BCG Daily Tuesday 3rd November 2020
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The who, what, where & when of writing comedy
This year we had a great panel of readers for the 2020 Funny Women Comedy Writing Award. Playwright Siân Rowland was one of our readers and has offered up her expertise for aspiring writers, which as we head back into Lockdown, we thought you'd find useful...
Siân Rowland, Funny Women, 3rd November 2020John Sessions: A life on screen
Some of the comic and actor's memorable appearances.
Chortle, 3rd November 2020John Sessions - a life in pictures
Comedian and actor John Sessions has died aged 67. Here's a look back at his many career highs, from Whose Line is it Anyway? to Stella Street.
The Guardian, 3rd November 2020Theatre reviews: Daniel Kitson's Dot.Dot.Dot.
Designed for online performance from empty theatres across Britain, Dot.Dot.Dot. is essentially the 90-minute tale of Kitson's lockdown, told with the help of a table-full of post-it notes that sometimes act as a prompt for the next part of the story, but also - as Kitson holds them to the camera, his familiar bearded face glowing against the magnificent red plush backdrop of the auditorium - sometimes refer unsettlingly to events or anxieties about which the story remains silent. On his website, Kitson introduces his story with a series of negatives, emphasising that in his lockdSigal Firesown, he has not really done anything much at all except get through the days, mostly at his house in London.
Joyce McMillan, The Scotsman, 3rd November 2020Dear Joan & Jericha review
Glorious wrong advice from spoof agony aunts.
Veronica Lee, The Arts Desk, 3rd November 2020Ancona: John Sessions was the Richard Burton of comedy
Ronni Ancona remembers her late friend and co-star's brilliance - and his genuine fury at having to pick up Michael Caine's pants.
Ronni Ancona, The Telegraph, 3rd November 2020Just 30 mourners will be at Bobby Ball's funeral
Fewer than 30 people will attend Bobby Ball's funeral later this month because of the coronavirus lockdown. But before he is laid to rest, the procession will drive around the Blackpool Tower in honour of his showbusiness achievements.
Chortle, 3rd November 2020The new Spitting Image is all crudeness - not satire
The new series just shouts "bum" a lot, and hopes its audience is desperate enough to titter.
Rachel Cooke, The New Statesman, 3rd November 2020John Sessions: brilliant, unhinged self-effacing genius
An outstanding mimic and actor, Sessions' talent, honed in 1980s TV comedy, somehow failed to bring him superstardom.
Stephen Moss, The Guardian, 3rd November 2020Comedian/impressionist Peter Goodwright dies
It has been reported that veteran comedian Peter Goodwright has died.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 3rd November 2020Leicester Comedy Festival announces dates for 2021
The festival will run from the 3-21 February.
Broadway World, 3rd November 2020The towering comic genius John Sessions
John Sessions was once inescapable. Every chat show and panel game on TV was clamouring for his brilliant impressions and stream-of-consciousness wit.
Christopher Stevens, Daily Mail, 3rd November 2020Craig and Danny: Funny, Black and on TV - review
You wait years for one documentary on Black British comedy then 2 come along not just in the space of one week, but in the space of 3 days in the second week of Black History Month.
Tiemo Talk of the Town, 3rd November 2020Videos
Podcasts
TV & radio
Cry Babies
Series 2, Episode 2 - JudgySally is bursting to tell Bea about her date with her ex-boss; Bea is still reeling from the arrival of her au pair.
Please Use Other Door
Episode 1 - PilotA new comedy from writers new to radio. Overheard conversations take place over the course of the day.
Greatest Celebrity Wind-Ups Ever!
Series 2, Episode 3Ben Hanlin tricks boyband the Vamps into thinking they have killed a dog, and Wayne Sleep thinks he is live on air with a kids TV show, only for Mr Blobby to ruin everything.
Channel Hopping With Jon Richardson
Series 1, Episode 3Jon is joined by superstar comedian, Alan Carr, and regular guest, Judi Love, as they navigate the world of ridiculous and wonderful international TV.
Out Of Her Mind
Episode 3 - My Life Is OvaSara organises a baby shower for Scoopy to prove she does not make everything about her, and is visited by a ghostly reminder of her own pregnancy.
Don't Hate The Playaz
Series 3, Episode 3Maya Jama, Wes Nelson and Judi Love go up against Lady Leshurr, Hardy Caprio and Kae Kurd.