BCG Daily Tuesday 25th March 2014
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Glasgow Festival appeals for pro-Union comedian
Organisers of the Glasgow International Comedy Festival have appealed for a pro-Union comedian to take part in a comedy event. Glasgow-based Keir McAllister will represent the "Yes" campaign.
BBC News, 25th March 2014The serious side of Sara Pascoe's comedy
"I'm not a funny person" says Sara Pascoe. "I was never the class clown. A lot of comedians were; they definitely knew that comedy was how you got people to like you or not to fight you, but I didn't have those tools. I'm a very earnest person."
Stephanie Bunbury, The Age, 25th March 2014Review: Fascinating Aida at Kings Theatre, Southsea
As foul-mouthed as the Pope - but wearing better dresses - and tuneful as a church choir, glamorous trio Fascinating Aida roll their brilliant and biting cabaret act into town.
Rachel Jones, Portsmouth News, 25th March 2014Rev review
Rev stars a holy trinity of great British actresses and a brilliant Tom Hollander in the title role.
Keith Watson, Metro, 25th March 2014Review: Praise the Lord, Adam and Alex are back
Most admirable is that it never scruples to offend the churchy set in the front pews in pursuit of a punchline.
Ellen E Jones, The Independent, 25th March 2014Rev - TV review
It's very gentle -not rolling-in-the-aisles or falling-off-the-pew funny - but maybe that's no bad thing.
Sam Wollaston, The Guardian, 25th March 2014Edinburgh Fringe - north v south
St Andrew Square is set to be the new outdoor hub of the Edinburgh festivals this year as local promoters Salt 'n' Sauce Promotions and The Famous Spiegeltent team up with Essential Edinburgh to create a major new fringe event.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 25th March 2014Some Football Managers With Jokes review
There were moments when the director-general may have felt a shudder down his spine. Martin Allen's intimidating Cockney trill in a gag about a bloke picking up this 'bird' in a pub...
Tony Kinsella, Chortle, 25th March 2014Sean Hughes article
Growing up between London and Dublin left me without a strong identity but unable to shake off my inherent Irishness.
Sean Hughes, The Irish Times, 25th March 2014Ed Gamble and Amy Hoggart to star in BBC America sitcom
Ed Gamble and Amy Hoggart could be set for American stardom after landing lead roles in a new US sitcom. Almost Royal, commissioned by BBC America, revolves around privileged young siblings, Georgie and Poppy Carlton, who are distantly related to the Royal Family.
Chortle, 25th March 2014Rev: Series 3 Episode 1 review
There is nothing not to love about this show.
Caroline Frost, The Huffington Post, 25th March 2014Katherine Ryan interview
Katherine Ryan has been on the UK comedy circuit for a few years now but she is currently having a well-deserved surge in popularity.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 25th March 2014The Michael McIntyre Chat Show: where did it go wrong?
The producers of the comedian's ailing show are clearly trying to revamp it to play to his strengths. What do Graham Norton and Jonathan Ross have that he doesn't?
Mark Lawson, The Guardian, 25th March 2014Inquest hears more about teenage boy & un-named comic
Ben said he didn't want to talk about it and it wasn't fair as he [Mr X] was on TV and in magazines on every page, why did he have that after what he did to him.
Lizzie Edmonds, Daily Mail, 25th March 2014Jojo Sutherland: why we should see Keir McAllister
The comedian's new work is a darkly comedic play about growing up and kidnap.
Jojo Sutherland, The List, 25th March 2014Review: Mike Wozniak: Take The Hit - Newcastle Stand
There are no fireworks here, no big pay-offs, and stretched out to an hour the concept runs the risk of wearing thin, but there's still heaps of daring, animated tale-telling here to enjoy.
Nic Wright, Giggle Beats, 25th March 2014Fassbender comedy 'Frank' for Sundance UK
Michael Fassbender's new comedy Frank is among the movies selected for the line-up of the Sundance London film festival.
Belfast Telegraph, 25th March 2014Review: Russell Howard - Wonderbox
Although Howard's reputation is enough to fill an arena, his comedy itself is not. It's a shame, because if you look beyond the layers of hype and bicep muscle there seems to be a more humble standup comedian underneath. The problem is, those layers are pretty thick.
Dominic O'Key, Leeds Student, 25th March 2014Is 'Rev' the most underrated BBC comedy of all time?
The show has gathered a cult fan-base since debuting in 2010 and is often considered the finest comedy that the BBC currently has on its books.
Michael West, Contact Music, 25th March 2014Videos
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5pm30 min
Hank Zipzer
Series 1, Episode 9 - Who Ordered The Baby?Hank is pleased when his mum says he can work in the deli in order to earn a new pair of the latest cool trainers. That's until he's given his latest school assignment: to look after a pretend baby for the weekend.
9pm30 min
Pramface
Series 3, Episode 5 - Enchanted PicnicJamie's new girlfriend, Isabel, is getting clingy and Jamie's feeling the pressure. Meanwhile Laura gets a new flatmate when Janet comes back to fight the divorce, and Mike saves Beth from humiliation when she tries to impress a hunky charity worker.
9:30pm30 min
Pramface
Series 3, Episode 6 - Kiss For The CameraJamie attempts to split up with Isabel, but it's not as easy as he'd hoped. Meanwhile, Janet is feeling depressed about the divorce and Alan's put through the wringer by Sally's teenage son. Sandra's sister, Evelyn, offers her and Keith financial assistance.
10pm30 min
Doll & Em
Series 1, Episode 6Both girls are back in London. Doll's second audition amounts to nothing so she returns to her old waitressing job.
10pm60 min
Dara O Briain: School Of Hard Sums
Series 3, Episode 4Is money the square root of all evil? Solving a wealth of conundrums about cash with academically affluent host Dara O Briain are guests Mark Watson and Marcus Brigstocke.