BCG Daily Thursday 27th January 2022
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Today's comics on Spike Milligan: the godfather of alternative comedy
He was the shellshocked genius who channelled his anarchic brilliance into The Goon Show. Ian Hislop and Nick Newman explain why they've written a play about Spike Milligan - while comedians remember a legend.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 27th January 2022
Obituary: Barry Cryer
Barry Cryer, who has died at the age of 86, was one of the most prolific scriptwriters in British comedy.
BBC, 27th January 2022
Future of Stath Lets Flats in doubt
Jamie Demetriou says he's taking a 'pause' from his hit Channel 4 sitcom - and isn't going to rush into any decision about continuing.
Chortle, 27th January 2022
Former Comedy Central commissioner sets up in York
Chris Curley's comedy entertainment indie CurleyVision will put 'funny first'.
Heather Fallon, Broadcast, 27th January 2022
Comedians lined up for new series of Celebrity Mastermind
Among those taking part are Ellie Taylor, Josh Widdicombe, James Acaster, Rufus Hound, Nish Kumar, Phil Wang, Nina Conti, Chris McCausland, Sophie Duker, Shazia Mirza, Ed Gamble and Charlie Higson.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 27th January 2022
A look back at the work and life of writer and comedian Barry Cryer
One of the most influential writers in British comedy, Barry Cryer, has died at the age of 86. He wrote for some of the biggest names in television throughout his long career, and was known to millions for his role on BBC Radio 4's I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue. The BBC's Sarah Campbell looks back at a life filled with laughter.
Sarah Campbell, BBC, 27th January 2022
There will never be another Barry Cryer
Barry Cryer has left us. 'Uncle Baz', as he was known affectionately in the comedy industry was one of the last, if not the last, of the great post-war writer-comedians, that established themselves in the 1960s and flourished in the cultural bloom of the second half of the 20th Century.
Tim Dawson, Unherd, 27th January 2022
Acast renews Shagged. Married. Annoyed
Hosts Chris and Rosie Ramsey have captured the hearts and ears of podcast listeners everywhere with their hilarious podcast about married life, parenting and everything in between.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 27th January 2022
Nish Kumar: Your Power, Your Control review
Vehemently ranting against the evils and chaos of the Tory government, Nish Kumar could be the angriest man in comedy. But his fury is as nothing compared to that of his ideological opponents.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 27th January 2022
BBC pulls its Friday Night Comedy podcasts from Apple & Google
The BBC is taking its popular Friday-night radio comedy shows off all the major podcast platforms - except for its own. Programmes such as The News Quiz, Dead Ringers and The Now Show will soon only be available on BBC Sounds, as executives force listeners to use the Corporation's own platform.
Chortle, 27th January 2022
Barry Cryer: a life in pictures
After a career spanning six decades, the veteran comedy writer and performer has died, aged 86. We highlight his finest hours, from The Frost Report to I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue.
The Guardian, 27th January 2022
'An honorary uncle to countless comics': Jack Dee on Barry Cryer
The comedian pays tribute to his sometime co-conspirator on BBC Radio 4's I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue.
Jack Dee, The Guardian, 27th January 2022
Barry Cryer was cheeky, kind and a canny engineer of comedy
A generous-hearted jokesmith, Cryer created laughs for generations of comics, was a consummate performer and had a lifelong commitment to wit.
Mark Lawson, The Guardian, 27th January 2022
Barry Cryer obituary
Quick-witted, inventive comedian and writer who was a longstanding panellist on BBC Radio 4's I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue.
Stephen Dixon, The Guardian, 27th January 2022
Barry Cryer: an incomparable comic
His timeless, immortal comedy stayed vital to the last, says Simon Evans.
Simon Evans, Spiked, 27th January 2022
Barry Cryer: he was a comedy god
He had a gag for everyone but was a great audience member, and he was loved and respected in an industry inhabited by big egos - giving time to those who were just starting out.
Veronica Lee, i Newspaper, 27th January 2022
Patrick Murray: OFAH reboot could be wrecked by 'the woke thing'
Only Fools And Horses star Patrick Murray would love to play Mickey Pearce again - but fears a reboot of the sitcom will be wrecked by BBC wokery.
Rod McPhee, The Sun, 27th January 2022
Graeme Garden on Barry Cryer: "I will miss his laugh hugely. Won't we all"
The I Sorry I Haven't Got A Clue star remembers his friend and writing partner, who has passed away aged 86.
Graeme Garden, The Telegraph, 27th January 2022
David Mitchell review
Peep Show star shares his top comedy moments at Bristol Cathedral for the Slapstick Festival.
Robin Murray, The Bristol Post, 27th January 2022
Barry Cryer asked for this hilarious message to be read at funeral
"I'll pop up on a screen saying, 'I know where you're all going later - the pub! But I'm off for a drink with Eric Morecambe and Tommy Cooper'. I want my ashes scattered in the garden of my local pub."
Alison Maloney, The Sun, 27th January 2022
Joe Lycett 'caused chaos' in Parliament after leaking fake Sue Gray report
Joe Lycett, 33, allegedly caused mass panic in Parliament after he shared a 'leaked Sue Gray report' that listed the findings of the gatherings at Number 10 during lockdown. An anonymous person got in touch to say they worked as a cabinet minister and praised Joe for his prank.
Hana Carter, The Mirror, 27th January 2022
Janey Godley novel Nothing Left Unsaid mirrors cancer diagnosis
Janey Godley is to publish her debut novel this summer and in a poignant case of fiction imitating real life, the book's plot will mirror her own recent cancer diagnosis.
Susan Swarbrick, The Herald, 27th January 2022Videos
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