BCG Daily Monday 20th July 2020
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Joz Norris captures spirit of fringe comedy in new film
Originally planned as an Edinburgh show, You Build the Thing You Think You Are is now a film - and a different proposition to live-streamed lockdown comedy.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 20th July 2020
Review: The Young Offenders, BBC Three
If recent hit Normal People offered one slice of young Irish life, The Young Offenders offers a very different one.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 20th July 2020
The Young Offenders, series 3 review
Much of the comedy comes from a naturalistic slapstick, and although the gags are often relatively unsophisticated, 'dumb but endearing' applies the show as much as does to its lead characters. Charm will out.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 20th July 2020
Ricky Gervais lends support to save club
Edinburgh Festival venue Just The Tonic has started a fundraiser to help them restart for the Fringe in 2021 with the support of Ricky Gervais, who did his very first stand-up show at the club many years ago!
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 20th July 2020
The brilliance of Peep Show (2003-2015)
It's been five years since the 'El Dude Brothers' last graced our TV screens. Written primarily by Jesse Armstrong and Sam Bain with David Mitchell and Robert Webb spearheading the project, it is justly Channel 4's longest running comedy show in its history. Famed for its ambitious use of the first person perspective and interior monologue, this cult classic proves to depict the glory of British humour and British sitcoms generally.
Keith Mulopo, The Boar, 20th July 2020
Chortle's Fast Fringe is back!
Richard Herring, Nick Helm, Kevin Eldon and Lucy Porter are among the comedians featured in the video version of our acclaimed annual showcase, released today.
Chortle, 20th July 2020
Enterprice review
Kayode Ewumi's slightly surreal delivery-firm comedy bags the Fleabag slot for a second showing of its second series.
Hannah J Davies, The Guardian, 20th July 2020How To Build A Girl review
If it fails to mine the deeper themes in this story about a working-class writer fighting to find her footing in the music industry, How To Build A Girl is a resounding success as a showcase of Feldstein's capabilities in a leading role.
Empire, 20th July 2020Videos
Videos
TV & radio
7:15am10 min
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 2, Episode 6 - Molar PowerDoctor Pfooflepfeffer covets the world-beating power of Gnasher's indestructible teeth.
10:45am15 min
The Debrief
Episode 1On their journey home, Hannah and Mark dissect the events of a family meal, at which a potentially life-changing announcement was made.
5:35pm30 min
Horrible Histories
Series 8, Special - Holly H Song SpecialSocial media star Holly H is Rattus's guest on his radio station, BBC Radio Number Two.
6:30pm30 min
The Unbelievable Truth
Series 24, Episode 6David Mitchell is joined by Lucy Porter, Zoe Lyons, Sean Lock and Jack Dee as they lie on the subjects of poison, heavy metal, painters and winter sports.
9pm120 min
Stuart Goldsmith's Infinite Sofa
Episode 29Alex Horne, The Sklar Brothers and Helen Bauer are the guests.