BCG Daily Monday 21st September 2020

Dead funny - Ghosts is back

The Horrible Histories team explain why their spooky sitcom is good family fun.

Ghosts is back with even more spirited shenanigans

The appearance of the plague victims might feel a tad close to the bone in 2020 but the show is largely filled with light lols, offering historically accurate jokes and physical comedy in equal measure.

Kae Kurd accused of ripping off fridge routine

Kae Kurd has been accused of stealing a routine he performed on Jonathan Ross's Comedy Club last weekend. Fellow stand-up Darius Davies says the jokes Kurd told on the high-profile ITV show about getting smart fridges bear a remarkable similarity to material he does on the same topic.

Jody Latham responds to calls for a Shameless reunion

The Lip Gallagher actor says he also auditioned for another role on the cult Channel Four show.

Meet the Funny Women Awards finalists: Izzy Askwith

This morning we speak to Izzy Askwith.

Charlotte Ritchie interview

"I think there are a lot of unexplained things. I think people's brains are really powerful. I won't go into it as it's unfounded but there is a lot of very energetic stuff that happens. People are connected and there are lots of reverberations of people's energy that gets left behind. So it must be kind of possible for ghosts to exist," she says.

Kiell Smith-Bynoe interview

From playing a north London estate agent to ghost-blind occupant of a stately home, Kiell Smith-Bynoe is keeping the laughs coming.

Lolly Adefope interview

'I don't care if I get cancelled again, I've got the antibodies'.

Kiell Smith-Bynoe interview

As Ghosts returns for a second series, we talk cancel culture, moving out, and Stath Lets Flats.

Ania Magliano: Funny Women Awards 2020 interviews

An interview with Funny Women Awards finalist Ania Magliano.

Katherine Ryan gushes about husband on 1st anniversary

Katherine Ryan marked her one year wedding anniversary to her high school sweetheart Bobby Kootstra with a series of snaps on Instagram on Monday.

Ghosts Series 2 review

It's been more than a year since Ghosts were on our screens - but it seems like they have never been away, such is the way these spooks from down the ages already feel so familiar.

Picnic At The Castle with Phil Wang and others review

There's some good work that's in progress here... See him next time he plays a castle near you.

Osman tells politicians to 'suck it up' on panel shows

The Pointless host has responded to claims that shows like Have I Got News For You are too left-wing, but he insisted that's simply down to who's in power.

Lolly Adefope interview

From playing Alan Partridge's nemesis to taking compliments from Tom Cruise, the comic has packed a lot into her career. But she's not getting ahead of herself.

Meet the Funny Women Awards finalists: Ania Magliano

This afternoon we speak to Ania Magliano.

Mathew Baynton and Jim Howick interview

"They're stuck in an existence they didn't ask for... like all of us"

Izzy Askwith interview

Izzy Askwith talks deadpan comedy, bringer gigs and the 2020 Funny Women finals.

Ghosts Series 2 review

Ghost-hunters descend on beleaguered couple Mike and Alison's country pile, as the grown-up comedy from the Horrible Histories team returns for more crude yet clever laughs.

Ghosts, BBC1, review

A pleasingly daft comedy fit for the whole family.

Ian Hislop hopes Donald Trump will host HIGNFY

The Private Eye editor Ian Hislop is hoping that US president Donald Trump will lose out in the presidential election so that he will have time to appear as a guest host on Have I Got News For You.

Ghosts review: good fun, but it can't beat Rentaghost

This knockabout sitcom from the Horrible Histories team feels like a kids' show at times, but it sure beats the BBC's 'topical' comedies.

Jemima Kirke joins Sex Education as new headteacher

Netflix hit Sex Education is about to get a lot sexier with Jemima Kirke playing the new head at the show's Moordale High.

The star of steamy drama Girls will arrive at the school for series three, taking over from Mr Groff, played by Alistair Petrie.

Ian Royce's funeral fund smashes £5k

Britain's Got Talent fans have donated more than £7,000 to the funeral fund of funnyman Ian Royce.

The 51-year-old, who was the beloved warm-up act for many ITV shows, died earlier this month of organ failure.