BCG Daily Tuesday 1st February 2022
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The Curse review: Channel 4 comedy caper is an absolute riot
The creative forces behind Murder In Succesville and People Just Do Nothing combine for this excellent Channel 4 series.
Patrick Cremona, Radio Times, 1st February 2022
Comedy nights to be held at Newcastle Cathedral
The Cathedral of Comedy shows, beginning on May 21, will see the atmospheric cathedral nave transformed by night as audiences mill around enjoying food from a mix of local vendors as well as drinks from a fully-stocked bar during their evening of entertainment. Their debut comedy night will be headlined by Irish comedian, writer, musician and actor David O'Doherty and will also feature North East comedians, including The Stand regulars Matt Reed, Kelly Edgar and Anth Young with more to come, adds David.
Barbara Hodgson, Newcastle Chronicle, 1st February 2022
TV review: Toast Of Tinseltown, Episode 5, Death Valley, BBC Two
There aren't that many TV comedies that I make a point of watching old school when they go out but Toast Of Tinseltown is one of them. And that's despite the fact that I've already binged on it on iPlayer.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 1st February 2022
TV review: Lazy Susan, BBC Three
There are no complaints from this viewer. Well, only one - at 15 minutes this is way too short.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 1st February 2022
The Play What I Wrote - The Lowry, Salford review
Perhaps the most beautiful thing about this production is – you don't have to be a Morecambe and Wise fan to be in on the jokes and references.
James Mac, The Reviews Hub, 1st February 2022
The Play What I Wrote review
This is a great fun night out with lots of laughs for all the family that gives audiences a bit more than a 'tribute' or impressions show while still bringing the essence of the greatness of Eric and Ernie. But after this discussion of keeping double acts together, I'd love to see a reunion of writers Sean Foley and Hamish McColl - perhaps trapped in a bathroom for 26 years?
David Chadderton, British Theatre Guide, 1st February 2022
Lazy Susan review
Celeste Dring and Freya Parker are phenomenal in their ability to create believable comedy characters, rich in subtle detail and traits.
Chortle, 1st February 2022
Everyone's comparing Nadine Dorries interview with Catherine Tate sketch
Footage of culture secretary Nadine Dorries struggling to defend Boris Johnson in an interview has gone viral, with many comparing the clip to a Catherine Tate comedy sketch. Many have compared Dorries' mannerisms in the interview to those of Tate's comedy character Lauren, a school girl whose catchphrase is "Am I bovvered?"
Ellie Harrison, The Independent, 1st February 2022
Radio 2 show for Rob Beckett
The comedian will host a Sunday afternoon slot from February 20 to May 15, having previously covered for Claudia Winkleman on the channel. The broadcaster has also announced that Romesh Ranganathan will return with a new series of For The Love Of Hip Hop across four Saturday evenings from April.
Chortle, 1st February 2022
Review: The Play What I Wrote - a stupidly funny tribute
It's not exactly a Morecambe and Wise impersonation act, but it's certainly set within that world of comedy and they play homage to a lot of sketches and mannerisms you'll know and love if you're a fan. You're in for an enhanced experience if you already know the duo.
Gina, Culturebean, 1st February 2022
Spike review
Fast-paced portrait of Spike Milligan hurls us between the comic's anarchic Goon Show sketches, cartoonish clashes with the BBC and the trauma of war.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 1st February 2022
Spike, review
Ian Hislop and Nick Newman's show about Spike Milligan, at the Watermill, should delight his many fans but may not recruit new ones
Tristram Fane Saunders, The Telegraph, 1st February 2022
Spike review
Ian Hislop and Nick Newman capture Milligan's genius.
Clive Davis, The Times, 1st February 2022
This Is Going To Hurt review
Wryly funny Ben Whishaw captivates in unflinching and exhausting snapshot of doctor's life.
Sabrina Barr, Metro, 1st February 2022
Six announces new tour cast
A new cast for the touring production of comedy musical Six has been revealed.
Alex Wood, What's On Stage, 1st February 2022Videos
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6:30pm30 min
Tudur Owen: United Nations Of Anglesey
Episode 2In 1978 a Japanese film crew came to 12 year old Tudur Owen's farm on Anglesey to make a programme about his life for a TV show called Children Of The World. Then a Patagonian gaucho turned up. As did a man claiming to be a geology student called Hector. But were they all what they seemed?
10pm30 min
Toast Of Tinseltown
Episode 5 - Death ValleyToast has been signed up to star in a Western. However, after a very bumpy trailer ride Toast finds himself marooned in the desert and no sign of anybody else from the crew.
10:15pm14 min
Lazy Susan
Episode 1Snails, DJs, baby showers. Life's miracles explored by acclaimed sketch duo Lazy Susan.
11pm30 min
Fortunately... With Fi And Jane
Series 2, Episode 5 - Poly-Interests And Chicken Stock Surpluses, With Rick EdwardsFi and Jane interview radio and TV presenter Rick Edwards. Fi quizzes Rick on his interesting career in presenting, from Tool Academy to science podcasts. He also updates them on his mission to read a book a week in 2022 and the charms of pétanque.