BCG Daily Tuesday 24th May 2022
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Sandi Toksvig interview
The comedian, presenter and author on pre-show rituals, poor advice and the thrill of a hydraulic log-splitter.
Liam Pape, The Guardian, 24th May 2022
Ricky Gervais: SuperNature review
As is all too frequent these days, the longest riff is reserved for the humiliation of trans people.
Nick Hilton, The Independent, 24th May 2022
Producer Gina Lyons named on BAFTA's new elevate list
Lyons is a producer with more than 18 years' experience working in British comedy entertainment and scripted comedy.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 24th May 2022
The world's corniest dad jokes revealed
As voted for by the nation, the corniest is (queue the cringe) ... "What do you call it when James Bond takes a bath? Buddle 07"
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 24th May 2022
Ricky Gervais: SuperNature review
"Comedy evolves," Ricky Gervais tells his SuperNature audience as he explains the nature of stand-up. But his comedy barely does.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 24th May 2022
Fringe 2022: Milo McCabe shares how stand up comedy helped his mental health
'I realised over lockdown and the lack of live shows therein how much I relied on audience response for validation, with a big gaping hole where my self-worth should have been.'
Milo McCabe, Female First, 24th May 2022
Jamie-Lee O'Donnell will present a new C4 documentary about Derry
Derry Girls' Jamie-Lee O'Donnell is giving fans a look at her hometown in this new personal documentary.
Lucy Buglass, What To Watch, 24th May 2022
Ricky Gervais's new Netflix special is nothing more than an anti-trans garbage fire
It takes Ricky Gervais less than two minutes to crack cheap jokes about trans people in his new Netflix special.
Josh Milton, Pink News, 24th May 2022
Terry Gilliam was turned down for Harry Potter, and hated it
The Harry Potter movies are some of the most beloved films ever to hit the big screen. However, not everyone is a fan of the cinematic Wizarding World, and filmmaker Terry Gilliam, who was originally up to direct the first movie in the franchise, hasn't been shy about dishing out criticism.
Emma-Jane Betts, The Digital Fix, 24th May 2022
Ricky Gervais: SuperNature review - Gervais's laziest special yet
Ricky Gervais knows exactly which buttons to press, but his overreliance on old material and played-out angles makes his latest special uncharacteristically tedious.
Jonathon Wilson, Ready Steady Cut, 24th May 2022
Netflix is carving out a niche for itself as the home of transphobic comedy
Ricky Gervais's new special SuperNature unsurprisingly includes anti-trans vitriol.
Mary Kate Carr, The AV Club, 24th May 2022
Ricky Gervais's anti-trans special proves Netflix is on no-one's side but its own
Gervais's schtick is as predictable as it gets - and serves as further proof to an audience that Netflix has approached with simpering, condescending appeals that the streamer is not on anyone's side but its own.
Daniel D'Addario, Variety, 24th May 2022
I watched the new Ricky Gervais stand-up special so you don't have to
Gervais is truly off-putting in SuperNature, a detestable combination of smug and obtuse. Only two of his bits are any good - one about a platypus, and a touching one about how Gervais and his male relatives and friends express affection. Both of these are too little too late, though. His retirement can't come soon enough.
Clare Martin, Paste Magazine, 24th May 2022
The curious difference in reception between Ricky Gervais & Dave Chappelle
Perhaps it's due to Gervais being able to hide behind the convenient excuse of his lifelong brand of being intentionally offensive - or perhaps it's because we've already been through it once recently - but there doesn't seem to be equal energy towards Gervais's jokes, which are arguably even more offensive than Chappelle's.
Melanie Weir, Enstars, 24th May 2022
Stream it or skip it - Ricky Gervais: SuperNature
SKIP IT. Gervais warned us with his introduction to the stage as "a man who really doesn't need to do this". And he was right. He didn't need to do this hour. And you don't need to watch it, either.
Sean L. McCarthy, Decider, 24th May 2022
State Of The Union review
At first, this marriage drama about a couple in therapy feels so contrived it's hard to get through. But outstanding performances turn it into something far more endearing.
Rebecca Nicholson, The Guardian, 24th May 2022
State Of The Union, Series 2, review
Nick Hornby plunges into the culture wars.
Marianka Swain, The Telegraph, 24th May 2022
Ricky Gervais defends taboo jokes after mocking trans people
"I think that's what comedy is for."
Cydney Yeates, Metro, 24th May 2022
Like Ricky Gervais's comedy, Netflix's transphobia is getting old
You can just say you're a transphobe, Ricky Gervais. And Netflix, just say you're okay with anti-LGBTQ content on your platform.
Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 24th May 2022
Piers Morgan calls out Nish Kumar over slamming Ricky Gervais
Piers Morgan is coming to defend Ricky Gervais after a clip of Nish Kumar slamming the actor resurfaced online.
Prerna Nambiar, HITC, 24th May 2022
From Gervais to Chappelle, Netflix has a trans-bashing comedy problem
The First Amendment only protects individuals from government censorship. It does not stop private entertainment companies from not distributing your unfunny comedy specials or other private citizens from criticising (or avoiding) them.
Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 24th May 2022
Stephen Fry 'wouldn't be surprised' to be 'sacked' by BBC for being 'fat, old and white'
Stephen Fry has said that he "wouldn't be surprised" to be shown the door by the BBC as he reflected on his career which has spanned decades.
Sabina Rouse, The Daily Express, 24th May 2022
It's impossible to overstate how awful Gervais' violently transphobic special is
Shame on Netflix for giving this level of hate a platform and what was likely an enormous payday for Gervais. Even worse, the company has already ordered more of the same.
Vivian Kane, The Mary Sue, 24th May 2022Videos
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Ricky Gervais: SuperNature
A stand-up special from Ricky Gervais.
9pm60 min
Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains
Series 4, Episode 2Jeremy Vine, Gemma Cairney and James Acaster reflect on their teenage years, revealing which did a skydive that went wrong and which was obsessed with milk.
10pm10 min
State Of The Union
Series 2, Episode 1 - The Laws Of GrammarScott and Ellen meet for coffee to prepare for their first marital counselling session, and Ellen makes a shock announcement.
10:10pm10 min
State Of The Union
Series 2, Episode 2 - Why Quake?Scott and Ellen discuss past betrayals, and Ellen explains just how far apart they've grown.
10:20pm10 min
State Of The Union
Series 2, Episode 3 - Big MustardEllen tells Scott more about her newfound religion, and Scott is left feeling further from her than ever.
10:45pm15 min
Love Marriage By Monica Ali
Episode 7 - Broken RulesWith her relationship and her career both in turmoil, Yasmin finds herself struggling to understand her parents' own difficult past...
10:45pm15 min
Adrian Edmondson - Signs Of Life
Series 2, Episode 2 - MoneyIn which we learn how the school boy Adrian Edmondson tricked the bank, ran away from school and almost got expelled - all for the love of a bass guitar.
11pm30 min
Fortunately... With Fi And Jane
Series 2, Episode 19 - Loaf Handling And Regal Speed Dial, With Your EmailsFi and Jane rifle through the digital postbag to select some of the best listener emails from the past month. Your missives include bar staff misunderstandings, Sri Lankan Uncles and career pivots. Before going through the post, it's back to remote recording for this week and Jane feels left out after not receiving an invitation to watch the horses.