BCG Daily Monday 4th January 2021
Press clippings
Piers Morgan rages at 'pasty weasel' James Acaster
Piers Morgan let rip at James Acaster, branding him a "pasty weasel" after the comedian told Lorraine Kelly to "go f***herself" when, on The Last Leg, she selected Morgan as her hero.
The Mirror, 4th January 2021BBC lefty bias survives even the coldest Swedish winter
I've been doing something extremely rare for me, during this latest lockdown - listening to a BBC Radio sitcom. They are invariably dire, groaningly unfunny. But this one came on one day while I was busy cooking and my hands were too sticky to turn the radio off, so I began to listen. And lo, it made me laugh!
Monica Porter, The Article, 4th January 2021Iain Stirling and pregnant Laura Whitmore enjoy day out
Pregnant Laura Whitmore beamed as she enjoyed a scenic day out with her husband Iain Stirling and mum Carmel.
Stephanie Soteriou, The Sun, 4th January 2021Dad's Army fans baffled by 'discriminatory' warning
The BBC baffled Dad's Army fans by issuing a discriminatory language warning before showing the sitcom's 1971 movie.
A BBC source said the pre-show warning was given because the phrase "fuzzy wuzzy" was used.
Ben Leo, The Sun, 4th January 2021Habits of highly effective writers #4: writing part 1
Writers read, listen, observe, think and make notes. We've covered that. They also, er, write? So let's think about actually writing - in two parts. We need to distinguish between motivation and practice. In this post, we will deal with motivation.
James Cary, Sitcom Geek, 4th January 2021Mo Gilligan reveals gig made him want to quit comedy
He told This Morning's Alison Hammond how he 'was ready to quit' after no one laughed during a stand-up gig in Nottingham.
Kirsty Card, The Birmingham Mail, 4th January 2021Staged Series 2 Episode 1 review
No matter how starry the guests, this will forever be the Tennant and Sheen show.
Alison Rowat, The Herald, 4th January 2021BBC One's Staged is back for Series 2 - with a twist
David Tennant and Michael Sheen reprise their roles - but Episode 1 completely upends the show's original premise.
Flora Carr, Radio Times, 4th January 2021Review: what was innovative has become stale
The first series of this thespian comedy captured the confusion and claustrophobia of our suddenly curtailed lives but, six months later, the tone is out of step with the national mood.
Rupert Hawksley, The Independent, 4th January 2021Staged Series 2 review
David Tennant and Michael Sheen return laden with celebrity cameos.
Barbara Speed, i Newspaper, 4th January 2021Staged review: Palin cameo lifted backslapping comedy
The novelty of staying at home baking sourdough has definitely worn off, but the novelty of two esteemed actors sending themselves up just about holds.
Anita Singh, The Telegraph, 4th January 2021Videos
TV & radio
Danny & Mick
Series 3, Episode 1 - The AdvertNew Boss Sharon has tasked Danny and Mick with making an advert - what could go wrong?
Comedy Map Of Scotland
Episode 2Chris Forbes presents classic radio comedy from around the regions of Scotland. Clips featured include Bob Servant, Velvet Cabaret, The Y-Front, Breaking the News and Naked Radio.
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue
Series 73, Episode 6A special lockdown recording of the programme to feature Tony Hawks, Pippa Evans, Harry Hill, Sandi Toksvig, Barry Cryer and Graeme Garden with Jack Dee in the chair.
The Learners
Pilot, Episode 1Jonesy has the unenviable task of teaching Welsh to a group of adult learners. Cathy and Frank are in their third year in the beginners' class, Yara has recently arrived from Syria and is determined to learn the language of her new home, while Liverpudlian Ken seems convinced this is the right place to find another wife.
Staged
Series 2, Episode 1 - Saddle Up Sheen!David's plans to go to work and Michael's plans to visit a friend abroad are both scuppered by last minute travel rule changes, and some news regarding a work opportunity for the pair turns sour.
Comedy Catalysts
Series 2, Episode 1 - Jessica Fostekew On Rik MayallJessica Fostekew celebrates her hero, actor, comedian and writer, Rik Mayall, in conversation with Harriet Kemsley.