BCG Daily Saturday 7th May 2022

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Peter Kay set to return to the stage

Peter Kay could be set for an epic return to the stage - five years after cancelling his UK tour. His comic pal Jason Manford has told fans to "keep an eye out" for news the star will make a stand-up comeback.

Amanda Devlin, The Sun, 7th May 2022

8 Out Of 10 Cats. Jimmy Carr. Copyright: Zeppotron

Jimmy Carr has audience member thrown out for calling him a 'c**t'

Jimmy Carr allegedly had an audience member thrown out for calling him a "c**t" during one of his stand-up sets.

Kieran Galpin, JOE, 7th May 2022

Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Rowan Atkinson set to profit from Mr Bean NFTs

The hapless character is ready to jump on the NFT bandwagon, with Rowan Atkinson, his creator, set to profit from selling unique Mr Bean artwork online.

Jake Kanter, The Times, 7th May 2022

Eleanor Conway: Talk Dirty To Me review

Eleanor Conway hadn't dented my consciousness as a performer before last night but I am very glad she has now.

Nicola Benge, Brighton and Hove News, 7th May 2022

'Allo 'Allo!. Image shows from L to R: Edith Melba Artois (Carmen Silvera), René François Artois (Gorden Kaye), Yvette Carte-Blanche (Vicki Michelle). Copyright: BBC

'Allo 'Allo! star Francesca Gonshaw stood in council election

Francesca Gonshaw, who played waitress Maria in 'Allo 'Allo!, stood for the Liberal Democrats in Westminster. Sadly, her celebrity didn't impress voters, and she came sixth with just 371 votes.

Chortle, 7th May 2022

Steve Coogan on driving to Cornwall, second homes and the return of Alan Partridge

Alan Partridge arrives in his Lexus IS300 at the Plymouth Pavilions on May 18 for Stratagem With Alan Partridge where he brings a message of hope to "a country riven with discord and disease".

Lee Trewhela, Cornwall Live, 7th May 2022