BCG Daily Thursday 15th October 2020
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Review: Urban Myths
Sue Perkins wrote and directed the short, giving us a convincing portrait of a young woman who didn't know yet how talented she was.
Christopher Stevens, Daily Mail, 15th October 2020Urban Myths review
A funny, fizzing kiss-and-tell tale of two divas.
Carol Midgley, The Times, 15th October 2020Andrew Doyle interview
Andrew Doyle on Titania McGrath's new book, satire and annoying people.
John Fleming's Blog, 15th October 2020Did Peter Kay earn £1million for doing nothing in 2019?
Reports in the Daily Mail that Peter Kay made £1million in a year despite making just one charity appearance don't show the full picture, Chortle can reveal.
Chortle, 15th October 2020Fern Brady opens up on lifeline BBC show
Fern, from Bathgate, said that the show is a lifeline for comics, many of whom have had all of their work cancelled since lockdown began in March.
Heather Carrick, Glasgow Evening Times, 15th October 2020Review, The Horne Section: 10th Anniversary Celebration
Tonight is a greatest hits night, a chance for the guys to dust off some classic routines and once again prove that fantastic comedy is timeless. Even the silliest of tunes (Sticky Situation) is a winner, I am a sucker for the caveat song, Less Is More and their interpretations of YMCA and Gonna Be a Lovely Day will never get old.
Clownster, 15th October 2020TV review: Taskmaster, C4
First episode, as thoroughly entertaining as ever.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 15th October 2020Taskmaster series 10 review
Channel 4's task in poaching Dave's best programme was simple: don't screw it up. And by barely changing a single thing for Taskmaster's tenth series, they passed with flying colours.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 15th October 2020Taskmaster review - a delightfully daft diversion
Sure, test and trace might be more medically useful, but would it be as much fun? Take your pleasures where you can.
Lucy Mangan, The Guardian, 15th October 2020Taskmaster, series 10, review
So much fun, you could almost forget the pandemic.
Anita Singh, The Telegraph, 15th October 2020Pictures: Michelle Keegan chased on Brassic set
Michelle Keegan looks horrified as her friends are chased down by girl gang on set of Brassic.
The Sun, 15th October 2020Audio: Discussion on impact of cancel culture on comedy
Suchandrika Chakrabarti, Laura Lexx, James Meehan and Leo Kearse talk about 'cancel culture' and its possible consequences for comedy. Discussion starts at 13:52.
The Times, 15th October 2020Mo Gilligan: I can't be the poster boy for diversity
For things to change we need more representation on TV, in front of the camera, behind the camera, and at the top levels.
Mo Gilligan, i Newspaper, 15th October 2020Is representation a miscarriage of getting better?
As Baby Loss Awareness Week draws to a close, Esyllt Sears considers the representation of miscarriage in popular culture and reveals how important its portrayal can be in helping those affected recover from their trauma.
Esyllt Sears, Wales Arts Review, 15th October 2020Videos
TV & radio
Incredible Women
Series 8, Episode 4Jeremy's interviewee, skeptic Dr Fay Sullivan, decides that, as a sensitive and gullible believer in the paranormal, he might be an interesting case to study.
Mission: Accessible
Series 1, Episode 1 - BrightonIn this first episode, Rosie is tasked with planning a big, gay weekend in Brighton for amputee, Daniel. But can she, and fellow comedian Maisie Adam, figure out an accessible way for him to let loose and, crucially, will they find him a big-bottomed boy?
So Awkward
Series 6, Episode 12 - Academic Lily SpeakingMartha and Lily try to find each other boyfriends. Meanwhile, Ollie is stressed.
Taskmaster
Series 10, Episode 1 - God's HaemorrhoidHoping to impress the Taskmaster and be crowned the next champion are: Daisy May Cooper, Johnny Vegas, Katherine Parkinson, Mawaan Rizwan and Richard Herring. Wax seals will open, dreams will be made and/or broken, and Little Alex Horne will be wrapped around his master's little finger providing stats and moral support in the most ridiculous and ferociously fought game show on television.
Comedy Legends
Series 3, Episode 2 - Julia Louis-DreyfusBarry Cryer pays tribute to the decorated comic actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus. Having won more Emmys and Screen Actors Guild Awards than any other performer, she is perhaps best known for her roles in the long-running comedy series Seinfeld and Veep.
The Treason TV Show
Series 2, Episode 2A speech from the First minister of Scotland, the Queen visits the Department for Work and Pensions, and the Iraqi Information Minister is taking over at Number 10.
A League Of Their Own
Series 15, Highlights SpecialThe traditional look back at the episodes just gone, and some of best moments that Rom, Jamie, Freddie and their guests have endured.
The Russell Howard Hour
Series 4, Episode 6Russell takes a look at local coronavirus rules, asks Taskmaster's Greg Davies and Alex Horne Your Questions, and chats to James Bay.
Frankie Boyle's New World Order
Series 4, Highlights Special - Unseen & Best BitsHighlights episode featuring contributions from regulars including Sara Pascoe, Miles Jupp, Sophie Duker, Kiri Pritchard-McLean and Jamali Maddix, as well as some previously unseen segments.
Mo Gilligan: Black British & Funny
Mo Gilligan goes on a journey through his comedy roots, shining a light on some of the artists who are part of the vibrant British black comedy circuit, and questioning why they have often never achieved mainstream success. Mo features pioneers of the scene such as Angie Le Mar, the veteran comic from The Real McCoy who was the first female black comedian to have a sell-out show in London's West End. He also meets the multi-award-winning Slim, who inspired Mo to take up comedy, and breakout stars such as Michael Dapaah, who plays spoof rapper Big Shaq.
Newsjack
Series 23, Episode 4Kiri Pritchard-McLean hosts another episode with Ciaran Dowd, Mali Ann Rees and Luke Kempner. This week, Gordon Ramsey tries to improve things at the House of Commons, a visit to an authentic 1990s style diner, and we meet people who have been self-diagnosed with wanderlust.
The Skewer
Series 2, Episode 5With local lockdowns for local people, Donald Trump is glowing suspiciously, anger and violence grows the week Mars appears brightly in the sky, Boris Johnson & Kier Starmer dance together on Strictly Come Dancing, and there is an episode of Matt Hancock's Half Hour.