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
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
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
Patrick Murray announces health update after devastating lung cancer diagnosis
Only Fools And Horses star Patrick Murray has said his lung cancer is "cured" and revealed the tumour in his liver is shrinking.
Mary Gallagher, The Sun, 22nd May 2022
Joe Lycett review - pranks, partygate and ghostly goats
From his parody Sue Gray report to his Twitter spat with Alan Sugar, the new stage show by the loveably impudent joker collects and comments on his most successful comic stunts.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 22nd May 2022
Richard Osman and Ingrid Oliver to marry
Richard Osman has confirmed he's marrying comedian and Doctor Who actress girlfriend Ingrid Oliver.
Sarah Tetteh, The Sun, 22nd May 2022TV & radio
7:15pm30 min
Don Biswas - Neurotopical
Don Biswas tells us how being diagnosed with a range of mental health conditions has shaped his outlook on life and politics.
8pm30 min
Bend It Like Beckham: 20 Years On
Documentary about the feature film Bend It Like Beckham.