BCG Daily Tuesday 19th January 2021
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Walker signs Ayoade's first children's books
Walker Books has confirmed a two-book deal with comedian, film director, screenwriter, television presenter, actor, and author Richard Ayoade. The first will be illustrated fiction, The Book That No One Wanted To Read, aimed at eight to 10-year-olds, for publication in 2022, to be followed by picture book The Fairy Tale Fan Club.
Ruth Comerford, The Bookseller, 19th January 2021David Baddiel joins first fully online Jewish Book Week
Jewish Book Week will be fully online for the first time this year, featuring Elif Shafak and David Baddiel among others on the bill.
Mark Chandler, The Bookseller, 19th January 2021How political protest stormed the pop charts
Ever since Rage Against the Machine made it to the top slot in 2009, there's been a steady drip of political protest campaigns edging into the UK singles chart. Will Pritchard speaks to Stewart Lee and more about whether a No 1 can change the world.
Will Pritchard, The Independent, 19th January 2021BBC gets over complaints over dropping Mrs Brown repeat
The BBC has defended its decision to axe an episode of Mrs Brown's Boys after over 100 people complained. The broadcaster explained that Arsenal and Newcastle's FA Cup meet on January 9 had forced a last-minute schedule tweak as the game ran into extra time.
Will Twigger, The Mirror, 19th January 2021School's Out Forever: Students on a mission to survive
Looking for your next movie night watch? Then, School's Out Forever may just be one to add to the top of your list. A new teen comedy is set for digital release next month and it's definitely one to get your teeth stuck into if you're into all things action-packed and a little dark comedy.
The movie - based on the book School's Out in the trilogy penned by Scott K. Andrews - has dropped a first look trailer ahead of its release and it seems rather apt, given current events.
Katie Storey, Metro, 19th January 2021Videos
Podcasts
TV & radio
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 2, Episode 28 - Chez BashWhen Olive surprises herself and everyone around her by actually becoming a good cook, Dr Pfooflepfeffer tries to cash in by turning the school canteen into an exclusive and super-expensive dining experience.
Danny & Mick
Series 4, Episode 2 - Wrestling NightClive has forgotten to book an audience for wrestling night and two of the wrestlers have pulled out. That means only one thing - it's time for Danny and Mick to showcase their wrestling skills.
Beta Female
Series 1, Episode 2 - The Nanny FlatAmna fails to get out of visiting her cousin and having her relative poverty rubbed in her face.
Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains
Series 1, Episode 2Charlotte Church, Joel Dommett and Munya Chawawa revisit their teenage years, with the host judging which of them had the most embarrassing adolescence.
Staged
Series 2, Episode 6 - The Warthog And The Mongoose, Part 2The project is in real danger. Simon hears desperate news from Georgia, via Lucy, and tries (once more) to get David and Michael to work together. But it ultimately falls to a final pair of new potential cast members to offer David and Michael a new perspective on their friendship. But is it too late?
Fortunately... With Fi And Jane
Series 1, Episode 2 - Tapestry Drying Racks, With Fearne CottonFi Glover and Jane Garvey are joined by broadcaster Fearne Cotton for another look behind the scenes of radio, TV and podcasting.