BCG Daily Wednesday 11th November 2020

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Tom Allen. Copyright: Andy Hollingworth

Tom Allen: The idea of gay shame still pervades

Allen notes it is "still tricky" for gay people to come out. The issue of queer identity is "an ongoing journey that we're still on", he says, adding: "I think the idea of shame still pervades."

BBC, 11th November 2020
Joz Norris

Joz Norris releases sexy charity calender

Joz Norris has decided to retrain as a Sexy Pin-Up Model in order to survive the impact of coronavirus on his industry. To start his new career he is launching the 100% Official Joz Norris Sexy Calendar to raise money for Turn2Us, a charity that supports people across the UK with financial hardship.

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 11th November 2020
BBC Audio Drama Awards 2015. Marcus Brigstocke. Copyright: BBC

Alpine comedy gigs are axed because of Brexit

Promoters Take The Piste say the annual tours of British comics which they organise in ski resorts such as Val D'Isere, Meribel, Chamonix and Zermatt will become unviable following the UK's full withdrawal from the European Union at the end of the year. Take The Piste was set up several years ago by promoter Rich Letts and comedian Marcus Brigstocke, a keen winter sports fan.

Chortle, 11th November 2020
Jason Manford

Jason Manford: Cancelling comedy is 'slippery slope'

Jason Manford has said comedians should be able to offend, and that it is a "slippery slope" to "cancel" the past.

BBC, 11th November 2020
Donald Trump

Facebook removes Spitting Image sketch

Facebook has removed a video of Donald Trump spreading false information about how to vote - despite it being a puppet version of the US President in a clearly satirical Spitting Image sketch.

Chortle, 11th November 2020
Jason Manford

Jason Manford on getting Covid, Iceland and his kids

With six children at home, comic Jason Manford could be forgiven for forgetting their favourite school subjects or friends' names.

But after becoming a full-time parent and part-time teacher since the first lockdown in March, he has become an expert.

Thea Jacobs, The Sun, 11th November 2020

Island location no barrier for comedy writer

"Funny things come in threes, set up somebody's expectation and then subvert it, and ducks are always funny." That's the trio of tips from Alex Garrick-Wright for any budding comedians looking to create a good joke that will bag some laughs.

Chris Cope, Shetland News, 11th November 2020

Videos

Podcasts

TV & radio

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC
3:25pm
10 min
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 16 - Thumb Wars

In a somewhat misguided attempt to resolve Dennis and Walter's spiralling competitiveness, Miss Mistry offers thumb wrestling as a solution - but can Walter play fair, or will the situation get out of hand?

Radio 4
6:30pm
30 min
The Wilsons Save The World. Image shows from L to R: Lola (India Brown), Maxine (Kerry Godliman), Cat (Mia Jenkins), Mike (Marcus Brigstocke). Copyright: BBC

The Wilsons Save The World

Series 3, Episode 2 - Friendly Milk

Another day, another pint of oat milk, or as Cat explains 'milque'. Mike isn't convinced by the over familiar packaging of Cat's latest dairy alternative.

There's Something About Movies. Kerry Godliman

There's Something About Movies

Series 3, Episode 4

Heading into the big screen bedlam this week are star of This Is England and Code 404, Stephen Graham; star of Derek and After Life, Kerry Godliman; and Last Leg host and comedian Josh Widdicombe.

The Emily Atack Show. Emily Atack. Copyright: Monkey Kingdom

The Emily Atack Show

Series 1, Episode 2 - Going Out

The topic this week is going out and Emily provides her unique tips on how best to navigate hen do WhatsApp group etiquette, how to deal with the friend who never buys a round, or what are the dos and don'ts for riding a Bucking Bronco.

Radio 4
11pm
15 min
Sarah Keyworth

Sarah Keyworth - Are You A Boy Or A Girl?

Series 1, Episode 1 - Pink And Blue

Sarah looks at gender in our early years, and asks questions such as why do girls like pink, and why does it matter if children's clothes are gender neutral?

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