BCG Daily Saturday 1st January 2022
Press clippings
Jamie-Lee O'Donnell interview
With a starring role as a prison warder in Screw, the actor is also soon to wave goodbye to playing a genuine sitcom sensation, Derry Girls's Michelle. She reflects on her long climb to overnight success, and what happens next.
Michael Segalov, The Guardian, 1st January 2022TV review: Queen Of The New Year; Mrs Brown's Boys
Reviews of two festive comedies.
Alison Rowat, The Herald, 1st January 2022Prescribed Bristol comedy course could help trauma recovery
Comedian in residence at Bristol University, Angie Belcher, has worked with health advisors and psychology theories to develop the sessions. She said all comedy comes from "trauma not the happy bits" and gives people a new perspective on experiences.
BBC, 1st January 2022Death To 2021 shows Netflix limiting Charlie Brooker
Despite offering a commentary on 2021's news stories and debates, the mockumentary only comments on cultural phenomena induced by Netflix productions.
Screen Rant, 1st January 2022Videos
TV & radio
Fighting Talk
Series 19, New Year Special - New Year's SpecialColin Murray is joined by Phil Brown, Henning Wehn, Caroline Barker and Rick Edwards as they look back on the events of 2021 and look forward to the big sporting year ahead.
Taskmaster
Taskmaster's New Year Treat 2022, New Year Special - Basic Recipe 28Festive special in which Greg Davies sets tasks involving eggs, vinegar and an inordinately long pole to Adrian Chiles, Claudia Winkleman, Jonnie Peacock, Lady Leshurr and Baroness Sayeeda Warsi. Alex Horne helps coax the contestants towards winning Greg's unique Trophy of Eyebrows.
Mrs. Brown's Boys
Christmas 2021, New Year Special - Mammy's MickeyGrandad's brother, Mickey, is fresh out of prison when he decides to stop by for a visit.