BCG Daily Tuesday 30th September 2014
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QI: meet the people who know it all - before Fry does
It's Christmas 2014. Stephen Fry, the host of QI, wears three tasteful poinsettia flowers on his lapel. On set, glittery snowmen flank the panel. Behind the scenes Carrie Fisher, a guest panelist, feeds her dog Gary a stuffing ball from the turkey buffet. Well, it's not actually Christmas -- it's summer 2014 and ice-cream weather outside.
Alex Hardy, The Times, 30th September 2014Hail the Pajama Men: the Velvet Underground of comedy
Without being a household name, or even having a TV show, this double-act have influenced an entire generation of comics.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 30th September 2014Radio Times review
It's sports day at Abbey Grove School and fearsome South African PE teacher Preet (a brilliant Harry Peacock) returns to make Alfie's life a total misery. All the running and jumping enables Jack Whitehall to show what a good physical comedian he is, as Alfie gets pummelled and pursued by the amorous, psychotic newcomer. There's the additional embarrassment of having his Dad (Harry Enfield) on hand.
This is predictable and silly comedy, but there's a charm and warmth at its heart (especially in Alfie's solicitousness towards his students) that carries the day. The boy's an idiot, but at least he's a nice, funny one.
Ben Dowell, Radio Times, 30th September 2014Rhod Gilbert gets warm reception as new Buzzcocks host
After five series of guests in the hot seat, Never Mind The Buzzcocks finally has a permanent host again - and it seems he's gone down pretty well.
Daniella Graham, Metro, 30th September 2014At last, a spot of good news for satirists
The liberation of copyright for parody and satire was conveyed beautifully by the BBC interviewing a man wearing a cassette tape on his head.
Ally Fogg, The Guardian, 30th September 2014Comedy criticism: Where did it all go wrong
Spencer Brown on the over-intellectualising of stand-up.
Spencer Brown, Chortle, 30th September 2014Dapper Laughs On The Pull - review
The terrifying aim is to create more men like the titular geezer himself; a vain, sleazy pick-up guy who sees women as little more than 'gash' or 'vadge'.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 30th September 2014The top ten comedy shows this month
There's an overwhelming number of comedy shows to choose from in London. Our advice? Buy tickets to any of the ten shows we recommend and you'll have a cracking time.
Time Out, 30th September 2014BBC rapped over Florence Nightingale sketch
The BBC Trust has criticised Horrible Histories for giving the impression that Florence Nightingale was racist.
BBC News, 30th September 2014TV preview: Detectorists, BBC4
The tone is so understated it is almost hard to call this a comedy, but in the first scene-setting episode one can see the makings of a lively comic narrative.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 30th September 2014TV preview: The Revolution Will Be Televised, BBC3
So what do you do when you've mercilessly mocked Britain's most famous politicians and their security teams have probably got pictures of you as their smartphone screensavers? Pretty obvious really. You do what Sacha Baron Cohen did when Ali G's pranks made him too recognisable over here and head to the USA.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 30th September 2014Toast of London Series 2 - spoiler free review
As Matt Berry's Steven Toast prepares to return to Channel 4 for another slice of the absurdist luvvie caper, we take a sneak peak of what is in store...
Ben Dowell, Radio Times, 30th September 2014Gervais releases studio version of David Brent song
In preparation for his new film Life on the Road, The Office creator has released a studio recording of "Slough" - his very particular tribute to his home town...
Ben Dowell, Radio Times, 30th September 2014Tony Jones interview
The Detectorists star Toby Jones, 48, talks betrayal, guilt - and what happened when he met Bruce Springsteen.
Jane Graham, The Big Issue, 30th September 2014QI could open a school to encourage playful learning
The creator of QI, the hit BBC trivia show, has said that the show could one day open a school to spread its playful learning philosophy into education.
Alex Hardy, The Times, 30th September 2014Videos
Podcasts
TV & radio
Lewis Macleod Is Not Himself
Episode 3Impression-based sketch show that looks behind the scenes at the life and work of star impressionist Lewis Macleod.
Mount Pleasant
Series 4, Episode 3In Bradley's absence, Greg visits Tanya's home under the pretence of fitting a new kitchen.
Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish
Series 2, Episode 4 - PoogleThe award-winning comic opines on life's little oddities, including micro-chipped cats, over-familiarity in coffee shops, self-driving cars, QR codes and cybersquatting.
Bad Education
Series 3, Episode 3 - Sports DayIt's Abbey Grove sports day. Fraser has hired the most inappropriate new sports teacher to oversee events - Preet.
Kevin Eldon Will See You Now
Series 2, Episode 3 - EscarpmentsIf you've ever been abducted by an alien, had an idea for a novelty tea towel or simply love escarpments, then this is the show for you. It's also the show for you if you don't have any of the afore-mentioned qualifications.
The Alternative Comedy Experience
Series 2, Episode 12 - CharityUncharitable comedian Henning Wehn is joined tonight by Stephen Carlin, Josie Long, science geek Helen Arney and quiz show supremo Paul Sinha. With interviews from the charitable comedian Stewart Lee.