BCG Daily Monday 20th January 2014
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Des McLean's comedy A-Z of Scotland
Des McLean explains how he learned about his country's history, about how he uncovered the fascinating stories of warring Scots' clans and epic struggles.
Brian Beacom, Glasgow Evening Times, 20th January 2014Comedy review: Rob Newman, Edinburgh
Choosing to shy away from a celebrity status and burrow away on the fringes was the best move he ever made.
Brian Donaldson, The Scotsman, 20th January 2014The Midnight Beast interview
I caught up with the band to ask them all about how The Midnight Beast came to be, and what to expect from the second series.
Elliot Gonzalez, I Talk Telly, 20th January 2014Uncle's Nick Helm on the cult of the manchild
The stand-up turned star of BBC Three's new sitcom on Men Behaving Badly, Simon Pegg and the evolution of boys who won't grow up.
David Renshaw, The Guardian, 20th January 2014Michael Deacon: on Vic and Bob and their crazy new show
As the credits rolled at the end of House of Fools (Tuesday, BBC Two), I noticed something odd. Very odd. And it's been puzzling me ever since. The programme had a Script Editor.
Michael Deacon, The Telegraph, 20th January 2014Marcus Brigstocke on C4 reality show 'The Jump'
"You know Daisy Duke? The same people who insured her legs insured mine," the comedian jokes as he prepares to take on Channel 4's The Jump.
Emma Daly, Radio Times, 20th January 2014Tiernan Douieb gets political
What do you think about opinions? Tiernan Douieb admits he isn't sure, even though everyone else is keen to shout theirs at him.
Andrew Dipper, Giggle Beats, 20th January 2014News: New solo gig from Julian Barratt
Following recent rumours of a Mighty Boosh tour which were promptly denied by the duo's management, Julian Barratt is definitely doing a live gig in his own right.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 20th January 2014Who would be in your comedy dream team?
Which comedians who work best together? Mark Thomas with Doug Stanhope? Bill Bailey and Richard Ayoade? John Oliver alongside Peter Cook?
Fred McConnell, The Guardian, 20th January 2014Romesh Ranganathan interview
A teacher who swapped the classroom for life as a stand-up comic is on the rise, after supporting Ricky Gervais and appearing on BBC's Live at the Apollo.
Crawley News, 20th January 2014Comedy review: Rob Newman, The Stand
Comedy with wit, intelligence, linguistic flair, a strong conscience and a fine Ronnie Corbett impression. Hard to say if Robert Newman would want it these days, but this should be heard by arenas full of folk.
Bruce Blacklaw, Edinburgh Evening News, 20th January 2014Videos
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The Unbelievable Truth
Series 12, Episode 4David Mitchell is joined by Lloyd Langford, Lucy Porter, Tom Wrigglesworth and Fred MacAulay as they lie on the subjects of women, Japan, owls and potatoes.
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Uncle
Series 1, Episode 2 - Party MonsterAfter a series of personal humiliations, Andy's forced to babysit a sick Errol. Upon learning his nephew is faking illness to get out of a child's birthday party, Andy's determined to teach Errol how to be a party monster.