BCG Daily Wednesday 15th September 2021
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New UK tour and book for impressionist Josh Berry
Josh Berry, best-known for his spoof Number 10 special adviser Rafe Hubris, kicks off his first UK tour on Friday, 1 October at Leicester Square Theatre, London.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 15th September 2021Review: Jack Whitehall: Travels With My Father, Netflix
There does feel like a fair bit of padding, with lots of classsical music and sweeping views of the countryside, but maybe that will appeal to American viewers. For me a lot of what the duo do felt like going through the motions.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 15th September 2021S4C defends satirical Hansh YesCymru video
S4C has defended a satirical video that attempted to make light of the recent troubles within independence group YesCymru. The video features the popular satirical character "DJ Bry", the alter ego of Huw Bryant, a freelance sound recordist and DJ. While he does not mention any individual by name, the video, shared on the Hansh Twitter and Facebook page, refers to comments made on Twitter in relation to YesCymru's recent troubles, referencing social services and revenge porn.
Gareth Axenderrie, The National (Wales), 15th September 2021Sunny Side Up! review
Set in a northern seaside B&B, John Godber's latest play has a healthy dollop of political analysis beneath its very funny surface.
Mark Fisher, The Guardian, 15th September 2021Barrymore pool death: Stuart Lubbock's father dies
A man who fought for 20 years to find out how his son died after a party at Michael Barrymore's home has died, a friend said. Terry Lubbock, 76, from Harlow, Essex, revealed earlier this year that he had been diagnosed with terminal cancer. He had campaigned for justice for Stuart, 31, who was found in the TV presenter's pool in Roydon, near Harlow, in March 2001.
BBC, 15th September 2021Tribute gig for Lynn Ruth Miller
Comedians and cabaret performers are to pay tribute to Lynn Ruth Miller with a gig on what would have been her 88th birthday.
Chortle, 15th September 2021Range of Monty Python socks launched
Happy Socks has launched an official range of Monty Python socks, featuring six designed inspired by the group's work.
Chortle, 15th September 2021Review: NextUp at the Comedy Store
With Reginald D Hunter, Thanyia Moore, Stephen Bailey and Ola Labib.
Chortle, 15th September 2021Jennifer Saunders on why we need to return to the stage
Jennifer Saunders has told Sky News that reviving the theatre industry is a must, even though you can't eliminate the risk from COVID-19 entirely.
Sky News, 15th September 2021Rosie Jones & Adil Ray to receive honorary doctorates
Actor, writer and presenter Adil Ray and comedian Rosie Jones will be among the nine recipients of Honorary Doctorates of the University of Huddersfield at the graduation ceremony in January 2022.
University of Huddersfield, 15th September 2021Videos
Podcasts
TV & radio
Bad Advice With Olga Koch
Episode 8 - Rosie JonesHave you ever wanted Rosie Jones to help you with your problems? If you have, you may rethink that after this.
Almost Never
Series 3, Episode 10 - The DealThe Wonderland meet with record labels in the hope of finally getting signed - but Sasha has one last trick up her sleeve.
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
Series 2, Episode 29 - Journey Into FuzzypegLil Sue asks Dave to 'pet sit' her flea Mr Grumps - when Fuzzypeg, the Spud family dog, eats the little fella, Dave must launch a rescue mission. Will he and the rest of the Spuds reach Mr Grumps before he is dissolved like food inside Fuzzypeg's tummy?
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
Series 2, Episode 30 - Top Town Of The NorthDave has a bad day and tells a news reporter that Grimsby is rubbish - when his words are aired on the news, his whole seaside town turns against him. With the help of his friends and a rogue fox, Dave attempts to make amends by shooting a film about all of the great things that Grimsby has to offer.
Almost Never
Series 3, Special - The Big Quiz: The Wonderland v GHFA special quiz between GHF and The Wonderland about all things Almost Never.
My Teenage Diary
Series 10, Episode 5 - Sofie HagenRufus Hound's guest is comedian, writer and campaigner Sofie Hagen, whose teenage diaries are full of Westlife, dodgy poetry and finding out about boys.
Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains
Series 2, Episode 5Richard Madeley, Daliso Chaponda and Rosie Jones share their embarrassing teenage lives with host Rhod Gilbert.
Code 404
Series 2, Episode 4Major has a rival. Introducing BRIAN (Brain Representation In Artificial Networks): he's cute, fun, gives great pilates classes, sounds an awful lot like Richard Ayoade and is programmed to maximise arrests in the Greater London area.
Rockanory
Episode 7 - Aporkalypse Sow, Part 3While shooting a video, Ozzy Osbourne fills a church with live pigs. It doesn't go well.