BCG Daily Monday 13th May 2019
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Danny Baker: Standing ovation at 1st show since sacking
The show at Nottingham's Theatre Royal ended with a standing ovation and Baker describing it as "one of the greatest nights of my career".
BBC, 13th May 2019
Daisy May Cooper wears bin bag dress at BAFTAs
This Country writer and actress Daisy May Cooper took to the Bafta TV Awards red carpet wearing a dress made from bin bags and rubbish, made by her mother.
Lizo Mzimba, BBC, 13th May 2019
David Mumeni interview
"We made the teaser years ago, so it's a piece we are all quite invested in. I think people really liked it!"
Telly Binge, 13th May 2019
A Look Back At: The New Statesman
The New Statesman went on to become one of ITV's most successful sitcoms, running for four series and three spin offs.
Super Ink, 13th May 2019
Lesley Manville interview
I want to go dancing and drink too much - and I'm over 60'.
Paula Cocozza, The Guardian, 13th May 2019
TV review: My Dad Wrote A Porno
Perhaps the podcast itself is funnier, I can only presume that is the case given it's ongoing success, but it's not something that I have any intention of checking out as the trio just aren't the kind of people I find that engaging.
Alex Finch, Comedy To Watch, 13th May 2019
The Derry Girls cast would "love" to make a movie
"Let's ride this Derry train as long as we can convince people we're schoolkids!"
Radio Times, 13th May 2019
Review - Ciarán Dowd: Padre Rodolfo
The verdict is four Hail Marys for Ciarán Dowd. Go see him and you shall receive absolution.
Johanna Makelainen, Broadway Baby, 13th May 2019
Hal Cruttenden, Lost Voice Guy, Angelos Epithemiou
What do you get when you mix a Britain's Got Talent winner, a misfit, and an apparent Mr Tumble look-a-like? Well, that would be a pretty good night of comedy.
Annabal Bagdi, The Shropshire Star, 13th May 2019
Review: Paul Merton's Impro Chums
Here's a question. What links javelin-throwing pandas, Mussolini's teapot, and the act of inflating breakfast cereals using a fish?
Thom Kennedy, The Shropshire Star, 13th May 2019
If you don't love the bin bag dress, you have no soul
"If I wore a normal dress that'd cost a lot of money... so I thought I'd donate that money to a foodbank and wear a bin instead."
Sophie Wilkinson, The New Statesman, 13th May 2019
Nicola Coughlan responds after Bafta dress comment
Derry Girls star Nicola Coughlan has responded to a comment criticising the way she looked at the Bafta TV Awards. In a Daily Mirror report about the worst dressed, the 32-year-old's pink dress was described as "not the most flattering".
Christian Hewgill, BBC, 13th May 2019
The Top 10 British sitcoms of the 90s
The 1990s were a period of renewed confidence in the UK. The economy continued to boom and Blair's huge majority made 'Cool Britannia' a phenomenon. Oasis and Blur fought it out as most influential band, and the Spice Girls were everywhere. What a time to be alive! Sitcoms didn't disappoint either, and offered a rich variety.
Greg Jameson, Entertainment Focus, 13th May 2019
I talk to Samson Kayo & Theo Barklem-Biggs
"I got my confidence from watching Michaela Coel's Chewing Gum and seeing how a black girl from London has created a phenomenon of a show."
Elliot Gonzalez, I Talk Telly, 13th May 2019
Janet review
Any fears that alternative comedy is on the wane can be laid to rest with Janet, the tale of a headstrong lump of uncooked dough.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 13th May 2019
The Art Of Caring review
It will come to us all, sooner or later. And this fine one-woman show not only offers a foretaste of what it will be like to be old and in need of looking after, but also shines a light on the people who undertake the often thankless task of providing that care.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 13th May 2019
Review - Birds: Pluck
Having had no exposure to the sketch-duo prior to Pluck, the show went above and beyond all expectation.
Femedy, 13th May 2019
TV preview: Sliced, Dave
Sliced, co-written by seasoned hand Phil Bowker who worked on PhoneShop, is only three episodes - being screened over consecutive nights - but like the best Italian food it leaves you wanting more.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 13th May 2019
Jim Davidson slams Dundee venue for poor advertising
Jim Davidson has slammed a Dundee venue for poor advertising for his show - and Scots have not hesitated in hitting back.
Blair Meikle, The Scottish Sun, 13th May 2019Jack Tucker: Comedy Standup Hour interview
Jack is from New York and - we are told - has been around the comedy circuit for a pretty long time, so I was surprised I hadn't heard about him before. I arranged a quick Q&A to find out more ahead of his Edinburgh stint this summer.
Caro Moses, ThreeWeeks, 13th May 2019Podcasts
TV & radio
6:30pm30 min
Just A Minute
Series 84, Episode 1Nicholas Parsons is joined by Gyles Brandreth, Kerry Godliman, Jenny Eclair and Paul Merton.
9pm30 min
Not Going Out
Series 10, Episode 5 - MemoryLee decides to gatecrash Lucy's favourite television programme and watch it with her. Lucy is not best pleased, especially when Lee can't remember the name of the leading actor.
9:30pm30 min
Ghosts
Series 1, Episode 5 - Moonah StonLearning that their posh neighbours have an ancient claim over their land, Mike and Alison throw a swanky dinner party to help resolve a thorny issue.