BCG Daily Wednesday 12th May 2021
News
Features
Press clippings
Ivor and David Baddiel interview
The brothers on dealing with trolls and tragedy.
Roz Lewis, The Times, 12th May 2021Rufus Jones says Home revival is possible
Though it won't be returning on Channel 4, writer/actor Jones confirms that his comedy could be revived on a streaming platform. "There is a conversation to be had".
Radio Times, 12th May 2021Neil Innes: The Fab Fool review
Comedy historian Jem Roberts salutes the Eighth Python and Nicest Rutle in the first exploration of The Beatles' comedy careers.
Jem Roberts, Chortle, 12th May 2021BBC launches new comedy podcasts
BBC Sounds is to launch spoof series Tech Tech Boom with Olga Koch, Huge Davies and Greig Johnson, as well as interview series It Happened To Me with Michael Spicer[/i].
Chortle, 12th May 2021Les Dennis is making his opera debut
Actor and comedian Les Dennis is making his opera debut in a new production of HMS Pinafore later this year.
Robert Dex, Evening Standard, 12th May 2021Interview: Ray Bradshaw
Here, comedian Ray Bradshaw outlines the perils of mixing heavy drinking and pre-school singalongs.
Jay Richardson, The Scotsman, 12th May 2021Taxi driver blinded in eye after attack at The Stand
Robert Collins, 46, was punched on the head by steel business owner Martin Reilly, 37, at The Stand in Glasgow's west end on August 28, 2018.
Connor Gordon, Glasgow Live, 12th May 2021Stephen Fry narrates a new musical
U.Me is an international love story staged for radio and podcast. The story involves Rose, in London (played by Anoushka Lucas), who makes a connection with Ryo in Kyoto (Martin Sarreal). The musical was written, rehearsed and orchestrated during lockdown in 2020.
BBC, 12th May 2021Kurupt FM reunite to take over Subway's instore radio
Pirate radio station Kurupt FM has announced a unique takeover of Subway's in-store radio network next week. They will be broadcasting daily from Monday 17 May.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 12th May 2021Steve Coogan spotted filming scenes in Edinburgh
Steve Coogan has been spotted in Edinburgh while shooting his upcoming film The Lost King.
Edinburgh Evening News, 12th May 2021The deeply daft pleasures of Taskmaster
Taskmaster is a British series that gives a diverse gang of comedians daft things to do. It's glorious.
Raja Sen, Mint Lounge, 12th May 2021Videos
Podcasts
TV & radio
Alone
Series 3, Episode 6 - Best Man WinsMitch turns down Ellie's request to accompany her to a wedding but soon regrets his decision when Will offers to go with her instead, especially as the pair seem to really hit it off.
Bloods
Series 1, Episode 2 - Air AmbulanceMaleek reveals his dream of a job in the helicopter service, after meeting arrogant air ambulance paramedic Phil. Wendy pushes Maleek to use this new connection but ends up making an unwanted connection of her own. Hot-headed newbie Kareshma is paired with cautious veteran Gary for her first shift. Jo uses self-defence training to get Lawrence's attention.
Jamie MacDonald: Life On The Blink
Series 1, Episode 2 - Stick It To MeGlaswegian comedian Jamie MacDonald continues his story, revealing how he used humour as a coping mechanism after coping blind in his teens. This week, he gets sticky.
There's Something About Movies
Series 4, Episode 1Alan Carr is your host for another round of movie mayhem. Jennifer Saunders, Michael Sheen and Tom Allen are joined by Sindhu Vee, Josh Widdicombe and Dexter Fletcher.