BCG Daily Wednesday 1st May 2024
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Stephen Mangan: I'm pleased I'm addicted to running, not heroin
The actor and author, 55, on chaotic breakfasts, starry school runs and why no one in his family is interested in anything he's done.
Nick McGrath, The Times, 1st May 2024Larry Dean: "My pal had Disco Inferno played at his funeral"
The comedian on going on holiday with his family, being diagnosed with autism and picking on the wrong people at live shows.
Ashley Davies, The Times, 1st May 2024Count Binface will save Britain by waging war with menacing psycho seagulls
Would-be London Mayor Count Binface has revealed he will save Britain by taking on the nation's psycho seagulls as he revealed his manifesto ahead of the election.
James Caven, Daily Star, 1st May 2024Jonathan Pie: Heroes And Villains review
"Shit or shite? A nation decides"
Little Lark of London, 1st May 2024TikTok confirmed as virtual stage for Edinburgh Fringe 2024
The Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society announced today that TikTok will continue as the Official Virtual Stage for the Fringe in 2024, marking the third consecutive year of this partnership.
WJ Quinn, The Quintessential Review, 1st May 2024John Cleese drops huge update on Fawlty Towers reboot with daughter Camilla
John Cleese has dropped a huge update on the upcoming Fawlty Towers reboot with his daughter Camilla.
The former Monty Python star gave a sneak peak to the highly-anticipated show, but there is a twist.
Joshua Rom, The Sun, 1st May 2024Miles Jupp on his brain seizure: "Suddenly, there was an explosion in my vision"
After surviving a terrifying health scare, Miles Jupp is back on the road with his first stand-up tour in seven years. The actor and comedian tells Murray Robertson about his road to recovery, gracious exits and (literally) getting back on the horse.
Murray Robertson, The List, 1st May 2024The Q&A: Tim Key
Whether he's on a radio or in book form, the award-winning Tim Key dazzles and delights listeners/readers with his verse work. This poet, comedian, actor and magazine-show host's sidekick (fictional) grapples with our Q&A, taking in Tokyo, Delhi and a local sofa along the way.
Tim Key, The List, 1st May 2024Scott Capurro reported to police for "homophobia"
Veteran gay comic Scott Capurro has been reported to Islington Police for "homophobia" after a gig at a central London club.
Claire Smith, Entertainment Now, 1st May 2024Green Wing: Resuscitated review
Fans of Channel 4's surreal hospital comedy will not be disappointed with the result, which dropped without notice this week.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 1st May 2024Rarely asked questions: Jen Brister
Specsavers recently launched the first ever comedy club in London to normalise eye symptoms in the over 40s. The show took place at the At Arms Length club at Up The Creek in Greenwich and comedian/writer Jen Brister headlined.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 1st May 2024Comedy writer Tim Reid's Perfect Playlist of comedy favourites
Tim Reid is the co-writer of Peter Kay's and currently hosts the podcast Fist Of Firsts, in which comedy names talk their backstories and their creative process.
Chortle, 1st May 2024Co-op Live: Troubled venue cancels debut show for third time
Manchester's troubled new Co-op Live arena has postponed what was supposed to be its opening concert at the last minute because of a "technical issue".
BBC, 1st May 2024Podcasts
TV & radio
Room 101
Series 2, Episode 5 - Victoria Coren MitchellIf you had to banish items to Room 101 what would you choose? Victoria Coren Mitchell's wide ranging choices include shops that don't take cash, and cows.
Hold The Front Page
Series 2, Episode 2 - Cumbria: The Westmorland GazetteNish Kumar and Josh Widdicombe work for the Westmorland Gazette, launching an investigation into the mysterious Beast of Cumbria and reporting on the World Gurning Championships.
Mammoth
Episode 3Following the death of his close friend, Tony Mammoth decides he doesn't want to die alone and embarks on trying to find a special person to spend his life with.
Gary Little: At Large
Episode 1 - Two Ways Of Looking At ItGlaswegian comedian Gary is more true criminal than true crime. His stand-up show gives a different perspective on life before, behind and beyond his prison bars.