BCG Daily Sunday 13th November 2022
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Peter Kay fan accidentally buys £377 tickets to Harlem Globetrotters
A fan of Bolton comic Peter Kay accidentally spent £377 on tickets for the Harlem Globetrotters show through a presale website.
Dennis Morton, The Scotsman, 13th November 2022
Tim Minchin on comedy, music and the joy of Matilda
Tim Minchin refuses to be categorised. So what do we call a man who tells jokes, challenges political tribalism and writes songs that move you to tears? Eva Wiseman meets the man behind Matilda the Musical - and much more.
Eva Wiseman, The Guardian, 13th November 2022
Amy Spinks interview
Amy is a writer who helped define her voice by performing sketch comedy live in front of an audience. With experience writing/performing with various groups for stage and web, she has various projects in the works. She has a natural passion for collaboration, a side-gig as a script reader, and plenty of insight for aspiring comedy writers.
The Comedy Loser, 13th November 2022
The IT Crowd is still peak workplace comedy television
The IT Crowd is now streaming on Netflix, starring Chris O'Dowd and Richard Ayoade, and it's still one of the best workplace comedies on television.
Dana Da Silva, CBR, 13th November 2022
Leslie Phillips obituary
Revered actor and a master of comedy.
Robert Sellers, The Independent, 13th November 2022
My Dad Wrote A Porno: the secrets of Britain's biggest comedy podcast revealed
As the show bows out, we meet its creators - and meet the mysterious Rocky Flintstone, the dad who inspired it.
Patricia Nicol, The Sunday Times, 13th November 2022
Ellie Taylor has her sights on Strictly's Blackpool show after wowing judges
Ellie Taylor has ended up in sixth place on the leaderboard in week eight of Strictly Come Dancing.
Chortle, 13th November 2022
Mammals review
Corden is miscast, chiefly because he lacks the range to enliven his character.
Barbara Ellen, The Observer, 13th November 2022
29 best feel-good podcasts to make you happy
We all need cheering up - Bob Mortimer, Chris and Rosie Ramsey, Alan Carr, and French and Saunders are here to help.
The Sunday Times, 13th November 2022
Sooty releasing Christmas single
As Sooty heads into his 75th (yes, 75th!) birthday year, the nation's favourite magic yellow bear is teaming up with Childline, the children's counselling service run by the NSPCC, for the release of his very own charity Christmas single.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 13th November 2022
Page turner: CLAMPdown by Ian Wolf
Wolf writes in a knowledgeable yet casual way. It gives the book the vibe of listening to a friend light-heartedly rant to you about one of his passions. I think this is a brilliant element of the book, as non-fiction as a genre tends to bore me, whereas CLAMPdown was a joy to read. Not to mention the jokes that he constantly makes throughout the book. I found myself smiling and laughing while reading it. There is a brilliant breakdown of the history of manga and anime in general at the beginning, so even if you don't know much about it you will get a lot out of this book.
Megan Peoples, Nerd Rambles, 13th November 2022
Snooker star Mark Williams back in action after acting debut in The Tuckers
"I am a big fan of the show, which is a Welsh-based comedy with the sort of humour I enjoy."
Hector Nunns, The Sportsman, 13th November 2022Harriet Kemsley review
A smutty uprising against idealised femininity.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 13th November 2022TV & radio
3pm60 min
The Fall And Rise Of Reginald Perrin
Episode 1 - The FallA suburban executive has had enough of the daily grind, and makes a life-changing decision that drives him down an eccentric path.
7:15pm30 min
Now You're Asking With Marian Keyes And Tara Flynn
Series 2, Episode 7 - The Overburdened Listener ProblemDo your family and friends bring their problems to you? Why do men so often need telling? Should you stay or should you go? Marian and Tara have views.
8pm60 min
The Larkins
Series 2, Episode 4 - Wheels Of JusticeMa and the children try to convince Pop to take the court case seriously, but he has more fun things on his mind. He is conducting his own defence in court - what can go wrong? Mariette and Charley make a welcome return home.