BCG Daily Tuesday 3rd May 2022
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Nish Kumar: "Boris Johnson like a sleeper agent for Scottish independence"
The political comic told The National that no SNP politician has or will ever make a better case for Scotland leaving the Union than the Prime Minister.
Craig Meighan, The National (Scotland), 3rd May 2022
A bit of a chat with Robert Wringham - Part 1 - The Stern Plastic Owl man...
Robert Wringham describes himself as a 'humorist'... His latest book is 2021's Stern Plastic Owl.
John Fleming, John Fleming's Blog, 3rd May 2022
Sphere launches new collectible series with HIGNFY quiz book
Sphere has signed Have I Got News For You: The Quiz Of 2022 and a second quiz book for publication in November 2022 and 2023 respectively.
Lauren Brown, The Bookseller, 3rd May 2022
Emily Atack horrified as she's targeted by explicit messages and begs fans for help
Emily Atack has revealed the vile slew of Instagram messages she has received from a sick individual and begged for help.
The Celebrity Juice team captain, 32, screen grabbed the array of explicit comments and told how she was "harassed everyday by this man".
Beth Allcock, The Sun, 3rd May 2022
Athena Kugblenu shares her Perfect Playlist of comedy favourites
As she prepares to bring her new stand-up show, Shaking Her Class, to the Soho Theatre later this month, Athena Kugblenu shares her Perfect Playlist of favourite comedy moments...
Chortle, 3rd May 2022
Pleasance announces a new batch of Fringe 2022 shows
Tim Vine, Nick Mohammed, Nick Helm and Jayde Adams are among the comics to have announced new Edinburgh Fringe shows today.
Chortle, 3rd May 2022
Matt Winning interview
Self-styled "London-based Scottish comedian" and author Dr Matt Winning has a PhD in Climate Change policy, meaning, he says: "I'm the sort of doctor that, if you have a heart attack and collapse on a flight, I will rush to your side, but only to berate you for flying".
Sarski Anderson, Bristol 24/7, 3rd May 2022
Adam Hills' masterly takedown of this grim troll had everyone cheering
Over on Twitter, the great Adam Hills shared this takedown of a troll who took aim at him on Twitter and lived to regret it.
The Poke, 3rd May 2022
Alan Carr lands C4 travel series following in the footsteps of Agatha Christie
The funnyman is about to indulge his lifelong love of all things Agatha Christie with a new documentary exploring her intriguing history.
Rod McPhee, The Sun, 3rd May 2022
Sandi Toksvig brings tour to Australia & New Zealand
Sandi Toksvig, the internationally-renowned comedian, broadcaster, writer, campaigner, and all-round good egg, will make her Australian and New Zealand touring debut with a new, specially-conceived comedy show: Sandi Toksvig Live!
Broadway World, 3rd May 2022
Ben Whitehead to voice Wallace in next Wallace & Gromit project
Wallace and Gromit are set to make a comeback in two years' time. The treasured claymation characters have been away for several years, after Wallace voice actor Peter Sallis retired from the role in 2010 and later passed away in 2017. However, with a new short film planned for 2024, another actor has now been cast as the iconic character. The official Wallace and Gromit Instagram account confirmed the news to fans, announcing that Ben Whitehead would be voicing Wallace in the upcoming project.
Emma Tinson, Digital Spy, 3rd May 2022Videos
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9pm35 min
Derry Girls
Series 3, Episode 4 - The HauntingJames's driving skills are put to the test as the gang set off with a van full of hooch and high hopes to an adult-free house in Donegal. Meanwhile, the Quinns visit local psychic Carlos Santini in the hope of making contact with a much-loved family spirit. Conleth Hill guest stars.
9:35pm30 min
Hullraisers
Series 1, Episode 4 - PartyIt's the day of Grace's flamingo-themed 5th birthday party and everything is going smoothly - until Grace comes down with an unexplained case of flamingo-phobia.
10:45pm15 min
Bridget Jones's Diary
Episode 2Bridget strategically ignores Daniel Cleaver and attends a dinner party with the Smug Marrieds. Why is her mum acting strangely after her holiday in Portugal?
11pm30 min
Fortunately... With Fi And Jane
Series 2, Episode 16 - The Pad On The Gusset, With India RakusenFi and Jane chat to the journalist and presenter India Rakusen, host of the 28ish Days Later podcast on BBC Sounds. The series explores what we really know about the menstrual cycle. India shares some insights with Garvey and Glover, who discuss their own experiences and recount Jane's only idea from the last six years.
11pm15 min
Comedy Club At Machynlleth
Series 1, Episode 4Jake Yapp and Jessica Fostekew present highlights from the Machynlleth Comedy Festival. They catch up with comedians Esther Manito and Stephen Bailey.