BCG Daily Monday 23rd August 2021

Obituary: Sean Lock

Deadpan comedian who made his sublime skills look effortless.

Sofie Hagen shares what Fringe 2021 is like

"To actually be here, it feels like such a gift. I could be bombing every night and I would still just be super happy."

Gervais attacks Aussie council for shooting rescue dogs

Upon hearing the horrific news that Australian authorities have been shooting dogs to stop people travelling against coronavirus restrictions, Ricky Gervais - like anyone who loves our good boys and girls - said exactly what everyone was thinking. Sometimes two words is enough: "Stupid cunts."

Good Omens director on Amazon and Scotland

Good Omens creator Neil Gaiman and director Douglas Mackinnon had to "prove" to Amazon bosses that the big-money show could be made in Scotland.

Omole: Lady Parts gives visibility to Muslim women

We Are Lady Parts star Faith Omole has told an audience at the Edinburgh TV Festival she is proud the show has given "visibility" to Muslim women.

The daft joys of People Just Do Nothing

Kurupt FM's big-screen debut is a feelgood tale of comic misadventure.

Boris Johnson satirised in new socialist comedy show

A comedy show show "aimed at socialists" will use stand-up comedy, sketches, poems and songs to satirise Prime Minister Boris Johnson. Boris Out! will be performed in Newcastle in November and an additional performance has been added to meet popular demand.

Billy Connolly reveals his hand is starting to jump

Sir Billy Connolly says his Parkinson's has become so bad he now has to hold his left hand to stop it shaking.

The comedian made the confession at the Edinburgh Television Festival today, where he was presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award.

Dead Ringers Live review

Don't expect the shock of the new from the BBC Radio 4 stalwart, but audience suggestions and music really lift the second half.

Stourbridge Comedy Festival forced to change venue

A popular comedy festival was forced to change venues after heavy rain caused flooding.

Fringe Dog is back with the 5th Terrier Awards

hallo and hooray !!! fringe dog is here to celebrate 5 whole years of the terrier awards at the 2021 edimburgh fringe festival.

10 London comedy shows to watch this September

It's September, and the all the comedians are trudging back en masse to London from Edinburgh (hang on, was there even an Edinburgh this year?). Anyway, here are 10 shows you should consider seeing this month.