BCG Daily Sunday 4th July 2021
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Press clippings
At Last The 1948 Show. Image shows from L to R: John Cleese, Marty Feldman, Tim Brooke-Taylor, Graham Chapman. Copyright: Rediffusion London
Why doesn't Britain make great comedy sketches anymore?
The country that gave birth to The Goodies, Monty Python and (yes) Little Britain is being left behind by the Americans in 'comedy's gym'.
Benji Wilson, The Telegraph, 4th July 2021The Eric Morecambe And Ernie Wise Show. Image shows from L to R: Eric Morecambe, Ernie Wise. Copyright: BBC
Extract: Sunshine And Laughter by Louis Barfe
An extract from Barfe's biography of Morecambe and Wise. This passage talks about their wives Doreen Blythe and Joan Bartlett, who didn't like each other.
Louis Barfe, Mail on Sunday, 4th July 2021Tonight At The London Palladium. Bradley Walsh. Copyright: ITV Studios
Bradley Walsh shows off his footy skills
Bradley Walsh had his eye on the ball as he filmed the Darling Buds Of May reboot The Larkins.
The actor, dressed in a vintage cardigan and slacks, kicked and headed a heavy duty leather ball on a sunny day in Kent.
Dan Cain, The Sun, 4th July 2021Victoria Wood
Talent, Sheffield Crucible review
A fitfully funny flashback to when Victoria Wood was a new face.
Dominic Cavendish, The Telegraph, 4th July 2021Podcasts
TV & radio
Lucy Porter
Lucy Porter In The Family Way
Episode 1 - Back In The Family WayLucy Porter returns with another examination of domestic life, covering everything from the dramatic to the dreary.