BCG Daily Friday 24th September 2021
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Roger Michell: a quiet genius still hitting his stride
The director's death aged 65 is a huge blow for British cinema, whose very best qualities - of wit, intelligence and subtlety - Michell exemplified.
Peter Bradshaw, The Guardian, 24th September 2021Rosie Jones interview
You have probably heard all about the stellar British comedian Rosie Jones, who rose to the top of her field despite all the barriers facing disabled people, and women, in comedy. But you might not know that she's also a brilliant writer, and that her first book, The Amazing Edie Eckhart, was published by Hachette on 5th August.
Lucia Osborne-Crowley, The Bookseller, 24th September 2021Magic Goes Wrong in the West End full casting announced
Casting has been revealed for the upcoming West End return of the much-loved Magic Goes Wrong, running at the Apollo Theatre.
Alex Wood, What's On Stage, 24th September 2021Jack Whitehall steps down as Brits host
The 33-year-old tweeted on Friday to say he was "handing on the baton" to someone else next year, as he will be filming in the US in early 2022.
BBC, 24th September 2021Funny Women 2021 final review
One word for Lara Ricote: Wow! The Mexican-born, Dutch-based comic exploded onto the vast stage with several megawatts of vibrant energy - an electric presence for funny, sparkly, self-deprecating stories of her sexual inexperience. Her funny bones are apparent, and she has a well-used knack for physical comedy, too. It was instantly obvious she would be the one to beat... but no one could. Her victory was surely a runaway one.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 24th September 2021Robert Fyfe obituary
Robert Fyfe, who has died of kidney disease aged 90, was an actor who found fame in middle age as Howard Sibshaw, the henpecked husband furtively stealing away from his wife, Pearl, to enjoy bike rides with the flighty Marina, in the long-running BBC TV series Last Of The Summer Wine.
Anthony Hayward, The Guardian, 24th September 2021Umby Winters interview
Umby Winters on sharks, kittens and ten years (sort of) of comedy.
Blizzard Comedy, 24th September 2021Roger Michell obituary
Director with a kaleidoscopic career in film, theatre and TV best known for the award-winning 1999 romcom Notting Hill.
Michael Coveney, The Guardian, 24th September 2021Stand-ups in legal row over 'stolen' comedy routine
Kae Kurd begins libel case at high court against Darius Davies over public accusations of plagiarism.
Jim Waterson, The Guardian, 24th September 2021Joke theft is as old as comedy - and not easy to prove
With the plagiarism claim against him, Kae Kurd joins an illustrious list of alleged copycats.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 24th September 2021Videos
Podcasts
TV & radio
No More Jockeys
Set 4, Episode 16 - Set 4, Game 17Set point: Watson. Mark's three victories in a row means he is now within touching distance of winning his second set. Can Tim or Alex stop him?
The Good, The Bad And The Unexpected
Series 9, Episode 4It's another belter of a show, packed with jokes from one-liner comedian Mark Simmons, who doesn't love stag do's quite as much as our host Mark Nelson. Actor and comedian Rachel Jackson has come through lock down with a smile on her face and has discovered love in a strange place, as has Scotland's favourite wrestler Grado, who credits his whole acting career to a chance meeting in a New York toilet.
The News Quiz
Series 106, Episode 4Andy Zaltzman is joined by Andrew Maxwell, Susie McCabe, Hugo Rifkind and Ria Lina to dismantle and discuss the week's news, including the energy crisis, lack of Co2 and Boris's trip to the US.
The Cleaner
Series 1, Episode 3 - The NeighbourCrime scene cleaner Wicky has the wrong key for his next job and finds himself stuck outside the deceased's house, waiting around for a replacement. When he encounters a radical vegan living next door, the confident carnivore in Wicky might just have met his match.
The Last Leg
Series 23, Episode 1The series returns with a look at gas supply issues, whilst a host of Paralympians - plus guests Rosie Jones and James Acaster - join the boys in the studio.
The Graham Norton Show
Series 29, Episode 1 - Daniel Craig, Léa Seydoux, Lashana Lynch, Rami Malek, Ed SheeranDaniel Craig says leaving Bond is very emotional, Léa Seydoux reveals she knew little of 007 before being cast, Rami Malek says going head-to-head with Daniel was intimidating, and Lashana Lynch jokes about the level of fitness needed to be a secret agent, while Ed Sheeran performs live in the studio.