BCG Daily Sunday 18th April 2021

Kevin Cecil interview

"You don't know where things will lead."

Stewart Lee on Prince Philip

How Prince Philip was turned into a pawn in the phoney culture wars...

Dreaming Whilst Black captures true horror of workplace

As Adjani Salmon's comedy web series hits the BBC, he speaks to Esquire about the humour in people's coded language, and being expected to sing Gangsta's Paradise at karaoke.

Viewers in shock as Jimmy Carr appears without a suit

Sunday Brunch viewers got a shock this morning when they saw 'angry' Jimmy Carr.

The comedian is a regular on TV and known for his trademark suits and angry expression which are part of his signature look as much as his quick one liners. But the 8 Out Of 10 Cats presenter turned up in casual wear and no makeup, confusing viewers of the Channel 4 morning show.

When Motorhead rocked for The Young Ones

The audience for heavy music didn't overtake MTV immediately, but one of the key moments in pushing for more heavy presence on the network came when Motorhead made a guest turn playing Ace of Spades in the living room of the British cult comedy hit The Young Ones.

Machynlleth Comedy Festival announce live BBC recording

The organisers of The Machynlleth Comedy Festival have confirmed the recording of two stand-up specials for BBC Radio Wales with a live virtual audience.

BBC stands by Katherine Ryan 'straight white men' joke

The BBC has assured viewers it didn't mean to offend after comedian Katherine Ryan cracked a joke about the 'confidence of straight white men' during last night's All That Glitters.

Mae Martin comes out as non-binary

Feel Good star Mae Martin has come out as non-binary in an Instagram post.