BCG Daily Tuesday 14th June 2022
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Chris McGlade: How I forgave my dad's killer - and made it funny
Comedy is often seen as a useful way to tackle thorny topics but Chris McGlade has gone the extra mile with his stand-up show Forgiveness - about his father's murder, in 2011.
Helen Bushby, BBC, 14th June 2022
Can You Write a Sitcom? YES YOU CAN!
Right now, I feel like the monster in a Scooby Doo cartoon, trying to scare you away from something. In my last couple of posts, you might be thinking that I've been trying to stop you from writing a sitcom so I've got less competition. That's not why. I really love sitcoms, and I want more sitcoms on TV and better ones. The more competition that drives up the quality that makes sitcoms funnier and makes me laugh more, the merrier!
James Cary, Sitcom Geek, 14th June 2022
Barry Cryer: A Celebration review
Tears of a clown? Nobody, if the slew of comics and actors at this starry one-off celebration last night was anything to go by, had told Barry Cryer about it.
Dominic Maxwell, The Times, 14th June 2022
Opinion: the myth of woke liberal elite
I've yet to see Woke Liberal Elite in action but I know of comedy clubs that claim to be fighting against Woke-Brigade and Cancel Culture by only hiring certain acts that you can't hear anywhere else except at almost every comedy club around the country most weekends. I have no doubt though someone will put a far right enabling spin on this with no evidence. Something like 'the reason why they won is because the public are sick of all the woke' and the un-balance of the internet will be restored.
Steve McLean, Beyond The Joke, 14th June 2022
Rowan Atkinson interview
'People think perfectionism is admirable... I find it quite corrosive'.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 14th June 2022
Goodbye Baz: how stars celebrated the life of Barry Cryer
Friends, fans and family of Barry Cryer gathered in London's West End last night to remember the great gagsmith at a star-studded memorial gig.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 14th June 2022
Steve Nallon publishing his first novel
For 12 years, he voiced Margaret Thatcher in Spitting Image - now Steve Nallon is publishing his first novel. Aimed at teenagers, The Time That Never Was has been inspired by his own childhood in Leeds in the 1960s.
Chortle, 14th June 2022
Femmes Of Color launches a comedy podcast
Kemah Bob is launching a new podcast based on her Femmes of Color live comedy night.
Chortle, 14th June 2022
Screen Media acquires US rights to Catherine Tate comedy The Nan Movie
Screen Media has acquired North American rights to the road-trip comedy The Nan Movie, written by Catherine Tate and Brett Goldstein, with plans for a day-and-date theatrical and on-demand release this July.
Matt Grobar, Deadline, 14th June 2022
New monthly comedy night launches in Morecambe
A Morecambe bar hopes customers will see the funny side as it launches a monthly comedy night in the town.
Michelle Blade, Lancaster Guardian, 14th June 2022
Good Luck To You, Leo Grande review
Deftly handled direction from Sophie Hyde and a thoroughly impressive dual performance from Emma Thompson and Daryl McCormack enlivens an electric script, tackling taboo sexual subjects with wit, flair and welcome realism.
Hanna Flint, Empire, 14th June 2022
Edinburgh 2022: Pick of the Programme- Cabaret
With over 3000 shows now onsale for the 2022 Edinburgh Festival Fringe, trying to narrow down what to see can be a bit of a task. BWW reviewer Natalie O'Donoghue has selected her top ten picks across the festival programme to highlight the shows you really don't want to miss this year!
Natalie O'Donoghue, Broadway World, 14th June 2022Videos
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6:30pm30 min
Geoff Norcott: Well Classy
Award-winning comedian Geoff Norcott returns to Radio 4, this time examining his own class identity. Has he changed, now that he's known the taste of brioche?
9pm60 min
Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains
Series 4, Episode 5Shaun Ryder, Ninia Benjamin and Fatiha El-Ghorri revisit their teenage years, revealing one of them had a bathroom accident on a school trip and one believes in UFOs.
10pm10 min
State Of The Union
Series 2, Episode 9 - Kopi LuwakScott and Ellen have shared a magical night together but their rekindled intimacy hits a bump when Ellen opens up to Scott about some dark thoughts.
10:15pm10 min
State Of The Union
Series 2, Episode 10 - The Last BoxEllen and Scott arrive for their final session and share their hopes for their future and their plans for the relationship.
10:35pm45 min
Everything I Know About Love
Episode 2 - Love At First SightThe girls settle into their new lives in London. Birdy continues to date Nathan. As things between them start to get serious, Maggie realises that Birdy is starting to slip away.
11pm30 min
Fortunately... With Fi And Jane
Series 2, Episode 22 - Fan Belts On The Cusp Of Change, With Liane MoriartyFi and Jane chat to Australian author Liane Moriarty, author of Big Little Lies. Fortunately listener Liane talks to Fi and Jane about her latest book Apples Never Fall, Nicole Kidman's practicality and competing on daily steps with her siblings.