BCG Daily Tuesday 14th December 2021
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Sam Nicoresti wins Leicester Square Theatre New Comedian of the Year
3rd place, winning £250 - Dan Tiernan; 2nd place, winning £500 - Dee Allum; 1st place, winning £1000 and a trophy - Sam Nicoresti.
Beyond The Joke, 14th December 2021
The best live comedy of 2021
Liz Kingsman, Bridget Christie and Bill Bailey feature in the best shows of the year list.
Dominic Maxwell, The Times, 14th December 2021
Una Stubbs remembered by Martin Freeman
The actor recalls his Sherlock co-star, a doyenne of British TV whose youthful, no-nonsense energy and humour were irresistible, as shown in her role sitcoms such as Till Death Us Do Part.
Martin Freeman, The Guardian, 14th December 2021
Tamsin Greig clarifies FND comment about playing Jewish mother
"I think it was taken slightly out of context," said actor.
Ellie Harrison, The Independent, 14th December 2021
Sharon Wanjohi interview
We caught up with Sharon to talk about the Funny Women Awards, why truth can be funny and her comedy wife Abbie Edwards.
Funny Women, 14th December 2021
Hodder Studio clinches 'uplifting feminist manifesto' from Rachel Parris
Hodder Studio has inked a deal for comedian Rachel Parris' book Advice From Strangers: Everything I Know From People I Don't Know.
Heloise Wood, The Bookseller, 14th December 2021
Musicals, plays and pantos cancel shows after Covid-19 outbreaks
Some pantomimes have been affected by the latest outbreak.
BBC, 14th December 2021
Steve N Allen hosts Union Jack radio show in December
Steve N Allen will be hosting the Drivetime Show on Union JACK Radio from 20 - 24 December 2021, standing in for regular presenter Adam English.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 14th December 2021
Terry Gilliam: I was cancelled for recommending Dave Chappelle
Terry Gilliam claims he was 'cancelled' by London's Old Vic Theatre - just for recommending Dave Chappelle's controversial Netflix special.
Chortle, 14th December 2021
Maisie Adam interview
During the pandemic the comic's profile has soared - now she's on the biggest comedy show on TV, Live At The Apollo.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 14th December 2021
Leicester Square New Comedian Of The Year 2021 review
The dearth of gigs during lockdown seems to have had no adverse effect on new comedians learning their craft. Quite the opposite, in fact. Those who made the final of the Leicester Square New Act Of The Year last night - and there were 15 of them - were stronger than ever.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 14th December 2021
Stephen Merchant stopped by police while filming
Stephen Merchant has revealed he was stopped by police as he filmed a scene in the middle of Bristol because they thought the black water pistols were real guns.
Janet Hughes, The Bristol Post, 14th December 2021Videos
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The A-Z Of Blackness
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5:30pm30 min
Ted's Top Ten
Episode 7 - Halloween ScaresHalloween has gripped the Noonan household, but Ted's plans for a date with Rosie Barnes are thwarted by Stu's planning for a spooktacular party.
9pm60 min
Landscapers
Episode 2The pressure of police questions takes its toll on Susan and Christopher. The past comes back to haunt them and Susan ultimately reveals a deep secret.
10:35pm30 min
Live From Aberystwyth Pier
Episode 4Featuring Priya Hall, Simon Munnery, Leila Navabi and Stuart Laws.
11:05pm5 min
Backwashed
Episode 4 - ZeeThe postgrads must rally round as they face their hardest challenge yet: a tragic loss. And Zee trying to leave. But which is sadder? And who knows where the urinal cakes are?
11:10pm4 min
Backwashed
Episode 5 - BexAs the postgrad bar closes down for another night, Bex tries to rouse her fellow campus lingerers to hang out for a bit.
11:15pm5 min
Backwashed
Episode 6 - CraigQuiz night at the postgrad bar and it's Craig's time to shine. Which is pretty easy to do when he's up against a bar full of these backwashed brains.