BCG Daily Monday 20th July 2020

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Joz Norris. Copyright: Steve Ullathorne

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
The Young Offenders. Image shows from L to R: Conor MacSweeney (Alex Murphy), Jock O'Keeffe (Chris Walley)

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. Image shows from L to R: Conor MacSweeney (Alex Murphy), Jock O'Keeffe (Chris Walley)

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

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
Peep Show. Image shows from L to R: Mark Corrigan (David Mitchell), Jeremy Usbourne (Robert Webb). Copyright: Objective Productions

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
Richard Herring

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. Image shows from L to R: Kazim (Kayode Ewumi), Jeremiah (Trieve Blackwood-Cambridge). Copyright: Fudge Park

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 2020

How 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 2020

Videos

TV & radio

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC
7:15am
10 min
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 6 - Molar Power

Doctor Pfooflepfeffer covets the world-beating power of Gnasher's indestructible teeth.

Radio 4
10:45am
15 min
The Debrief. Image shows from L to R: Mark Chadwick (Tom Basden), Hannah Chadwick (Rebecca Humphries)

The Debrief

Episode 1

On their journey home, Hannah and Mark dissect the events of a family meal, at which a potentially life-changing announcement was made.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC
5:35pm
30 min
Horrible Histories. Holly H

Horrible Histories

Series 8, Special - Holly H Song Special

Social media star Holly H is Rattus's guest on his radio station, BBC Radio Number Two.

Radio 4
6:30pm
30 min
The Unbelievable Truth. David Mitchell. Copyright: BBC / Random Entertainment

The Unbelievable Truth

Series 24, Episode 6

David 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.

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