BCG Daily Monday 19th July 2021
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How Giddy Stratospheres captured indie's hedonistic 00s
The euphoria and tragedy of the 00s indie music scene are the subject of Giddy Stratospheres. Is it accurate? Klaxons, the Long Blondes, New Young Pony Club and more look back - and give their verdict.
Mark Beaumont, The Guardian, 19th July 2021Half of Brits still not ready for live gigs
A YouGov survey found that 32 per cent of people would be 'very uncomfortable' going to a large indoor event such as a performance, and another 27 per cent would feel 'fairly uncomfortable'. Just 13 per cent said they would feel very comfortable going to a show.
Chortle, 19th July 2021How my script The Lemonade Lads was produced
Faebian Averies is the current Wales Writer in Residence with BBC Wales, National Theatre Wales and BBC Writersroom. She describes how her winning script The Lemonade Lads was produced as a Radio Drama for BBC Radio 4 during lockdown.
Faebian Averies, BBC, 19th July 2021Funny Women judges announced
Judges from prestigious areas of the media for the awards include Stephen Armstrong, Dominic Maxwell, Bruce Dessau, Sukey Firth, Nosheen Iqbal, Sharon Lougher & Kate Copstick.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 19th July 2021Legs - Brighton Fringe review
The brainchild of Julia Masli & The Duncan Brothers, this three man show at Brighton Fringe, had plenty of legs (and gags). The one hour spectacle at the imfamous Spiegeltent sprinted by - confirming that there are more leg puns in this world that we probably need!
Sara Darling, The Bespoke Black Book, 19th July 2021Tom O'Connor obituary
Comedian and quiz show host who was propelled to stardom by winning Opportunity Knocks.
Anthony Hayward, The Guardian, 19th July 2021Several comics and journalists all struck with illness
Mark Dean Quinn has been hospitalised by a stroke and was paralysed down one side; London-based Italian performer Joe Palermo has had a heart attack; Lynn Ruth Miller had what she calls a "mild" heart attack last week, and was later told she had inoperable oesophageal cancer; and John Fleming has been struck with vertigo.
John Flemning, John Fleming's Blog, 19th July 2021Daniel Sloss at the Clapham Grand review
After a year in which he fled the country in order to be able to perform, Sloss is still riding high.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 19th July 2021Shazad Latif hopes Clem Fandango will get out the booth
Toast Of London star Shazad Latif has spoken of his hopes for Clem Fandango to receive a more significant role in the show's forthcoming return.
NME, 19th July 2021BAFTA elects new film and TV chairs & deputy chairs
Anna Higgs has been elected as Chair of the Film Committee, having held the position of Deputy Chair for two years. Anna will serve alongside Alexandra Derbyshire, who has been elected Deputy Chair. Sara Putt has been elected as Chair of the Television Committee, having served as Deputy Chair of the Television Committee and previously the Chair of the LIT (Learning, Inclusion and Talent) Committee. Nicky Sargent has been elected Deputy Chair of the Television Committee.
Jon Creamer, Televisual, 19th July 2021Sir Tom Jones signs up for James Corden's Mammals
Sir Tom Jones has been persuaded by James Corden to join his old pal's new sitcom Mammals, playing . . . himself
Rod McPhee, The Sun, 19th July 2021Aisling Bea interview
"I like playing someone who makes the other characters laugh and sells the jokes when the character makes jokes."
Rachel Leishman, The Mary Sue, 19th July 2021Videos
Podcasts
TV & radio
The Lemonade Lads
Ted struggles to find contentment, until he meets Brian and together they discover the powers of lemonade.
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue
Series 74, Episode 6Jack Dee is joined a virtual audience from Scotland. Guests Andy Hamilton, Rachel Parris, Fred Macaulay and Lee Mack, with Colin Sell on the piano.
Beena And Amrit
Episode 1 - PilotBeena and Amrit go to a family wedding. Beena tries to keep a family secret and Amrit can't resist competing for the title of "coolest auntie". Beena desperately tries to find an outfit, and keep her boyfriend Dewi from gatecrashing, all under the watchful eye of her terrifying and very traditional Indian grandmother.
Big Zuu's Big Eats
Series 2, Episode 7 - Mo GilliganBig Zuu cooks for BAFTA winning comedian Mo Gilligan. Mo is preparing to try out some new material at a South London comedy venue so Zuu is pulling out all the stops to provide him with the ultimate post-gig meal.