BCG Daily Wednesday 16th February 2022

What the British public really think about 'controversial' stand-up comedy

We toured the country to ask punters what we should be allowed to joke about. The answers may surprise you.

First look at BBC One's Fantastic Beasts: A Natural History With Stephen Fry

Fans of the Wizarding World and nature enthusiasts alike have been given the first glimpse of Fantastic Beasts: A Natural History, a brand new programme for BBC One and BBC iPlayer, with the release of the programme's iconic picture, showing presenter Stephen Fry, surrounded by a cast of creatures, both real and imagined.

Sláinte! Aisling Bea is the face of Jameson Irish Whiskey

The comic has signed up to front the brand's new global campaign entitled 'Widen The Circle', and based around the idea of expanding your real-life social connections.

Comedians up for LGBT awards 2022

Joe Lycett, Alan Carr and Mawaan Rizwan all nominated.

Jimmy Carr, modern puritanism and the death of comedy

The year was 2084, the year of the last comedian in Scotland. Comedy had been dying for generations following the purge in 2023 after what became known as the Carrtastrophe.

Would I Lie To You? Australia prepares for launch

Would I Lie To You? Australia premieres on Ten, Monday, February 28, 8.30pm. Team captains Chris Taylor and Frank Woodley explain more.

Cambridge Corn Exchange prepares for Jimmy Carr

The Cambridge Corn Exchange will be lit up in solidarity with the Traveller community when Jimmy Carr performs. Council leader Anna Smith was "utterly horrified", and said audience members would also be given educational leaflets in response to the comedian's widely rebuked 'joke' about the genocide of Gypsies. But she claimed the show would go on because the venue was under contract.

Giant Boaby the Barman mural appears in Cumbernauld

A delighted Gavin Mitchell thanked the artist for his celebration of his Boaby the Barman character in Still Game.

This Is Going To Hurt viewers open-mouthed at shocking sex injury based on real couple

This Is Going To Hurt viewers have been left open-mouthed at a shocking sex injury based on a real couple.

In the second episode, viewers saw Adam dealing with a couple who had had a sexy situation go awry. The woman had inserted something into her privates for her boyfriend to find, however it had become stuck leading to a trip to the hospital.

Gary Meikle interview

Gary Meikle takes comedy to the edge - but with a smile for his Aberdeen fans.

Tim Key review

Key swerves Covid cliches by recreating his professional crisis in silly poems, poignant prose and punchlines involving his five-foot teddy bear companion.

British comedians return to Melbourne International Comedy Festival

British comedians are to return to the Melbourne International Comedy Festival for the first time in three years after Australia relaxed its Covid rules.

Farhan Solo interview

Eastern Eye caught up with the funny man to discuss his connection to comedy and being part of live show Arabs vs Asians.

The Real Charlie Chaplin review

New archive material brings Chaplin's unparalleled celebrity, downfall and the women in his life into greater focus.

Breaking the silence: the truth about Charlie Chaplin

The Real Charlie Chaplin presents a fascinating portrait of the film star, exploring how the actor and his on-screen persona became inseparable entities.

David Baddiel & Fay Ripley make consumer review podcast

The pair have recorded eight episodes of the convolutedly titled Baddiel and Ripley's Buy, Leave It Or Not for Audbile.

PayPal: We WILL accept refund claims on cancelled Kettering gigs

PayPal say they now WILL accept refund claims lodged by angry Wicksteed Park gig ticket holders after the firms behind the events went bust.