BCG Daily Friday 16th July 2021
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Interview: Shelf
Shelf comprises of Rachel WD and Ruby Clyde: two lifelong friends who have been performing musical comedy together in the guise of Shelf since 2015. As well as being talented musicians and comedians, the duo are founders of The LOL Word, a monthly night "which showcases queer women and non-binary comedians from across the London comedy circuit".
Adrian Swall, Capers Magazine, 16th July 2021Monkey Barrel announces first Fringe shows
Ed Gamble, Nish Kumar, Elf Lyons and more announced.
Chortle, 16th July 2021Romesh Ranganathan on returning to live comedy
The only heckling I've heard in the last year has come from my children. Can I remember how to respond to the real thing?
Romesh Ranganathan, The Guardian, 16th July 2021Flora Anderson interview
The actor, comedian, writer and stand-up on the things that make her laugh the most.
The Guardian, 16th July 2021Brighton Comedy Garden review
Lou Sanders, Ed Gamble and John Robins cracked jokes for an acres-wide crowd, with David O'Doherty's delightful stream of consciousness the highlight.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 16th July 2021How to write TV comedy drama
So you're writing a TV comedy drama script. Compared to a studio audience sitcom, you're probably aiming for it to be more naturalistic in tone, less joke driven and for the action to be richer and truer to life. Maybe it's personal, autobiographical, and you've got a story you're burning to tell. Even better if it's a world and characters you feel we haven't seen on screen before.
Chris Head, BBC, 16th July 2021I can't name a funny woman, teases Ricky Gervais
The Office creator, 60, pokes fun at sitcom star Miranda Hart during his Super Nature show and says the only "females" that make him laugh are Dame Edna Everage and Eddie Izzard.
Joe Kasper, The Sun, 16th July 2021Alison Spittle interview
After the limbo of lockdown, stand-up comedian Alison Spittle is back on the road again doing live performances and starring in a brand-new movie. Here, she talks about not getting harassed on the street these days and why cancel culture is alive and well in rural Ireland.
Katie Byrne, The Independent (Ireland), 16th July 2021Les Dennis has 'no regrets about rollercoaster career'
Les Dennis has been in showbusiness for half a century and has been everything from a comedian to a game show host to a serial killer in a soap.
Claire O'Boyle, The Mirror, 16th July 2021Helping French & Saunders find Funny Women
We used every ounce of ingenuity to achieve Dawn and Jennifer's vision, but breaking eggs was a step too far, says executive producer Glen Middleham.
Broadcast, 16th July 2021Videos
Podcasts
TV & radio
No More Jockeys
Set 4, Episode 7 - Set 4, Game 7With the score this set standing at three games for Tim, two to Alex and one to Mark, we enter a game which features more avoidance of job gloves, people smaller than Lucy Porter and personal encounters.
Breaking The News
Series 19, Episode 5Des Clarke breaks down the news with Sindhu Vee, Ray Bradshaw, Jamie MacDonald & Susan Riddle.
Ashley Blaker: 6.5 Children
Series 1, Episode 2 - Opt To AdoptThis episode recalls the story of how in the summer of 2010, already with four young sons, Ashley and Gemma decided to adopt an 18-month-old girl with Down Syndrome, and the impact it had on all their lives.
Dead Ringers
Series 21, Episode 6As freedom day approaches, Professor Chris Whitty has a tiny bit of good news.
The Last Leg
Series 22, Episode 7Adam Hills, Josh Widdicombe and Alex Brooker are joined by Asim Chaudhry and Rosie Jones.