BCG Daily Saturday 21st June 2014
Press clippings
Before and after the show: Stephen Mangan
'If the crowd's hushed and reverent I know I'll have to work harder': Stephen Mangan reveals his pre- and post-gig rituals.
Laura Barnett, The Guardian, 21st June 2014Rebecca Front on her new book Curious
"I've always thought of myself just as an actor, whether it's straight or funny. I've never thought of myself as a comedy actor," she says.
Western Daily Press, 21st June 2014Karen Dunbar tells of gay hate ordeal
Chewin' The Fat star Karen Dunbar tells of gay hate ordeal and how her pet cat was drowned.
Paul English, Daily Record, 21st June 2014Alfie Moore: A case of Carry On Sergeant
"I had just passed my inspector's exams and I asked my wife whether she wanted me to continue in the police with a big salary increase that comes with promotion and a good pension or in my forties to be going round the country sleeping on settees with no discernible income," he recounts.
Sheffield Telegraph, 21st June 2014Actress Patsy Byrne dies aged 80
Veteran actress Patsy Byrne - who achieved small screen infamy as 'Nursie' in Blackadder II - has died aged 80.
According to reports Byrne passed away on June 17 at Denville Hall - a retirement home for actors - in Hillingdon, London.
Caroline Westbrook, Metro, 21st June 2014Why innuendo is the best of British humour
Samantha and her 38 bees are safe, after the BBC backs away from censoring I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue. We look at the glory of a very British sense of humour.
David Thomas, The Telegraph, 21st June 2014Michael McIntyre: Joker who earns more than Brad Pitt
Michael McIntyre is coming to the 02 as part of a huge tour, but the funniest thing about it may be the amount he earns from the gig.
Ed Power, The Independent (Ireland), 21st June 2014Season 1 Episode 3: Review
Perhaps the best moment of the episode for me was when Robin affectionately looked at Sloane on the way back as he hung his head out of the car window like a dog.
Daniel Wood, Yahoo, 21st June 2014Goose interview
We started writing together in 2012 - but only Adam performs.
Sara Shulman, Comedy Blogedy, 21st June 2014Edinburgh Fringe Preview: Luke Toulson
He's a funny, quick-thinking storytelling sort of guy who talks about subjects ranging from family and relationships to politics and always finds a fresh angle.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 21st June 2014Edinburgh preview: Bridget Christie
Today's Edinburgh preview is a bit of a no-brainer.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 21st June 2014Can you over-preview comedy shows?
My chat with Kate Copstick roamed into talking about Edinburgh Fringe comedy show previews and putting press quotes and stars on Fringe posters.
John Fleming, John Fleming's Blog, 21st June 2014A 2015 Edinburgh Fringe interview with Spencer Jones
Spencer Jones returns to the Edinburgh Festival this year as The Herbert in Proper Job. With physical comedy, music and prop-filled madness, The Herbert is a fantastic act that we strongly recommend at this year's Fringe. As Spencer stocks up on white tights, I caught up with him to get the gossip on his new show.
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