BCG Daily Sunday 15th August 2021
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Ladhood review
The stultifying reality of a suburban adolescence is evoked in this Leeds-based comedy to brilliantly cruel effect.
Ed Power, The Telegraph, 15th August 2021
Carl Donnelly reveals his fantasy album tracklisting
Carl picks which pieces of music would make his fantasy tracklisting.
Fran Jolley, Reyt Good Magazine, 15th August 2021
Ash Atalla: Ricky Gervais disability jokes went too far
The award-winning producer on why he's had enough of 'cripface'.
Stephen Armstrong, The Times, 15th August 2021
Ladhood Series 2 review
The comic's painfully funny, semi-autobiographial sitcom returns for a second series, balancing crass banter with intelligent insights into emotional inadequacy.
Jack Seale, The Guardian, 15th August 2021
Phil Wang interview
As an awkward teen, comedian Phil Wang found making people laugh a superpower. He talks about his British Malaysian upbringing, his one-sided 'beef' with Tom Hiddleston, and why we need to tackle race in stand-up.
Tim Lewis, The Observer, 15th August 2021
Tricks comedians swear by
We've asked four performers for their tips when it comes to winning round a tough crowd, gaining people's trust and dealing with setbacks.
The Sun, 15th August 2021
Review: The Reunion - The Day Today, Radio 4
Want to feel old? Listen to this week's The Reunion, which brought together (most of) the key members of The Day Today, which was first broadcast by the BBC...27 years ago.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 15th August 2021
Mark Thomas: Seriously Annoying review
The comedian draws on his Clapham childhood and violent dad as he rails against the dangers of the government's police, crime, sentencing and courts bill.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 15th August 2021TV & radio
11am45 min
The Reunion: The Day Today
Kirsty Wark brings together the cast of The Day Today. First broadcast in 1994, this six-part comedy lampooned the bombast of TV news.
12pm23 min
Ladhood
Series 2, Episode 1 - ResultsLiam is on a date for the first time since his breakup. When his date asks Liam about the last time he felt 'completely happy,' he's thrust back into memories of his adolescence.
12pm24 min
Ladhood
Series 2, Episode 2 - On The RoadAt the age of 33 Liam decides it's time he learned to drive. Back in noughties Leeds, Ralph is days away from his driving test & the lads are pinning their hopes on him passing.
12pm23 min
Ladhood
Series 2, Episode 3 - IndieLiam is wounded after Ross tells him he doesn't want him to be best man at his wedding. Fortunately, he soon meets some charming - if suspiciously well-bred - new friends at work.
12pm23 min
Ladhood
Series 2, Episode 4 - MaryLiam accepts an invitation to the house of an older woman. The woman and her friends begin to share spooky stories. Liam reveals 'the scariest thing that ever happened to him'.
12pm23 min
Ladhood
Series 2, Episode 5 - Black StonesRoss asks Liam to record a short 'congratulations' message to be played at his wedding. But when Jess is impressed by another guest's video, his competitive instincts kick in.
12pm22 min
Ladhood
Series 2, Episode 6 - The Big DayIt's Ross's wedding day. With Liam's ex-girlfriend due to attend as a bridesmaid. But Liam seems suspiciously relaxed under the circumstances.