BCG Daily Friday 1st April 2022
Press clippings
Phil Wang's jokes are seriously funny
The subtly daring comedian is having a moment.
The Economist, 1st April 2022
Katherine Ryan: Missus at the London Palladium review
A lot has happened for the sassy, sardonic stand-up, a story charted in her hilarious but heart-warming new show.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 1st April 2022
Top of the Pods - How live podcasts are taking over comedy
The format has gone from low-cost side hustle to, for some, a lucrative bread-winner, and audiences are flocking to them.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 1st April 2022
Have I Got News For You is living a dreary panel show Groundhog Day
The stalwart BBC series begins its 63rd series tonight, with Ian Hislop and Paul Merton returning as perennial team captains. The series is a British TV institution, writes Louis Chilton - but why does it feel like it's just peddling the same tired schtick?
Louis Chilton, The Independent, 1st April 2022
Have A Word podcast announces arena gig
Adam Rowe and Dan Nightingale to play 11,000-capacity venue.
Chortle, 1st April 2022
The forgotten comedy heroes of the North East celebrated in new podcast
The four-part series will look at the careers of Mark Sheridan, Ian Milne, playwright Leonard Barras and Wavis O'Shave.
Chortle, 1st April 2022
Nish Kumar says man bought tickets to his show thinking he was Romesh Ranganathan
Nish Kumar has said that a man was "removed" by staff at his Shropshire comedy show for being "disruptive" after he realised that Kumar was not Romesh Ranganathan.
Annabel Nugent, The Independent, 1st April 2022
We declare registration for the 2022 Funny Women Awards: Open!
The search is on to find the next Funny Women Awards winners and we have space for you, whether you're a comedy performer, aspiring writer, filmmaker, or Content Creator, the Funny Women Awards celebrate, support, and showcase your talent!
Funny Women, 1st April 2022
Katherine Ryan, Missus, London Palladium, review
A new husband is fresh fodder for the wickedly funny comedian.
Marianka Swain, i Newspaper, 1st April 2022
Edinburgh venue The Blundabus in danger of missing Fringe
Edinburgh Fringe venue The Blundabus, run (and driven) by Bob Slayer, is in danger of missing this year's Festival.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 1st April 2022
Graham Linehan interview
Trans rights extremists destroyed my career, friendships and marriage - but I will never give in. Raw with hurt and anger, Graham Linehan, the genius behind Father Ted reveals the price he has paid for defending women.
Rebecca Hardy, Daily Mail, 1st April 2022
Romesh Ranganathan is laughing all the way to the bank
Romesh Ranganathan's company Vetty Limited banks more than £1million in a year after value more than doubles from £1.4m to £2.5m.
Andy Buckwall, Daily Mail, 1st April 2022
Dylan Llewellyn interview
Derry Girls' 'wee English fella' on saying goodbye to Channel 4's beloved sitcom.
Katie Rosseinsky, Evening Standard, 1st April 2022
Katherine Ryan review
Acidic and affectionate, a comedian in glorious full song.
Dominic Maxwell, The Times, 1st April 2022Videos
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Breaking The News
Series 21, Episode 7Des Clarke is joined by Raymond Mearns, Ria Lina, Paul McDaniel & Clare Johnston.
6:30pm30 min
The Now Show
Series 60, Episode 4Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis are joined by the voices of Luke Kempner and Freya Parker, with stand-up from Ola Labib and Rhys James, and music by Stiff and Kitsch.
8pm30 min
Would I Lie To You?
Series 15, Out-takes - The Unseen BitsMaterial from the comedy panel show, not originally shown in the Series 15 episodes. Hosted by Rob Brydon, with team captains David Mitchell and Lee Mack joined by celebrity guests including Bob Mortimer, Alan Titchmarsh, Ardal O'Hanlon, Sarah Millican, Holly Willoughby, Suggs, Jim Broadbent and Gyles Brandreth.
9pm30 min
Have I Got News For You
Series 63, Episode 1BBC newsreader and Mastermind presenter Clive Myrie guest hosts this opening episode of Series 63. He's joined by journalist Helen Lewis and comedian Andy Hamilton, plus Ian and Paul.
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Not Going Out
Series 12, Episode 2 - TextWhen Lee accidentally sends a rude text to Anna that was intended for Lucy he upsets both of them.