BCG Daily Wednesday 17th February 2021
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British Comedy Quiz #141
If you can get all fifteen points available this week, we'll be super-impressed!
George Egg on creating Snack Hacker
George Egg talks about how he has developed and grown Snack Hacker, a show for Instagram that has resulted in a 600% boost in his followers.
Using email newsletters to promote your comedy
We explain why it's worth having a mailing list (even if you don't think you need one), and then talk through the various email marketing platforms available. Plus: how to build subscribers, and what to put in your emails.
Videos
Mel Giedroyc: Unforgivable - Johnny Vegas and the mucky magazine
Johnny Vegas tells the panel about finding one of his brother's mucky magazines and the impact of Jean on his life.
Joe Lycett - Little Sammy Sloth
Joe Lycett has filmed this as his pitch for the John Lewis Christmas advert.
Closed until further notice
Conspiracy theories, love and turmeric! A family cut off through isolation come together via a conference call.
Podcasts
RHLSTP with Richard Herring
RHLSTP 315 - Nish Kumar: #315 Bread Roll Richard is out of the house and at the Clapham Grand in South London. A virtual audience are on the TV screen beside him, all ready to...
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TV & Radio: Catch-Up
The Farm
Farmer Jim tries to win some extra land, only to find himself in trouble with a rambler.
Hypothetical
Series 3, Episode 2: Josh Widdicombe and James Acaster are joined by Joe Wilkinson, Harriet Kemsley, Miles Jupp and Jessica Knappett.
The Skewer
Series 3, Episode 6: This week: We're Not Going On A Summer Holiday, and Foghorn Leghorn and Bugs Bunny take on vaccine distribution.
Bunk Bed
Series 7, Episode 7: Patrick and Peter tackle, in a very soft-hitting way, the issue of candlelight being the new electricity, hit songs with questionable lyrics from the 70s, and big suits v kaftans.
Gossip And Goddesses With Granny Kumar
Series 1, Episode 2: Meera Syal returns as Granny Kumar, interviewing presenter of The Sky At Night Maggie Aderin-Pocock and British soul singer Beverley Knight.
Ability
Series 3, Episode 2: Matt, 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.