BCG Daily Wednesday 4th May 2022
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Rachel Thorn interview
We talk about Rachel's early memories of performing, styles of improv and much more.
Phoenix Remix, 4th May 2022
Assembly announces new late night Edinburgh Fringe venue
Debuted in 2019, The Flick will return as an immersive performance venue and late-night destination for the duration of the Fringe.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 4th May 2022
Underbelly announces a new batch of 2022 Fringe shows
Including Rachel Parris, Geoff Norcott and Austentatious.
Chortle, 4th May 2022
Judi Love shares plans to move to serious acting career
Judi Love opens up about her dream of moving to the big screen, her friend Brenda Edwards returning to Loose Women and Tyson Fury's boxing glory.
Rhianna Benson, OK Magazine, 4th May 2022
A bit of a chat with Robert Wringham - Part 2 - Comedy, characters, dreams...
"I don't want to be truly me performing on stage."
John Fleming, John Fleming's Blog, 4th May 2022
I Miss Amy Winehouse - Brixton House, London review
Because of this the show feels like it is aimed at an audience younger than her, specifically in their twenties as the insights and reflections feel somewhat amiss to anyone not in that age bracket. The piece feels like it is a work in progress.
Graham Williams, The Reviews Hub, 4th May 2022
Only Fools And Horses fan recreates famous scenes from sitcom using Lego
Saso Zibert has used Lego men to act as Del and Rodney and the other main characters including Uncle Albert and Grandad. Lego bricks have been used to construct the scenes.
The Mirror, 4th May 2022
Judy Murray to make her Edinburgh Fringe debut
One of a new batch of shows announced by Gilded Balloon.
MacAulay, Chortle, 4th May 2022
Cost of living is no laughing matter for comedians on tour
The cost-of-living crisis is threatening to bring down the curtain on the UK's stand-up comedy circuit as performers warn they are unable to afford soaring travel and accommodation bills.
Mike Wade, The Times, 4th May 2022
Cast announced for Bleak Expectations stage adaptation
Casting has been announced for the world premiere of Bleak Expectations, penned by Mark Evans and directed by Caroline Leslie.
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9pm60 min
Richard Hammond's Brain Reaction
Episode 4Victoria Coren Mitchell and teammate Guz Khan go head-to-head with Johnny Vegas and Kiri Pritchard-McLean. And, as always, bringing the science smarts is comedian and brain box Ria Lina.
10pm60 min
The Island
Episode 7They've chosen enough stuff to put on their island, so it's time to ban something. What really gets their goat? If they have goats. Spoiler alert, they haven't got goats.
10:45pm15 min
Bridget Jones's Diary
Episode 3Bridget tries to maintain her ice queen stance towards Daniel and agonises about what to do for her birthday.
11pm15 min
Little Lifetimes By Jenny Eclair
Series 7, Episode 5 - Visiting TimeFelicity Montagu stars in Jenny Eclair's monologue as Julia who has always been a disappointment to her mother until life gives her an opportunity to rewrite the past.
11pm15 min
Comedy Club At Machynlleth
Series 1, Episode 5Jake Yapp and Rob Deering present highlights from the Machynlleth Comedy Festival. Jake speaks to Sophie Duker fresh from the stage and Rob treats us to a round of his game show Beat This with Sarah Keyworth, Stuart Goldsmith, Andy Fields and Stuart Laws, recorded live in front of the Machfest audience.
11:15pm15 min
The Skewer
Series 6, Episode 5This week, tractor porn, Westminster meets The Muppet Show, Keir Starmer goes on Tattoo Fixers, and why Parliament feels like Blackadder.