BCG Daily Wednesday 17th March 2021
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Iain Pattinson obituary
Gag writer for Radio 4's I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue and deadpan master of the eye-poppingly filthy double entendre.
The Times, 17th March 2021Interview: Ben Elton returns to the stage, a year late
With a demeanour somewhere between "good sport" and "so over this", Ben Elton is doing whatever the photographer asks in the service of an image to accompany this story. Serious face. Goofy face. Jazz hands. Watering can.
Karl Quinn, The Age, 17th March 2021Murder arrest over death in Michael Barrymore pool
A 50-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of the indecent assault and murder of Stuart Lubbock at the home of Michael Barrymore.
BBC, 17th March 2021Godley: good men can't stand by and let abuse happen
Sure, it's 'not all men', but good men can't stand by and let it happen.
Janey Godley, The Herald, 17th March 2021Limmy rages at Scottish Tories for using his jokes
The Scottish Tories have been scolded by Scottish comedian Limmy after using one of his most popular jokes to attack the Scottish Justice Secretary.
The National (Scotland), 17th March 2021Challis: OFAH 40th anniversary will be snubbed by BBC
Only Fools And Horses legend John Challis, who played car dealer Boycie, says the BBC has made no plans to mark the sitcom's 40th anniversary later this year. The iconic show hits the milestone in September.
Andy Halls, The Sun, 17th March 2021Gervais responses about whether US or UK Office is best
Responding to claims that The US Office is "bigger and better" than its Slough-based counterpart, Gervais said: "I remember once, after syndication, someone on Twitter sent me a tweet that said 'The American version of The Office is so much bigger and better than yours. How does that make you feel?'" Gervais responded: "F***ing rich."
Alex Roberts, JOE, 17th March 2021Alan Carr emotional as he learns of war hero ancestor
Alan and showbiz pal Amanda Holden were tracing their ancestry through the ages on tonight's DNA Journey, with one segment revealing the comedian to be descended from a soldier awarded The Red Cross Medal.
Will Twigger, The Mirror, 17th March 2021Videos
Podcasts
TV & radio
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 2, Episode 52 - Growing PainsThe kids of Beanotown decide that they can run the town far better than the grown-ups. However, they discover it isn't nearly as easy or fun as they had hoped.
Alexei Sayle's The Absence Of Normal
Series 2, Episode 2 - Barcelona ChairsArchitect 'rupert' (yes, spelt and pronounced with a lower case 'r') is frustrated by his lack of "player architect" status and his clients' derivative design briefs. He sets about embedding himself in Tony Blair's Labour government while designing a minimal and perfectly uncomplicated home for himself and his family.
Wragg And Wragg
Series 2, Episode 7 - CommentaryTom and Calum sit down to watch Season 1 of Wragg and Wragg.
Gossip And Goddesses With Granny Kumar
Series 1, Episode 6Granny Kumar is joined by Doctor Who star Mandip Gill and Evening Standard Best Actress award winner Josette Simon.
Bill Bailey: Limboland
The comedian muses on people's expectations of happiness in a performance recorded at the Hammersmith Apollo. He shares the story of a disastrous family trip to see the Northern Lights, recalls a meeting with Paul McCartney that did not go as expected and performs a heart-rending country and western ballad on the nature of love.
Hypothetical
Series 3, Episode 6Josh Widdicombe and James Acaster are joined by Huge Davies, Joel Dommett, Sally Phillips and Helen Bauer.
Tom Mayhew Is Benefit Scum
Series 1, Episode 3 - ScroungersIn this episode Tom looks at the state benefits and asks if they actually works.
The Skewer
Series 3, Episode 10This week: a vaccine steeplechase, the ubiquitous Amol Rajan, and (se)men on the moon.