BCG Daily Monday 4th April 2022
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Katherine Ryan, London Palladium review - a softer comic emerges
With enough barbs to keep it pleasingly sharp.
Veronica Lee, The Arts Desk, 4th April 2022
Joe Lycett review
Wildly inventive but bordering on self-congratulation.
Dominic Maxwell, The Times, 4th April 2022
New tour for Isy Suttie
Isy Suttie returns to the stage with her brand new show Jackpot, which will tour the UK from September 2022.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 4th April 2022
Jordan Brookes interview
Edinburgh's 'longest reigning' comedy award winner Jordan Brookes (whose 2019 accolade was the last year the awards took place) is warming up for an Autumn UK tour of his new show This Is Just What Happens.
Sarski Anderson, Bristol 24/7, 4th April 2022
Dave Angel returns to advise on energy use
Simon Day's eco warrior character Dave Angel is part of a new national advertising campaign to help every household cut their energy costs.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 4th April 2022
Chortle Student Comedy Award 2022: Final finalists named
Going through as wildcards from across the five semi-finals across the country are Sascha LO, Hasan Al-Habib, Ethan Wilmer-Anderson, Henry Shannon and Alex Mason.
Chortle, 4th April 2022
Charles Spencer's novel to be adapted for the screen
A novel by Charles Spencer, the brother of Princess Diana, is to be adapted for a TV series or film - to be decided - by Jeff Pope and Steve Coogan. The book, To Catch A King, is based on the real-life escape of the future King Charles II from Oliver Cromwell's army in revolutionary England.
Max Goldbart, Deadline, 4th April 2022
Steve Coogan accuses Will Smith of 'appalling arrogance' over Oscars slap
Coogan says he agrees with Jim Carrey's strongly worded condemnation of Smith.
Annabel Nugent, The Independent, 4th April 2022
Improv corner - improv in the media - Rik Mayall
When I think of status in comedy there was only one name that really sprung to mind and that was one of my heroes - Rik Mayall.
Holly, Phoenix Remix, 4th April 2022Videos
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6:30pm30 min
The Unbelievable Truth
Series 28, Episode 1David Mitchell is joined by Lucy Porter, Holly Walsh, Tony Hawks and Alan Davies as they talk with deliberate inaccuracy on subjects as varied as advertising, Essex, candles, and water.
8:30pm30 min
Jayde Adams: Coming Home
Jayde Adams has made a name for herself in comedy, but what's the secret of her success? She goes back to her hometown of Bristol to find out.
9pm60 min
Holding
Episode 4When PJ uncovers the truth behind the body, Duneen is changed forever. No longer able to turn a blind eye to those around him, PJ is forced to confront his own personal demons as he attempts to bring the killer to justice.
10pm30 min
Deep Heat
Episode 3 - The PantherHolly's position is challenged by Enrique 'The Panther', a booze-sodden 80s wrestling star - and Woodhouse's Dad! A late-night encounter with Jack begins a campaign to win back the gang's hearts and minds.
10:30pm30 min
The Good, The Bad And The Unexpected
Greg McHugh, Elaine C Smith and Len Pennie try to convince comedian Mark Nelson that they have the best good story and the worst bad story. with a few unexpected laughs along the way.