BCG Daily Monday 7th October 2024
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Paul Black: "Everything I write is rooted in class"
Paul Black is reflecting on his working-class roots as he prepares to take his latest show to Glasgow.
Lucy Jackson, The National (Scotland), 7th October 2024Emily Atack on tabloids, trolls and life after The Inbetweeners
The role of Charlotte 'Big Jugs' Hinchcliffe made her a star - then she spent years trying to get the respect and the roles she deserved. Now, at the age of 34, she's been having the time of her life shooting Jilly Cooper's Rivals. What changed?
Zoe Williams, The Guardian, 7th October 2024Sophie Willan: "Care-experienced people have superpowers - we're brilliant!"
Alma's Not Normal has helped bring about a more positive, yet still realistic, portrayal of care-experienced people in the media.
Sophia Alexandra Hall, The Big Issue, 7th October 2024Susie McCabe adores Perth but says Dundee is "closest to Glasgow" for people and humour
Susie, 44, opens up on self doubt, 5-star hotels and her message from Billy Connolly ahead of Tayside shows.
Rebecca Baird, The Dundee Courier, 7th October 2024Maisie Adam review
A welcomingly confrontational and awkward evening of stand-up with a bit of something for everyone.
Molly Knox, The Spy In The Stalls, 7th October 2024Jon Richardson support for 'remarkable' fundraiser
A man with a muscle-wasting condition is reuniting with the comedian who he bonded with over their love of the same football team.
Shivani Chaudhari, BBC, 7th October 2024Birmingham Comedy Festival Breaking Talent Award 2024 - A sneak peek from the nominees
Culture writer Abigail Meardon previews Birmingham Comedy Festival's upcoming Breaking Talent Award show, suggesting the sneak peaks she received from the nominees promise performances that are dynamic and varied, yet relatable and seriously funny.
Abigail Meardon, Redbrick, 7th October 2024Sweetpea review
Ella Purnell's quirky serial killer drama isn't quite as devilish as it thinks.
Benji Wilson, The Telegraph, 7th October 2024I tried the Taskmaster live experience - it didn't go to plan
I might have been rubbish at Alex Horne's tasks, but this is one live experience that's certainly worth saving up for.
Rachael Healy, i Newspaper, 7th October 2024Ludwig, the Guardian's genius new crossword setter
The Guardian has recruited a crossword compiler with a difference: he is entirely fictional.
Alan Connor, The Guardian, 7th October 2024Frank Skinner's radio show to return as a podcast
Frank Skinner's radio show is to return, six months after it was unceremoniously axed by Absolute Radio. The programme will now be a twice-weekly podcast and again feature co-hosts Emily Dean and Pierre Novellie.
Chortle, 7th October 2024Andrew White picks his Perfect Playlist
"Losing Gina Yashere to America was one of Britain's greatest comedic shames."
Chortle, 7th October 2024Alma's Not Normal review
After four years touring with a theatre company (playing a tree), Alma is finally back in Bolton. It's as daft and brilliant as ever.
Emily Baker, i Newspaper, 7th October 2024Alice Lowe on the 2000s: "It was a toxic era that disguised itself as being inclusive"
Filmmaker and actor Alice Lowe's second feature film Timestalker is an era-skipping fantasy romcom about a woman's obsession with a toxic man who keeps popping up in her life over different periods in history as she is reincarnated. Lowe talks to Katherine McLaughlin about happy endings, the nasty noughties and getting deep inside the female mind.
Katherine McLaughlin, The List, 7th October 2024Timestalker review
A deliciously offbeat paranormal comedy from Alice Lowe.
Anna Smith, Games Radar, 7th October 2024Timestalker review
Ripples with insight and emotion.
David Jenkins, Little White Lies, 7th October 2024Timestalker review
Alice Lowe's Timestalker takes us on a journey through time for a reincarnation rom-com about a woman falling for the wrong guy.
Daniel Allen, Loud and Clear, 7th October 2024Happy Ewe-ltide! Sketch trio Sheeps to release a Christmas album
Sketch group Sheeps have recorded a Christmas album, with the aid of several of the big-name comedy friends. Ghosts stars Lolly Adefope and Charlotte Ritchie, Stath Lets Flats creator Jamie Demetriou and Starstruck's Rose Matafeo and Emma Sidi are among those singing on A Very Sheeps Christmas.
Chortle, 7th October 2024Jon Plowman: Political correctness ISN'T killing comedy
'Wokeness' isn't killing comedy - and the people who say it is are often comedians who aren't funny. That's the view of veteran TV producer Jon Plowman, who says commentators who claim comedy is overly cautious are overlooking what is being made.
Chortle, 7th October 2024Alma's Not Normal review
British gem beats anything the streaming giants can produce.
Benji Wilson, The Telegraph, 7th October 2024Jayde Adams and Sophie Willan's unlikely roots in Bristol Cathedral
A friendship at the centre of a BBC comedy drama has unlikely roots in Bristol Cathedral, one of the stars of the new series has revealed.
Chris Arnold & Jonathan Holmes, BBC, 7th October 2024Alma's Not Normal review
Pretty much the perfect comedy.
Rachel Aroesti, The Guardian, 7th October 2024Sweetpea review
Ella Purnell shows off the full breadth of her talents, playing every emotion from mild to wild.
Carly Lane, Collider, 7th October 2024Sweetpea review: Ella Purnell's killer wallflower is devilishly good fun
In this gripping new Sky comedy drama, this Sweetpea has turned a little sour - making for one hell of a series.
Tilly Pearce, Radio Times, 7th October 2024Videos
Podcasts
TV & radio
Super Happy Magic Forest
Episode 1 - Balloon QuestThe heroes discover that their latest quest - delivering 30 birthday balloons to Mr Friendlyface's cousin - isn't as easy as they expected.
Dodge's Pup School
Episode 6 - Junk ModellingThe pups are super excited as today they are junk modelling! The class decide they want to make superhero costumes.
Just A Minute
Series 93, Episode 4 - Trying Times - The National Newspaper For JudgesSue Perkins challenges Stephen Fry, Jan Ravens, Tony Hawks and Katherine Parkinson to speak for 60 seconds without repetition, deviation or hesitation. Subjects include Small Town Secrets, Mark Anthony, and the Subject of Ridicule.
Out Of Order
Episode 10Out Of Order is a game show all about judgements and first impressions. Host Rosie Jones is joined by team captains Katherine Ryan and Judi Love, plus Rhys James & Thanyia Moore.
Will & Ralf Should Know Better
Episode 1 - Harder, Better, Faster, StrongerWill and Ralf are putting their physical and mental strength to the test. They meet the World's Strongest Woman, learn calming Buddhist practices and challenge themselves in an explosive Hostile Environment Training drill.
Alma's Not Normal
Series 2, Episode 1 - No Going BackAlma is back in town and desperate for things to be different. And they certainly are different - Joan has some shocking news that's going to change everything.
Stevens & McCarthy
Episode 1The duo are in tune with 'Millennial' woes; pensioner power hits the headlines; and a gamer mum loses her cool. Meanwhile, at the roll van, Davie the worker feels sexually objectified; Adele's new album is a hit list of age issues; and the girls think twinkly lights are the answer to all life's woes.