BCG Daily Sunday 18th May 2014
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Simon Evans Goes To Market - review
Simon Evans makes an entertaining start on the first of his four programmes on the major commodities forming the basics of economics.
Clare Heal, The Daily Express, 18th May 2014John Lloyd: BBC satire W1A was 'appallingly truthful'
"I called Jon Plowman [the producer] to tell him how brilliant W1A was but also how painful it is to see something so appallingly truthful, not only at the BBC but in general. Painfully funny, too. It's so embarrassing you want to cry."
David Stephenson, The Daily Express, 18th May 2014Interview: Craig Campbell
Campbell speaks to Jake Massey about comedy, his latest tour and a ton of other interesting things including his long-time friendship with Frankie Boyle, reuniting with pals Stewart Francis and Glenn Wool on tour, climbing Everest for the highest stand-up show on record, and why Twitter is better than The Telegraph.
Jake Massey, Giggle Beats, 18th May 2014Ricky Gervais and Foregone Conclusion, Live - review
When you have a character as brilliant (and familiar) as David Brent, Ricky Gervais barely has to open his mouth before you start snickering (a condition which usually leads to chortling and then full blown belly laugh). Here he just has to come on stage, wearing dark glasses and a waistcoat and you are in hysterics. "Fashion, innit," he says before unleashing on a packed Apollo Hammersmith a gig based on songs already seen on learn Guitar with David Brent, his online series.
Ben Dowell, Radio Times, 18th May 2014Graham Norton wants to hate his show before the public
Graham Norton has joked that he wants to hate his show before the public does.
Catorina Wrightman, Digital Spy, 18th May 2014Katherine Parkinson wants The IT Crowd: The Musical
The IT Crowd may be over, but is there any hope of turning it off and on again on the big screen? Star Katherine Parkinson certainly thinks so, although hopes its return will be slightly different...
Stephen Kelly, Radio Times, 18th May 2014Geoff Lloyd and Chris Addison talk creative friendship
Chris Addison and Geoff Lloyd met in the 1990s and formed a pub-quiz team. But despite their being 'sympatico', it's their differences that make their friendship special.
Katie Burnetts, The Observer, 18th May 2014Nick Helm interview
Nick Helm is an actor, singer, musician and comedian, who plies his various skills regularly on television and on stage.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 18th May 2014Richard Brown interview
Richard Brown, one half of last year's Angry Beards, presents his debut Edinburgh show this year as part of the Free Fringe.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 18th May 2014In Cahoots interview
Interview with Paul G Raymond and Luke Manning.
Sara Shulman, Comedy Blogedy, 18th May 2014Caroline Aherne: the reclusive comic superstar
The Royle Family star quit TV at the height of her fame. But now she's back in the public eye, offering her support for a new cancer campaign and revealing her own illness.
Tim Lewis, The Observer, 18th May 2014The Richard Brown three minute interview
Richard Brown, one half of last year's Angry Beards, presents his debut Edinburgh show this year as part of the Free Fringe. The show, This Is Not For You takes a cynical view on society, a view expressed through intelligent, alternative comedy.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 18th May 2014The Nick Helm extended interview
Nick Helm is an actor, singer, musician and comedian, who plies his various skills regularly on television and on stage. Broadway Baby Stand-Up Comedy Editor, Martin Walker tries to conduct an interview whilst behaving like a fan boy idiot.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 18th May 2014Meet the new transgender faces of TV
"It's a real mix of emotions," Rebecca Root reflects. "Judy speaks to people because she's over 40, single, lives with her mum and doesn't have a great job. And she's transgendered. But that's almost incidental. She's got heart and spirit and people really warmed to that."
Jay Richardson, The Independent, 18th May 2014TV & radio
11am60 min
7 Day Saturday
Series 6, Episode 2Al Murray and Andy Zaltzman are joined by Tiffany Stevenson and Lloyd Langford to look back at the week's news. On the agenda: education, immigration and a science story that's fairly inexplicable.
7:15pm15 min
Bird Island
Series 2, Episode 3Graham teaches Ben to abseil, and the bathroom lock in the unit base is broken.
7:30pm30 min
Off Their Rockers
Series 2, Episode 7Keith tries his hand at bartering for a new TV, Sonia needs help from a passer-by to unlock her from her bedstead, Dave decides to play referee for boys playing football in the park and Rosie and Marry are on a mission to find out who is the best kisser.
10pm50 min
Viral Tap
Episode 4Caroline Flack, Matt Richardson and Carly Smallman look through another selection of comical clips, with guests Joel Dommett and former Pussycat Doll Ashley Roberts.