BCG Daily Sunday 11th September 2016
Press clippings
TV's new heroines make us all feel better
A new wave of shows are being told through a woman's perspective, from sharp-tongued Fleabag to the darkly honest One Mississippi.
Sarah Hughes, The Observer, 11th September 2016Karen David on joining established cast of Cold Feet
Joining an established cast of well-loved characters might faze some, but Karen David embraced her role in Cold Feet.
Janet Christie, The Scotsman, 11th September 2016Sandi Toksvig tackles ageing
It is one of the most talked-about problems facing the acting profession: the dearth of parts for once-lauded actresses as they get older. While in wider society, the ageing population is left overlooked and underestimated in a country not famed for its respect towards the elderly. But both issues could find an unexpected solution, it appears, as comedian Sandi Toksvig announces a new play starring a troupe of elderly ladies and a life-and-death rescue mission.
Hannah Furness, The Telegraph, 11th September 2016How much stand-up did Sadiq Khan really do?
The organiser of Stand up for Labour has taken issue with Sadiq Khan's claim that he once did stand-up comedy.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 11th September 2016New York run for Daniel Kitson
2002 Perrier Award winner Daniel Kitson is performing his latest narrative show Mouse - The Persistence of an Unlikely Thought at St Anns Warehouse in New York from November 9 - 27.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 11th September 2016Cold Feet is the smuggest thing on TV, and I enjoyed it
How the bejaysus did Adam manage to pull a drop-dead gorgeous Singaporean beauty like Angela? Trust me, no one is that charming.
Ian Hyland, The Mirror, 11th September 2016Preview: Jimmy Carr & The Science Of Laughter
If you've ever thought a bit more about comedy than just wondering what time Live at the Apollo is on this could be right up your street.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 11th September 2016TV & radio
8pm60 min
The Last Leg
The Last Leg: Live From Rio, Episode 5Adam Hills, Josh Widdicombe and Alex Brooker are joined by special guest Johnny Vegas for an irreverent review as Day 4 hots up.
9pm60 min
Jimmy Carr & The Science Of Laughter: A Horizon Special
Jimmy Carr presents an Horizon documentary special on the subject of laughter.