BCG Daily Thursday 29th April 2021
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Lolly Adefope interview
'I'm not here to be an activist. I'm here to make people laugh'. The comedian and actress on Alan Partridge, comedy's problem with diversity, body positivity and texting Steve Buscemi.
Alice Jones, i Newspaper, 29th April 2021Jane Horrocks & Samson Kayo interview
Jane Horrocks and Samson Kayo star as a pair of seemingly mismatched paramedics in a South London ambulance service in Bloods, Sky One's brand new comedy.
Elliot Gonzalez, I Talk Telly, 29th April 2021Save Live Comedy fund tops £50,000
The crowdfunding campaign to help those working in comedy get through the Covid pandemic has raised £25,000 in just over a week. More than 400 supporters have collectively matched the initial donation made by Panadol to the #SaveLiveComedy fund, bringing the total to £50,000.
Chortle, 29th April 2021Susannah Fielding interview
It takes an actress with impeccable comedic timing and a distinct knack for realism in drama to play a TV morning show host - Susannah Fielding does more than fit the bill.
Kelsey Barnes, 1883 Magazine, 29th April 2021New tour for Fin Taylor
Fin Taylor is heading out on a new tour, entitled So My Wife...
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 29th April 2021New dates for Michael Spicer's Room Next Door tour
Internet sensation Michael Spicer has announced new dates for his debut tour of the UK for 2021 with highly anticipated live show, The Room Next Tour.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 29th April 2021New comedy club hits the road showcasing top talent
Artist management company RBM has announced a brand-new show that will tour England's regional art centres this summer. (Back) On The Road Comedy Club is a brand new show which will see a host of rotating comedians travelling around the country getting the nation laughing again in real life. No Zoom link required!
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 29th April 2021Andrew Lawrence tour announced
Live At The Apollo comedian, Andrew Lawrence is well-known over lockdown for his is viral, satirical online videos, and is stepping out of the comfort of his home this summer to head on tour to make the nation laugh again in real life.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 29th April 2021Comedy podcasts round-up 5
Politics, relationships and spoofery.
Veronica Lee, The Arts Desk, 29th April 2021Geoff Norcott: It's OK To Change Your Mind review
For the most part, though, Norcott's an affable and amusing centre-right voice, able to present an alternative view with a witty turn of phrase, far from going the full Farage. It makes for a moderately entertaining commentary on a unique 12 months - in both senses of the adverb 'moderately'.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 29th April 2021Nina Wadia: My big love is Shakespeare
Why the actress is much more than just a British comedy icon.
Asjad Nazir, Eastern Eye, 29th April 2021Videos
TV & radio
The Football's On
Series 6, Episode 10On this week's episode Ian Stone is joined by Elis James and Ivo Graham to look at the lighter side of this week's talking points from the world of football.
The Flatshare
Episode 9Tiffy finally stands up to Justin's bullying and Leon is on tenterhooks in court where his brother's appeal is finally being heard.
Rich Hall's (US) Breakdown
Episode 1 - First 100 Days BreakdownRich Hall is joined by Nick Doody to look at the first 100 days of the Biden presidency via the stylings of an American radio talk show.
Atomic: How Dr Strangelove Exploded Pop Culture
Journalist Jude Rogers explores how Stanley Kubrick and Welsh author Peter George transformed the way culture scrutinised the Cold War with their movie masterpiece, Dr Strangelove.
Taskmaster
Series 11, Episode 7 - You've Got No ChutzpahThere are fires and alarms in this episode, though not at the same time, as Taskmaster Greg Davies grades the five courageous comics on their task-completion skills. Little Alex Horne is forced into supping cold soup, Lee Mack destroys a vole and Sarah Kendall invents a sweet dressing for an unusual salad. Also, Charlotte Ritchie provides sound effects for a set of Russian dolls.
A League Of Their Own
Road Trip: Loch Ness To London, Episode 4Jamie Redknapp, Freddie Flintoff, Jack Whitehall and special guest Shaun Williamson reach London in style via the Thames. Once there, they're joined by former Man City and Villa right back Micah Richards to compete in the fastest sport with two feet always on the ground - race walking! To get them into shape, Olympic race walker Tom Bosworth puts them through their paces, while Sky Sports' own Laura Woods calls every step of the action.
Meet The Richardsons
Series 2, Episode 4Jon manages to wreck the family home while Lucy starts a new project with Rob Beckett. Sally Phillips tries to help the Richardsons inject some passion into their sex lives.
Celebrity Juice
Series 25, Episode 4Keith Lemon hosts as team captains Emily Atack and Laura Whitmore are joined by Howard Donald, HRVY, Rebekah Vardy and Maya Jama for more games, fun and anarchy.
Frank Of Ireland
Episode 3Áine tells Frank that things are getting serious between her and Peter-Brian, so Frank and Doofus set out to expose him as the 'yoked-up party boy' Frank's sure he is.
Redknapp's Big Night Out
Episode 2The trio are joined by Line Of Duty's Martin Compston, This Country star Daisy May Cooper, and Arsenal icon Thierry Henry.
Scot Squad
2021 Specials, Episode 1 - The Chief Does DemocracyBefore the public goes to the polls, Scotland's most fairminded man, Chief Commissioner Cameron Miekelson, straddles Scotia on a democratic odyssey.
Raiders Of The Lost Archive
Series 1, Episode 6 - The Great OutdoorsFrom mountain climbing to the Highland Games, some of Scotland's funniest minds raid the BBC archives to explore Scotland's great outdoors.
Geoff Norcott: It's OK To Change Your Mind
Geoff Norcott asks what happens to convictions when a pandemic turns the world upside down.