BCG Daily Thursday 10th September 2020
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Katherine Ryan interview
"It's difficult watching yourself. Am I proud of it? We'll see."
I Talk Telly, 10th September 2020Fox News style TV channel in UK to feature comedy
Rupert Murdoch's forthcoming Fox News-style television channel will feature a nightly current affairs comedy programme, in a challenge to the BBC's satirical shows such as Have I Got News for You and The Mash Report.
Jim Waterson, The Guardian, 10th September 2020The insidious racism of UK comedy
For years, talent agents and promoters have discriminated against comedians of colour. Now top acts such as Dane Baptiste and Ava Vidal are speaking out.
Thomas Ling, Vice.com, 10th September 2020Interview: Katherine Ryan
"The NME Awards were the most surreal point in my life to date".
Gary Ryan, NME, 10th September 2020The stand-ups who took over children's TV
Is performing for young audiences easier? Far from it say the comedians who do clubs at night and CBBC shows by day.
Ryan Gilbey, The Guardian, 10th September 2020Hulu buys Staged to stream in US
Staged, the Michael Sheen and David Tennant-starring lockdown comedy that has been a breakout hit after broadcasting on BBC One in the UK, has landed a U.S. streaming deal with Hulu.
Tom Grater, Deadline, 10th September 2020Russell Howard 'probably did right thing' as act filmed
Russell Howard said he "probably did the right thing" in walking off stage mid-set when a woman in the crowd started filming him.
BBC, 10th September 2020Harry Hill's World Of TV review
Despite lacking in Hill's typical manic energy, World Of TV is still a hugely fun and surprisingly informative piece of television.
Reece Goodall, The Boar, 10th September 2020Aberdeen comedy club at serious risk of closing
The boss of an Aberdeen comedy club has hit out after his application for support was rejected - forcing him to give up his car and move to a cheaper flat.
Aberdeen Evening Gazette, 10th September 2020The Duchess review
Katherine Ryan's single mum comedy leaves you cold with toxic levels of immaturity.
Meaww, 10th September 2020Videos
TV & radio
Ramble Book
Episode 4Comedian and podcaster Adam Buxton explores the heady and anxiety-inducing years between childhood and fully-fledged adulthood.
Prostrate
Episode 4 - The Whirligig Of TimeThe night before his operation Tony goes on a date with an old flame.
Go Jetters
Series 3, Episode 41 - Pirate Peril, JamaicaXuli dives into action when Glitch's pirate game puts Lars in danger. Yo-ho Go Jetters go!
So Awkward
Series 6, Episode 7 - Do The Write ThingLily and Martha compete to be best friends with exchange student Kesia.
A League Of Their Own
Series 15, Episode 4Romesh wrestles back the hosting chair from Jamie for another round of sporting hijinks. Joining the gang this week are comedy hulk Tom Davis, former British number one tennis star Heather Watson, Spurs and England defender Eric Dier and well-dressed fun-poker Tom Allen.
Live At The Apollo
The One About..., Highlights Special - TransportClassic routines from the Hammersmith Apollo on the subject of transport. Featuring rib-tickling routines from the likes of Michael McIntyre, Gina Yashere, Lenny Henry, Rachel Parris, Chris McCausland, Jason Manford, Ardal O'Hanlon and Josh Widdicombe.
Semi-Detached
Episode 6Stuart and the family rush to the hospital to be by the bedside of Stuart's dad Willie. Needle-phobic Stu is asked to have a blood test, and a drunk Ted tries to make things better with his wife Kate.
The Russell Howard Hour
Series 4, Episode 1Russell takes a look at the 'new normal', asks Emmy Award-winning satirist John Oliver Your Questions and ponders Life Lessons.
Frankie Boyle's New World Order
Series 4, Episode 2Frankie is joined by Sara Pascoe, Sophie Duker, Jamali Maddix, Dane Baptiste and Jen Brister.
Nick Revell: BrokenDreamCatcher
Series 2, Episode 2 - Eurasia's Most Eligible Psychopaths and Their Lovely HomesThis episode is presented from The Fox and Gynaecologist, one of Islington's last remaining traditional boozers. Life is rarely easy for a stand-up comedian who has to take on writing for the glossy gossip magazines, just to make ends meet, but the offer of a trip to tiny Transoxania ("Land of Unparalleled Investment Opportunities!") to cover the wedding of their president, Genghis Khan III, is too tempting to turn down. It doesn't go well.