BCG Daily Monday 28th June 2021
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Julian Clary interview
"As an effeminate youth I had a hard time at school - but survived thanks to comedy".
Tom Ough, The Telegraph, 28th June 2021
How I would save the Edinburgh Festival Fringe
We must act now and with confidence to insure that we continue to secure and cultivate its rich contributions to our nation and to the entire world.
Prof. Joe Goldblatt, The Scotsman, 28th June 2021
Aardman unveils cast for CITV's Lloyd Of The Flies
Aardman and CITV have announced the voice cast for the animation studio's upcoming CGI comedy series, Lloyd Of The Flies, in production at Aardman and set to air on CITV in autumn 2022. Tom Rosenthal will voice Lloyd, a housefly and middle child of 453 with plenty to prove.
Jon Creamer, Televisual, 28th June 2021
Review - Adam Kay: This Is Going To Hurt (2021)
As with many of my favourite comedy shows things then take a turn for the serious.
Clownster, 28th June 2021
Crowdfunder campaign launched for Bottom book
Legendary comedians Rik Mayall and Ade Edmondson's hit sitcom Bottom first landed on BBC2 in 1991. To celebrate its 30th anniversary, the creators of popular podcast Talking Bottom are set to release a companion book to delve deeper into the making of Bottom and honour its comedy legacy. Crowdfunding publisher Unbound today [Monday 28th June] launches its reader-funded campaign - meaning comedy fans must pledge their support to make the book, Talking Bottom: A guide to the cult sitcom, a reality.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 28th June 2021
Alice Levine: 'I've always been averse to fame'
The radio host, My Dad Wrote A Porno star, and Taskmaster contestant discusses being an introvert, celebrity fans and becoming the next Louis Theroux.
Lara Kilner, i Newspaper, 28th June 2021
John Finnemore on how to listen to Series 9
This series is rather different from the previous eight series. I'm very proud of it, and I'd love you to hear it. However, it turns out to be one of those shows where it takes a couple of episodes to get into it... but I think it's fair to say the people who do get into it REALLY get into it.
John Finnemore's Blog, 28th June 2021Videos
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6:30pm30 min
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue
Series 75, Episode 3With a virtual audience from Wales, Jack Dee is joined by Rob Brydon, Miles Jupp, Pippa Evans and Rory Bremner, with Colin Sell at the piano.
10pm30 min
Big Zuu's Big Eats
Series 2, Episode 4 - Judi LoveJudi Love has asked Zuu to prepare her a slap-up meal for after her appearance on Loose Women. Judi is the queen of seafood and so Zuu digs deep to bring her the ultimate sea-food boil...