BCG Daily Saturday 19th April 2014

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Comedy review: Alan Davies, Glasgow

Picking up on the hurt and self-analysis that defined his 2012 return to stand-up, Life is Pain, this compelling series of recriminations from Alan Davies, against his failing body, his young children but most strikingly, his cold, angry father, betrays his recourse to therapy and builds to a densely funny, middle-aged howl of anguish that nevertheless amounts to understanding.

Jay Richardson, The Scotsman, 19th April 2014

David Threlfall on Tommy Cooper

He can never remember jokes and he can't do magic - so how did Shameless star David Threlfall fill the shoes of Tommy Cooper for ITV's new biopic, Not Like That, Like This?

Benji Wilson, The Telegraph, 19th April 2014

Russell Brand, worth £15m, admits dodging train fares

Multimillionaire comedian Russell Brand has made a fresh bid to bolster his revolutionary image... by boasting that he dodged a train fare.

Damien Gayle, Daily Mail, 19th April 2014

TV loves a tragic stand-up... but who's next?

We've had Kenneth Williams, Kenny Everett, Frankie Howerd and Steptoe & Son - now Tommy Cooper is getting the tears-of-a-clown dramatic treatment.

Brian Logan, The Guardian, 19th April 2014

Ken Dodd on his love of singing and matchmaking advice

He is outward looking. His fascination with people is earnest and his warmth and zest to keep people entertained infectious.

Toby Wadey, Bournemouth Echo, 19th April 2014

Son of Tommy Cooper's mistress talks about comedian's dark side

Shameless actor David Threlfall plays Tommy Cooper in a one-off drama series which pulls no punches but - according to Tony Kay, the son of Cooper's mistress - neither did he.

Rod McPhee, The Mirror, 19th April 2014

Q&A: Ricky Gervais

In 2010, Time Magazine named him one of the world's 100 most influential people. His latest film is Muppets Most Wanted, and Series 2 of Derek starts on Channel 4 on Wednesday.

Rosanna Greenstreet, The Guardian, 19th April 2014

What I see in the mirror: Katy Brand

When I look in the mirror, I am usually annoyed with my hair. I have been in battle with it most of my life.

Katy Brand, The Guardian, 19th April 2014

HIGNFY tops Friday ratings for third week

The BBC One panel show, which was hosted by Jeremy Clarkson, was Friday's highest-rated show outside of soaps, attracting 4.46 million (20.6%) viewers at 9pm.

Liam Martin, Digital Spy, 19th April 2014

Kerry Godliman & Holli Dempsey interviews

Here's what Kerry Godliman and Holli Dempsey had to say about becoming a 'double act', working with Ricky and the public reaction to their characters...

Elliot Gonzalez, I Talk Telly, 19th April 2014