British Comedy Guide

BCG Daily Saturday 14th August 2021

Press clippings

Sex Education. Image shows from L to R: Eric Effiong (Ncuti Gatwa), Maeve Wiley (Emma Mackey), Otis Milburn (Asa Butterfield). Copyright: Eleven Film

The making of Sex Education

The rude, raucous and revolutionary comedy is back for another term. The stars and creators reveal how it became one of Netflix's biggest British hits.

Rebecca Nicholson, The Guardian, 14th August 2021
Elaine Miller

Elaine Miller steps in after disabled toilet is axed

A special "Mobiloo" toilet fully equipped with grab rails, hoist and adult changing table has been stationed at Appleton Tower, near Bristo Square, in previous years to allow people with diabilities to attend events. But this year it will be there for just one weekend - August 21-22 - and that's thanks to comedian and physiotherapist Elaine Miller, who was so concerned about the lack of provision that she dipped into her own pocket to book the Mobiloo for the only dates it was still available.

Ian Swanson, Edinburgh Evening News, 14th August 2021
Nina Wadia

Bookies say Nina Wadia will be first out of Strictly

Before the show has even begun, Nina's got some bad news as bookmakers odds suggest she could be the first to leave the competition.

Emma Tinson, The Daily Express, 14th August 2021
Happy Birthday Mr Bean. Rowan Atkinson. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Rowan Atkinson spotted filming Man Vs Bee

Rowan Atkinson has been spotted filming in Herts as part of a brand new Netflix series.

Hertfordshire Mercury, 14th August 2021

Allan 'Seapa' Mustafa and Hugo Chegwin interview

"Will there be more People Just Do Nothing? Never say never."

Jay Richardson, Chortle, 14th August 2021

Steve Stamp and Asim Chaudhry interview

"It's the same Kurupt FM crew... but on a bigger scale."

Jay Richardson, Chortle, 14th August 2021

I Miss Amy Winehouse review

Suchandrika Chakrabarti has a natural incredibly grounded stage presence and was clearly meant to perform.

Theatre And Other Things LDN, 14th August 2021

I Miss Amy Winehouse review

I Miss Amy Winehouse is for those who enjoy their comedy thought provoking.

Stephanie Ressort, View From The Outside, 14th August 2021

Can the 1970s sitcom be saved?

From TV's crown jewels to racist nightmares: can the 1970s sitcom be saved?

The 1970s were the British sitcom's golden age. But what if we could watch the old favourites (and the horror shows) with fresh eyes?

Matthew Sweet, The Telegraph, 14th August 2021

Videos

TV & radio

BBC Radio 5 Live 11am
60 min
Rick Edwards. Credit: BBC

Fighting Talk

Series 19, Episode 1

Boxing promoter and presenter Eddie Hearn, former England Rugby player Ugo Monye, football presenter and current Champion of Champions Natalie Pike and comedian Elis James join Colin Murray for an hour of sporting punditry, humour and entertainment.

Radio 4 8pm
60 min
Jonathan Miller

Jonathan Miller: Lost Memories

William Miller's moving portrait of his father, whose extraordinary and unique memory would eventually be stolen by the thing he feared most - Alzheimer's.

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