BCG Daily Sunday 9th June 2013
Press clippings
Samantha Spiro interview
The actor and star of Psychobitches talks about the psychology of Lady Macbeth - and feelings of guilt closer to home.
Kate Kellaway, The Observer, 9th June 2013Taking a stand: when stand-up comedy turns ugly
When, in her 40s, Viv Groskop discovered that stand-up comedy was her calling, she decided to kickstart her career with 100 gigs in 100 days. Here she relates the very worst - courtesy of a particularly sleazy promoter.
Viv Groskop, The Observer, 9th June 2013Jimmy Tarbuck offered £50k for doing 'Mr & Mrs'
Comic Jimmy Tarbuck got a £50,000 payday from ITV days before his shock arrest over claims he sexually assaulted a boy.
Colin Robertson, The Sun, 9th June 2013Alex Horne interview
The stand-up comedian and band-leader talks sharks, beards and going on the run.
Robert Epstein, The Independent, 9th June 2013John Oliver: The Brit going from sidekick to superstar
The stand-up comic from Birmingham is to step into Jon Stewart's shoes.
Tim Walker, The Independent, 9th June 2013Learning laughter by Barry Cryer
The status of "TV legend" doesn't quite do it for this writer and performer. Even "national treasure" doesn't cut it. Barry Cryer, now 78, has written for the very best in comedy for as long as anyone cares to remember.
David Stephenson, The Daily Express, 9th June 2013Barry Cryer hits out at witch hunt over celebrities
Comedy legend Barry Cryer has accused the police of carrying out a "witch hunt" against celebrities.
David Stephenson, The Daily Express, 9th June 2013