BCG Daily Monday 9th June 2014

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Features

Press clippings

Review: Jesterval comedy festival, Gateshead

The comedy festival returned to Baltic Square with a top drawer line up of laughs in store... and there's still loads to be had.

Sam Wonfor, Newcastle Journal, 9th June 2014

Comedy legend Stanley Baxter relishing return to radio

There are only two serious faces in Stanley Livingstone Baxter's living room today - and they both belong to the Bafta masks sitting on top of the sideboard.

The Herald, 9th June 2014

Michael Barrymore attempted suicide

Michael Barrymore has admitted he tried to kill himself by overdosing on pills. The 62-year-old said the last time he tried to kill himself was four years ago, but insists he's "a good boy now".

Tom Bryant, The Mirror, 9th June 2014

Paul Whitehouse remembers The Fast Show

Twenty years after it first broadcast, The Fast Show stands the test of time and remains arguably the greatest sketch show ever made. Paul Whitehouse remembers some of the show's greatest characters and moments, and the stories behind them.

James Brown, Scotts, 9th June 2014

Jo Brand interview

The actress, comedian and Splash! judge talks politics, new sitcom Damned and the future for her much-loved BBC4 comedy Getting On.

Gabriel Tate, Time Out, 9th June 2014

Miles Jupp interview

Juggling sitcoms, parenthood and stand-up, Miles Jupp is one busy man. We meet the posh comedian for a much-needed cuppa.

Danielle Goldstein, Time Out, 9th June 2014

6 things we want in Michael McIntyre's new tour

Here are 6 things we want to see from the new Michael McIntyre tour...

Daniel Sperling, Digital Spy, 9th June 2014

Stephen Merchant: the 10 records that changed my life

It's hard to imagine that Stephen Merchant might have any artistic shortcomings. But the enterprising cultural phenomenon does admit to lacking one talent in his considerable creative skill set. "I can't play an instrument."

Joe Bosso, Music Radar, 9th June 2014

Inside No. 9 review

Inside No. 9 is my favourite kind of comedy: dark, twisted and thought-provoking.

Becca Moody, Moody Comedy, 9th June 2014

What 'Good News' moving means for the future of BBC3

When the news broke that BBC Three is to move online we pondered what this meant for some of its key programmes. Whilst the future of most is still far from certain the BBC's decision to move Russell Howard's Good News to BBC Two does give us a glimmer of hope that some staples of BBC Three may just escape the move.

The Custard TV, 9th June 2014

Joe Wells interview

His first full show at the Edinburgh Fringe promises to tackle the seedy underbelly of the Conservative Party. And all the other seedy bits too probably.

Laugh Out London, 9th June 2014

Alexei Sayle on Rik Mayall

Rik Mayall could make people laugh just by walking on stage and standing there.

Alexei Sayle, The Independent, 9th June 2014

63 of the most eye-catching show titles at the Fringe

Whilst we put together our official picks of the Edinburgh Festival (coming very soon), we take a cheeky look at some of the best show titles that caught our eye:

Ben Hewis, What's On Stage, 9th June 2014

Kate Smurthwaite interview

Kate Smurthwaite is part comedian and part political activist and feminist. But what sort of feminist is she? Kate talks to Martin Walker for Broadway Baby radio about her turbulent year of highs and lows and takes us behind the scenes as a writer for the popular TV panel show, Have I Got News For You.

Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 9th June 2014

Videos

TV & radio

10:45am
15 min

Deadheading

Episode 1

A body is found on an allotment in Cranby.

11:30am
30 min

Dave Podmore

Episode 1 - Who Does Dave Podmore Think He Is?

Cricket is 1,000 years old, and England anti-hero Dave Podmore wants a piece of the glory. Can he trace his dodgy family tree back a millennium and get a primetime slot on BBC One?

3:50pm
10 min

Boj

Episode 16 - Sneezy Snufferoos

Mr Cloppity is hanging out yoghurt pots on string over his seeds to keep the birds away, but where are Boj's friends? They are all ill. As they can't come out to play, Boj uses Mr Cloppity's bird scarer to create chatty-pots so all his house-bound buddies can still talk together.