BCG Daily Friday 6th August 2021
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Boys From County Hell review
Vampires come to Northern Ireland in a broad and gory comedy.
Kevin Maher, The Times, 6th August 2021
Charlotte Ritchie and Kiell Smith-Bynoe interview
More flashbacks, more backstories, and a big emotional journey for Alison - that's a taster of what Series 3 of Ghosts has in store.
The Scotsman, 6th August 2021
Bill Bailey: Summer Larks review
It's a selection box of treats without any grand narrative or themes... just a much-loved comic hanging out with his audiences after so many months apart. And, aptly, Bailey hits all the right notes.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 6th August 2021
Harry Wright: Smalltown Boy, Camden Fringe review
The show, billed as 60 minutes, fizzles out after 40, with no build-up to a conclusion or feeling that a narrative has come to an end. Wright has a lot going for them - there's sensitivity, honesty and a winning lack of guile at the heart of their work - but a full solo show is currently something of an over-reach.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 6th August 2021
Fringe: It does feel like a different sort of festival
Eighteen months without a gig, and who could imagine the first offer would be in an Edinburgh car park?
Pauline McLean, BBC, 6th August 2021
Paul Aitchison on his most memorable gigs
Paul Aitchison of sketch act Mixed Doubles is heading to the Edinburgh Fringe later this month with his character comedy and magic show Could It Be Magic? Here he recalls some of his most memorable gigs...
Chortle, 6th August 2021
Olga Koch interview
Olga Koch on her Duolingo stalker and how she makes tech funny.
Francesca Seden, Metro, 6th August 2021
Anna Morris: how to deal with rejection
I've been working in the comedy, acting, and writing industry for over 10 years and I've experienced a lot of rejection among the many positive responses I've had.
Anna Morris, Funny Women, 6th August 2021
Paul Merton and Suki Webster on campervan touring
The married comedians on the great views, friendly folk - and friendlier sheep - encountered on their tour of England and Wales for a new TV series.
Lorna Parkes, The Guardian, 6th August 2021
Fever Pitch at the Hope Theatre casting announced
Casting has been announced for the Hope Theatre's Fever Pitch, based on Nick Hornby's hit memoir.
Alex Wood, What's On Stage, 6th August 2021Videos
Online
TV & radio
9am20 min
No More Jockeys
Set 4, Episode 10 - Set 4, Game 11Mark was last week's winner, now joint second with Alex on three victories, but can either of them tie with Tim this week.
11:30am30 min
Breaking The News
Series 19, Episode 8Des Clarke breaks the news with Ahir Shah, Susie McCabe, Marc Jennings & Tiff Stevenson.
11:30am30 min
Ellie Taylor's Safe Space
Series 2, Episode 1 - PartiesEllie Taylor thinks parties are awful and should be banned. Joining in are regular sidekick Robin Morgan and guest Ella Al-Shamahi, author of The Handshake: A Gripping History.
6:30pm30 min
Party's Over
Series 1, Episode 2 - New PartyWhile standing in as host at a talk radio station, Henry meets Scott Machin who might just have the answers to all his problems.
9:30pm30 min
King Gary
Series 2, Episode 2 - ProdigyGary takes Teddy to the driving range to teach him some golf basics. To Gary's surprise and delight, Teddy would appear to be a natural. This is exciting news for Gary and his dad, who soon have Teddy's golfing career and path to superstardom mapped out.
10pm65 min
The Lateish Show With Mo Gilligan
Series 2, Episode 3Mo chews the fat with singer Gabrielle, rapper Big Zuu, boxer Tyson Fury and comedian Roisin Conaty, along with surprise guests.