BCG Daily Thursday 25th June 2020
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Gina Yashere meets London Hughes
In our series pairing veteran black artists with younger talents for a frank chat about their experiences, comedians Gina Yashere and London Hughes reveal why they both felt the need to quit Britain for the US. Yashere says: "In America, yes the country is super-racist, but that glass ceiling is a lot higher than in England."
Ellen E. Jones, The Guardian, 25th June 2020Ricky Gervais vs. woke comedy 'dogma'
The lefty comedian says social equality means it's okay to make fun of Caitlyn Jenner.
Kyle Smith, National Review, 25th June 2020Why Maddy Magellan is a comedy icon
I'm an absolute sucker for murder mysteries, combine it with my other love comedy and I am in. Which is why you won't be surprised to learn that I was (and am) a massive Jonathan Creek fan. Like, one Christmas I got a Jonathan Creek book and... I was not mad. The reason for this fandom was Caroline Quentin's character Maddy Magellan.
Kate Stone, Funny Women, 25th June 2020Live Comedy Association vows to tackle harassment
A culture of 'abuse, misconduct, and harassment' blights every corner of the live comedy business, a new industry body has declared. The Live Comedy Association says there is 'systemic misconduct' across the circuit and is setting up a task force to tackle the issue. And as part of the drive it is drawing up to a code of conduct it will ask all members to adhere to.
Chortle, 25th June 2020Roy Chubby Brown complains: "I'm going broke"
He's made a fortune from comedy over the years - but Roy 'Chubby' Brown says he'll go broke if comedy gigs aren't allowed to resume soon. But, Chortle has discovered, Chubby's claims of imminent ruin might be overstated. His company, Limekent Ltd, is sitting on £4.5million of assets and reserves, according to the latest accounts filed at Companies House.
Chortle, 25th June 2020UK comedians on the dangers of deleting TV history
As the industry scrambles to remove examples of blackface and racial slurs, Toby Earle speaks to the country's top comics to see if that's such a good idea after all.
Toby Earle, NME, 25th June 2020The Guide to the Hitchhiker's Guide: Primary Phase
A profile of the original radio series.
Jazzy Janey, The Comedy Blog, 25th June 2020Videos
Podcasts
TV & radio
Ankle Tag
Series 3, Episode 5 - DoppelgangerBob cannot believe his eyes as he meets his double - while Alice treads the boards.
QI
Series R, Episode 5 - RubbishSandi Toksvig talks garbage as she asks Alan Davies and this week's guest panellists, Bridget Christie, Johnny Vegas and Holly Walsh, to reveal all they know about rubbish. This episode was recorded just as lockdown struck and thus there is no audience.
The First Team
Episode 5 - Pints Of SorryThe Chairman announces a caretaker manager. After a poor start the team is forced to attend a pub night as an apology to the fans. Benji employs a social media manager.