BCG Daily Saturday 25th June 2022
Press clippings
Sara Pascoe: 'My worst gig was at Hugh Grant's birthday party'
The comedian opens up about new motherhood, marriage, and the mistakes she has made during stand-up.
Anna Bonet, i Newspaper, 25th June 2022
Review: Man Vs Bee, Netflix
I hesitated about reviewing Man Vs Bee. While I grew up loving Rowan Atkinson I'm grown up now and had decided his recent work was on the childish side. But as there has been something of a buzz about Man Vs Bee I thought I'd better take a look. Glad I did. It's excellent. And not just for kids.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 25th June 2022
Julian Clary: 'Benedictine monks didn't really prepare me for the life I have lived'
The actor, comedian and writer on flippant remarks, forgetfulness and feral children.
Rosanna Greenstreet, The Guardian, 25th June 2022Alex Kealy interview
The show is about Silicon Valley tech monopolies. I spent the lockdowns reading a couple of dozen books about these companies, many of which increased their market dominance during COVID, and I wanted to do a show about them, especially the problems with advertising as a business model.
On The Mic, 25th June 2022Ali Brice interview
Without beating around the bush, my show is about my journey with therapy and sorting myself out after a suicide attempt in 2018. But don't worry - it is funny!
On The Mic, 25th June 2022Andy Roach interview
Flat earthers. 9/11. Instagram stalkers. The Titanic. Paul McCartney. YouTube wormholes. God. What's real? It will all be in there one way or another.
On The Mic, 25th June 2022Christian Brighty interview
Playboy is a comedy period drama about the Regency's most outrageous rake, Lord Christian Brighty.
On The Mic, 25th June 2022James Barr interview
An old radio boss of mine once told me to be "less camp" on air, Straight Jokes is my fabulous reply.
On The Mic, 25th June 2022Larry Dean interview
It's an hour of stand up. The Herald called it 'confessional storytelling at its funniest' and gave it five stars, so we'll go with that.
On The Mic, 25th June 2022TV & radio
7:15pm30 min
The Infinite Monkey Cage
Series 24, Episode 1 - Bats v FliesProf. Brian Cox and Robin Ince return for a new series and start by tackling one of the most profound questions in science: which are better, Bats or Flies?
8pm60 min
Ministry Of Offence
Episode 11A riotous comedy panel show pitching Left against Right, as two teams of politically-opposed comedians go head to head. Hosted by Steve N Allen, with team captains Leo Kearse and Diane Spencer.
9pm120 min
Billy Connolly's Funniest Moments
For half a century, Billy Connolly has entertained audiences with his unique exploration of universal subjects that some might find too embarrassing to talk about or only whisper in private. This programme is a celebration of his career, features a selection of stand-up routines from live shows as well as memorable appearances on chat shows.