BCG Daily Thursday 15th April 2021

Robert Webb discusses criticism of transgender charity

Robert Webb has discussed his past criticism of Mermaids, a charity for transgender children, in a new podcast interview. 'The whole debate is really overheated,' said the Peep Show star.

Katy Wix on comedy, cake and death

In her extraordinary memoir Delicacy, the comedian and actress writes about losing her parents and her best friend and how grief nearly ended her career.

Gavin & Stacey's Rob Brydon hints at another special

There could be one more special episode of Gavin And Stacey, according to one of the show's lead actors.

Review: Frank Of Ireland

It's a squally, inconsistent show, and one that could certainly do more to make the viewer want to spend time with these aggressively dysfunctional characters. But if you don't mind the lack of depth, Frank generates his share of primal laughs through sheer commitment to the mayhem.

Frank Of Ireland will make you forget about lockdown

The Gleeson brothers' brilliant new sitcom is here to put the smile back on your face

A closer look at Yes, Prime Minister's newspaper joke

A partial history of Yes, Prime Minister's joke about who reads the newspapers.

Morecambe and Wise cleared over 'racist' Irish sketch

The BBC's complaints unit today reveals that they have investigated the much-loved duo over a comedy sketch they recorded in 1968. The skit featured Irish singer Ronnie Carroll and contained references to the IRA that at least one viewer found offensive enough to complain about.

Unseen Borat footage to be released

Scenes which didn't make the final cut are to be included in the new Amazon Prime special, alongside video showing how hairy things got for Sacha Baron Cohen during filming.

Tez Ilyas: To me what I've achieved is so surreal

The popular stand-up comedian has now added to this entertaining mission by releasing his brand-new memoir The Secret Diary of a British Muslim.

Frank Of Ireland review: the new Mrs. Brown's Boys?

Brian and Domhnall Gleeson star in a new Irish comedy that should come with a health warning about gross bodily functions.

Frank Of Ireland review

Brian and Domhnall Gleeson star as a washed-up narcissist and his put-upon sidekick in a new comedy which has the air of a wasted opportunity.

Frank Of Ireland review

From the team behind the verbal firework display that was Catastrophe, this new sitcom is full of slapstick and rampant comedy boners.

Frank Of Ireland review

A rude, strange and grumpy delight.

Lee Mack reveals cocaine-induced cleaning obsession

Comic Lee Mack has revealed that the first time he experimented with drugs - taking cocaine at his best friend's stag do - he became obsessed with cleaning a kitchen, even putting on an apron and Marigolds.

Underbelly Festival returns to London at Oxford Circus

The Underbelly Festival will return to London this summer at a brand new location.

With comedy, cabaret, theatre and more set to be staged at Cavendish Square, just off Oxford Circus, the festival runs from 1st July to 26th September.

Rose Matafeo on her new sitcom, Starstruck

The stand-up's new series is her take on 1940s screwball.

The Kat & Kat interview

Katerina Robinson and Kat Ronson are making waves in the sea of UK comedy.

The Capers questionnaire: Kat Ronson

An interview with comedian Kat Ronson.

The Capers questionnaire: Katerina Robinson

An interview with comedian Katerina Robinson.