BCG Daily Tuesday 18th January 2022
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Ricky Gervais interview thrown into chaos as dog bolts from One Show set
Ricky Gervais' interview on The One Show was thrown into chaos as his beloved canine co-star bolted off the set mid-interview.
The Sun, 18th January 2022TV review: Toast Of Tinseltown, Episode 3, The Scorecard
I think Toast Of Tinseltown is my favourite comedy on television at the moment.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 18th January 2022VAULT Festival Announces Free Artist & Freelancer Development Programme
The 10th anniversary festival may not be going ahead, but that doesn't mean no more VAULT Festival. VAULT Creative Studios is VAULT Festival's brand-new programme of opportunities for artists and freelancers affected by the cancellation of 2022's Festival. Across four weeks, VAULT will offer free development space, workshops, artist opportunities and network-building to provide support and fuel creativity.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 18th January 2022Aardman launches rebrand
Animation studio Aardman has launched a new visual identity, including an updated logo, to "celebrate the company's legacy, its future, and the team behind its work."
Jon Creamer, Televisual, 18th January 2022Comics pay tribute to departing Brighton comedy club host Stephen Grant
A host of comedians are paying tribute to the MC of a comedy club who is departing after 23 years. Comedian Stephen Grant has performed his final show as part of the Krater Comedy Club after Komedia Brighton severed ties with its long-standing host.
Christian Fuller, Brighton Argus, 18th January 2022Komedia Brighton reveals future plans after cancellation of Krater Comedy Club
The newly named Komedia Comedy Club, previously of Krater Comedy Club, will now be hosted by "a range of seasoned MCs".
Christian Fuller, Brighton Argus, 18th January 2022Scotland scraps Covid rules on comedy gigs, except facemasks
Almost all Covid restrictions affecting comedy gigs in Scotland are to be lifted from Monday. Restrictions on numbers and one-metre distancing at indoor public events are to be scrapped, as is the requirement for table service.
Chortle, 18th January 2022UK's Daniel Radcliffe cast to play US comic 'Weird Al' Yankovic
Daniel Radcliffe is to play the American musical comedian 'Weird Al' Yankovic in a new biopic.
Chortle, 18th January 2022Mock around the clock: the five best satirical news podcasts
Whether you're after smugness-free silliness or wise and considered deconstructions of current events - there's a podcast for that, whether it by The Skewer, The Bugle or Page 94: The Private Eye Podcast.
Stuart Heritage, The Guardian, 18th January 2022BBC TV, radio and sketch writers win 2% pay increase
Our union negotiators have been hard at work to establish a 2% increase in minimum fees for BBC TV drama and sketch writers (effective from 23 December 2021) and for BBC radio drama writers (effective from 4 January 2022)
Writers' Guild of Great Britain, 18th January 2022First Look: Spike at The Watermill Theatre in rehearsal
First look rehearsal images have been released for the world premiere of Spike, a new comedy by Ian Hislop and Nick Newman and Spike Milligan.
Theatre Weekly, 18th January 2022Comedy club rehomed after splitting with Brighton venue
A popular comedian has found a new venue after a shock split with a local club - and Romesh Ranganathan is set to perform at the opening night. Stephen Grant announced a move to Ironworks Studios, after his long-standing relationship with Komedia Brighton was terminated.
Zac Sherratt, Brighton Argus, 18th January 2022Videos
TV & radio
Toast Of Tinseltown
Episode 3 - The ScorecardToast is in a relationship with sexologist Shepherd Jerbil. Constantly researching for her job, she keeps 'scorecards' for Toast as well as all the other men she has sex with.
Fortunately... With Fi And Jane
Series 2, Episode 3 - Mind The Camembert! With Liza TarbuckFi and Jane are joined by Liza Tarbuck. Liza shares the philosophy behind her wildly popular Radio 2 show, stories from growing up with her dad, Jimmy & mum Pauline, and her go-to TV dinner.