BCG Daily Tuesday 2nd June 2020
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Review - Comedians: Home Alone
I suppose a new generation of TV editors thinks this is how telly must work. They never watched it when they were growing up, of course, because they were glued to their phones.
Christopher Stevens, Daily Mail, 2nd June 2020Ricky Gervais in talks for After Life Xmas special
Ricky Gervais is said to be in talks with Netflix to create an After Life Christmas special due to the phenomenal success of the show.
Daily Mail, 2nd June 2020How did The Infinite Monkey Cage's virtual audience go?
Earlier this week, amid the coronavirus pandemic, the BBC recorded its first programme with a live audience listening from home. Could this be the new normal for radio comedy shows?
Steven McIntosh, BBC, 2nd June 2020Dad's Army lost episodes cast in tour talks
The cast who recreated the lost Dad's Army episodes have been asked to go on tour with a live version of the show. However Kevin McNally, who played Captain Mainwaring, says the coronavirus lockdown might have put the kibosh on the plans 'for a very long time'.
Chortle, 2nd June 2020David Baddiel's lockdown viewing
The author and comedian on his lockdown viewing, including a Tiger King binge, and why today's greatest screen creations are animated.
David Baddiel, The Guardian, 2nd June 2020Inside Cardiff's heckle-heavy comedy scene
How do you make audiences laugh in a town that hates show-offs and loves to hassle performers? Our writer gets some hot tips as she continues her comedy tour.
Rachael Healy, The Guardian, 2nd June 2020Simon Bird interview
'Comedy was my attempt at rebelling'. The Inbetweeners star Simon Bird has directed his first film, Days Of The Bagnold Summer.
Jay Richardson, Chortle, 2nd June 2020Interview: Nick Helm
Nick Helm explains why he's thrilled his tour All Killer, Some Filler has been delayed.
Josh Stephenson, Metro, 2nd June 2020Videos
TV & radio
My Teenage Diary
Series 9, Episode 5 - Julie MyersonRufus Hound invites writer Julie Myerson to revisit her formative by reading her teenage diaries in public for the first time.
You'll Do
Episode 5 - Working Together with Paul Sinha and Oliver LevyComedian Paul Sinha and quizzer Oliver Levy join Catherine Bohart and Sarah Keyworth to talk quizzing, not replying to texts and perfectly priced food.