BCG Daily Wednesday 10th June 2020
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La Princesa de Woking: Emma Sidi interview
Sidi's new online soap opera brings all the overheated thrills of Mexican telenovelas to the home counties.
Ryan Gilbey, The Guardian, 10th June 2020Virtual celebration of Frank Sidebottom creator planned
An online celebration of the life of Frank Sidebottom creator Chris Sievey will take place later this month.
Manchester Evening News, 10th June 2020Omid Djalili defends 'whiting up' for comedy sketches
Omid Djalili commented on the removal of Little Britain from Netflix and explained the moral difference between 'blacking up' and 'whiting up'.
Verity Sulway, The Mirror, 10th June 2020Oh, The Humanity! Sex Lives Of The Potato Men
This is a miserable, bleak attempt at comedy then, created by someone who I think might hate humanity and wanted to subject them to something so awful that it'd put them off sex and comedy for life, and potatoes for that matter too.
Alex Finch, Comedy To Watch, 10th June 2020I'm Alan Partridge: A Room With An Alan
The episode marked the first time we saw Alan outside his 'TV work'.
The Comedy Blog, 10th June 2020Staged review
After a languid set-up in the first episode, things do pick up a bit in the second which might help Staged succeed for those seeking mild entertainment away from the intensity of the news. But it feels like an understudy for a comedy show rather than the real thing.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 10th June 2020On the UK's belated reckoning with Little Britain
The comedy allowed viewers to laugh openly at the people already demonised or neglected by society.
Anoosh Chakelian, The New Statesman, 10th June 2020Little Britain: Should we switch off the past?
A debate's now going on about whether TV shows and films, like statues, should be removed if they seem to glorify a less enlightened past. Or should they be left, perhaps with some added context, so the prejudices of TV times gone by can help inform a more understanding future? There's no simple answer to that question. But it's still one that many people will be asking.
BBC, 10th June 2020TV review: Staged, BBC One
This isn't quite as gripping as I hoped but then I was disappointed by the first episode of the last series of The Trip and that turned out to be brilliant.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 10th June 2020Munya Chawawa: parodying news & being black in Norfolk
A comedian who has gone viral for his parody videos of British news reports has spoken about being black in Norfolk, gaining an audience and the Black Lives Matter campaign.
ITV, 10th June 2020Staged review - Michael Sheen & David Tennant get meta
The latest addition to the made-in-lockdown TV slate is a comedy which sees the two actors riff on themes ranging from haggis to their apparent rivalry.
Lucy Mangan, The Guardian, 10th June 2020Staged, review
BBC One's thespian comedy nails the quirks of life under lockdown.
Louis Chilton, The Independent, 10th June 2020Staged, BBC One, review: better than The Trip
David Tennant and Michael Sheen's Zoom comedy is better than The Trip.
Rupert Hawksley, i Newspaper, 10th June 2020Agatha Raisin and The Haunted House, Sky One, review
At two hours, the series three opener of the comedy sleuthing drama stretched the joke to breaking point but there was plenty to enjoy along the way.
Rupert Hawksley, i Newspaper, 10th June 2020Why Benidorm was axed as public spat turned nasty
Benidorm creator Derren Little did not hold back in a scathing awards speech after a series of major U-turns left hopes of a film in tatters.
Kyle O'Sullivan, The Mirror, 10th June 2020Review: Staged
I don't know what was more alarming. David Tennant using the c-word or David Tennant wearing an Alice-band.
Aidan Smith, The Scotsman, 10th June 2020Staged, review: thank goodness this was short
The best thing about Staged is that it only lasts 15 minutes.
Anita Singh, The Telegraph, 10th June 2020Videos
Podcasts
TV & radio
The Break
Series 3, Episode 1 - Never the TwinJeff enjoys a thoroughly Flamford Christmas - in September. Later, Jeff and his nephew Andy find themselves pitted against the enigmatic Applegarth twins.
Agatha Raisin
Series 3, Episode 1 - The Haunted House - Part 1Agatha opens her own detective agency, but potential clients aren't exactly breaking down the door of her new office. In search of new business, Agatha and James visit Ivy Hall, a house said to be haunted since the English Civil War.
Agatha Raisin
Series 3, Episode 2 - The Haunted House - Part 2Agatha and James continue the investigation into Ivy Hall, trying to determine if there really is something supernatural behind the strange noise.
What's Funny About...
Series 1, Episode 5 - Goodness Gracious MePeter Fincham and Jon Plowman talk to Meera Syal and Anil Gupta about the British-Indian sketch show. They discuss the impact the show had on popular culture and how they feel they were treated by the BBC, the broken video camera at their first ever showcase that meant that Goodness Gracious Me very nearly never happened, and what sort of show Meera thinks the GGM team should get back together and make.
Staged
Series 1, Episode 1 - Cachu HwchDavid Tennant and Michael Sheen were due to put on a play in the West End before the production was put on hold because of the pandemic. The play's director, Simon, is worried that his big break is about to pass him by and tries to convince his doubtful actors to carry on rehearsals online.
Little Lifetimes By Jenny Eclair
Series 6, Episode 1 - Getting TogetherA divorcee feels liberated after years of marriage, but a family dinner to celebrate her son's engagement and a meeting with her ex-husband's new girlfriend causes her to take a step she never imagined. Starring Pauline McLynn.
Staged
Series 1, Episode 2 - Up To No GoodWith rehearsals due to begin, Simon goes missing. Michael and David embrace the opportunity to skive off. Georgia is due to deliver her novel to her agent and asks David to stand in and help with the kids. Michael is caught breaking the law. Inspired by Georgia's writing, David is tempted to start a new endeavour.