BCG Daily Tuesday 19th May 2020
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Press clippings
Hat Trick launches podcast division
Kicks off with Armstrong and Miller commission.
Max Goldbart, Broadcast, 19th May 2020HMRC: a translation for comedians
Although it is the natural demeanour of the comedian to jest in times of duress, having your livelihood swept out from under you is no joke. But good news: help is now available to the self-employed (although I'm pretty sure I felt the fists of performers and freelancers everywhere clench at the government's suggestion it had come "weeks ahead of schedule").
Jessica Aszkenasy, Funny Women, 19th May 2020Coronavirus is existential threat to Edinburgh Fringe
The Edinburgh Festival Fringe society has warned that it is facing insolvency because of the coronavirus crisis.
Andrew Learmonth, The National (Scotland), 19th May 2020Interview: Gavin Webster
One of the best known North Eastern stand-up comics, as well as a regular compare of comedy events across the region, Gavin Webster has developed something of a reputation for both making people laugh (particularly through telling surreal stories with loose political and social themes) and having a comprehensive understanding of the local region.
Damian Robinson, Narc Magazine, 19th May 2020Book review: Alternative Comedy, by Oliver Double
This fascinating, well-written and meticulously researched guide to Britain's alternative comedy revolution is probably the most accurate single retrospective of that transformative time that exists. The only problem is, it has been released as an academic title with a price tag that will put this comprehensive history out of the reach of all but the most deep-pocketed of interested fans. It costs - and this is not a misprint - £75. So much for the egalitarianism of the movement.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 19th May 2020Joel Dommett's top tips on how to be funny
It's time to get Britain laughing again - and Joel Dommett wants to show how you can be a comedian.
Judy Cogan, The Sun, 19th May 2020Videos
TV & radio
Go Jetters
Series 3, Episode 29 - Ronda Reunion, SpainXuli and Foz are on a holiday adventure, cracking clues to find Xuli's long-lost friend.
My Teenage Diary
Series 9, Episode 3 - Olly MannRufus Hound talks to the podcaster Olly Mann about his teenage diaries, and finds out about boarding school life, Olly's Bah Mitzvah, and his love of the Australian soap Neighbours.
Rob And Romesh Vs
Series 2, Episode 3 - Cricket: South AfricaThe pair head off to Cape Town to follow the England cricket team on their first meaningful tour since they were crowned world champions.
You'll Do
Episode 3 - Feminism with Deborah Frances-White and Tom SalinskyThe Guilty Feminists' Deborah Frances-White and Tom Salinsky join Catherine Bohart and Sarah Keyworth to talk about marriage, monogamy and bridge.