BCG Daily Sunday 26th January 2014
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Rufus Hound in Euro elections NHS bid
The comedian and actor Rufus Hound is to stand in the next European elections to campaign against changes to the NHS. The former stand-up comic is running for the National Health Action Party (NHA) - formed by medical professionals to oppose health policy in England.
BBC News, 26th January 2014Opinion: Rufus Hound...MEP?
The news that Rufus Hound is planning to stand as an MEP for the pro-NHS National Health Action Party makes him the latest in an increasingly long line of comedians dipping their toes into stormy political waters.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 26th January 2014The star of My Mad Fat Diary meets its writer
My Mad Fat Diary is based on Rae Earl's darkly funny self-harm memoir. So what happened when she met her screen self? Some fighting talk about diets, death threats and Sydney Youngblood
Gabriel Tate, The Guardian, 26th January 2014News: Alasdair Beckett-King wins NATYS
Comedian, illustrator and filmmaker Alasdair Beckett-King was crowned the latest New Act of the Year at the Bloomsbury Theatre tonight (Sunday).
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 26th January 2014Comedy review: Robert Newman (The Stand)
The rise of so-called geek comedy has been unstoppable in recent years - with science merging with stand-up to entertain and educate.
David Hepburn, The Scotsman, 26th January 201410 Questions for Harry Shearer
He's been Montgomery Burns and Derek Smalls. Stand back for his President Nixon.
Jasper Rees, The Arts Desk, 26th January 2014Inside No. 9 Episode 1: 'Sardines' review
It demands the audience's intelligence and respect, and pays back in interest. We're already looking forward to the rest of the series.
Andrew Allen, Cult Box, 26th January 2014TV & radio
7:15pm15 min
Warhorses Of Letters
Series 3, Episode 3Artistic differences threaten to destroy Marengo and Copenhagen's love for each other, as both attempt to find fame as writers.