BCG Daily Monday 16th August 2021

How did America fall in love with James Corden?

The recent appearance of James Corden in the trailer for Cinderella had many on social media groaning in unison. Kevin E G Perry investigates how a former Lesbian Vampire Killer became a fixture of Hollywood musicals.

Why are male adolescents turned into whipping boys?

Ed Cumming looks back at the cultural impact of The Inbetweeners, a show that never took teenage boyhood seriously, and explores why Liam Williams's new show is such a refreshing change.

Olga Pavlova interview

One such newcomer, here all the way from Eastern Europe, is Olga Pavlova. Born in Russia, and now resident in Bulgaria, she's busy forging a career in the world of stand-up comedy.

Live review - The Windsors: Endgame

If you've not seen the TV series I wouldn't recommend it, there's a number of jokes that only regular viewers will get, and even then given the cost of West End theatre unless you really enjoyed it I'd still question whether it's worth attending. But fans should get a big kick out of seeing it transferred in to the West End, even despite the lack of Harry Enfield and the absence of some of the best characters, like Princess Anne and Pippa.

Steve Bennett's notes on this year's Edinburgh Fringe

This festival is chilled and lovely - but it's not the Fringe we love.

Daniel Kitson to release exclusive LP, CD & cassette

Daniel Kitson is to release a show, Shenanigan exclusively on LP, CD and audio cassette. It will not be available to download and it will only be available to buy for a limited period.

People Just Do Nothing: Big In Japan review

Although it's largely one for the fans, there are enough explainers to allow newbies to get quickly up to speed.

Liam Williams: regions push must be authentic

Liam Williams warns commissioners against proscribing stereotypical ideas. The broadcaster's push for greater out-of-London representation must happen "organically and authentically", according to the creator and star of Yorkshire-based BBC Three comedy Ladhood.

People Just Do Nothing: Big In Japan review

Though it doesn't stray far beyond fan service, this is a comfortable extension of a beloved British show that delivers a reliable mix of quotable comedy and heart.

Michelle Keegan stuns in pink velvet tracksuit

Michelle Keegan looked stunning as ever as she returned to the set of her hit comedy, Brassic.

The actress, 34, who plays Erin Croft, is currently filming Series 4 of the Sky hit in Manchester. She rocked a high waisted pink velour tracksuit and matching zip-up hoodie as she rejoined the Brassic cast after an on-set covid scare.

Blithe Spirit with Jennifer Saunders announces cast

Full casting has been revealed for the West End return of Noël Coward's Blithe Spirit, which will resume performances next month after being disrupted by the pandemic.