BCG Daily Sunday 22nd May 2022

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BBC New Comedy Award wants to find new faces to make us laugh now

Satire is everywhere and a fresh generation of comics are ripping up the rules.

Stephen Armstrong, The Sunday Times, 22nd May 2022

Josh Widdicombe interview

Josh Widdicombe on being pied by Caitlyn Jenner, the cancel culture myth, and why he's far cooler than people realise.

Cydney Yeates, Metro, 22nd May 2022

Rosie Molloy Gives Up Everything. Rosie (Sheridan Smith). Copyright: Hartswood Films Ltd

Sheridan Smith shows off platinum blonde wig as she gets behind the wheel

Sheridan Smith is pictured behind the wheel for the first time since a serious car smash in December - but this time it's all fun. The 40-year-old was filming Sky comedy Rosie Molloy Gives Up Everything.

Hannah Hope, The Sun, 22nd May 2022

Joe Lycett walked off stage after telling Madeleine McCann joke

Joe Lycett revealed he once walked off stage in shame after telling a joke about missing Madeleine McCann.

Isaac Crowson, The Sun, 22nd May 2022

David Walliams' Awfully Good. David Walliams. Copyright: Crook Productions

Piers Morgan reignites David Walliams feud

Piers Morgan has reignited his long-standing feud with David Walliams by branding the comedian "creepy".

Isobel Lewis, The Independent, 22nd May 2022

Johnny Vegas' glamping site closes after issues with 'leaky motorhomes'

Johnny Vegas' glamping site was forced to close after reportedly 'struggling to cope' with wet and windy weather. Most guests at Fields of Dreams , near Harrogate in Yorkshire, enjoyed their stay at the site, which was designed by the comedian and his assistant Bev Dixon.

Dave Himelfield & Alexander Brock, Manchester Evening News, 22nd May 2022