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BCG Daily Saturday 10th May 2014

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This week's new live comedy

Previews of Alfie Moore, Knock2Bag 6th Birthday and Andrew Maxwell's London Loves.

James Kettle, The Guardian, 10th May 2014

What I see in the mirror: Jane Horrocks

'I turned 50 this year and I don't feel brilliant about it. I don't have many people telling me I look good at the moment'.

Abigail Radnor, The Guardian, 10th May 2014

Graham Norton: I hear Wogan's voice on Eurovision

Comedian and Eurovision presenter Graham Norton has revealed he still hears predecessor Sir Terry Wogan's voice in his head when he is commentating on the song contest.

Sarah Jane Griffiths, BBC News, 10th May 2014

How to build your own Frank head in 46 easy stages

Welcome to our handy tutorial on how to make a massive Frank head. We do not accept any responsibility for any consequences to your carpet, sanity, or general well-being that arise from attempting to make or wear your own massive Frank head. Not suitable for children or those of a nervous disposition.

Catherine Bray, Film4, 10th May 2014

How can rape have a funny side?

Online invective is not so much a war between men and women as between the civilised and the boorish.

Jenny McCartney, The Telegraph, 10th May 2014

Jack Dee: Teacher's 'thick' taunt set me back years

Jack Dee has revealed how he was branded 'thick' by his prep school head - causing him to fail and leaving him 'fearful' for decades.

Chris Hastings, Daily Mail, 10th May 2014

Kerry Godliman interview

Kerry Godliman is stand-up, writer and actor, currently starring alongside Ricky Gervais in Derek on Channel 4.

Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 10th May 2014

Katherine Ryan interview

Katherine Ryan's second UK stand-up tour begins with a limited run at the Edinburgh Fringe.

Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 10th May 2014

Pete Sinclair interview

Pete Sinclair talks about working with Jack Dee to create Lead Balloon.

James Cary, Sitcom Geek, 10th May 2014

The Katherine Ryan three minute interview

Katherine Ryan's second UK stand-up tour begins with a limited run at the Edinburgh Fringe. The fresh, often dangerously fierce, pop-culture-obsessed Canadian gives Martin Walker the lowdown on her new show, Glam Role Model. But they begin by talking about breasts.

Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 10th May 2014

The Sameena Zehra three minute interview

Sameena Zehra is an actor, Blues singer, storyteller and stand-up comedian - and she's involved in no less than three comedy shows at the Brighton Fringe. She co-hosts the 'Immigrant Diaries' and curates the 'Cult of Comedy' showcase, but Martin Walker starts by asking about her solo show, Homicidal Pacifist.

Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 10th May 2014

The ​Kerry Godliman three minute interview

Kerry Godliman is stand-up, writer and actor, currently starring alongside Ricky Gervais in Derek on Channel 4. Martin Walker grabbed two minutes face time to talk Channel 4, Radio 4 and the Edinburgh Fringe.

Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 10th May 2014

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