BCG Daily Tuesday 9th September 2014

Radio Times review

By happy coincidence a stand-up who shares the same name as UKTV's comedy channel has proved one of its biggest hits. For those who missed out on the first series, Modern Life is Goodish sees Gorman ruminate on everyday dilemmas in front of a live audience, documenting his absurd escapades on a projector.

Here he finds himself recycling pornography and babysitting a lost camera, which leads to an awkward encounter in Snappy Snaps. Gorman is that rare thing: a comedian who leaves you with a warm glow as well as tears in your eyes. The highlight is a "found poem" about the pros and cons of sat navs.

Dave Gorman on copyright law

Ahead of the new series, Digital Spy spoke to Dave Gorman about his work routine, choosing channels and in particular: copyrighted postcards (which is crying out for a Powerpoint presentation of its own).

Peppa Pig parody sparks media storm

A parody YouTube video sparked a media storm this week as a number of national newspapers failed to get the joke.

Michael Palin interview

As Michael Palin prepares to perform in Glasgow as part of his first-ever solo stage tour, he talks to HeraldScotland about his diaries, Python days and why Edinburgh and Glasgow hold a special place in his heart.

Mark Steel recalls bar fight

When most people think of Cheltenham, they envisage Regency buildings befitting of a spa town with a rich heritage. For comedian Mark Steel, however, his lasting memory is witnessing a bar fight with a prostitute.

Character comedy: ones to watch

Sick of stand-up? London's character comedy circuit has never been better. We profile four rising stars who aren't always themselves. Includes profiles of Ali Brice, Beth Vyse, Joseph Morpurgo and Charles Booth.

Simon Evans's top ten stand-up comedians

The circuit favourite and Live at the Apollo star reveals his favourite comics.

What's Funny About The Indyref preview

Director Jim Owen said: "We received an extraordinary number of submissions from all across the UK, so it was a big process. Nothing is beyond satire and I think we should always try to find the comedy in anything we do."

Benidorm triumphs at 2014 TV Choice Awards

The wonderful news from last night's TV Choice Awards is that Benidorm won Best Comedy Show.

Alison Steadman interview

Alison Steadman, 68, on stage fright, her first boyfriend, and the 'dark days' of her latter years.

Jack Whitehall interview

Jack Whitehall, who plays Alfie, to chat about the final series of Bad Education.

Is the tide turning for transgender actors?

I caught up with Rebecca Root, who stars as Judy in the recently commissioned BBC Two sitcom Boy Meets Girl.