BCG Daily Friday 16th October 2020
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Victoria Wood biography explores her painful childhood
Victoria Wood's best work had a comic breadth and energy few contemporaries could match. When she died in 2016, for some fans it was as though a family member had been taken from them. Now an authorised biography looks at what lay behind her extraordinary and multifaceted talent.
Vincent Dowd, BBC, 16th October 2020Review: Taskmaster
Taskmaster dumps Dave for C4.... and - hooray - is as silly as ever!
Christopher Stevens, Daily Mail, 16th October 2020Janey Godley to join First Minister in comedy sketch
Janey Godley will join First Minister Nicola Sturgeon in this year's STV Children's Appeal telefundraiser. The First Minister will "address the nation" to call for support for the STV Children's Appeal, which raises money for vulnerable children and young people across Scotland. However, her words will be dubbed over by Godley's tongue-in-cheek, "Glasgow patter" impression of the First Minister that has become familiar to Scots throughout 2020.
Ruth Suter, Glasgow Evening Times, 16th October 2020Vladimir McTavish: tough times for the performing arts
It's not so funny being a comedian when you can't go on stage.
Vladimir McTavish, Edinburgh Evening News, 16th October 2020Taskmaster, Channel 4 review
The comedy show makes a seamless transfer.
Veronica Lee, The Arts Desk, 16th October 2020Andrew Doyle interview - Part 2
"It's no longer about Left and Right. That's obsolete."
John Fleming's Blog, 16th October 2020Mo Gilligan: Black, British And Funny review
Mo Gilligan's Black, British And Funny was as much polemic as celebration, asking those awkward questions about the dearth of opportunities for black comics.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 16th October 2020Taskmaster wins 1.7million viewers for Channel 4
That figure is roughly in line with what the show scored on Dave when catch-up viewing was also counted - which means the show is sure to grow its audience with the change in broadcaster, once on-demand requests are also counted. Channel 4 has also hailed the fact that the show won its 9pm slot among the key 16-34 year-old demographic.
Chortle, 16th October 2020Elaine Paige to return to London Palladium pantomime
Elaine Paige will return to the role of Queen Rat for the upcoming socially distanced pantomime at The London Palladium.
Alex Wood, What's On Stage, 16th October 2020Comedians outdoors getting COVID-compliant: 4
Featuring Eryn Tett, Athena Kugblenu and Phoebe Robinson.
Funny Women, 16th October 2020Dire future for England's small arts organisations
This week, the UK government announced £257m in emergency arts funding - we hear from some of those who missed out, complaining of baffling applications and a lack of guidance, including from Jessica Toomey, director of the Frog and Bucket comedy club.
Rhi Storer, The Guardian, 16th October 2020Liverpool comedy club donates £5k to Frog & Bucket
Hot Water Comedy Club has donated £5,000 to help a former rival to survive the coronavirus crisis. The Liverpool venue is currently the biggest donor to a crowdfunding appeal set up by the Frog & Bucket in Manchester.
Chortle, 16th October 2020Jack Whitehall's romance hit by cheating allegations
Jack Whitehall has been given a rollocking from his girlfriend after living up to the nickname "Jack The Lad".
Simon Boyle, The Sun, 16th October 2020Videos
Podcasts
TV & radio
No More Jockeys
Set 2, Episode 4 - Set 2, Game 4Last week witnessed Tim get onto the score board, but Mark is still leading the second set. Can Alex, the winner of the first set, get off the mark?
Incredible Women
Series 8, Episode 5Jeremy finishes his interview with Dr Fay Sullivan, suspicious that she has been hoaxing him all along.
Believe It!
Series 5, Episode 4 - MealRichard decides to invite his friends to the meal of a lifetime. But who will he choose? And will it be worth it?
Breaking The News
Series 17, Episode 1This week host Des Clarke is joined by comedians Jay Lafferty, Alistair Barrie, Catherine Bohart and Scott Agnew.
The News Quiz
Series 103, Episode 7A satirical review of the week's news with Andy Zaltzman and guests Andrew Maxwell, Anuvab Pal, Olga Koch and Alice Fraser.
Have I Got News For You
Series 60, Episode 3Actor Stephen Mangan hosts the satirical quiz, inviting Helen Lewis and Janey Godley to join regular team leaders Ian Hislop and Paul Merton as they poke fun at the week's events.
The Graham Norton Show
Series 28, Episode 3 - Arsène Wenger, Samuel L. Jackson, LaTanya Richardson Jackson, Dawn French, Freddie Flintoff, Michael KiwanukaArsène Wenger says football made him a monster; Samuel L. Jackson and LaTanya Richardson Jackson talk about their new documentary; Dawn French reveals her husband is not allowed to read her books; Freddie Flintoff says he would like to coach cricket; and Michael Kiwanuka performs live in the studio.