BCG Daily Friday 9th September 2022
Press clippings
Ricky Gervais announces work in progress dates for new show Armageddon
Ricky Gervais has announced that he is doing work-in-progress gigs to road-test material for his next live show entitled Armageddon.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 9th September 2022
Stuck review
Dylan Moran's marriage comedy is short but not sweet.
Carol Midgley, The Times, 9th September 2022
Comedy isn't cancelled
Rumours spread across social media yesterday that all comedy would been banned during a 12-day period of mourning. However, the misguided reports stem from an internal document leaked a decade ago which said the BBC would suspend all comedy shows across its channels until the Queen's funeral, set for September 19. However, it's thought that a decision will be taken on a case-by-case basis - and the edict does not cover other broadcasters or, of course, live comedy.
Chortle, 9th September 2022
Kevin Bridges in controversy over gig on day of Queen's death
When Bridges took to the stage he is alleged to have made some jokes about the events of the day. After saying "Welcome to the only fucking show going ahead in Britain this evening. The doors were at half six, she hung on it's what she would have wanted" he is reported to have said that he was wearing a black suit as a tribute and words to the effect that the Queen would not be the only old woman to die this winter and also that the title King Charles sounded like a small dog. He added that people were checking their phones to see if they had the day off.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 9th September 2022
The Last Leg won't be airing tonight
Tonight's episode of The Last Leg won't be going out on Channel 4, host Adam Hills has revealed.
Chortle, 9th September 2022
See How They Run director explains which old movies inspired new film
"I'm not sure there were specific films that guided the look in a way that you can really closely trace," Tom George said. "But one thing I love about films of that period, whether it be Rear Window by Alfred Hitchcock, or slightly earlier Kind Hearts And Coronets - one of the very best Ealing comedies - is the pacing of them from an editing point of view.
Patrick Cremona, Radio Times, 9th September 2022
See How They Run review
Sam Rockwell and Saoirse Ronan star in this theatreland mystery that's the closest to an adaptation of The Mousetrap as you're going to get.
Rosie Fletcher, Den Of Geek, 9th September 2022
The Importance Of Being Earnest review
Denzel Westley-Sanderson's staging of the high-society comedy adds a welcome dose of playfulness amid the cucumber sandwiches.
Mark Fisher, The Guardian, 9th September 2022
The Lost King review
Sally Hawkins is amiable enough the amateur historian who locates the long-dead monarch - but the uneven script digs its own grave.
Peter Bradshaw, The Guardian, 9th September 2022Bob Mortimer and Paul Whitehouse on the return of their hit show
"We were terrible. We thought, 'what have we done?'," Paul Whitehouse grins as he recalls the first ever day of filming.
The Yorkshire Post, 9th September 2022Videos
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6am60 min
Bad Sisters
Series 1, Episode 5 - Eye For An EyeBibi is gripped by a bold, dangerous idea for John Paul's birthday. Matt learns a difficult truth.
9am
No More Jockeys
Set 5, Episode 2 - Set 5, Game 2With Mark Watson winning the first game of the fifth set, this week we have a sexy game, a faeces chat, Alex Horne tweeting Jack Lisowski, Mark needing some pixelation, and Tim Key having a near death experience. Sponsored by Buckinghamshire Broadband.
9pm30 min
Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing
Series 5, Episode 1 - Grilse (River Exe, Devon)Bob and Paul start the series by fishing the beautiful River Exe in Devon, looking for Grilse, also known as the 'summer silver'. After a day of limited success, they enjoy a game of cricket before having a go at some shore fishing at Bossington Beach in Somerset.