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BCG Daily Friday 6th May 2022

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Phoebe Waller-Bridge TV

BBC film The Fringe In 12 Jokes tells the story of Edinburgh in gags

The BBC is making documentary The Fringe In 12 Jokes, featuring Eddie Izzard, Stephen Fry, Paul Merton, Frankie Boyle, Lucy Porter and Henning Wehn, among others, reflecting on the impact of Edinburgh festival on their careers.

BCG Pro

The Secret Reviewer Pro

The Secret Reviewer #38: The Heat is On

Every month our clandestine critic reveals the murky truths behind that infamous trade, and live comedy generally. This month: Is the energy crisis killing the stand-up circuit?

Yiannis Vassilakis Pro

My Comedy Career: Yiannis Vassilakis

Over the last year, actor, writer and producer Yiannis Vassilakis has been releasing consistently great online sketches. Here're his answers to our My Comedy Career questions.

Press clippings

Leo Kearse

Leo Kearse interview

"You'll see more exciting stuff in the clubs than you will on the BBC."

Adrian Peel, Cambridge Independent, 6th May 2022
The Dry. Shiv Sheridan (Roisin Gallagher). Copyright: ITV Studios

The Dry review - this painfully funny dramedy is like an Irish Fleabag

This masterful Dublin-set show from Normal People's production company follows a recovering alcoholic - and it's as dark and nourishing as a pint of Guinness.

Chitra Ramaswamy, The Guardian, 6th May 2022
Jim Davidson

Jim Davidson interview

As he launches a 'Question Time with laughs', the comic talks racism, sexism and being cancelled.

Chris Harvey, The Telegraph, 6th May 2022
Bo' Selecta!. Leigh Francis

Lorraine Kelly says she 'should have complained' over Bo' Selecta! portrayal

Her comments on the programme come after Leigh Francis apologised for playing black people in the same series.

Jessica Sansome, Manchester Evening News, 6th May 2022
Malcolm Hardee

Facebook attacks the long-established UK tradition of a 'banger-up-the-bum'

Bad news for fans of football and Chris Lynam...

John Fleming, John Fleming's Blog, 6th May 2022
Image shows from L to R: Graham Dickson, Naomi Petersen

The Free Association: Sliding Lives review

Not a bad idea for an improv format, this. In each show of Sliding Lives, a guest is interviewed about a decision or moment when their life could have taken a different turn, and a team of improvisers act out the alternate realities.

Chortle, 6th May 2022
The Other One. Image shows from L to R: Angela (Michele Austin), Tess (Rebecca Front), Cathy (Ellie White), Cat (Lauren Socha), Callum (Christopher Jeffers), Marilyn (Siobhan Finneran)

The Other One is a tender sitcom about the absurdities of family life

Cathy and Cat are back on BBC One - and one of them has just kissed their secret brother.

Rachael Sigee, i Newspaper, 6th May 2022
The Play That Goes Wrong. Image shows from L to R: Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer, Henry Shields. Copyright: Alastair Muir

Original The Play That Goes Wrong cast to return to show for two weeks

The original cast of The Play That Goes Wrong will return to the show for two weeks this summer.

Alex Wood, What's On Stage, 6th May 2022

Videos

Soho Theatre Live TV

Soho Theatre Live - Series 3 Trailer

1 mins, 30 secs

10 brand new comedy specials from the brightest and best of the live comedy scene.

Late Night Forever! With Jordan Brookes. Jordan (Jordan Brookes). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions TV

Late Night Forever! With Jordan Brookes - Comedy Blaps Pilot

15 mins, 10 secs

Jordan Brookes is presenting the chat show of his nightmares. Literally. Stuck in a coma after a mysterious accident, he finds himself hosting a psychedelic talk show live from his own subconscious.

Billi. Billi (Harry Trevaldwyn). Copyright: Big Talk Productions, Popper Pictures TV

Billi - Comedy Blaps Pilot

10 mins, 49 secs

Billi, an egomaniac with a self-proclaimed 'heart of gold', tells the brave and gritty story of just what a twenty-five-year-old brat will go through in order to get a half-head of highlights.

William Of Orangedale. Image shows from L to R: William (William Thompson), Nathan (Louis McCartney), Matty (Parnell Scott). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions TV

William Of Orangedale - Comedy Blaps Pilot

13 mins, 4 secs

Coming-of-age comedy about teenager William and his friends growing up on a council estate in East Belfast and the shenanigans that they get up to.

Unfair. Sorcha (Kat Ronney). Copyright: Chris Young Films TV

Unfair - Comedy Blaps Pilot

13 mins, 40 secs

Culture clash comedy Unfair is the story of clueless student Sorcha who leaves her leafy home for a life on a showman's yard with boyfriend, Bentley.

Red Flag. Kiell Smith-Bynoe. Copyright: Baby Cow Productions TV

Red Flag - Comedy Blaps Pilot

14 mins, 54 secs

Red Flag is an exciting sketch show from the brilliant comedy mind of Kiell Smith-Bynoe.

