BCG Daily Saturday 26th April 2014
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Jason Manford: 'Stephen Sutton is an amazing person'
Jason Manford explains why he has helped a terminally ill teenager raise more than £2.5 million for charity with the thumbsupforstephen campaign.
Dominic Cavendish, The Telegraph, 26th April 2014Jason Manford Stephen's Story gig sells out in 4 mins
A last-minute gig organised by Jason Manford to support the fundraising campaign of a terminally ill teenager has sold out "within four minutes".
BBC News, 26th April 2014Musical Comedy Awards 2014 final
There was a contest, but there was no competition. David Elms won the Musical Comedy Awards last night, standing head and shoulders above the other finalists for the wit and invention he brought to a much-maligned genre.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 26th April 2014Matt Cain inspires 'camp' W1A character
Matt Cain, the former Channel 4 News culture editor, says a 'really camp' character in the BBC's parody series W1A is based on him.
Tim Walker, The Telegraph, 26th April 2014Comedy review: Aye Right? How No?
A striking aspect of this politically focused show is that, while it couldn't reflect the full spectrum of independence opinion, it did inspire variety, even a European cabaret-style eclecticism.
Jay Richardson, The Scotsman, 26th April 2014Graham Norton rules himself out of Strictly hosting job
Graham Norton has ruled himself out of hosting Strictly Come Dancing, explaining: "I wouldn't jump at the chance. I really enjoy the show but it's a very tough gig. It's very hard for a new person to take over... and I'm quite lazy."
Sharon Marris, The Daily Express, 26th April 2014Review: Usurp Chance Tour featuring Stewart Lee
The first show I've ever walked out of.
Lucy Anne Gray, Gray Comedy, 26th April 2014Review: Jeeves & Wooster in Perfect Nonsense
Flighty and farcical, Jeeves & Wooster in Perfect Nonsense is nothing but a belly full of laughs.
Charlotte Higgins, So So Gay, 26th April 2014Matt Winning interview
Matt Winning is the master of the idiosyncratic one-liner.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 26th April 2014Jojo Sutherland interview
Jojo Sutherland is a charismatic stand-up who is as well known for her compere abilities as she is for her own routines.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 26th April 2014Charlie Ross interview
Glasgow's own Charlie Ross - the cult TV loving, ex PE teacher, Rangers supporting openly gay comedian chats.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 26th April 2014Review: Musical Comedy Awards Final
David Elms had such an intimate low-key style it looked as if he was about to suck the energy out of the room as he shuffled on with his guitar. But Elms is a confident, assured performer with a nicely twisted, unpredictable sense of humour and he handled the cool welcome brilliantly, soon getting everyone onside.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 26th April 2014Cardinal Burns preview
I think Cardinal Burns is a very strong sketch show, if not the strongest on telly at the moment, so it's great to see it move to Channel 4 for what I can safely say is a 'just as good' if not 'better' second series.
Elliot Gonzalez, I Talk Telly, 26th April 2014The Charlie Ross three minute interview
Glasgow's own Charlie Ross - the cult TV loving, ex PE teacher, Rangers supporting openly gay comedian chats to Martin Walker about Doctor Who, camp comedy and the Edinburgh Fringe.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 26th April 2014The Jojo Sutherland three minute interview
Jojo Sutherland is a charismatic stand-up who is as well known for her compere abilities as she is for her own routines. Her "healthy neglect" attitude to her children proves extremely popular amongst many and varied audiences including the armed forces where she remains as one of the few women to go to military bases to entertain the troops.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 26th April 2014The Matt Winning three minute interview
Matt Winning is the master of the idiosyncratic one-liner. His eccentric observations are as left field as they are accurate. If an hour with Matt Winning doesn't change your life, you're certain to start you seeing it differently. Martin Walker asked the Scottish up and comer what he's been up to.
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