British Comedy Guide

BCG Daily Sunday 9th January 2022

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Sanjeev Kohli

Sanjeev Kohli: Comedy needs to be treated much more seriously

Still Game and River City star Sanjeev Kohli has called for comedy to be treated as seriously as drama - instead of still being seen as its "poor cousin".

Brian Ferguson, The Scotsman, 9th January 2022
Mandy. Mandy (Diane Morgan)

Reviews: Mandy; Toast Of Tinseltown

It's unsurprising that Mandy attracts such a high calibre of co-stars: it's crammed with ingenuity and whip-smart silliness. Last week also saw the return of cult comedy character Steven Toast. I've viewed the second Tinseltown-set episode and I'm a little anxious: Toast is such an intrinsically British concept; I do hope he travels well.

Barbara Ellen, The Observer, 9th January 2022
Andrew Doyle

Andrew Doyle goes on Tucker Carlson's Fox News show

Andrew Doyle has appeared on the most influential TV show for right-wing Americans. The Northern Irish comedian appeared on Tucker Carlson's Fox News show to talk about his woke-warrior alter-ego Titania McGrath.

Chortle, 9th January 2022
The Rob Brydon Show. Rob Brydon. Copyright: Arbie

Rob Brydon: 'My childhood holidays involved a camper van'

The comedian on discovering the Amalfi Coast with Steve Coogan and why he likes the snack breaks more than the skiing.

The Telegraph, 9th January 2022
Jack Whitehall

Jack Whitehall and Roxy Horner enjoy hot air balloon ride

Comic Jack Whitehall is loved up, up and away with his hot girlfriend Roxy Horner. The pair took to the skies and went on a safari while holidaying in Africa.

Amir Razavi, The Sun, 9th January 2022

TV & radio

Radio 4 7:15pm
30 min
Now You're Asking With Marian Keyes And Tara Flynn. Image shows from L to R: Tara Flynn, Marian Keyes

Now You're Asking With Marian Keyes And Tara Flynn

Series 1, Episode 1 - The Pink Flamingo Problem

Marian Keyes and Tara Flynn tackle a problem pink flamingo, a messy daughter and a contested will.

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