BCG Daily Monday 15th March 2021
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Abi Clarke interview
The Bristol comedian has gained nearly 15 million likes on TikTok during lockdown for her hilarious sketches and relatable videos. She talks to Isobel Lewis about observational humour, creating content for an algorithm and building the audience she's always wanted online.
Isobel Lewis, The Independent, 15th March 2021
How Drop The Dead Donkey broke the news - and its cast
The comedy almost known as Dead Belgians Don't Count was a unique mix of office humour and topical jokes. But staying current came at a cost.
Tom Fordy, The Telegraph, 15th March 2021
Alex Horne interview
Taskmaster creator Alex Horne on filming the socially distanced 11th series of the Channel 4 hit.
The Irish News, 15th March 2021
Phil Wang finally gets to tape his Netflix special
The comic had originally planned to tape his Philly Philly Wang Wang show at The Old Vic in London in May last year, announcing the news just a couple of weeks before lockdown hit. However, the recording has now finally been rescheduled for the London Palladium on June 12.
Chortle, 15th March 2021
The Play That Goes Wrong announces West End return
The award-winning comedy will reopen at the Duchess Theatre in June.
Theo Bosanquet, What's On Stage, 15th March 2021
1% fee rise for audio drama writers
The WGGB has negotiated an above-inflation increase of 1% on minimum fees payable under the union's BBC Radio Drama Agreement.
Writers' Guild of Great Britain, 15th March 2021
Curtis Pritchard apologises for 'offensive' jokes
Love Island Curtis Pritchard has apologised to anyone offended by his jokes during an appearance on Channel 4's Stand Up & Deliver.
Adam Miller, Metro, 15th March 2021
Maria Bakalova interview
Maria Bakalova was shooting a scene opposite Pedro Pascal for The Bubble, an upcoming meta-comedy about actors filming a movie in the middle of a pandemic, when she found out she landed her first Oscar nomination for her role in Borat Subsequent Moviefilm.
Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 15th March 2021
How humour helps advertisers engage with audiences
Authenticity and connectivity are just two of the reasons why Bronwyn Sweeney, Senior Copywriter and Creative at MullenLowe London and part-time stand-up, believes that making people smile is the key to your brand being memorable.
Bronwyn Sweeney, Shots, 15th March 2021Videos
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7:20am15 min
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 2, Episode 50 - Eventful TentaclesAn order mix-up leads to a delivery of hyperactive tentacles at Bash Street School. However, no-one wants the duty of looking after the pesky things, and attempts to duck out of the tentacle-care duties lead to chaos.
5pm15 min
GiggleQuiz
Series 2, Episode 12 - Wizard Tripwick's New WandWizard Tripwick has a few problems with his powerful new wand in today's GiggleQuiz.
6:30pm30 min
Just A Minute
Series 86, Episode 4Jenny Eclair acts as host. Paul Merton, Shappi Khorsandi, Julian Clary & Pam Ayres talk without hesitation, deviation or repetition.
6:30pm30 min
Welcome Strangers
Series 2, Episode 2In this second episode of the series, we will discover: a genie in a mining lamp who offers to grant some disappointingly specific wishes; a children's Princess impersonator is given an unusual request; we meet Wales' most persistent pencil salesman; a driving lesson takes an unexpected turn; a smartphone's calendar raises alarm bells; and many more.
10:05pm30 min
The Stand Up Sketch Show
Series 3, Episode 6Routines by comedians including Seann Walsh, Sarah Keyworth, Tessa Coates, Iain Stirling, Fin Taylor and Judi Love are reconstructed as sketches.