BCG Daily Tuesday 7th September 2021

Jim Henson's Hampstead home given blue plaque

A blue plaque has been installed at the former home of the Muppets creator Jim Henson.

Mo Gilligan to host one-off edition of Big Breakfast

The anarchic 90s morning TV show is back for a one-off episode, fronted by Mo Gilligan and AJ Odudu, as part of Channel 4's Black to Front diversity initiative.

Five OFAH episodes slapped with racism warnings

Only Fools And Horses episodes have been slapped with racism warnings as Britbox flagged the content of the comedy.

Three Welsh BAFTA noms for Rhod Gilbert

The comedian is in the running for the best presenter gong for his long-running show Rhod Gilbert's Work Experience - while the show itself is up for best factual series. And his one-off Rhod Gilbert: Stand Up To Infertility has been shortlisted for best single documentary.

Ian Cognito film wins award

A film charting the life and times of controversial British comedian Ian Cognito has won a major award at an American film festival.

Jongleurs returns to London

Legendary comedy name Jongleurs is to return to London from 18th September with regular comedy club nights booked at venues across the capital, The Water Rats Pub, The Establishment and Pink Zebra.

NextUp to stream live Comedy Store gigs

Monthly shows broadcast live from the Piccadilly Circus venue will start next Tuesday with a gig headlined by Reginald D Hunter, and also featuring Evelyn Mok, Ola Labib and MC Thanyia Moore.

Myra Dubois: Dead Funny - Garrick Theatre review

Inventing the genre of 'snuff cabaret' Myra Dubois is dead funny, just don't sit near the front!

The Cleaner review

The series isn't quite dark or comic enough to go down as an unqualified success.

Alison Spittle: adjusting to the comedy life in London

Almost everyone in Ireland knows Alison Spittle, and you should too. We spoke with the Westmeath comedian to see what makes her tick. (Turns out, it's Camden. She really loves Camden.)

I was no sexist, Bill Oddie says

Goodie responds to Miriam Margolyes' claim he was a 'shit' at Cambridge.

Vix Leyton shares her Perfect Playlist

Vix Leyton shares her comedy favourites as she prepares to host a live version of her podcast, The Comedy Arcade, at the London Podcast festival this weekend...

Scots comic Dazza says he's going on Come Dine With Me

Internet star Darren Dowling, better known as Dazza, is well known for his 'Does it Fry' show, which sees him deep-fat frying everything from Big Macs to a Tunnock's Teacake. And now, with the funnyman set to serve up a three course meal on the Channel 4 show, many were left wondering if any deep fried items would be on the menu.

Social media goes mad over Kemah Bob's voice

Social media got into a tizzy when comedian Kemah Bob appeared on Richard Osman's House Of Games. American stand-up Bob, who runs the FOC It Up Comedy Club, is one of the contestants this week alongside JJ Chalmers, Victoria Derbyshire and Strictly's Kevin Clifton. But it was the voice and accent of Kemah Bob, who is from Houston, Texas, that seemed to hit the wrong note with some viewers.

Tony Selby obituary

Versatile actor best known for television roles in hard-hitting realist dramas and the 70s sitcom Get Some In!

Preview: The Holden Girls, Tuesdays, 10pm, E4

There might be poorer ideas for a comedy but none immediately spring to mind.

Paul Whitehouse: Only Fools is greatest sitcom ever

According to Paul Whitehouse, who took on the role of Grandad when the Trotters transferred to the West End in a successful musical, it is unlikely viewers will ever take a British comedy to their hearts quite like Only Fools And Horses.

Jimmy Carr, 48, has become a dad for the first time

Comedian Jimmy Carr has revealed he has become a father for the first time.

The 8 Out Of 10 Cats host, 48, is thought to have secretly welcomed a baby two years ago with his long-time girlfriend, Channel 5 exec Karoline Copping, 46.

OFAH fans vote Del Boy's bar fall best moment in show

RadioTimes.com set out to find out what fans think is the greatest Only Fools and Horses moment ahead of the sitcom's 40th anniversary - and the results are in. David Jason's Del Boy falling through the bar has been crowned the winner, with 37 per cent of the total votes.

Love, Rosie review

Timing is everything in this delectable Lily Collins romcom.

Julian Clary interview

'I've always been quite good at living dangerously'. After years of risqué comedy, the comedian has a fresh shock in store for fans - a serious play.

Amanda Holden fans baffled by 'her nan' Myrtle

Amanda Holden's fans were left completely baffled this evening as they watched her new show The Holden Girls: Mandy & Myrtle for the first time.

The documentary series showcases the popular telly star's 'unique relationship' with her 'nan', as well as other family members and friends - but there's a catch.