BCG Daily Friday 9th April 2021

Jimmy Carr fears he'll get cancelled

Jimmy Carr, 48, has admitted that he fears he'll get cancelled when returning to stand-up comedy, as he showed off his new look in the latest pre-recorded episode of The Jonathan Ross Show, which airs on Saturday.

Meet The Richardsons review

Until today's comics grow out of the puerile urge to swear for laughs, there can never be another truly funny sitcom. Foul language kills good comedy. It ditches the need for wit or clever characters, and replaces them with an easy spatter of obscenity. Meet The Richardsons (Dave) is a prime example.

Katherine Ryan on her jewellery show All That Glitters

The host of the jewellery making series and its judges Judges Shaun Leane and Solange Azagury-Partridge talk to Emily Baker about their favourite pieces and how to balance being a mentor and a critic.

Meet The Richardsons review

If this is modern TV comedy, bring on the repeats.

The Two Ronnies at 50

The rare double act who actually liked each other, Ronnies Barker and Corbett turned wordplay and innuendo into high art. Why did they stop?

Celebrity Juice review

This asinine panel game requires nothing from its players apart from four-letter rants and disgusting anecdotes about sex. Despite this, every round is heavily scripted and edited, so that it manages to combine potty-mouthed witlessness with a complete lack of spontaneity.

Kate Daughton sets up Sai Kung Boys

Departing BBC comedy boss Kate Daughton has set up a TV production company. The Upstart Crow and Man Like Mobeen commissioner registered a business - Sai Kung Boys - with Companies House on 31 March, just a few days after she revealed her departure from the BBC.

Trip Hazard: My Great British Adventure preview

The landscape of Britain takes a back seat to larking about as Rosie Jones becomes the latest comedian to embark on her own travel series.

The perennial problem with TV panel shows: race

The format should give comic talents a time to shine. So why don't our flagship shows reflect the diversity of comedy in 2021?

Daisy May Cooper says she 'absolutely hated' RADA

Daisy May Cooper has said she hated studying at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, which is also known as Rada.

Munya Chawawa interview

For a UK satirist and his online fans, comedy is catharsis

Preview: Frank Of Ireland is a slow burn

It's not Derry Girls - but it's not Waterworld either.

Poppy Hillstead interview

The illustrator, animator, actor and podcaster on the things that make her laugh the most.

Trip Hazard: My Great British Adventure review

Affable chaos made for a relatable travelogue.

Rob Brydon: podcasting, panel shows and Gavin & Stacey

The entertainer reflects on 20 years of work as his brand new podcast launches on Spotify.

Bradley Walsh on set for Darling Buds Of May remake

Bradley Walsh perficks his David Jason impression as he starts filming The Darling Buds Of May's remake.

The TV favourite, 60, who hosts quiz show The Chase, plays Pop Larkin, originally portrayed by Sir David.

Emily Atack turned down by Roman Kemp after jokes

Roman Kemp does not want to date Emily Atack after she revealed she wanted to do a sex act on his rock star dad.

The hilarious revelation came on the premiere episode of the 25th series of Celebrity Juice, where Roman played on captain Emily's team.