Disability Benefits. Rosie (Rosie Jones). Copyright: 2LE Media, Merman TV

Disability Benefits - Comedy Blaps Pilot

13 mins, 34 secs

Comedy Blaps pilot starring Rosie Jones. Having been made redundant, and with her state benefits cut to shreds, a young woman with very little left to lose begins to build an illegal drugs empire.

Podcasts

Ally and Herring's Twitch of Fun. Richard Herring

Richard Herring: Ally and Herring's Twitch of Fun: Episode 61 - You Get Out What You Putin

56 minutes

A cock in the BFG and questions over Richard's mental health, plus a clip that will be played on the news and suddenly not seem so funny. Plus THREE jokes...

TV & radio

Comedy Blaps. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10am
14 min
Red Flag. Kiell Smith-Bynoe. Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Red Flag

Sketch show starring Kiell Smith-Bynoe.

Comedy Blaps. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:15am
10 min
Billi. Billi (Harry Trevaldwyn). Copyright: Big Talk Productions, Popper Pictures

Billi

Comedy Blap from Harry Trevaldwyn.

Comedy Blaps. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:30am
13 min
Unfair. Sorcha (Kat Ronney). Copyright: Chris Young Films

Unfair

Comedy Blaps pilot about a clueless student.

Comedy Blaps. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:45am
13 min
Disability Benefits. Rosie (Rosie Jones). Copyright: 2LE Media, Merman

Disability Benefits

Sitcom about a disabled woman who turns to drug dealing, starring Rosie Jones.

Comedy Blaps. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11am
13 min
William Of Orangedale. Image shows from L to R: William (William Thompson), Nathan (Louis McCartney), Matty (Parnell Scott). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

William Of Orangedale

Comedy Blaps pilot about a teenager and his friends growing up on a council estate in East Belfast.

Comedy Blaps. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:15am
15 min
Late Night Forever! With Jordan Brookes. Jordan (Jordan Brookes). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Late Night Forever! With Jordan Brookes

A Comedy Blaps pilot from Jordan Brookes.

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Whatever Happened To Baby Jane Austen?. Image shows from L to R: Florence Ransom (Dawn French), Selina Mountjoy (Jennifer Saunders). Copyright: CPL Productions

Whatever Happened To Baby Jane Austen?

Series 1, Episode 5

Florence has mixed feelings when Selina tells her she's moving out as she's sold the movie rights to her book and is rich again. But disaster strikes as Selina trashes a national treasure on a live TV appearance. And daughter Lucy cancels her round-the-world yacht voyage to confront the sisters with a devastating question...

BBC Radio Scotland 1:30pm
30 min
Mark Nelson

The Good, The Bad And The Unexpected

Series 11, Episode 2

The sun shines on this week's show, with a flurry of jokes and warm front of stories. Weatherman John Kettley reveals some shocking behind the scenes stories from his days presenting on the BBC, whilst legendary songwriter Dean Friedman shares his experiences of living with a famous monkey. Show favourite Ashley Storrie returns to play one of her favourite games, and goes on a blind date she organised herself.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
The News Quiz. Andy Zaltzman

The News Quiz

Series 108, Special - Election Special

Andy Zaltzman hosts a vritual special covering the local elections, with guests from all around the UK, with Ian Smith representing England, Ayesha Hazarika for Scotland, Tudur Owen for Wales, and Diona Doherty representing Northern Ireland.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8:30pm
30 min
Here We Go. Image shows from L to R: Robin (Tom Basden), Paul (Jim Howick)

Here We Go

Series 1, Episode 2 - Amy's Job Interview

Unwilling to give up his dream of making a living from his former Olympic Archery skills, Paul sets up a YouTube channel and sets about making fitness videos with Sam.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm
30 min
Have I Got News For You. Richard Ayoade

Have I Got News For You

Series 63, Episode 6

Richard Ayoade is guest host, with comedian Maisie Adam and journalist Justin Webb joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm
30 min
The Other One. Callum (Christopher Jeffers)

The Other One

Series 2, Episode 1

As Cathy struggles with the ethics of fancying a sibling, Cat is determined to welcome Callum to the family, while Callum isn't sure what family means any more.

Radio 4 10:45pm
15 min
Sally Phillips

Bridget Jones's Diary

Episode 5

Daniel is behaving surprisingly (suspiciously?) well and Bridget plans a mini-break.

Radio 4 11pm
30 min
The Likely Dads. Tim Vincent. Copyright: Made In Manchester Productions

The Likely Dads

Series 2, Episode 5 - Success And Failure

The Likely Dads return to discuss their parenting successes and failures. This episode's guests are broadcaster Nihal Arthanayake and comedian Dominic Holland.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm
15 min
Machynlleth sign. Copyright: BBC

Comedy Club At Machynlleth

Series 1, Episode 7

Jake Yapp presents highlights from the Machynlleth Comedy Festival. He is joined by Alan Parker Urban Warrior himself, Simon Munnery and the delightful Toussaint Douglass.

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