BCG Daily Wednesday 17th February 2021
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Interview: Charlie Dinkin & Zoë Tomalin talk SeanceCast
Comedians Charlie Dinkin and Zoë Tomalin created their comedy-horror podcast SeanceCast last year, featuring sketches from new and emerging female and non-binary comedy writers. The ten-episode series was just nominated for the 2021 BBC Audio Drama Awards under Best Scripted Comedy (Sketch Show). The show sees Charlie and Zoë conducting seances at locations in order to gather scenes from The Beyond.
Kate Stone, Funny Women, 17th February 2021Disney+ confirms UK originals are coming soon
At a virtual press briefing held today (Wednesday, 17th February), Liam Keelan - Vice President Original Content, Europe and Africa at The Walt Disney Company - confirmed that UK originals in the drama, comedy and unscripted genres are all on "just on the cusp of announcement".
Morgan Jeffery, Radio Times, 17th February 2021Review: He Used Thought As A Wife by Tim Key
You never forget your first lockdown. However much you might want to. However, Tim Key's new anthology of poems and conversations cuts through any understandable weariness about having these unusual times reflected directly back at us, as it captures the weirdest early months of the 'pando' in Key's perfectly idiosyncratic way.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 17th February 2021Iain Pattinson obituary
Longstanding chief scriptwriter for the much-loved Radio 4 panel game I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue.
Simon O'Hagan, The Guardian, 17th February 2021New comedy venue to open in Sunderland
Plans for a new 'cultural function space' and comedy venue at a historic city pub have been approved.
Chris Binding, The Sunderland Echo, 17th February 2021Adam Kay on adapting his book for TV
"I hope that the three million people who've read the book feel like I've done it justice on screen. I certainly think I have. And I hope that the eight billion people who haven't read the book will give it a go too."
Drama Quarterly, 17th February 2021Baron Cohen on filming Borat Subsequent Moviefilm
Two m.o.'s for Sacha Baron Cohen when he is shooting his satirical-political man-on-the-street movies: Don't get arrested, and don't have your cover blown.
Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 17th February 2021ASFF 2020 Preview: 10 Comedies
The Astonishing Adventures Of Alfred: Alfred, a 10-year-old schoolboy who loves to go on wonderful adventures, has come into possession of a magical magnifying glass. How did he get it? Through mysterious circumstances.
ASFF, 17th February 2021Videos
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Series 3, Episode 2 - VDP ExperienceMatt, Bob and Jess go to a festival to celebrate Jess's birthday. But Matt is much more interested in tracking down Anna, who he believes is also there, so he can make amends.
Wragg And Wragg
Series 2, Episode 3 - The Big InterviewTom and Calum sit down to have the big interview.
Gossip And Goddesses With Granny Kumar
Series 1, Episode 2Meera Syal returns as Granny Kumar, interviewing presenter of The Sky At Night Maggie Aderin-Pocock and British soul singer Beverley Knight.
Hypothetical
Series 3, Episode 2Josh Widdicombe and James Acaster are joined by Joe Wilkinson, Harriet Kemsley, Miles Jupp and Jessica Knappett.
The Football's On
Series 6, Episode 6Ian Stone, Ivo Graham and Chris McCausland talk about Liverpool's Premier League form.
The Farm
Farmer Jim tries to win some extra land, only to find himself in trouble with a rambler.
The Skewer
Series 3, Episode 6This week: We're Not Going On A Summer Holiday, and Foghorn Leghorn and Bugs Bunny take on vaccine distribution.