BCG Daily Tuesday 23rd November 2021
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Whether wokies like it or not, Benny Hill is our heritage
Alternative comedy has come and gone, but how has Hill - invariably being pursued into woods by young women who would lose their clothing on tree branches - sidestepped the more ferocious forces of wokeness? I think it's precisely because of cancel culture that he's made a comeback from beyond the grave. He's a giant raspberry to the current climate of fear and loathing.
Aidan Smith, The Scotsman, 23rd November 2021
The tragic decline and miraculous recovery of Carr Lynn
Carr Lynn, generally billed as a 'comedian and mimic', would walk on stage dressed as a farmer and proceed to give vocal impressions of the various animals on his farm. This was exactly the sort of persona that comics would use when sending up this kind of niche variety performer. An unconvincing rural accent punctuated by equally unconvincing woofs, quacks and snorts.
Alan Stafford, Chortle, 23rd November 2021
Vandullz and The Golden Cobra review
Reviews of the indie band sitcom Vandullz (3.5 star) and animated comedy The Golden Cobra (2 stars).
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 23rd November 2021
Ahir Shah interview: why cancel culture is no laughing matter
Asked if cancel culture is killing comedy, Shah said, "As far as I am aware, comedy's not dead. So, if it's killing comedy, then it hasn't succeeded yet. Is it seen as less desirable now to be cruel for the sake of being cruel? Yes. And is that necessarily a bad thing? In my view, no."
Nylah Salam, Eastern Eye, 23rd November 2021
Luisa Omielan: God Is A Woman review
The comic's swaggering take on religion is ebullient before a handbrake-turn brings emotional candour too.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 23rd November 2021
Creating Vandullz for BBC Wales' Festival of Funny
We caught up with our former Welsh Voices Leila Navabi and Sion Edwards to hear about working together on a brand new comedy, which goes out this evening on BBC One Wales and BBC iPlayer.
BBC, 23rd November 2021
Seven great British comedy TV shows for any taste
There's nothing better after a busy day than sitting down and enjoying a comedy on the television. A good comedy has the ability to make us smile, pulls at the heartstrings of the audience and sucks us into an alternate reality. So for anyone looking to watch tv shows that are guaranteed to bring on a chuckle, here are seven broad-ranging British comedies. While we all have a favourite go-to show or series, discovering new ones could be as simple as checking out this list.
The Upcoming, 23rd November 2021
Mel Giedroyc joins Christmas Strictly line-up
Mel Giedroyc is the third celebrity contestant confirmed for Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special 2021.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 23rd November 2021
Bill Bailey: The 10 songs that changed my life
From Rainbow to Behemoth, beloved comedian and musician Bill Bailey sure loves his rock and metal. So much so, in fact, that excessive air-guitaring once caused an ironing board accident...
Nick Ruskell, Kerrang, 23rd November 2021
Slim: King of London Palladium review
Slim is widely regarded as the People's champion which explains why he's won Best Black Comedian 5 times at various Black Comedy Awards shows over the years including twice at the Tiemo Entertainments awards! Slim was excellent.
Tiemo Talk of the Town, 23rd November 2021
David O'Doherty is funny by osmosis
Along For The Ride With David O'Doherty is a perfect vehicle for his quirky wit.
Ed Power, The Irish Times, 23rd November 2021
The Sleeping Girl of Turville
Turville in Buckinghamshire is the stereotypically pretty English village, appearing as Dibley in The Vicar Of Dibley.
Country Life, 23rd November 2021Videos
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12pm15 min
Sorrow And Bliss By Meg Mason
Episode 2 - You are just a bit lost'Martha's unfortunate marriage to the white jeans and wet-look gel-wearing art dealer, Jonathan Strong...
10pm60 min
Question Team
Series 1, Episode 7Making up Richard Ayoade's self-quizzing collective are Lou Sanders, Toussaint Douglass, Kiri Pritchard-McLean and special guests The Delightful Sausage.
10:15pm30 min
Stath Lets Flats
Series 3, Episode 5 - A Literally Earlier YearA surprise stag do for Stath's dad Vasos turns into a nostalgic trip into the past when the gang discover a home video recording the early days of Michael & Eagle.
10:35pm30 min
Live From Aberystwyth Pier
Episode 1This episode features performances from Robin Morgan, Athena Kugblenu, Frank Foucault and Jonny Pelham.
11pm30 min
Fortunately... With Fi And Jane
Series 1, Episode 46 - Underpant Pyres, Death And Dying With Kathryn MannixKathryn Mannix, former palliative care doctor, joins Fi and Jane to discuss death and dying. Kathryn talks about what we might expect in end of life, how to discuss death with others and her experiences of treating people who are dying.
11:05pm4 min
Vandullz
Episode 1The band wake up in the van rather the worse for wear, and find more than expected stowed with the drums.
11:10pm4 min
Vandullz
Episode 2Superfan Spoons gets a shot at auditioning to join Vandullz. Will she be successful ahead of the big gig in Aberystwyth that night?
11:15pm3 min
Vandullz
Episode 3The six band members, in a cramped campervan, make their way to Aberystwyth for their big industry gig. Will Heledd glide them smoothly up the coast road, or is trouble in store?