BCG Daily Friday 30th October 2020
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Abi Roberts: This lady's not for burning
The Woke Find Generals have cost me work, but I won't stop speaking up for women's sex-based rights.
Abi Roberts, Spiked, 30th October 2020The advice given to Miranda Hart that changed her life
KISS, an acronym for Keep it Simple and Straightforward, was a principle established by the Navy (Google tells me the US Navy, which is disappointing as it sounds so delightfully British) suggesting that all systems work at their best when kept simple. It was adopted by engineering and technology designers and I've heard it used in tennis coaching with its more common phrasing Keep it Simple, Stupid. I prefer "Sweetie" for the gentler tone.
Miranda Hart, i Newspaper, 30th October 2020David Walliams teaches £80 course on BBC e-learning
The £80 courses will feature 20-40 minute lessons and downloadable notes with hints and tips in subjects from book and screen writing to cooking.
The Sun, 30th October 2020Review: Truth Seekers
It's frequently a deeply silly show, of course, and the season's overarching storyline, which involves the connection between wireless broadband and alternate dimensions, is pure, high-concept sci-fi, with just the right amount of cheesiness, for flavor. But Truth Seekers takes seriously the things it should: its need to throw in a few legitimate scares every so often and the abiding humanity of its characters.
Glen Weldon, NPR, 30th October 2020Truth Seekers review
Frost and Pegg reunite in a creepy new series about amateur paranormal investigators - but does it have the nimble wit of Shaun of the Dead?
Rebecca Nicholson, The Guardian, 30th October 2020Truth Seekers, Amazon Prime review
Frost and Pegg's nostalgic reunion lacks subversive zing.
Ed Power, The Telegraph, 30th October 2020Faber launches Cummings ad van at Barnard Castle
As part of Faber's marketing campaign for publication this week of The Cummings Files: Confidential-Thoughts, Ideas, Actions by Dominic Cummings by Arthur Mathews, a digital advertising van was driven around Barnard Castle ahead of the spoof diary's publication on Thursday (29th October).
Ruth Comerford, The Bookseller, 30th October 2020Cohen 'donates $100,000 to Jeanise Jones' church'
Sacha Baron Cohen has donated $100,000 (£77,000) to the community church attended by Jeanise Jones, one of the unwitting stars of the new Borat film, according to People magazine.
BBC, 30th October 2020Mo Gilligan interview
London comedian Mo Gilligan on how a gig at Dulwich Hamlet and a job at Levi's Covent Garden paved the way for his career.
Bobby Palmer, Time Out, 30th October 2020Scenes Of A Sexual Nature review
Ewan McGregor, Tom Hardy and Sophie Okonedo are big names doing small roles in this pleasant 2006 portmanteau film.
Leslie Felperin, The Guardian, 30th October 2020Should comedians joke about Covid?
Some stand-ups see it as their job to provide collective catharsis for the coronavirus, while others see pandemic gags as off-limits - even ones about Trump.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 30th October 2020Comedians outdoors getting COVID-compliant: 6
Covering The LOL Word and NextUp.
Funny Women, 30th October 2020Armando Iannucci on impact of Donald Trump on satire
I created The Thick Of It and Veep but Donald Trump is beyond satire. Armando Iannucci's verdict on POTUS.
Armando Iannucci, Evening Standard, 30th October 2020Nick Frost interview
As he launches new comedy-horror series Truth Seekers for Halloween, Nick Frost recalls ghosthunting with his pal Simon Pegg and enduring horrifying meetings with TV executives.
Adrian Lobb, The Big Issue, 30th October 2020Truth Seekers, Amazon Prime, review
It may be that for hardcore Frost and Pegg fans, it proved thrilling enough to see them on screen together.
Kasia Delgado, i Newspaper, 30th October 2020Howerd's End review
Frankie Howerd may be the headline draw, but it's his long-term partner Dennis Heymer who finally gets his story told in this new play about their lopsided relationship. But no one would go to a show with his name in the title, which is very much the point.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 30th October 2020Taking Ghost Bus Tours mid-pandemic
Our Lithuania-shot horror entertainment series for ITV2 could have been a nightmare but ended up a scarily strong success, says Ben Wilson.
Ben Wilson, Broadcast, 30th October 2020Stanley Baxter comes out as gay
Scottish stage and screen star Stanley Baxter has lifted the lid on his personal life to reveal he spent nearly 50 years married despite knowing he was gay.
Brian Ferguson, The Scotsman, 30th October 2020Stephen Fry announces The Simpsons cameo
Stephen Fry has announced he'll be making a cameo on The Simpsons.
Abigail Gillibrand, Metro, 30th October 2020Videos
Podcasts
TV & radio
No More Jockeys
Set 2, Episode 6 - Set 2, Game 6Mark is leading with three games to Alex and Tim's one, but as their camping trip continues, there is a danger of this game being cut short due to low batteries.
Breaking The News
Series 17, Episode 3Des Clarke and guests Neil Delamere, Jojo Sutherland, Billy Kirkwood and Maisie Adam break the news and put it back together again.
Scream Street
Series 2, Episode 5 - Double TroubleLuke uses Otto's matter-duplicating machine to create a second Luke.
The Now Show
Series 57, Episode 1Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches. Joining them is Ellie Taylor and Matt Kirshen, with music from Tim Sutton and Sooz Kempner.
Have I Got News For You
Series 60, Episode 5Team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Steph McGovern and panellists Miles Jupp and Baroness Warsi.
The Last Leg
Series 20, Episode 2Desiree Burch and Sandi Toksvig appear on the show, to discuss the week's events and look forward to next week's US election.
The Graham Norton Show
Series 28, Episode 5 - Octavia Spencer, Jessie Buckley, Frank Gardner, David Walliams, Bill Bailey, Dermot KennedyOctavia Spencer is underwhelmed by Stonehenge, Jessie Buckley talks about working with Charlie Kaufman, Frank Gardner says being shot was a watershed moment, David Walliams talks about his latest book, Bill Bailey tells of his love of dance, and Dermot Kennedy performs live in the studio.