BCG Daily Thursday 11th July 2013
Press clippings
Miranda Hart to release fitness DVD
Miranda Hart will be digging out her leotard and leggings to film a new fitness DVD.
Colin Robertson, The Sun, 11th July 2013Comedy Club censured over misuse of critics' quotes
The Comedy Club in London has been censured for using critics' testimonials about its shows on its website after the venue failed to prove to the advertising watchdog that they were genuine.
Nicola Merrifield, The Stage, 11th July 2013Review of BBC Comedy Feeds
BBC Three has jumped aboard the trend for testing new sitcoms and sketch shows online. Bruce Dessau takes a look at the latest contenders for TV transfers.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 11th July 2013Is Frankie Boyle cleaning up his act?
Were my ears deceiving me? On Tuesday night I turned Radio 4 on at 6.30pm and heard a familiar Scottish accent being unfamiliarly reasonable. Frankie Boyle was one of the guests on the first edition of a new series of It's Not What You Know.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 11th July 2013Video: Simon Pegg at World's End premiere in London
Simon Pegg, Nick Frost and Edgar Wright have unveiled their new film The World's End at its London premiere.
BBC News, 11th July 2013Count Arthur Strong episode 1 review
There's a very warm and cosy feeling to Count Arthur Strong. Watching it is like seeing a friend you've never met.
Jake Laverde, Den Of Geek, 11th July 2013The A to Z of comedy at Latitude
There's one week until Latitude, and we've got 26 reasons you're going to want to be there...
Andrew Mickel, Such Small Portions, 11th July 2013The World's End movie review
A celebration of Britishness, of individuality, of friendships and of beer, The World's End is a triumph, and a fitting end to the Blood & Ice trilogy.
Alex Mullane, Cult Box, 11th July 2013Edinburgh Fringe interview: Vikki Stone
Vikki Stone is rapidly gaining attention as a quirky, funny, talented comedy piano-playing sort.
Laugh Out London, 11th July 2013PBH Free Fringe Fundraiser recommended by Stu Murphy
Peter Buckley-Hill provides spaces for acts putting on free quality shows amid increasingly corporate and money-driven festival.
The List, 11th July 2013Jimmy Carr set for 2013 UK tour
If you like your humour sharp and caustic, Jimmy Carr is your man.
Brian Donaldson, The List, 11th July 20135 things to see at Funny In Falkirk comedy festival
Dylan Moran, Felicity Ward, David Baddiel and more.
The List, 11th July 2013My comedy hero: Keir McAllister on Bruce Morton
In 1992, when I was 17, I first saw Bruce Morton on his own TV series called Sin: a gangly Glaswegian with flailing arms that looked like they had four elbows each, shouting out jokes about the human condition.
Brian Donaldson, The List, 11th July 2013Interview: Sean Lock takes Purple Van Man on UK tour
His surreal rages about the world have earned Sean Lock many admirers and regular TV slots. He lets rip to Brian Donaldson about things that are genuinely bugging him.
Brian Donaldson, The List, 11th July 2013Scottish radio broadcasters talk about Alan Partridge
Scottish broadcasters on their love for the character and fear of turning into him.
The List, 11th July 2013A tribute to Les and alter-ego Ada
Twenty years after the death of Les Dawson, Blackpool's Grand theatre is gearing up to stage a play about two of the comedian's most-loved characters.
Blackpool Gazette, 11th July 2013A look at Luxury Comedy Series 2
Exciting times! Today marks the fourth day of filming for new series of Noel Fielding's Luxury Comedy.
The Velvet Onion, 11th July 2013Comedy cues #3: Howard Read - Hide and Speak
Further to David Quirk's nifty comedy tips we now have a few words from Howard Read, quite possibly the first chap to use animation in live comedy and most certainly the first to get a cartoon boy burping in front of the HRH The Queen.
Howard Gorman, Comedy Chords, 11th July 2013Comedy cues #2: David Quirk - Shaking Hands With Danger
Australian comedian David Quirk provides his advice based on what he has learned having regularly performed on the Australian comedy circuit since 2006 with full length stand-up shows at the Melbourne, Adelaide and Edinburgh comedy festivals.
Howard Gorman, Comedy Chords, 11th July 2013Videos
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Lemon La Vida Loca
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10pm30 min
Mock The Week
Series 12, Episode 5Dara O Briain and the team find the comedy in the week's news with the help of guests Josh Widdicombe, Ed Byrne and Hal Cruttenden.
10pm30 min
Live At The Electric
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