BCG Daily Thursday 25th February 2021

Restless Natives review

A gleeful sense of humour powers Michael Hoffman's 1985 crime caper, part of Scotland's cinematic response to Thatcherism.

Dating No Filter review

The most surprising moment? The revelation that Joel Dommett employs a professional company to come round to his house to clean his trainers. Who says fame's changed him?

David Walliams and Martin Clunes settle hacking claims

David Walliams and Martin Clunes are among celebrities to settle phone hacking claims with Mirror Group Newspapers. Walliams's lawyer said he 'suffered distress and embarrassment as a result of the misuse of his private information'.

David Walliams admits he'll miss £1.5 million BGT pay

David Walliams admitted that he will miss his £1.5 million Britain's Got Talent cheque after the 2021 series of the show was cancelled. The comments come just months after The Sun revealed that the ITV talent show was embroiled in a furious gender pay gap row as it emerged that David and Simon Cowell were paid more than double Amanda Holden and Alesha Dixon's salaries.

Entering comedy in later life, or what was I thinking?

What do you get if you cross a loudmouthed gobshite, the patriarchy and a midlife crisis? Me, entering comedy, in my 40s.

Charlotte Dawson's son Noah looks just like her dad Les

Charlotte Dawson's baby son Noah looks the spitting image of her late dad Les in this uncanny snap.

The 28-year-old reality star shared a picture of the tot appearing to copy the late comic's trademark gurning face.

Richard Herring has operation to remove testicle

The current Taskmaster champion had the operation under general anaesthetic early on Wednesday morning at the Lister Hospital in Stevenage.

Review: Stand Up And Deliver

The news that celebrities would be trying their hand at stand-up on TV was initially greeted with rumblings of discontent among some comedians. Why should these famous amateurs be given air time when established practitioners can barely work, was their understandable complaint.

BBC seeks a 'British Simpsons'

The BBC is seeking a "British Simpsons" for children in a drive to create home-grown animated series designed to counter the Americanisation of popular culture.

Edinburgh Festival on a knife-edge

Without substantial support, the world's largest arts festival won't take place north of the border in 2021. Might it migrate to London?

Ronald Pickup: Best Exotic Marigold Hotel actor dies

Actor Ronald Pickup, who is best known for his roles in the Best Exotic Marigold Hotel films and The Crown, has died aged 80. His agent said he "passed away peacefully yesterday after a long illness surrounded by his wife and family. He will be deeply missed". Another series starring Pickup was BBC Radio 4 comedy drama Holding Back The Tide, which returns for a new series next week.

The Stand Up And Deliver sets reviewed (spoilers)

Spoiler alert: This is a review of the final stand-up performances of the celebrities taking part in Channel 4's Stand Up And Deliver. While we won't reveal who won the audience vote on the night, it might spoil the surprise to learn how they performed. The episode showing sets is on All4 now and will air next Thursday, March 4, on Channel 4.

Stand Up & Deliver review

Five comedians mentor five celebrities - from a Tory peer to the Happy Mondays singer - in the art of live comedy for charity. Even when the jokes don't land, it's a laugh.

Stand Up & Deliver, review

Left-wing comedian Nick Helm coached Baroness Warsi for a Stand Up To Cancer special and they made a surprisingly delightful double act.

Dating No Filter, review

There are laughs to be had in Sky One's new dating show, in which comedians watch couples on dates, but it's rude, crude and a bit pointless .