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BCG Daily Thursday 1st February 2024

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The Pin. Image shows from L to R: Alexander Owen, Ben Ashenden. Copyright: BBC Film

The Pin's Ben Ashenden & Alexander Owen pen Amazon film Deep Cover

Sketch comedy duo Ben Ashenden and Alexander Owen, aka The Pin, have written Deep Cover, their cinematic screenwriting debut, an Amazon Prime Video action comedy about improv actors infiltrating London's criminal gangs with an all-star cast and crew.

Features

Red Dwarf. Image shows left to right: Lister (Craig Charles), Rimmer (Chris Barrie) Features

Launching Red Dwarf: Series I retrospective

A look back at the creation of Red Dwarf. The sci-fi sitcom nearly launched with a very different cast.

BCG Pro

Helen Monks Pro

My Comedy Career: Helen Monks

Writer, actor and comedian Helen Monks - who is now starring in the RSC's A Midsummer Night's Dream - talks about fending off self-doubt, finding a network of people and the benefits of seeing yourself as a project manager.

Press clippings

Frank Skinner

Frank Skinner, the Catholic comedian for whom the Bible is a rattling good read

It's hard to think of anyone else who has his combination of exquisite technique, complete ­control over the audience and reliably funny content.

Mark Lawson, The Tablet, 1st February 2024
Big Boys. Image shows left to right: Jack (Dylan Llewellyn), Danny (Jon Pointing)

Dylan Llewellyn: 'I'd quite like to play a right horrible git'

Can the actor really be as nice as the gentle teen he plays? As the hit comedy wraps up its second season, he reflects on dyslexia, finding acting by accident - and how Derry Girls saved him.

Michael Segalov, The Guardian, 1st February 2024
Samira Banks

Samira Banks: £2 Tuesday review

Okay, so full disclosure, this is not a straight review of Samira Banks, but after our most recent visit to 2Northdown, we thought we'd have a bit of fun.

Clownster, 1st February 2024
Here We Go. Image shows from L to R: Sam (Jude Collie), Sue (Alison Steadman), Amy (Freya Parks), Paul (Jim Howick), Rachel (Katherine Parkinson)

I talk to Jim Howick

"I think that what Tom (Basden) does so well is interweaving these ridiculously goofy, almost National Lampoon set pieces with genuine heart and personal turmoil."

Elliot Gonzalez, I Talk Telly, 1st February 2024
Guz Khan

Guz Khan review

If you fancy a good old chuckle and have a free night, go to his website and check out his dates and locations.

Janina Cairns, Fairy Powered Productions, 1st February 2024
Julia Masli

Julia Masli review

The mysterious word-of-mouth comedy hit you need to see.

Rachael Healy, i Newspaper, 1st February 2024
Extraordinary

First look: Extraordinary

Disney+ has released several first look images from the second series of hit comedy Extraordinary.

Elliot Gonzalez, I Talk Telly, 1st February 2024
Here We Go. Robin (Tom Basden)

Tom Basden on risque writing, sitcom gold and casting Carey Mulligan

His BBC One series Here We Go has single-handedly revived the family sitcom genre, and Hollywood stars love his short films. Might he be one of Britain's most versatile comedy writers?

Rachel Aroesti, The Guardian, 1st February 2024
Saoirse-Monica Jackson

Saoirse-Monica Jackson confirms engagement

Derry Girls star Saoirse-Monica Jackson has confirmed her engagement to Scottish DJ Denis Sulta.

Sara Baalla, Digital Spy, 1st February 2024

Videos

Double Date Online

Double Date

3 mins, 12 secs

It's always worth making an effort. A sketch by the Jamaica Street Boys.

G'wed. Image shows left to right: Christopher (Jake Kenny-Byrne), Reece (Dylan Thomas-Smith) TV

G'wed - Trailer

40 secs

Teaching 101: Make sure you have some mental health training.

Podcasts

Mawaan Rizwan

The Comedian's Comedian Podcast with Stuart Goldsmith: 446 - Mawaan Rizwan

71 minutes

You may know him from his stand-up which led to his hit BBC show, Juice, his viral hits that have been all over the internet and his unforgettable appearance on...

TV & radio

Radio 4 1:45pm
15 min
Ian Hislop's Oldest Jokes. Ian Hislop. Credit: BBC

Ian Hislop's Oldest Jokes

Episode 9 - Who's De Hoeghe?

Ian moves to the 17th Century when printing and changes in censorship laws ushered in a new and energetic form of comedy, the satirical cartoon. Ian is more than familiar with the giants of the so-called Golden age of Cartoon satirists, starting with William Hogarth and maturing into the 18th and 19th Centuries with James Gilray.

BBC Radio Wales. Copyright: BBC 6:30pm
30 min
The Musical Life Of.... Copyright: BBC

The Musical Life Of...

Series 5, Episode 4 - Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds

The story of the two Hollywood actors who took over Wrexham FC, told in song.

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