BCG Daily Monday 2nd November 2020
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Spitting Image: how they've ruined a classic TV satire
It's pitifully obvious this version is British humour meant for a U.S. audience, which just doesn't work. Some of the puppets need captions - did you spot Nancy Pelosi? Would you really know who she was, even if she had a name badge?
Christopher Stevens, Daily Mail, 2nd November 2020Spitting Image review
The puppets shine, shame about the script.
Carol Midgley, The Times, 2nd November 2020BBC must follow its own rules and axe Comic Relief
New BBC rules about staff not support campaigns have already caused some difficulties, forcing a hasty retreat over Pride events. Prepare for more furores on this front. Yet Director-General Davie's intent is clear: the BBC must avoid alignment with any campaigns that have a remotely political edge, even if they seem innocuous.
Ian Birrell, The Times, 2nd November 2020HarperCollins UK drops embargo for latest Walliams book
HarperCollins has told booksellers they can sell the new David Walliams title Code Name Bananas early, from today (2nd November), three days ahead of its official publication date.
The Bookseller, 2nd November 2020Review - Daniel Kitson: Dot. Dot. Dot.
As if the world hasn't been knocked off its axis enough this year, here comes another shock... a show from Daniel Kitson that's - whisper it - not a must-see.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 2nd November 2020Russell Kane review - a cathartic shot of Covid comedy
Before live comedy disappears once more, Kane delivers a terrific, barnstorming set sending up the pandemic - and the government's laughable response to it.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 2nd November 2020Daniel Kitson's Dot. Dot. Dot. review
Kitson's intimate recollections go direct to the heart of lockdown life.
The Stage, 2nd November 2020Nabil Abdulrashid received death threats
A comedian and finalist on Britain's Got Talent has received death threats after his stand-up sets skewered race relations in the UK and prompted 3,000 complaints to Ofcom.
Lanre Bakare, The Guardian, 2nd November 2020TV Review: Truth Seekers season 1 episode 8
Note: This review contains major spoilers as to how the series ends.
Alex Finch, Comedy To Watch, 2nd November 2020Daniel Kitson's Dot. Dot. Dot. review
Daniel Kitson's unkempt everyman charts the strangest of years.
Mark Fisher, The Guardian, 2nd November 2020Videos
TV & radio
Cry Babies
Series 2, Episode 1 - WeirdSally comes to meet Bea's baby for the first time, bringing some sensational news.
Guessable?
Series 1, Episode 5The regulars welcome Tom Allen, Debbie McGee, Ivo Graham and Judi Love into their loft to play an array of guessing games.
Stuart Goldsmith's Infinite Sofa
Episode 43The final (?) Infinite Sofa with Fern Brady, Ola and Grainne Maguire.
Hey Tracey!
Series 2, Episode 5Joel Dommett hosts as Frankie Bridge, Matt Richardson, Vick Hope, Amy Hart, Tom Green and Myles Stephenson try to win some normal people £2,500 and an inflatable kayak.