BCG Daily Monday 7th September 2020
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Katherine Ryan on how much Duchess reflects her life
While the comedy is semi-biographical, with the protagonist's full name being Katherine Ryan, the comedian has revealed just how true to life the six-part series is and why she lent her full name to the exaggerated character.
Lauren Morris, Radio Times, 7th September 2020The BBC must change - or die
Its new director general, Tim Davie, has a big job on his hands.
Paddy Hannam, Spiked, 7th September 2020The perfect sitcom for a right-wing BBC
So Morrissey, Germaine Greer and Kate Hoey are all sharing this flat...
Zoe Williams, The Guardian, 7th September 2020How to level the live comedy circuit
Punchline gap (noun): the unfortunate fact that men, on average, achieve more laughs than women because of factors beyond their control. Women, on the other hand, find themselves faking their own laughter to placate men. Unsurprisingly, these men will rarely reciprocate.
Rosalie Minnitt and Alison Middleton, Chortle, 7th September 2020Nigel Ng hits 1m followers on YouTube and TikTok
The British-based Malaysian stand-up went viral when his character creation Uncle Roger criticised a BBC Food video about making egg fried rice at the end of July.
Chortle, 7th September 2020Comics aren't journalists, stop treating them like that
Watching Mock The Week and reading The Times aren't interchangeable.
Ellie Fishleigh, Shout Out UK, 7th September 2020Quarantine questions: Joey Page
Interview with the stand-up Joey Page.
Becca Moody, Moody Comedy, 7th September 2020Katherine Ryan almost fled The Duchess set stark naked
Comedian Katherine Ryan has told of the toe-curling moment she nearly fled the set of her Netflix series as she prepared for a sex scene.
The star, who has written and stars in semi-biographical The Duchess, told of the one hugely embarrassing plot which made her want to quit the project for good.
Beth Allcock, The Sun, 7th September 2020The Duke review
Jim Broadbent steals the show in Ealing-style heist comedy.
Raphael Abraham, The Financial Times, 7th September 2020Announcing the Funny Women Stage Awards ones to watch
We've announced our 2020 Funny Women Stage Award finalists and now it's time to share with you the eight comedians who made our 2020 Ones to Watch list!
Funny Women, 7th September 2020TV & radio
Ramble Book
Episode 1Comedian and podcaster Adam Buxton takes a look back at his life with his characteristic blend of charm, insight and humour.
Prostrate
Episode 1 - The Face That Felt A Thousand TumoursTony tries to dodge a midlife crisis and a scary hospital appointment.
Trust
Series 1, Episode 1 - W.A.L.T.Yvette Miller is the acting head of an inner-city school in Salford that has just joined Quays Academy Trust, a successful group of schools headed by the charismatic Sir Ken. He is a keen advocate of freedom from the shackles of the Local Education Authority. Yvette is a reluctant convert. How will the school fit in?
Go Jetters
Series 3, Episode 38 - Mars Mission, ChileCartoon following four adventure-seeking superheroes as they explore places all around the world.
The Museum Of Curiosity
Gallery 15, Episode 1 - Meeting Eighty-EightProfessor of Ignorance John Lloyd and the Museum's brand new curator Alice Levine are joined by writer and presenter Danny Wallace, broadcaster and tech expert Georgia Lewis Anderson, and Agatha Christie's great-grandson and CEO of Agatha Christie Ltd, James Prichard.
Stuart Goldsmith's Infinite Sofa
Episode 36Maria Bamford, Abandoman, Stevie Martin, Edd Hedges, Mat Ewins join Stuart Goldsmith.