episode 2John Terry, Rory McIlroy, Romesh Ranganathan and Scarlett Moffatt are the guests this week.
The Graham Norton Show
Series 27, Episode 6 - Will Ferrell, Mark Ruffalo, Miranda Hart, Paul Mescal, Daisy Edgar-Jones, Billy PorterWill Ferrell says he was slack-jawed when he first saw Eurovision; Mark Ruffalo reveals he went grey playing twins; Miranda Hart jokes about a real-life lockdown 'Miranda' moment; Paul Mescal and Daisy Edgar-Jones talk about the huge success of Normal People; and Billy Porter performs live.