BCG Daily Friday 8th October 2021

Glamrou: From Qur'an to Queen review

Amrou Al-Kadhi's drag alter ego, poised between self-absorption and self-irony, delivers a tart, funny and swaggering tale.

Rosie Jones calls out ableist abuse

Rosie Jones has condemned the trolls subjecting her to ableist abuse after her appearance on Question Time last night.

Taskmaster apologises for ongoing technical problems

The second and third episodes had problems with the contrast and brightness, which viewers called "uncomfortable" to watch. Subtitles were also unavailable for the programme.

Forgotten Heroes Of Comedy extract: Hovis Presley

A hefty new book out today, Forgotten Heroes Of Comedy, is the culmination of a long-term passion project from comedy historian Robert Ross, paying an affectionate tribute to some of the finest, funniest and most fascinating names in the business from both sides of the Atlantic. From Dick Emery to forgotten Stooge Shemp Howard, Hollywood golden girl Thelma Todd to Italian film-maker Mario Zampi. In this exclusive extract about one of the more contemporary names in collection, Ross pays tribute to the late, great Hovis Presley.

Line-up revealed for Musical Comedy Awards final

The line-up has been revealed for the 2021 WeGotTickets Musical Comedy Awards. The final will take place at the Bloomsbury Theatre in London on Saturday, October 23.

Further cast for Fat Friends musical announced

The musical version of Fat Friends, penned by the TV series' creator Kay Mellor and with original music by Nicholas Lloyd Webber, has unveiled further casting.

Joining the previously revealed Lee Mead will be Sherrie Hewson as Julia, Jessica Ellis as Kelly and Les Dennis as Fergus.

Njambi McGrath: Accidental Coconut review

Britain has much work to do to come to terms with its horrific colonial past - and Njambi McGrath is here to encourage that conversation.

Televisual Production 100: results published

Televisual's exclusive annual report into the TV indie sector, the Production 100, is out now with Avalon in the number one spot. Avalon posted a turnover figure of £223m. The top 100 indies collectively turned over £1.9bn over the past year.

Agent Ellie Cahill-Nicholls joins DLT

Comedy agent Ellie Cahill-Nicholls has joined DLT Entertainment, the group whose raft of management companies already includes Andrew Roach Talent, The Galton Agency, Blue Book Artist Management and Gag Reflex.

Sofie Hagen reveals their favourite spots in London

Danish stand-up Sofie Hagen, 32, has made a big impression since moving to London to hone their comedy skills back in 2012.

Geoff Norcott to make HIGNFY debut for 'impartiality'

At last, a BBC programme Nadine Dorries can enjoy.

Geoff Norcott, the UK's "only declared Conservative comedian", will make his debut as a panellist on Have I Got News For You.

Norcott, who claims to be one of the few Tory-voting stand-ups in an industry dominated by left-leaning comedians, will be a guest on the BBC One satirical show on Friday 15th October.

Sabrina Bartlett can't wait to appear in The Larkins

Sabrina Bartlett can't wait to reprise Catherine Zeta Jones's iconic role in Darling Buds reboot The Larkins.

With a thick mane of dark hair and girl-next-door looks, Sabrina is a double for Catherine when she first appeared in The Darling Buds Of May 30 years ago.

Suchandrika Chakrabarti: What's Offstage? interview

Suchandrika Chakrabarti appears on What's Offstage? with Nina Davis, talking about her show I Miss Amy Winehouse and choosing 5 songs that are connected to the show.