BCG Daily Monday 25th April 2022
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Ten Percent: Can Call My Agent's British remake recapture the magic?
Expectations are high for the English-language remake of French TV series Call My Agent. But, its writer tells BBC News, adapting a huge hit for another country can be très difficile.
Steven McIntosh, BBC, 25th April 2022
Ten Percent review
Gentle Call My Agent remake rambles along benignly - but has a seductive quality.
Nick Hilton, The Independent, 25th April 2022
Ten Percent, review
The British Call My Agent has star power - but where's the bite?
Anita Singh, The Telegraph, 25th April 2022
Chloe Petts: "I thought I'd resolved all of this stuff about masculinity"
The stand-up talks about touring with Ed Gamble, how comics enjoy the life of a retiree and the importance of exploring gender and its presentation.
Ella Braidwood, The Guardian, 25th April 2022
Ten Percent review
Somewhere along the way it starts to sag. The pace does not thrum in quite the way the upbeat music suggests. It strays into mawkish territory and this undertow of sentimentality washes away any possibility of biting satire.
Jessica Wall, The Upcoming, 25th April 2022
Ten Percent cast discuss "daunting" task of remaking Call My Agent!
Speaking exclusively with RadioTimes.com, the show's writer John Morton, who's known for creating hit comedies W1A and Twenty Twelve, said that he was a fan of the French show already, making the prospect of remaking it "very exciting" but also "very daunting".
James Hibbs, Radio Times, 25th April 2022
Phil Wang beer launched
Independent London craft brewery Anspach & Hobday have announced the launch of The OrWanguTang, a brand-new beer in collaboration with Phil Wang and The Wine Society in support of the Orangutan Foundation.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 25th April 2022
Ardal O'Hanlon interview
Ardal O'Hanlon on why Taskmaster is one of his top jobs, his cameo on Derry Girls and why he won't do Strictly Come Dancing.
Rachel Corcoran, Metro, 25th April 2022
Eric Chappell obituary
Writer of Rising Damp, The Bounder, Duty Free and other successful television sitcoms.
Michael Coveney, The Guardian, 25th April 2022
Peacock, BBC Three, review
Doesn't come close to People Just Do Nothing.
Gerard Gilbert, i Newspaper, 25th April 2022
Johnny Depp blames 'burn Amber' text on Monty Python
Johnny Depp has said text messages he sent about burning and drowning his former partner Amber Heard were a joke based on a Monty Python And The Holy Grail sketch.
BBC, 25th April 2022
Peacock review
It pootles along amiably, but never once threatens to feel like essential TV.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 25th April 2022
Simon Amstell on his journey into the Spirit Hole
Characterised for confessional and empathetic comedy, Amstell has in recent years come to know himself better than ever before, and has a decidedly no-holds barred approach when taking the mic.
Sarski Anderson, Bristol 24/7, 25th April 2022
Fans slam Ricky Gervais doing intro to Piers Morgan's new show
Viewers were quick to denounce the Gervais video, with one calling it nearly the "worst thing he's done this year".
Amanda Whiting, The Independent, 25th April 2022
Peacock, review
Gym sitcom skewers the hollow masculinity behind the pecs and the posers.
Gabriel Tate, The Telegraph, 25th April 2022
Peacock review
Ready for the new David Brent or Alan Partridge? Look no further.
Jack Seale, The Guardian, 25th April 2022Videos
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