BCG Daily Monday 17th March 2014

The Full Monty's West End run to end early

The West End version of The Full Monty is to close after five weeks, two-and-a-half months earlier than planned.

Rufus Hound: All male panel shows should be stopped

"All-male panel shows should be a thing of the past because we live in a world awash with funny women" Rufus Hound says.

Jack Whitehall Gets Around, comedy review

Though playing mega venues suggests a finished article, the young comic is still a work-in-progress. This show at least suggests that he can progress in quality (clearly he has quantity licked), though it doesn't signpost how far.

Jack Whitehall, Wembley Arena - comedy review

In terms of production values this may well be the most spectacular arena stand-up show ever. It is a shame then, that the gift did not always live up to the flashy wrapping paper.

Comedy review: Ray Bradshaw, Glasgow

The second and final instalment in Ray Bradshaw's high-concept show, I Dare Ray To, plays on the affable comic's eagerness to converse with strangers and willingness to accept their ridiculous bets.

The Full Monty's West End run to end early

The West End version of The Full Monty is to close after five weeks, two-and-a-half months earlier than planned.

Celebrate St. Patrick's day with the Moones

What better way to dive head first into St. Patrick's Day than to take a quick look at brilliant Irish sitcom Moone Boy.

Radio 4 order Series 2 of Tom Wrigglesworth's Hang-Ups

Radio 4 have ordered a second series of Tom Wrigglesworth's Hang-Ups.

Radio Times review

Fidelma Moone is trying on veils while eating for two, and Ma is planning an unwanted hen night. Yes, Fidelma's wedding to drippy Dessie is mere days away, and young Martin seeks an escape. Perhaps he'll find it in Majella, from the travellers' community that's just moved into a neighbouring field.

With the bride-to-be falling asleep among the hens, and Father Linehan (hilarious Mark Doherty) hosting the stag do in church, raucous isn't quite the word for the festivities. But fear not, things degenerate... It's a superbly wince-worthy episode, with a defining moment for Martin that brings a tear to the eye of imaginary pal Sean.

Moone Boy quiz

Do you know your Fidelmas from your Trishas? Find out by testing your knowledge with these fun facts and trivia.

Hate Stella? No chance, say real-life neighbours

Now fans of Stella and its presence in Ferndale have spoken up for it, saying the majority of people living in the area have no problem with the filming.

Rufus Hound rants at motorist who killed his cat

Rufus Hound has slammed a callous young motorist for killing his beloved cat - and then driving off without stopping.

Sharon Rooney shines in an incredibly moving episode

I could just copy and paste the phrase 'Sharon Rooney was fantastic in this episode' but it wouldn't do justice to such a brave performance.

Rob Brydon & Steve Coogan's Italian trip

After their Yorkshire gastro-odyssey in The Trip, Rob Brydon and Steve Coogan set off for the next series - around Italy in a Mini, to stuff themselves silly (again). Here, Brydon gorges on the glamour of it all...