BCG Daily Monday 27th January 2014
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Only Fools book Shepherd's Bush Market before 24
BBC comedy producers bag London's Shepherd's Bush Market as a filming location ahead of the makers of the hit US thriller.
Monkey, The Guardian, 27th January 2014Ricky Gervais interview
We chat to Ricky Gervais on the set of Muppets Most Wanted to find out more about the film...
Simon Brew, Den Of Geek, 27th January 2014The joys of being on a comedy awards panel...
Ah, the double-edged sword of being on a comedy awards panel. The cut-and-thrust of passionate, involved debate and the disappointment when none of your favourites win. Well, sometimes they do.
Julian Hall, The Stage, 27th January 2014Edna Everage on Britain, Barry Humphries & her farewell
Unveiling a new portrait of herself in London on Australia Day, star says UK is looking 'more rundown than ever'.
Matt Trueman, The Guardian, 27th January 2014Review: New Acts of the Year Final, Bloomsbury Theatre
There has been talk recently of stand-up producing an endless conveyor belt of identikit observational comedians with one eye on a spot on Live at the Apollo. The cynics saying this clearly don't go to the New Acts Of The Year Final.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 27th January 2014Review: Paul Sinha
He certainly doesn't shy away from his role on popular quiz show The Chase, although his material chiefly comes from his experiences as a comedian, not a quizzer.
The York Press, 27th January 2014Fundraiser by nurse who used comedy to help depression
A Birmingham nurse is turning to comedy to thank the charity which helped save his life when he found himself down and out, hit by debt and depression.
Mehreen Khan, The Birmingham Mail, 27th January 2014John Bishop in row over access through grounds
John Bishop has become embroiled in an access row at the grounds of his £2million mansion.
Daily Mail, 27th January 2014South Bank Awards for Bridget Christie & Nick Helm
2013 Foster's Award Winner Bridget Christie and Nick Helm have been victorious today at the South Bank Sky Arts Awards.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 27th January 2014Next series of Peep Show will be the last... or will it?
Good news for Peep Show fans as Sam Bain, co-writer of the hit Channel 4 comedy, tells RadioTimes.com he will not kill off Jeremy and Mark.
Ben Dowell, Radio Times, 27th January 2014New Act of the Year Show - review
The 15 finalists in this prestigious comedy competition display infinite variety if not much spleen or insurrectionist spirit.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 27th January 2014Thomas Ward is the voice in your head
Thomas 'Tom' Ward on starting out in the biz...
Andrew Mickel, Such Small Portions, 27th January 2014What does Bob Slayer REALLY think of his acts?
Bob Slayer is hosting a lot of acts in Leicester. Like, a LOT... We thought it would be interesting to hear from Bob about why he chose his acts for Heroes at the Leicester Comedy Festival.
Andrew Mickel, Such Small Portions, 27th January 2014Steve Coogan & Rob Brydon: What makes a good road trip
We cornered Rob Brydon and recent Oscar nominee Steve Coogan in a Park City eatery, and asked them for a few road-trip tips. They were all too happy to oblige.
Conde Nast Traveler, 27th January 2014Harry Shearer interview
Harry Shearer returns to Sky for a brand new series of Nixon's the One, in which he reprises his uncanny impersonation of disgraced US President Richard Nixon.
Tom Eames, Digital Spy, 27th January 2014Harry Shearer exclusive interview
We speak to Harry Shearer about his brand new project Nixon's The One, where he reprises the role of President Nixon in a new five-part series.
Daniel Falconer, Female First, 27th January 2014Videos
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