BCG Daily Friday 28th January 2022
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Barry Cryer: looking back at a lifetime of laughs
Barry Cryer was the patron saint of comedians, the figurehead with a pint in his hand and a gag for every occasion.
Christopher Stevens, Daily Mail, 28th January 2022
Slapstick remembers festival stalwart Barry Cryer
Among the many tributes to the late Barry Cryer was a heartfelt one from Bristol's Slapstick Festival.
Robin Askew, Bristol 24/7, 28th January 2022
The Goodies to return in book form
In 2019, The Goodies reunited to record a brand-new adventure for Audible, under the guidance of producer Barnaby Eaton-Jones - who gently persuaded them to get back on their trandem bicycle.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 28th January 2022
Steven Toast interview
From growing up in the tallest castle in the world, to becoming Britain's finest actor in high-winds and now crossing the pond to appear in the next Star Wars movie, actor Steven Toast tells Tim Bano about moments that have made up his theatre career.
Tim Bano, The Stage, 28th January 2022
Derren Litten on Barry Cryer's comedy gold
"I'm proud to say I once knew this comedy legend".
Derren Litten, i Newspaper, 28th January 2022
Jenan Younis: I got more comedy bookings when I used a white-sounding name
I soon found stand-up a great way to let off steam, widen my social circle and navigate awkward issues about identity politics in a positive way. However, I was worried about work colleagues finding out, so I decided to create a separate profile, just for comedy, under 'Janine Young'. 'Janine' was overwhelmingly more successful in securing a gig offer with 81% of promoters replying, while just over 12% responded to my emails as 'Jenan'.
Jenan Younis, Metro, 28th January 2022
Chortle Student Comedy Award 2022 launched
Entries are now open for the 2022 Chortle Student Comedy Award.
Chortle, 28th January 2022
British stand-ups release US comedy albums
British comedians Jon Pearson and Chris Martin have recorded stand-up albums for American labels.
Chortle, 28th January 2022
Brass Eye: Secrets from the UK's Most Controversial Comedy
As it celebrates its 25th TV anniversary, director Michael Cumming talks about working with Chris Morris and his documentary homage Oxide Ghosts.
Daniel Dylan Wray, Vice.com, 28th January 2022
Barry Cryer showed us all the benefits of embracing silliness
Barry Cryer, who has died at 86, was one of Britain's funniest-ever comedians but also, importantly, one of its silliest.
The Scotsman, 28th January 2022
Craig Hill interview
Craig Hill wondered if he'd ever get back to stand-up comedy because of pandemic.
Rick Fulton, Daily Record, 28th January 2022
When Brass Eye ambushed The Time, The Place
Twenty-five years ago, the 'unembarrassable' satirist Chris Morris terrorised the famous and gullible. But host John Stapleton didn't quite fall for it.
Tom Fordy, The Telegraph, 28th January 2022
Brass Eye at 25: Interview with director Michael Cummings
Twenty-five years ago today, Brass Eye first aired on Channel 4. Jay Richardson spoke to director Michael Cumming about his experience harnessing the maverick talent of Chris Morris, and the film, Oxide Ghosts, that he's assembled from outtakes of the groundbreaking satirical series.
Jay Richardson, Chortle, 28th January 2022
Bill Bailey reveals hair-raising hobby
Bill Bailey has revealed his passion for skydiving, admitting he now jumps "regularly".
The Irish News, 28th January 2022
Joe Lycett: Sue Gray stunt motivated by anger over friend's death
Joe Lycett, who apparently caused chaos and "mass panic" in government when he tweeted a fake version of Sue Gray's "partygate" report, has said his social media stunt was motivated by anger after the death of a close friend during the first lockdown.
The Guardian, 28th January 2022
GMB debate shut down after Leo Kearse makes burka comment
Kate Garraway was forced to shut down a Good Morning Britain debate today after a guest - comedian Leo Kearse - made an outrageous comment claiming women in burkas "do look like letterboxes".
Mary Gallagher, The Sun, 28th January 2022
Jamie Demetriou interview
The Stath Lets Flats star speaks about feeling nervous ahead of filming Apple TV+ comedy The Afterparty and whether his Channel 4 sitcom will return for Series 4.
Lauren Morris, Radio Times, 28th January 2022Videos
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11:30am30 min
The Train At Platform 4
Series 1, Episode 4 - GilbertWhen First Class Steward Gilbert discovers his step-sister is a passenger on the train, he's forced to spend the journey hiding from her. It seems that his whole life Gilbert has been living a lie. Meanwhile, Sam must contend with a carriage full of Roundheads on their way to a re-enactment of the Battle of Naseby, armed with a collection of very realistic pikes.
1:30pm30 min
The Good, The Bad And The Unexpected
Series 10, Episode 4This week Mark welcomes one of the country's best actors, Jordan Young, who regularly appears in Scot Squad and River City, although he shares a great story about when he nearly didn't make it on stage. Comedians Jo Caulfield and Anuvab Pal complete the panel, each with fantastic stories from their lives. Anuvab tells us about when he was thirty feet above the stage for the entire show, and Jo makes friends at a party like only she can.
5:30pm30 min
Horrible Histories
Series 9, Episode 10 - Diabolical Daily LifeDaily routines throughout history, from waking in Ancient Egypt to Medieval Loo Man.
6:30pm30 min
The News Quiz
Series 107, Episode 5Andy Zaltzman is joined by guests including Nish Kumar, Rachel Fairburn, Neil Delamere and Isabel Hardman. They try to make sense of a week of war mongering and cake ambushes.
7:30pm30 min
TV Flashback
Series 6, Episode 4 - BusinessKiri Pritchard-McLean rewinds through the BBC archive to unearth the most entertaining moments in Welsh TV. This time she learns what it takes to invent an office-on-the-arm, smash It at work experience and even open a Noddy Museum.
8:30pm30 min
Would I Lie To You?
Series 15, Episode 4Sorting fact from fiction this week are guests Lou Sanders, Gyles Brandreth, Sarah Millican and Yung Filly.
9pm45 min
QI
Series S, Episode 12 - Silly SeasonSandi and Alan are joined by Holly Walsh, Stephen K Amos and Ivo Graham as they take part in a silly season edition.
9pm60 min
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 21 (Channel 4: Series 22), Episode 4Jimmy Carr hosts, as Lee Mack and Joe Wilkinson take on Jon Richardson and Jessica Knappett. Comedian Nigel Ng is in Dictionary Corner. Regular Countdown mathematician Rachel Riley and lexicographer Susie Dent are on hand to adjudicate.
10pm60 min
The Last Leg
Series 24, Episode 1Adam, Josh and Alex return with a new look show, with Sandi Toksvig and Nish Kumar joining them as guests.
10:35pm45 min
The Graham Norton Show
Series 29, Episode 17 - Nicôle Lecky, Penelope Cruz, Pedro Almodóvar, James McAvoy, Ella HendersonPenélope Cruz and Pedro Almodóvar talk about working together for the seventh time, James McAvoy reveals an improvised scene that didn't make the cut, Nicôle Lecky talks about her 'high octane' drama, and Ella Henderson says she needed time away from the limelight to grow.