BCG Daily Monday 2nd June 2014
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TV review: Original comedy shorts (BBC iPlayer)
BBC Comedy has uploaded six Original Comedy Shorts on to iPlayer, possibly to convince disgruntled viewers that the internet service can provide a viable alternative to BBC Three as a showcase for new, innovative and experimental work. Having said that, the writers and performers involved are all solidly old guard, with Bob Mortimer contributing to half the series.
Harry Venning, The Stage, 2nd June 2014Deconstructing Jimmy Carr is no joke
When critics analyse a standup routine it's considered pedantic and joyless - what's wrong with being serious about comedy?
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 2nd June 2014John Hegley, Hay Festival, review
Comic poet and musician John Hegley closes the Hay Festival's children programme with a witty and offbeat performance .
Martin Chilton, The Telegraph, 2nd June 2014Al Murray interview
To warm up before Stand Up For Slapstick, we had a brief question and answer session with Al Murray himself - in his persona as Pub Landlord.
The Bristol Post, 2nd June 2014Interview with zazU
An interview with the comedy group zazU.
Sara Shulman, Comedy Blogedy, 2nd June 2014Q&A with Jeremy Dyson and Sharon Horgan
Will Psychobitches have a male spin-off in the future, Psychobastards? Writer-director Jeremy Dyson let the question hang in the air a second, revealing the suggestion has been raised as 'a semi-serious thing', before adding 'but the point of this is that it's women. Hitler's been done to death...'
Jay Richardson, Chortle, 2nd June 2014Michael Palin calls David Beckham a "wimp"
Michael Palin has jokingly described David Beckham as a "wimp" after watching his Amazon rainforest documentary.
Katy Finbow, Digital Spy, 2nd June 2014Matthew Crosby interview
The Pappy's comedian and star of Badults talks hot dogs, Netflix and whether he's a good or bad adult...
Susanna Lazarus, Radio Times, 2nd June 2014TV Review: Badults, BBC3
I certainly still find Pappy's very funny, but whereas onstage the childishness is knowing, on television if you were unaware of their history you might think that you were watching a children's programme that had been badly scheduled.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 2nd June 2014David Baddiel - Fame: Not the Musical review
David Baddiel's modesty and sincerity that makes this a compelling, insightful two-hours. It's a show that might not live with you forever, but you'll certainly remember its name.
Ben Williams, Time Out, 2nd June 2014The Arthur Smith extended interview
Arthur Smith is one of those comedian's comedians. He is the voice of comedy on BBC Radio 4 Extra and his book, My Name is Daphne Fairfax is considered, by many, a classic. Due to space restrictions, Martin Walker's laughing has been edited out of their wide ranging interview...
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 2nd June 2014Videos
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3:50pm10 min
Boj
Episode 11 - High Flying DryingIt is a very windy day - perfect for drying Pops's clothes but he's run out of washing line! Now how will he dry his clothes? And when Denzil's kite rips on a tree branch, Boj has two problems to solve. How are they going to fly a kite now? By using Pops's wet washing to make washy-kites! They'll be dry in no time.
5:55pm10 min
6:30pm30 min
Just A Minute
Series 69, Episode 3Paul Merton, Kevin Eldon, Joe Lycett and Sheila Hancock try to talk on a variety of subjects for 60 seconds without hesitation, repetition or deviation.
10pm30 min
Badults
Series 2, Episode 1 - FootballIt's the big game and the Badults go to extraordinary lengths to see the match.