BCG Daily Thursday 10th April 2014

The past isn't always an unfunny country

As former Monty Python Michael Palin now admits, not all comedy ages well, but the best humour will endure.

Why Four Weddings is the greatest UK romantic comedy

Of the first 38 words of dialogue in Four Weddings And A Funeral 12 were the F-word but somehow it was charming so it was plain from the off that this was something special.

Radio Times review

If you were wondering what kind of wisecracks a funeral director would come up with, then here's your answer. Yes, it's a seemingly unstoppable flow of jokes involving hearses, churches and St Peter at the Pearly Gates.

It's a hit-and-miss affair, with the best cracks coming from Paul (who wears a leather jerkin as befits his role as an organiser of motorcycle funerals) and Mark (who does the classic amateur gag-teller's thing of laughing uproariously at his own punchlines).

But the most successful one-liner concerns the difference between the English cricket team and an undertaker. I won't spoil the ending for you.

Kevin Bridges - Melbourne Comedy Festival review

Kevin Bridges was feeling pretty smug about selling out his Melbourne run... until he realised his venue held just 250 people. That would still be an achievement for many, but in his native Glasgow he can fill arenas many times over.

Bath comedy club Komedia bids to open an extra hour

Komedia has applied to have its opening hours extended.

London Irish Comedy Festival: Andrew Ryan interview

Andrew Ryan chats to The Irish Post ahead of this year's London Irish Comedy Festival.

Monty Python reinvented British comedy

Michael Palin is typically self-deprecating about the Pythons' work. Their gleaming jewels more than make up for any 'dross'.

Mathew Horne, Tamsin Greig & Andrew Sachs in new film

A film starring Frasier's Kelsey Grammer and Gavin and Stacey actor Mathew Horne is shooting in Croydon today. Horne, who played Gavin in the BBC Three sitcom, tweeted Croydon dubstep pioneer Skream to tell him he was filming Breaking the Bank in the town.

Red Dwarf series 11 to air late 2015?

Red Dwarf will reportedly return to Dave in autumn 2015.

Jim Davidson to turn 'nightmare year' into Fringe shows

Jim Davidson will make his Edinburgh Fringe debut this year in a series of shows that will focus on his 'nightmare year' and his time in the Celebrity Big Brother house.

Seymour Mace takes Questionable Time to the Fringe

Seymour Mace is taking his Questionable Time panel show to the Edinburgh Fringe this summer.

Delve into Warren United with iPhone app and website

ITV4's hilarious new animated football comedy show Warren United hits screens later this month and to get fans in the mood, the makers have released an iPhone app and an hilarious history of fandom website.

Ricky Gervais reveals he doesn't worry about his legacy

"Derek is perfect. He doesn't get stressed by things. I've got a lot in common with him because he's based on me when we were about eight."

London Irish Comedy Festival: Conor Drum interview

Conor Drum chats to The Irish Post ahead of this year's London Irish Comedy Festival, which runs from April 5 to June 14 at The London Irish Centre in Camden.

Steve Pemberton interview

Steve Pemberton talks about Inside No. 9, the lack of ambition on TV and how The League of Gentleman have permeated pop culture.

Lee Hurst is back on the road

Lee Hurst is back and he's seriously hacked off. Which is just as well, given that his new tour is entitled Things That Make You Go Aaarggh!!!