BCG Daily Tuesday 12th January 2021
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How stand-ups swapped the Fringe for Twitch
There has been a huge comedy boom on the gaming platform, enabling acts such as Bilal Zafar to gain creative control and reach new audiences.
Rachael Healy, The Guardian, 12th January 2021Mark Kermode's Secrets Of Cinema: British Comedy review
Here he is on nude scenes in Calendar Girls and The Full Monty: 'So it's interesting that two of the most popular comedies from the past 25 years see very different sets of characters shedding social convention by shedding their clothes.'
Are you laughing yet?
Christopher Stevens, Daily Mail, 12th January 2021I talk to Dane Baptiste
"I definitely want Black Britons who have previously felt marginalised or under-represented to watch and feel like they're being represented."
Elliot Gonzalez, I Talk Telly, 12th January 2021Blithe Spirit review: Judi Dench is utterly wasted
A struggling script is given a boost by its spirited cast, including Dan Stevens, Isla Fisher and Leslie Mann].
Francesca Steele, i Newspaper, 12th January 2021What even is a sitcom these days?
If you're trying to write a sitcom, or get into sitcom writing, it's worth taking a step back to ask what you're getting into. What even is a sitcom?
James Cary, Sitcom Geek, 12th January 2021Bamous review
It's long been a running joke that British TV operates a 'one-in one-out' policy when it comes to allowing black comedians to become famous. But don't blame comics for continuing to crack jokes about waiting for Lenny Henry to die to get their shot, blame the system that means the line is as true today as it ever was.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 12th January 2021Blithe Spirit review
Uneven with some good bits, it's less of a poltergeist and more of a wisp.
Sarah Miles, The Digital Fix, 12th January 2021Charlie Dinkin and Zoe Tomalin interview
Charlie Dinkin and Zoe Tomalin on their comedy-horror sketch series, SeanceCast.
Blizzard Comedy, 12th January 2021Hugh Grant almost played PM in The National Anthem
Hugh Grant, who played the Prime Minister in Love Actually, almost played Black Mirror's Prime Minister who has sex with a pig.
Laurence Mozafari, Digital Spy, 12th January 2021Sussex comedy expert explains how to be funny
A new book by Brighton-based Louise Stevenson will help you get the laughs.
Phil Hewitt, Brighton and Hove Independent, 12th January 2021Bamous, BBC Three, review
This felt like a British riff on American political comedies such as The Daily Show.
Ed Power, i Newspaper, 12th January 2021The Watch: It isn't the books - so what?
The truth of the matter is, there is no one right way to tell a story - even the same story you know and love.
Eden Arnold, Bleeding Cool, 12th January 2021Piers Morgan blocks Scot Squad maker but shares sketch
Scot Squad writer Joe Hullait couldn't hide his bemusement at being blocked by Piers Morgan after offending him, before the GMB host shared the scene about causing offence starring Jack Docherty.
Magdalene Dalziel, Daily Record, 12th January 2021Videos
TV & radio
BAMOUS
Satirical comedy about the nature of fame amongst the BAME community.
Danny & Mick
Series 3, Episode 7 - Micks UpIt's Wild West Wednesday at the Leisure Centre, there's a bucking bronco and Naomi is making her spicy chilli for the occasion. Sharon is interviewing for a lifeguard job at the leisure centre. There's only one candidate and he is also a familiar face, which only leads to confusion.
Beta Female
Series 1, Episode 1 - The AccentWhen a colleague misidentifies Amna's accent, she takes the opportunity for a change of identity.
Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains
Series 1, Episode 1Celebrities revisit their teenage years, with Rhod joined in the first edition by Jonathan Ross, Kiri Pritchard-McLean and Shazia Mirza.
Staged
Series 2, Episode 4 - Woofty Doofty, DavidThere is fallout from how David and Michael have behaved. They try to establish who has more value. Georgia, Anna and Lucy discuss a charity evening that they are due to perform at.
Fortunately... With Fi And Jane
Series 1, Episode 1 - If The Room Smells Good, The Podcast Won't Stink, With Fiona BruceFi Glover and Jane Garvey are in conversation with newsreader and presenter Fiona Bruce. Plus, more listener emails, and Jane puts a new mantra to the test.