BCG Daily Thursday 5th November 2020
News
Press clippings
Dear Joan & Jericha interview
"Funerals are great places to meet men. Wear a tight dress, they won't turn you away".
Sarah Carson, i Newspaper, 5th November 2020TV review: The Emily Atack Show series 1 episode 1
There's been many a show that's been a mixture of stand up and sketch comedy, dating back to the sixties and quite possibly before then, and yes, I should probably research this a little more but a couple of minutes of googling hasn't revealed anything before that. Anyhow, the point is that it's a format that many have relied on and Emily Atack is just the latest of hundreds to do so, yet unfortunately it's a very predictable affair and doesn't do anything that hasn't been done many a time before.
Alex Finch, Comedy To Watch, 5th November 2020Osman's novel announced as W H Smith Book of the Year
Richard Osman's debut crime novel The Thursday Murder Club (Viking) has been named W H Smith's Book of the Year for 2020.
Ruth Comerford, The Bookseller, 5th November 2020Maxxx review - can a tired hasbeen take on the charts?
After several false starts, O-T Fagbenle's satirical comedy finally arrives to shine new light on to the well-worn topic of celebrity excess and post-fame blues.
Ellen E. Jones, The Guardian, 5th November 2020Review: The Emily Atack Show
Emily Atack is finally transcending 'the girl from The Inbetweeners'.
Emily Baker, i Newspaper, 5th November 2020Videos
Podcasts
TV & radio
Cry Babies
Series 2, Episode 4 - Last TimeSally has come to invite Bea to the most important event of her life, but Bea has work news of her own.
Rich Hall's (US) Breakdown
Episode 2Comedian and US citizen Rich Hall follows the closing stages of the US presidential race.
Taskmaster
Series 10, Episode 4 - ToshwashDaisy flirts with a security guard, Richard is surprised by some chickens and Johnny convinces Alex to wear sparkly shoes while operating heavy machinery. As ever, Greg Davies decides who is the best of the worst.
Comedy Legends
Series 3, Episode 5 - Chevy ChaseFrom early roles in National Lampoon and Saturday Night Live, Chevy Chase rose to become one of the biggest stars in comedy during the 1980s.
The Russell Howard Hour
Series 4, Episode 9 - US Election SpecialRussell Howard is here to guide you through the fallout of the 2020 US Presidential Election, and talks to Brian Blessed.
Maxxx
Episode 2 - House PartyMaxxx and Tamzin get an exclusive invite to a party Don is throwing. With the place bursting full of industry celebs it's time for Team Maxxx to turn on the charm and land a record deal; A difficult task to uphold in Don's labyrinth of drugs, music and sex.
Celebrity Juice
Series 24, Episode 3Joining the trio this week are Jimmy Carr, pop star and presenter Marvin Humes, The Vamps' Bradley Simpson and Connor Ball, and presenter Maya Jama.
Mock The Week
Series 19, Episode 3As Britain heads back into lockdown, Maisie Adam, Ed Byrne, Ed Gamble, Sukh Ojla and Mark Simmons join Dara and Hugh to look at what is going on.
The Likely Dads
Series 1, Episode 2 - Education and KnowledgeTim and his fellow Likely Dads reflect on what they would say to themselves if time travel were possible, choosing schools, leaving behind the Rock 'n' Roll lifestyle, and the best and worst reflections on fatherhood. With special guests Craig Kelly and Prince Abdi.