BCG Daily Thursday 5th August 2021
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Boys From County Hell 'gleefully violent craic'
Performances are solid despite a paucity of dramatic meat for actors to sink their fangs into. The bare bones of an entertaining and irreverent romp are clearly visible, it is just the flesh and muscle that are missing.
Damon Smith, The Irish News, 5th August 2021
BritBox slaps another content warning on 'Allo 'Allo!
Streaming service BritBox has issued another warning about "outdated" content in the classic French resistance sitcom 'Allo 'Allo!.
Henna Sharma, The Sun, 5th August 2021
Camden Fringe 2021 - interview - Rabiah Coon
Today we are talking to a comedian making their Fringe debut - Rabiah Coon.
Holly, Phoenix Remix, 5th August 2021
Harry Enfield on bringing The Windsors to the stage
The legendary comedian is starring in a West End show based on the hilarious Channel 4 series The Windsors. But with Covid delays, the sudden death of one of the writers and a (very) short schedule, things didn't always go to plan...
The Times, 5th August 2021
11 reactions to the Widdecombe / Du Beke sitcom plan
The news of the dodged bullet caused tweeters to write some comedy of their own, and we can guarantee that the former Brexit MEP, Ms Widdecombe, wouldn't like any of it.
Oonagh Keating, The Poke, 5th August 2021
TV Review: Jerk, BBC Three/BBC One
I don't think I'd want to be friends with the main character Tim in Jerk.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 5th August 2021
At Home With Angela Bra review
As it stands, although there's plenty of jollity here, this Bra has too much padding.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 5th August 2021
Janey Godley makes her panto debut
The stand-up will play Mrs Potty in the production of Beauty And The Beast at His Majesty's Theatre in Aberdeen.
Chortle, 5th August 2021
Brendan Murphy on Friends & his other favourite comedy
Brendan Murphy is heading to the Edinburgh Fringe later this month with Friend (The One With Gunther)... an hour-long dash through all 236 episodes of the hit sitcom, as seen through the eyes of the Central Perk barista. Here he shares his comedy favourites...
Chortle, 5th August 2021
Stuart Goldsmith interview
In town for a short Fringe run, the man who delves deep into the comedy psyche on his podcast wonders if he might have found his own sense of peace.
Jay Richardson, The List, 5th August 2021
TV Review: Buffering, ITV2, episode 1
Crikey, ITV2 in funny sitcom shock? Yes, and it's called Plebs. Only joking, Buffering is pretty good too.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 5th August 2021
TV Review: Buffering, ITV2, episode 2
The end of episode two marks a distinct change of tone.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 5th August 2021
Buffering review
Having a cast that can light up the screen is no substitute for a confident script with a sense of purpose - and in Buffering, it seems this crucial element is still waiting to load.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 5th August 2021
Buffering review game of millennial catchphrase bingo
The new comedy from Love Island narrator Iain Stirling draws deeply on his own experience in that very demanding field of children's entertainment - the trouble is, it's not that funny.
Sean O'Grady, The Independent, 5th August 2021
Edgar Wright: Vic & Bob changed my life
The Shaun Of The Dead director on working in Gateway, getting rejected by Viz and appearing on Going Live!.
Rich Pelley, The Guardian, 5th August 202130 best shows to watch at Edinburgh 2021
This year's festival is smaller than usual but there is still much to enjoy - in person and online - from comedy, theatre and dance to music and books events.
Alice Jones and Gwendolyn Smith, i Newspaper, 5th August 2021Iain Stirling interview
Iain Stirling on his Love Island 2021 predictions, whether he'd host the show with Laura Whitmore and his brand new ITV2 sitcom.
Lauren Morris, Radio Times, 5th August 2021Videos
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9pm60 min
Comedy Legends
Series 4, Episode 1 - Eddie MurphyBarry Cryer pays tribute to more of his favourite comedians, beginning by looking back on the career of Eddie Murphy, from his early days on Saturday Night Live to Hollywood superstardom in Trading Places and the Beverly Hills Cop franchise.
10pm30 min
Buffering
Series 1, Episode 1After recently breaking up with Olivia, Iain launches himself into the dating scene, while Greg naively enlists Thalia to help him to sext his girlfriend Ashley, and Rosie plays Scrabble with her dead boss.
10:30pm30 min
Buffering
Series 1, Episode 2Iain and Olivia debate whether they are ready to become parents as the first scan looms, while Ashley gets the three-year itch as Greg tries to celebrate their anniversary, and Rosie takes care of Tamagotchi toys with Thalia's reluctant help.
11pm30 min
Resist Phoney Encores!
Episode 1 - The Football EpisodeGruff Rhys investigates football crowds and football chants, real and unreal.