BCG Daily Saturday 19th July 2014
Press clippings
Comedy Feeds 2014
I've made it no secret on here that I'm a big fan of Ashley Walters (Top Boy) and Adam Deacon (Kidulthood, Adulthood, Anuvahood, Babylon) so when I saw that the two of them were in a comedy together, I couldn't wait to see it. And luckily, when I did. it didn't disappoint. In Deep is easily my favourite out of all the pilots, and what I love is that before you're able to jump to the conclusion that In Deep sounds a bit like the title of a porn film, they do that for you in the opening scene - "Mate, it sounds like a porno. Cut the bullshit. This is about us. Two bored constables going nowhere. And it started in a Hyundai..."
Elliot Gonzalez, I Talk Telly, 19th July 2014Stewart Lee interview
The comedian on positive discrimination, causing offense, and who he currently rates on the stand-up circuit.
Charlotte Philby, The Independent, 19th July 2014Rachel Hirons: Britain's answer to Lena Dunham?
The words 'too much information' are lost on Rachel Hirons, the brilliantly funny writer of The Vodka Diaries, a new BBC sitcom that's not for the faint hearted.
Lydia Slater, The Telegraph, 19th July 2014Dad's Army quiz
Did you watch Dad's Army and if so how much can you remember from the timeless classic?
The Mirror, 19th July 2014Five questions for Dan Nightingale
Circuit favourite Dan Nightingale returns to the Edinburgh Fringe with his new stand-up show, Dan Nightingale Is Trying His Best Not To Be A Dick. The Lancastrian mirth-maker talks to Giggle Beats about his new show, his Edinburgh experiences, his new podcast and more.
Lorenzo Pacitti, Giggle Beats, 19th July 2014Mark Restuccia: How to fill a stand-up's day
Mark Restuccia was previously seen at the Fringe presenting a treatise on how to succeed at internet dating, and an explicit expose of the world of said internet dates. But this year he's changed tack a bit, and is returning to Edinburgh with a comedy show about, well, doing comedy shows. What is it actually like to be an actual, actual comedian. How do you come up with your material? And how do you spend your days?
Mark Restuccia, ThreeWeeks, 19th July 2014Edinburgh Fringe preview: Ian Smith - Flappable
TPR had Five Minutes With... Ian Smith.
The Public Reviews, 19th July 2014Edinburgh Fringe preview: Rachel Parris
TPR had Five Minutes With... Rachel Parris.
The Public Reviews, 19th July 2014Edinburgh Fringe preview: Lizzy Mace
TPR has Five Minutes With... Lizzy Mace.
The Public Reviews, 19th July 2014Edinburgh Fringe preview: Robin & Partridge
TPR has Five Minutes With... Robin and Partridge.
The Public Reviews, 19th July 2014Seven Questions With... Lost Voice Guy
Lee Ridley, aka Lost Voice Guy, is a funny man with a unique comic voice: being that he literally has none.
Becca Moody, Moody Comedy, 19th July 2014Latitude review: Tommy Tiernan
For those on whom the wistful, over-aching national nostalgia is a little lost, Tiernan may offer little to take away, but at Latitude Festival today, Tiernan is king.
Nic Wright, Giggle Beats, 19th July 2014Latitude review: Josh Widdicombe
It’s no surprise that Widdicombe’s stock is rising; anyone who can get five minutes out of the back of a Super Noodles packet deserves a round of applause.
Andrew Dipper, Giggle Beats, 19th July 2014Latitude review: Hannah Gadsby
The false start it turns out, is not at all indicative of her ability, as when she finally does hit her stride, its a wonderful thing.
Nic Wright, Giggle Beats, 19th July 2014Latitude review: Joel Dommett
The clever use of a confetti cannon lends an impressive yet short lived punch to a largely story-laden routine.
Nic Wright, Giggle Beats, 19th July 2014Latitude review: Felicity Ward
Ward has a tremendous knack for sharpening subjects to a point, without losing the silliness or the electricity.
Nic Wright, Giggle Beats, 19th July 2014Latitude review: Trevor Noah
A particular highlight is Noah’s routine about how safe it is living in the UK, using danger sports as an example.
Andrew Dipper, Giggle Beats, 19th July 2014Latitude review: Roisin Conaty
Perhaps her mouthy, soldiering-on outlook is a little wasted on such a largely affluent, middle-class crowd, which is a shame.
Nic Wright, Giggle Beats, 19th July 2014Latitude review: Mike Wozniak
He may be out of his comfort zone, and the first set on a Friday morning is never going to be the easiest slot to navigate, but Wozniak’s careworn, Basil Fawlty meets Howard Moon slant on the difficulties of life make light work of the early morning crowd.
Nic Wright, Giggle Beats, 19th July 2014Review: Simon Amstell at Latitude
Everything his does or observed is examined in forensic detail by this most navel-gazing of stand-ups. It remains as frank and fascinating as always.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 19th July 2014Review: Dara O Briain at Latitude
This is all delivered with the easy style that makes every robust argument seem conversational, and peppered with the endearing self-deprecation, that we have come to expect.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 19th July 2014Review: Ivo Graham at Latitude
He’s so unthreatening that he can even crack a dreaded rape joke in banter with the audience â€" and at 5.30pm too â€" and it works at his expense, the side of him being sexually aggressive is so laughable.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 19th July 2014Review: Trevor Noah at Latitude
There are sometimes quieter moments in his routines â€" lulls you could even call them â€" but so compelling a presence is he that the audience nonetheless hold on his every word.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 19th July 2014Every second counts as teenagers have say
With the clock ticking down to the Independence vote Scots youngsters are having their say.
Glasgow Evening Times, 19th July 2014TV & radio
Daniel Sloss Live
Stand-up comedy from young Scottish star Daniel Sloss. TV edit of his 2012 live DVD release.