BCG Daily Saturday 28th June 2014
Press clippings
Ben Miller's novice guide to the World Cup
"I feel I'm the only man in Britain who doesn't know anything about football"
Ben Miller, Radio Times, 28th June 2014Eric Idle: Russell Brand & Eddie Izzard could stand in
In a behind the scenes documentary, Eric Idle has revealed that it has crossed their minds that one of them might not be able to make it on stage, joking that if Michael Palin can't make it they plan to draft in Eddie Izzard or use Russell Brand as a replacement for John Cleese.
The Telegraph, 28th June 2014John Bishop: I went to see dad in jail when I was 6
John Bishop plays sell-out stand-up tours, sells huge quantities of DVDs and has raised millions on charity challenges. But the Liverpool-born star has faced more than his fair share of struggles to get the the top.
Brian Reade, The Mirror, 28th June 2014Edinburgh Fringe preview: Imran Yusuf
Imran Yusuf already has a place in history for Edinburgh Comedy Awards nerds like myself. In 2010 he was the first comedian performing his show for free to pick up a nomination when he was shortlisted for Best Newcomer.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 28th June 2014Mrs Browns' Boys: D'Movie review
It's not just the jokes that are cheap, the sentimentality is, too.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 28th June 2014John Bishop buys whole audience a drink
Audience members in Northampton got a pleasant surprise when they went to see John Bishop's live show. The comedian turned up 45 minutes late to his gig after being caught in traffic. To apologise, he bought a drink for every audience and staff member in attendance.
Catherine Earp, Digital Spy, 28th June 2014Interview with Darren Walsh
An interview with Darren Walsh.
Sara Shulman, Comedy Blogedy, 28th June 2014Glastonbury 2014: 10 questions for Shappi Khorsandi
I've played at three or four Glastonburys. When I was a student I came with the Workers Beer Company, and promised myself I'd come every single year for the rest of my life. I've kept that up, except for when it's not been on, and with time off for pregnancy.
The Guardian, 28th June 2014Glastonbury 2014: 10 questions for Andrew Maxwell
The comedian gives his mud-coping strategies, and offers tips on recreating the smell of the festival in your own back garden.
The Guardian, 28th June 2014What happens when militant student feminists grow up?
More than 20 years after avidly writing for her student feminist newspaper, Matrix, Rosie Wilby tracks down the other writers involved - some now grown up with children - for a new show she is touring this summer.
Jessica Winch, The Telegraph, 28th June 2014