BCG Daily Tuesday 2nd November 2021

Getting the soundtrack for Guilt just right

Neil Forsyth, writer and creator of hit BBC Scotland comedy drama, Guilt, admits that almost as much time was spent debating the soundtrack as the script in the drama that has been acclaimed after a twisty second series featuring eclectic selections from German experimental rockers Can to The Clash.

Rob Beckett: A Class Act review

You can thank Covid for every comedian deciding they had a book in them once they were stuck at home, but Rob Beckett has delved deeper that knocking out a passable celebrity memoir by touching on matters of class and mental health that you might not expect.

Interview: Louisa Keight

The Funny Women Awards judges loved northern comedian Louisa Keight's interpretation of how the north is portrayed in films and TV at the Grand Final this year. We caught up with Louisa to talk about making it to the final, character comedy and pre-performance nerves!

The Royle Family's finest hour: The Queen of Sheba

On the 15th anniversary of The Royle Family's landmark episode, its cast remember making TV's funniest, most emotional hour.

Jordan Brookes interview

Someone slagged me off in 2019, now I've made my show FIX about it.

Mark Steel to perform French version of In Town

The comic and columnist will address the often fraught relationship between Britain and France, in French, at Komedia Brighton on January 23 and the Museum of Comedy, London, on January 28.

Beat The Frog World Series Final 2021 review

This year's 'world series' final of Manchester's Beat The Frog new act challenge was a game of two halves. Before the interval the crowd were subdued, not even giving compere Danny McLoughlin's quick-witted ad libs the laughs they deserved; afterwards they were reenergised, and the comedians sharper too. Which is cause and which is effect is open to debate.

Titania McGrath: Mxnifesto review

Andrew Doyle's Twitter creation - played by Alice Marshall - takes predictable aim at Greta, Meghan and trans athletes with jokes that just aren't funny.

Terry Gilliam and the return of blacklisting

The Old Vic's alleged cancellation of Gilliam is a dire assault on artistic freedom.

Dylan Moran announces 2022 tour

We Got This will run for at least 56 dates, kicking off with a three-night run in Norwich from March 6.

Jonathan Ross reveals he's lost a stone

Jonathan Ross has revealed he's lost a stone in weight after living off a liquid diet.

The 60-year-old desperately wanted to shed weight before returning to TV after lockdown so switched proper grub for vegan protein-shakes.

Brian & Roger review

Adaptation of Harry Peacock and Dan Skinner's podcast is painfully unfunny.

Brian & Roger: A Highly Offensive Play review

The misadventures of a hapless hero led astray by his false friend are funny but don't quite fill three dimensions.

Brian and Roger: A Highly Offensive Play review

Despite rascally performances, the jokes are too broad.

Brian & Roger: A Highly Offensive Play, Menier, review

When poo's being thrown things are getting desperate.

Brian & Roger - A Highly Offensive Play review

Dan Skinner and Harry Peacock's hit podcast Brian & Roger is given a new life on stage, but impressive theatrics don't enliven tired tropes.

Brian & Roger - a highly offensive play review

As its title suggests, this podcast-inspired production sometimes IS highly offensive.

Titania McGrath Mxnifesto' review

A great night out for those of us still staunchly resisting the woke onslaught.

Daisy May Cooper to communicate via Carol Baskin

Daisy May Cooper says Penguin publishing house has 'refused to pay her final book instalment' and 'will only communicate through Carol Baskin' from now on.

The young comedians you should be watching now

So who will be the stars of this run of Live At The Apollo? We profile some of the names to watch below.

Katherine Ryan hits back as fans claim 'black eyes'

Katherine Ryan has hit back after fans claimed she covered up her 12-year-old daughter's black eyes with a mask for a sweet family Halloween snap.

The 38-year-old star suggested that she regretted sharing the photos to her social media page after being inundated with messages about little Violet.