BCG Daily Monday 9th May 2022
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Stratagem With Alan Partridge - he's back as a lifestyle guru
Steve Coogan's creation doesn't quite hit the spot.
Veronica Lee, The Arts Desk, 9th May 2022
Stand-up course for men at risk of suicide wins NHS funding
Comedy On Referral will help vulnerable adults in London after successful course in Bristol for trauma survivors.
Amelia Hill, The Guardian, 9th May 2022
Alan Carr on being born in Weymouth and his new tour
It's a little-known fact that comedian Alan Carr was born in Weymouth and, as he tells Joanna Davis, it's going to be a fantastic feeling returning to Dorset on his latest tour.
Joanna Davis, Bournemouth Echo, 9th May 2022
Barry Humphries - The Man Behind The Mask review
Fascinating background stories.
Paul Vale, The Stage, 9th May 2022
Sofie Hagen: I thought I had seen the worst of online abuse - then I posted about my dog
When I got Hank, I tried to do all the right things. But I hadn't counted on the judgment of other pet owners.
Sofie Hagen, The Guardian, 9th May 2022
Ria Lina: My best heckle? 'I love you!'
The stand-up on starting out in comedy, increasingly savvy audiences and the best advice she has ever received.
Liam Pape, The Guardian, 9th May 2022
Joe Lycett hits out at BAFTAs sponsor Virgin Media
Joe Lycett has snubbed the BAFTAs and taken a swipe at its sponsor while "on the lash" in Birmingham on Sunday night. The Brummie comedian took aim over social media. Joe wrote: "Nommed for a @BAFTA tonight but not there cause I'm on the lash in Birmingham lol. I'd like to thank @BAFTA sponsor @virginmedia cause they have consistently been d***heads and it has been a great motivator in taking on companies who act like c****."
The Birmingham Mail, 9th May 2022
David Nobbs Memorial Trust announces judges for New Comedy Writing Competition final round
Lucy Lumsden is returning as a judge for the scripts that make it to the final. This year Lucy is joined by Katy Wix and Barunka O'Shaughnessy.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 9th May 2022
Very hungover Judi Love collapses on Loose Women sofa
A VERY hungover Judi Love had the Loose Women in stitches today as she arrived at the studio looking all partied out after the TV BAFTAs.
Dan Cain, The Sun, 9th May 2022
Dylan Moran headlines Comedy Store benefit
Also on the bill are Rich Hall, Michelle de Swarte, Fin Taylor and host Tom Ward for the benefit for mental health charity Heads Held High.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 9th May 2022
Channel 4 Comedy Blaps 2022 review
There's a rich seam of authenticity running through many of the latest batch of Comedy Blaps, the biggest bunch ever released by Channel 4 at one time.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 9th May 2022
Eleanor Conway: Talk Dirty To Me review
Eleanor Conway is a woman on a mission. To highlight the reality of sex and dating in today's culture - especially if you are over forty years old.
Sascha Cooper, Broadway Baby, 9th May 2022
David Mills interview
On the difference between US and UK comedy clubs... and more...
John Fleming, John Fleming's Blog, 9th May 2022
Review: Aaaaaaaargh! It's a Bonanza of Comedy from Around the Fringe By Laughing Horse Comedy
Reviews of LJ Da Funk, Harry Wright, Benny Shakes, Katharyn Henson and headline act Robin Morgan.
Tim Squire, Brighton and Hove News, 9th May 2022
Review: Barry Humphries: The Man Behind The Mask
At the end of the show, you're left in no uncertain terms that Humphries is a consummate and exceptionally funny comedian. However, you're really none the wiser as to who the person behind the mask really is.
Sonny Waheed, The Reviews Hub, 9th May 2022
Review: Barry Humphries, The Man Behind The Mask
A gentle evening of laughter and reminiscing with a comedy legend.
Irene Lloyd, Everything Theatre, 9th May 2022
Lou Sanders review
A skilled comedian who needs better material.
Dominic Maxwell, The Times, 9th May 2022
Six nominated at Tony awards
Blockbuster hit Six has cooked up a royal storm with eight nominations at America's Tony Awards - fourth highest for any new musical.
Alex Wood, What's On Stage, 9th May 2022Podcasts
TV & radio
6:30pm30 min
The Unbelievable Truth
Series 28, Episode 6David Mitchell is joined by Lou Sanders, Ria Lina, Milton Jones and Chris McCausland as they lie on the subjects of flowers, wood, underground and goldfish.
6:30pm30 min
The Machynlleth Comedy Festival
2022, Episode 1Kiri Pritchard-McLean hosts a stand-up show from the 2022 Machynlleth Comedy Festival, featuring Robin Morgan, Sunil Patel, Anna Thomas, Sikisa and Maisie Adam.
10pm40 min
Comedians Giving Lectures
Series 3, Episode 4Sara Pascoe is joined by comedians Rhys James, Huge Davies and Sally Phillips, who compete to deliver the best lecture. Rhys's lecture is 'I Stalk Strangers Online', Huge's is 'What Every Pro Musician Needs To Know' and Sally's is 'The Power of Uncertainty'.
10pm23 min
Peacock
Series 1, Episode 3Life is on the up for Andy - things are going well with Georgia and he's also decided he's going to be the bigger man and not to let Jay get to him anymore.
10:45pm15 min
Bridget Jones's Diary
Episode 6Bridget receives an invite to Una and Geoffrey Alconbury's Tarts and Vicars party and plans her outfit.