BCG Daily Wednesday 9th June 2021
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McDonnell's Dublin Trilogy rights acquired by Avalon
Comedian, writer, actor and director Chris Addison, who is a fan of McDonnell's books, is attached to develop the trilogy.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 9th June 2021
Victoria Wood's song-filled slog to comedy glory
Joyce Grenfell inspired her, she wrote her own musical at school and a fringe theatre show with Julie Walters paved the way to TV fame. As Victoria Wood's Talent returns, we revisit her early stage years.
Rachael Healy, The Guardian, 9th June 2021
Lee Hurst's dig at vaccinations backfired spectacularly
Right-wing former TV comedian, Lee Hurst, is an anti-mask, anti-vax Brexiter, so he ticks all the boxes for the demographic most likely to bring up World War II to try and prove a point.
Oonagh Keating, The Poke, 9th June 2021
Intelligence review
The one with too much sit and not enough com.
Ben Dowell, The Times, 9th June 2021
Cambridge Impronauts interview: pre-show and advice
For June we are very excited to be able to go behind the scenes of Cambridge's oldest Improv troupe, the group is a mixture of university students and members of the community. This month we talk to members of the troupe all about how they prepare for shows, stories from the stage and even get to speak to some of the troupes one on one to find out a bit more about them! Today we go behind the scenes of rehearsals and preparing for a show.
Holly, Phoenix Remix, 9th June 2021
Bankside boards 'Brian And Charles' ahead of Cannes
Bankside Films has taken worldwide sales rights to Jim Archer's UK comedy Brian And Charles, which was developed and co-funded by Film4 and the BFI.
Michael Rosser, Screen Daily, 9th June 2021
Me, Myself And Di review
A signal of the return to pre-Covid normality might be the reemergence of the loathsome, low-budget British comedy. Me, Myself And Di is an unwelcome throwback to body-shaming, working class-mocking cheapies that ape Hollywood structures without the humour or style to make something uniquely British.
Ben Flanagan, The Upcoming, 9th June 2021
How Baddiel & Skinner's Three Lions came about
How the song song became England's anthem.
Joe Sommerlad, The Independent, 9th June 2021Videos
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12:04pm15 min
5pm11 min
Big Zuu's Wrap Clash
Episode 3 - Big Zuu vs Kojey RadicalMusician Kojey Radical makes a tasty fish taco to compete with Big Zuu's crispy calamari pitta in another tense Wrap Clash. Can Kojey put together the finest fish taco and take home the trophy or is he nothing but a TikTok chef? It's up to Tubsey and Hyder to decide.
6pm7 min
Wragg And Wragg
Series 2, Episode 19 - More Homophones Part 2Tom and Calum finish playing a game involving homophones.
8pm5 min
Dregs
Episode 1Friend Jack's tough love and self-help book Break Up Like a Boss Bitch force dumped Tiff to tidy herself up and get back on the dating horse, leading to disastrous consequences.
8pm5 min
Dregs
Episode 2Dumped Tiff's manual Break Up Like a Boss Bitch preaches to 'find your tribe and love them'. Easier said than done when even Tiff's mum is busy.
8pm5 min
Dregs
Episode 3Despite Tiff's break-up manual telling her to block her ex, she can't stop comparing their lives. Haunted by his comment she's 'boring', Tiff tries to show she can be the fun one.
8pm5 min
Stevens & McCarthy
Episode 1Comedy duo Stevens & McCarthy introduce their fast-paced sketch show featuring sisters at war, squeamish paramedics, and a brand-new music single from comedy hip hop duo B.Cardi & Big Diddies.
8pm5 min
Stevens & McCarthy
Episode 2B.Cardi & Big Diddies introduce their latest hip hop track, the paramedics avoid another call out, and the Scheme Queens are on it!
8pm5 min
Stevens & McCarthy
Episode 3Sisters Louise and Gayle vie for mum and dad's attention. Wee man Pumper and big man Deek show off their rapping skills, looking on fleek. Ella and Bella have a lot to say about randy Andy.
8pm5 min
Two For One
Episode 1The clock's ticking as Kendra wrestles with how to reply to a text. Thankfully Brenda's here to compare her love life to the current prison system.
8pm5 min
Two For One
Episode 2Kendra has a burning question for the spirits - but Brenda needs to find out if the vending machine will stock those protein bars she likes.
8pm4 min
Two For One
Episode 3Brenda aims to nab her dream job. She's had ideas brewing for years - mainly involving tasers. Meanwhile, Kendra wrestles with the horrific discovery that her partner's spirit animal is a pigeon.
8pm5 min
Who Runs The World?
Episode 1Nicola Sturgeon addresses the nation. Lorraine Kelly heats things up in the kitchen. Ruth Davidson reveals the secret to her dazzling smile and Kim K swoops in to defend Wee Jean.
8pm5 min
Who Runs The World?
Episode 2Nicola Sturgeon and Ruth Davidson have a heated video call. Carole Baskin has birthday wishes for Lewis Capaldi. Mhairi Black puts folk right and Lorraine Kelly is serving sass.
8pm4 min
Who Runs The World?
Episode 3Nicola Sturgeon vaccinates the nation. Carole Baskin has a message for Gerry Cinnamon and Kim Kardashian and Wee Jean make a bid for freedom.
10pm30 min
Bloods
Series 1, Episode 6 - ChildbirthWith the partnership in tatters, Maleek and Wendy are forced to deliver a baby together on the underground. Lawrence sees Jo in a new light when they work a shift together. Gary has to save Kareshma's life, much to her annoyance.
11pm15 min
Twayna Mayne: Black Women
Series 2, Episode 2 - StereotypesStand-up comedian Twayna Mayne explores stereotypes attached to black women - especially "the angry black woman" trope. Chef and broadcaster Andi Oliver adds her perspective.
11:15pm15 min
The Skewer
Series 4, Episode 2This week - a footballer's BLM knees up, no-one likes traffic lights, and In Liz We (Don't) Truss.