BCG Daily Sunday 27th September 2015
Press clippings
Armando Iannucci on why we should not make TV cuts
The UK's successes in the Emmy awards make a nonsense of talk of cutting back the BBC and selling off Channel Four.
Armando Iannucci, The Observer, 27th September 2015Shazia Mirza review
There are laughs to be had in Mirza's passionate, taboo-busting comedy but she's let down by duff puns and an aversion to logical argument.
Brian Logan, The Observer, 27th September 2015Freddie Star 'suicidal' after sex abuse probe
Comedian Freddie Starr has told how being under police investigation for allegations of historical sex abuse left him "suicidal".
The Huffington Post, 27th September 2015Comedy circle #1 who watches satire?
Satirical comedy is a genre that seems deeply ingrained in the British psyche.
Becca Moody, Moody Comedy, 27th September 2015Review: Backstage in Biscuit Land
It's hugely uplifting and entertaining, it's educational and it's a question for audiences: what are the rules of experiencing theatre that we take for granted, and why do they exist?
Tim Bano, Exeunt Magazine, 27th September 2015Danger Mouse review
The inherent problem in reviewing a remake (the new Danger Mouse) of a retro classic (the original Danger Mouse) is the 'Nostalgia Factor:' the knee-jerk reflex to be unfairly harsh on a recreation of a treasured childhood memory. But, in this case, I'm compelled to adhere to the ironically classic formula: the new Danger Mouse doesn't reinvigorate the original.
Sam Polti, On The Box, 27th September 2015Review: Dickens Abridged - The Civic, Barnsley
A previous knowledge of Dickens' life and works is definitely an advantage in fully appreciating all the references and allusions in this show and certainly adds to the enjoyment. However it is not essential to what is a marvellous evening's entertainment. Very highly recommended.
Ray Taylor, The Public Reviews, 27th September 2015You, Me And The Apocalypse preview
If the world was about to end, would you rather spend it with your nearest and dearest, or in an underground bunker in Slough with a group of 13 strangers?
Elliot Gonzalez, I Talk Telly, 27th September 2015Doug Stanhope profile
It's just an ordinary weekend at the Arizona compound of America's most abrasive stand-up. But who is the man behind the foul-mouthed rants?
Sam Wollaston, The Guardian, 27th September 2015Satire and piggate
There's always going to be low-hanging fruit, in this case Tory plums in a pig's pork chops, but we should always be looking for the new angel, the definitive take on that thing people know well. To stay clear of a subject because others are joking about it is to shirk our responsibility. We should stand tall and crack gags with the best of them. If politicians fall on their own pork sword, we should at least be able to drive it home. After all, it's not everyday the PM fucks a pig.
Rob Gilroy, Giggle Beats, 27th September 2015The Sunday Post: Galton and Simpson
The BBC's Genome Blog looks at the writing careers of Ray Galton and Alan Simpson.
Andrew Martin, BBC, 27th September 2015Podcasts
TV & radio
9am25 min
Horrible Science
Episode 3 - Chemical ChaosThis episode features explosions, atoms and fiendish forces that bubble, go bang and bump! What makes things explode? Lucy has made a mistake in the script and now everyone thinks the show is about elephants. It is a disaster - especially as their guest is the legendary scientist Marie Curie!
7:15pm30 min
The Absolutely Radio Show
Series 1, Episode 4Featuring pearls of nonsense from Calum Gilhooley, Edinburgh's most boring man, more stories from those who were nearly there in The People's War, and an angsting actor who is very concerned about the length of his co-star's credits.