BCG Daily Tuesday 10th May 2022

Why this writer believes the Carry On films are really 'defiantly feminist'

They represent the worst of slap and tickle seaside humour and were - and remain - morally dubious, sexist and even exploitative. Or, according to the author of a new book about the Carry On movies, they are empowering and full of strong women. Caroline Frost studied the films' representation of women, class and sexuality, concluding that the notoriously bawdy films have become misunderstood and she says some of the scripts from the long-running franchise might even be considered "defiantly feminist".

Only Fools' van voted world's greatest on-screen vehicle

The van in Only Fools And Horses has been voted the world's greatest on-screen vehicle.

Del Boy and Rodney's tatty, yellow three-wheeled Reliant beat a string of much-loved TV and movie motors. Chitty Chitty Bang Bang from the 1968 ­classic and the time-travelling DeLorean from 1985 flick Back To The Future were joint second.

Fringe receives £1.5m public funding boost to help it bounce back from pandemic

Organisers of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe have been handed a £1.5 million public funding boost to help the event bounce back from the impact of the pandemic.

Nigel Ng: "If you're funny enough you're uncancelable"

With a penchant for roasting Jamie Oliver and Gordon Ramsay, the food-loving comedian Nigel Ng has become a YouTube sensation.

Jonny & The Baptists invite you to 'Dance Like It Never Happened'

Jonny Donahoe and Paddy Gervers, better known as Jonny & The Baptists, have been described as musical-activist-comedians. But pinning them down to a neat description isn't easy.

Red Dwarf: how the groundbreaking show helped create sci-fi comedy

After watching sci-fi films gain popularity at the movies in the 1980s, comedians Rob Grant and Doug Naylor thought, as they tell Ganymede & Titan, "it was about time the working class had a shot in space."

Andy Zaltzman: a teeming comic brain in need of a little reining in

It's hard not to warm to the topical comedian, though some tighening up of his touring show - at the Soho Theatre - could work wonders.

Barry Humphries: The Man Behind The Mask review

The event might fall short of the hype that The Man Behind The Mask would be a 'confessional evening - seasoned with highly personal, sometimes startling, and occasionally outrageous stories', but it doesn't seem to matter much

Actor Robin Parkinson dies aged 92

Robin Parkinson, known for his role in 'Allo 'Allo!, has died at the age of 92.

The actor was a well-loved figure in comedies in the 1970s and 1980s, playing Monsieur Ernest Leclerc in the sitcom 'Allo 'Allo! from Series 7.

Brighton Fringe review: Ryan Lane Will Be There Now In A Minute

This one man multiple character comedy presents funny vignettes plucked from the performer's childhood in this engaging piece, which has a lot of potential.

John Bishop hopes to encourage conversation with 'Say Hello' campaign

John Bishop wants to spark "good old-fashioned conversation" across the UK with his "Say Hello" campaign during the Month of Community.

James Acaster on why he called out other comedians for 'punching down' at trans community

James Acaster has opened up about his widely praised comedy set, which saw him take aim at comedians who 'punch down' at marginalised communities.