BCG Daily Tuesday 24th June 2014
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Monty Python: The last laugh?
The Monty Python reunion shows which begin next week sold out within a minute. Then the backlash began. So is this the glorious farewell of a comedy institution? Or a cynical, greedy stunt? Both, Eric Idle tells Paul Hoggart.
Paul Hoggart, The Independent, 24th June 2014Jason Cook and Steffen Peddie take over radio show
Jason Cook and Steffen Peddie are hitting the airwaves to take over a North-East radio show. The comics, best known for their roles in the BBC2 sitcom Hebburn, are set to fill in for Night Owls host Alan Robson while he takes a two-week break from the show.
The Shields Gazette, 24th June 2014Review: And this is my friend Mr Laurel
Jeffrey Holland is finally living the dream. And in fulfilling the ambition he has held since childhood, he delivers a true tour de force.
Mark Acheson, Portsmouth News, 24th June 2014Mrs Brown movie won't be a D'isaster
So why do sitcoms find it so hard to move on to celluloid?
Brian Beacom, Glasgow Evening Times, 24th June 2014Lenny Henry criticises BBC chief's diversity plans
Actor Lenny Henry has criticised the BBC's plans to increase on-screen diversity by 5% in the next three years.
BBC News, 24th June 2014Edinburgh festival 2014: the unmissable stand-ups
How will Luisa Omielan follow up last year's triumph? Who will be this year's Bridget Christie? Here are the acts to watch out fof.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 24th June 2014Damian Lewis tried out for Episodes
Damian Lewis auditioned for Stephen Mangan's part in Episodes, Matt LeBlanc has revealed.
Yahoo, 24th June 2014A definitive ranking of the best GGM catchphrases
Goodness Gracious Me had some cracking catchphrases back in the day. It's hard for a fan to pick a favourite, so we've saved you the bother with our definitive ranking of the best catchphrases from the show.
Sarah Deen, Metro, 24th June 2014Review: City of London Festival
Inflation hits London's business district. Luckily it isn't a financial crisis but a blow-up bowler hat-shaped venue that is a coin's toss from the Bank of England.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 24th June 2014The new female comics making waves
There's a lot of new comedy talent coming through. These are just a few of the acts you should keep a look out for.
Maureen Younger, Life Labs, 24th June 2014The Adam Hess three minute interview
Adam Hess is a stand-up comedian and writer from England. According to his website he loves gnocchi, goats and is rubbish at football. He also likes to make people laugh, so Martin Walker caught up with him to talk to him about his latest Edinburgh show.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 24th June 2014The Andrew Watts three minute interview
Previously a solicitor in London, Andrew Watts is now a full-time comedian and has written and performed two full-length Edinburgh shows, I wish I could be like Andrew Watts and Born to Be Mild, both of which received four-star reviews. Martin Walker asks about his latest 2014 offering.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 24th June 2014The Chris Joyce three minute interview
Chris Joyce is Medway, Kent's foremost six foot six musical comedian. Having been a regular on the London circuit since 2013, Chris specialises in musical comedy, with performances that offer everything from tongue-in-cheek ballads, to raw Kentish hip-hop. He talks to Martin Walker about this year's Edinburgh Fringe appearances.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 24th June 2014The Alex Smith three minute interview
Alex Smith's mix of laser sharp observations and cleverly crafted comedy songs have helped him rapidly climb the stand-up circuit ladder. Martin Walker asks what he's up to this year at the Edinburgh Fringe.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 24th June 2014The Dan Lees three minute interview
Dan Lees can be seen in various guises on London's alternative comedy and cabaret circuits. At last year's Edinburgh Festival he appeared in Victor Brainchild and Mystic Maud Explain Everything and Pekka and Strangebones Comedy Showpeice who also performed at the Glastonbury Festival. Martin Walker wonders what he's doing this year.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 24th June 2014The David Jesudason three minute interview
The Comedy Store King Gong winner and Comedy Cafe New Act winner David Jesudason, explains to Martin Walker why his dad says things like: 'Now that we own Afghanistan why can't we get them in the Commonwealth Games? They'd be good at the shooting events'.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 24th June 2014The Matt Price three minute interview
Matt Price may look like the bloke who has been sent over to fix your radiator, but he's also a craftsman of funny stories and master of friendly audience banter. He tells the sort of jokes you'll be trying to tell your work mates the following day. Martin Walker asks about his 2014 Edinburgh Fringe show.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 24th June 2014The Njambi McGrath three minute interview
Njambi McGrath has been described as the hottest thing to come out of Africa since the Sahara. Born and educated in Kenya she attended university in London and State University of New York. She holds an IT degree and is fluent in English, Swahili and Kikuyu. As Martin Walker learns, she’s also performing her first solo show at the Edinburgh Fringe.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 24th June 2014The Sahar Mirhadi three minute interview
After running a successful compilation night at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2013, this year Sahar Mirhadi has joined forces with Dan O'Gorman on a new hour: My Mother Made Me Do It. Martin Walker asks what the show is all about.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 24th June 2014Welcome to the queer Fringe
DIVA presents its picks for the Edinburgh Fringe 2014.
Rachel Cunliffe, Diva Mag, 24th June 2014Welcome to the queer Fringe
DIVA presents the pick of the Edinburgh Fringe 2014.
Rachel Cunliffe, Diva Mag, 24th June 2014Videos
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Strange Hill High
Series 2, Episode 9 - Ken KongDuring a swimming test in the middle of winter in the dreaded Strange Hill swimming pool, the kids discover a mysterious paradise island in the middle of the pool.
5:55pm10 min
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Life: An Idiot's Guide
Series 3, Episode 1 - MulticulturalismStephen K Amos is joined by Stephen Grant, Nish Kumar and Andrew Maxwell.
11pm60 min
The Football's On
Series 1, Episode 11With a humorous look at all of the latest World Cup news, Ian Stone is joined by stand-up comedians Charlie Baker and Mark Steel.
11pm30 min
Clayton Grange
Series 2, Episode 3Geoff cannot resist using a 'bring your child to work day' to do some controversial genetic manipulation, while Saunders trials a bionic suit that recycles your own urine.