BCG Daily Thursday 27th October 2022
Press clippings
Life according to... Maisie Adam
TV panel show favourite Maisie Adam chats about boxers, buzzcuts and getting back on stage.
Murray Scougall, The Sunday Post, 27th October 2022
Olga Koch bringing her 'roller coaster romcom' of a show to Cambridge
A lot has happened in the world since the Cambridge Independent last spoke to Russian-born comedian Olga Koch in February 2020, but during that time the comic's star has continued to rise and she'll soon be visiting Cambridge once again.
Adrian Peel, Cambridge Independent, 27th October 2022
Tony Slattery, Jo Brand and Stewart Lee among new patrons of Leicester Comedy Festival
The 30th Anniversary of Leicester Comedy Festival launches today with a huge line up of comedians performing across Leicester from 8th - 26th February 2023. The Festival is also announcing Eshaan Akbar, Jo Brand, Sikisa and Stewart Lee joining Tony Slattery, as new Patrons. Rosie Jones and Michael Rosen are announced as new patrons of The UK Kids' Comedy Festival.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 27th October 2022
Jordan Gray responds to naked Friday Night Live skit getting 1,400 Ofcom complaints
'I hope that in choosing to do this performance, I've opened the door a crack wider for more acceptance in the long run,' she said.
Ellie Harrison, The Independent, 27th October 2022
Dara O Briain: So... Where Were We? review
Given its seismic global impact, it's no surprise that the Covid pandemic simulated so much stand-up, good and bad. For Dara O Briain, lockdown's shrinking horizons compelled him to look inward for inspiration, writing a more personal show than he's ever presented before.
Chortle, 27th October 2022
It's not offensive to call Boris Johnson a c***, BBC watchdog rules
The BBC watchdog has rejected complaints that the Have I Got News For You special bidding farewell to Boris Johnson was biased against him.
Chortle, 27th October 2022
Ricky Gervais eyes "totally different" TV series following After Life
RadioTimes.com caught up with the comedian and actor to discuss his next project at the National Television Awards.
Lidia Molina-Whyte, Radio Times, 27th October 2022
The Love Box in Your Living Room review
Cultural vandal Nadine Dorries's laughable attempts at free-market broadcasting this week might be the best advert for maintaining the licence fee, but the surprisingly heart-warming conclusion to this bitingly funny hour comes a close second. We'll miss the BBC when it's gone... and this excellent programme is just one more reason why.
Chortle, 27th October 2022
Tory MP reported to the police after 'transphobic comments' at Eddie Izzard
Tory MP Lee Anderson has been "reported to the Police and the Conservatives" for a "clear-cut hate crime" following transphobic remarks about Labour politician and comedian Eddie Izzard, who identifies as a woman.
Becca Monaghan, The Independent, 27th October 2022
Eddie Izzard rules out appearing on all-women Labour MP shortlist
Comedian, seeking to be next Labour MP for Sheffield Central, would not stand on such list as 'I'm gender fluid'.
Helen Pidd, The Guardian, 27th October 2022
Maybe A Ghost Story review - Daniel Kitson scares up a sparkling Halloween yarn
The comedian is as spontaneous as ever in this unadorned show featuring a one-ghost campaign to rewild the sanitised customs of All Hallows Eve.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 27th October 2022
Foxdog Studios talk using prop comedy to capture the silliness in business
"We always start with a looming deadline".
Blizzard Comedy, 27th October 2022
Griff Rhys Jones criticises M&S plan to raze and rebuild Oxford Street store
Comedian and campaigner tells planning inquiry retailer is failing to use landmark building imaginatively.
Sarah Butler, The Guardian, 27th October 2022
The Love Box in Your Living Room review
Spectacular silliness from Harry Enfield and Paul Whitehouse
Rebecca Nicholson, The Guardian, 27th October 2022
The Love Box In Your Living Room review
Harry Enfield's bewildering BBC send-up veered close to genius.
Benji Wilson, The Telegraph, 27th October 2022
Jayde Adams sends out Bristol casting call for new ITV comedy
Adams has asked for young Bristolians to get in touch ahead of filming commencing for Ruby Speaking.
Maisie Lillywhite, The Bristol Post, 27th October 2022
Coventry comedian Holly Hall to make BBC debut next week
A short film she wrote and stars in will air on BBC Three on Tuesday.
Nick Smith, Coventry Telegraph, 27th October 2022Meet our 2022 Industry Award winner Amy Annette
Now in its third year, we were delighted to catch up with Amy Annette to talk about her win, the industry and what she's up to...
Funny Women, 27th October 2022Big Dick Energy review
Alexander Cooper is still able to find funny gold in the cold grey hills of reality, in this case, online meetings probably filmed during the plague.
Michael Talbot-Haynes, Film Threat, 27th October 2022Podcasts
TV & radio
4:40pm5 min
Supertato
Series 1, Episode 9 - Veggies Gotta DanceSupertato and Evil Pea face each other in a dance-off so Supertato can rescue his friends.
6:30pm30 min
Alexei Sayle's Imaginary Sandwich Bar
Series 4, Episode 2 - The Way We Live NowAlexei discusses the motivations of the rich and considers a historic counter-factual involving a young Jacob Rees Mogg.
9pm60 min
Taskmaster
Series 14, Episode 5 - Chip BiffingtonIn this episode, the five beleaguered comics fighting to win Greg Davies' very valuable golden head are offered some rare respite with a raft of seemingly enjoyable tasks. Sarah Millican gets her hands in some cottage pie, Fern Brady is introduced as Brandy Alexander, and Munya Chawawa demonstrates a mastery of martial arts. Elsewhere, John Kearns survives an operation, and Dara O Briain carefully selects a luggage trolley.
9pm60 min
The Lovebox In Your Living Room
Harry Enfield and Paul Whitehouse take inspiration from documentary maker Adam Curtis as they celebrate the BBC's centenary. The duo tell the true story of Britain's political and social evolution over the last century through the life of the BBC and by turning complete fictions into a staggering array of hard facts, they reveal details about the BBC that have been buried for decades.
10pm60 min
Late Night Mash
Series 2, Highlights SpecialRachel presents a special look back at the best bits from the past two months, including some never-seen-before outtakes from the show.
10pm30 min
Shopping With Keith Lemon
Series 3, Episode 8 - Paddy McGuinness & Maura HigginsKeith goes toiletry shopping with Love Island star Maura Higgins and heads up to Stockport to pick up sportswear with comedian and presenter Paddy McGuinness.
10pm35 min
Fantasy Football League
Series 1, Episode 5Matt Lucas and Elis James are back on the Fantasy Football League sofa with comedian and football fanatic Andrew Mensah and celebrity guest managers Chris McCausland and Rachel Riley for more chat about the week in football and to share their fantasy teams from the digital dugout.
10pm30 min
I Hate You
Episode 5 - JazzThe girls experience a very late night with a very drunk Mrs Plant before attending a very dysfunctional wedding anniversary lunch for Charlie's parents.
10:30pm30 min
I Hate You
Episode 6 - MuckCharlie's frustrations with Bob come to a head at a 'launch' party for the 'new' company website, whilst Becca finally gets around to opening the box.
11pm30 min
Fed Or Dead
Delivering food during a pandemic turned ordinary people into saviours, then a zombie apocalypse dropped. Not all heroes wear capes - but most of them carry puncture repair kits.