BCG Daily Friday 2nd October 2020
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Matt Forde: the voice of Boris Johnson and Donald Trump
The British satirical TV puppet show Spitting Image is returning this week - on streaming service BritBox. Comedian Matt Forde is the voice of British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and US President Donald Trump's puppets. He told BBC World News America that the show is "just as outrageous, grotesque and ludicrous" as it was in the 1980s.
BBC, 2nd October 2020Can Spitting Image still pack a punch?
The show returns to a culture where the boundaries between comedy and politics have blurred.
Henry Mance, The Financial Times, 2nd October 2020Limmy reveals why he's bowing out
Brian Limond says he is now devoting his creative energies to interactive online streaming site Twitch as he ditches the pressure of tours and telly.
Paul English, Daily Record, 2nd October 2020Leicester Comedy Festival charity appoints new CEO
The organisation behind the Leicester Comedy Festival has appointed a new chief executive to help it plan its way through lockdown and beyond. Big Difference Company has brought in Laura Arends to work alongside founder and festival director Geoff Rowe.
Tom Pegden, Business Live, 2nd October 2020Michael Palin on his favourite trips
As the BBC shows a retrospective of the Monty Python star's long-running ambitious travel shows, he gives us the rundown on his adventures.
Soctt Bryan, The Guardian, 2nd October 2020It might be a mistake to revive Spitting Image
Will the overblown grotesquery of the satire's latex puppets be deemed acceptable by viewers more attuned to sensitivities?
Gerard Gilbert, i Newspaper, 2nd October 2020Comedians outdoors getting COVID-compliant: 2
Including the podcast All Killa No Filla, and the new book from Dear Joan And Jericha.
Funny Women, 2nd October 2020Robert White up for another prize
Tomorrow, a fascinating documentary about Malcolm Hardee Award-winning musical comic Robert White is going to be screened (and is up for an Audience Award) at the Awareness Film Festival in Los Angeles - It's an online virtual event this year.
John Fleming, John Fleming's Blog, 2nd October 2020O Briain: Bias objections are about news, not comedy
Mock The Week host Dara O Briain has dismissed the "frankly, mind-numbing" debate about whether the BBC show is too left-wing.
Yahoo, 2nd October 2020Did Rik Mayall predict Brexit in Believe Nothing?
A clip from a comedy show back in 2002 has resurfaced and its predictions on Brexit have left people speechless. In the footage of the noughties TV show Believe Nothing, Professor Adonis Cnut, played by comedian Rik Mayall, begins concocting a plan with a minister to blame the EU for a recent failed invasion of Cuba.
Adrian Zorzut, The New European, 2nd October 2020C4 new job-swap show insult to corona-cancelled comics
The only thing worse than reality TV stars is watching bad stand-up. NME's resident comedian Alexandra Haddow asks: why combine the two?
Alexandra Haddow, NME, 2nd October 2020Sofie Hagen on her sexuality
I'm pansexual and I've only slept with men - that doesn't make me any less queer.
Sofie Hagen, Metro, 2nd October 2020Rufus Hound announces he has split up with his wife
Rufus Hound has announced that he has split from his wife. The 41-year-old comedian had been married to Beth Johnson since 2007 and they share two children.
Jessica Gibb & Stephanie Soteriou, The Sun, 2nd October 2020Victoria Wood biography exclusive
Victoria Wood biography exclusive: 'She made audiences laugh till it hurt and choked them up with sorrow'. Jasper Rees explains what made the great Lancastrian a comedian like no other.
Jasper Rees, The Telegraph, 2nd October 2020Margaret Thatcher's cabinet made Spitting Image
Margaret Thatcher's cabinet made Spitting Image watchable - Boris Johnson's nobodies might kill it. Is there anything funny about Matt Hancock, Oliver Dowden, and Suella Braverman? The makers of the new Spitting Image are about to find out
Michael Hogan, The Telegraph, 2nd October 2020Al Murray: Spitting Image is just what we need
Spitting Image returns to TV tomorrow night - and Al Murray reckons it's just what we need in an age of everyone "wanting to be upset".
Andy Halls, The Sun, 2nd October 2020Eternal Beauty review
Craig Roberts's fantasy conjures surreal images and magnetic performances.
Owen Richards, The Arts Desk, 2nd October 2020Eternal Beauty review
Sally Hawkins shines in audacious, offbeat triumph.
Peter Bradshaw, The Guardian, 2nd October 2020Laughs on the coast at Aberystwyth Comedy Festival
Aberystwyth Comedy Festival is a great excuse to return to my hometown. And what an excuse. Around 50 of the best UK-based comedians descend on this seafront university town and I get to stay at my parents' house, with all the perks that brings with it.
Esyllt Sears, Visit Wales, 2nd October 2020Videos
Podcasts
TV & radio
No More Jockeys
Set 2, Episode 2 - Set 2, Game 2With Watto taking the early lead in the second set, can Horne and Key secure their first wins of the set?
Believe It!
Series 5, Episode 2 - AutobiographyRichard decides it's time to write his celebrity autobiography. He enlists help from Sir Ian McKellen, David Tennant and Peter Capaldi in order to complete his masterwork.
The Good, The Bad And The Unexpected
Series 6, Episode 5Mark Nelson is joined this week by Ashley Storrie, Larry Dean and Phil Nichol.
Storytime With Silcox
Episode 10 - The Cock And The FoxMark Silcox tells the story of the cock and the fox.
The News Quiz
Series 103, Episode 5Andy Zaltzman hosts the satirical quiz in front of a virtual audience, with guests Zoe Lyons, Jena Friedman, Mark Nelson and Simon Evans.
Have I Got News For You
Series 60, Episode 1Actor and producer Damian Lewis hosts as the satirical quiz returns for its 60th series. Journalist Katy Balls and comedian Chris McCausland join regular team leaders Ian Hislop and Paul Merton to poke fun at the week's events.
Limmy's Other Stuff
A final TV special from Brian Limond.
The Graham Norton Show
Series 28, Episode 1 - Dolly Parton, Rupert Everett, Lolly Adefope, Riz Ahmed, Sara Pascoe, Roisin MurphyDolly Parton says she was overwhelmed by Whitney Houston's version of I Will Always Love You; Rupert Everett talks about Oscar Wilde; Riz Ahmed says rapping is a big part of him; Lolly Adefope jokes about sharing a scene with Tom Cruise; Sara Pascoe reveals she's got married; and Roisin Murphy performs live in the studio.
Stand Up For Live Comedy
Episode 2 - BelfastPaddy Raff hosts the showcase for emerging comic talent from Belfast. Rachel Fairburn, Mary O'Connell and Shane Todd are the guests.