BCG Daily Monday 23rd May 2022
News
TV
Shop
TV
Pro
Press clippings
Bend It Like Beckham: 20 Years On review
In 2002 I felt the movie had nothing to say to British Asians like me, or my football-mad mum. This engaging doc shows how much, and how little, has changed.
Chitra Ramaswamy, The Guardian, 23rd May 2022
Ciaran Bartlett 'chuffed' to write for Bad Education
A Belfast comedian has said he is "really chuffed" after he was selected to write a script for the sequel-reboot series of BBC Three's comedy Bad Education.
Kurtis Reid, Belfast Telegraph, 23rd May 2022
Micky Flanagan plans stand-up return
On Saturday, the comic announced a work-in-progress show and sold out a 800-seat venue in 2mins and 40sec.
Chortle, 23rd May 2022
Sightseers turns 10: folk classic remains the best British comedy of the decade
Sightseers never cease to amaze with its hilarious surprises that punctuate the utterly dull everyday realism of the trip like a chunk of scalp amid the dreary rear axle arrangement of the Happy Camper VX12 - each making the other funnier.
Tom Taylor, Far Out, 23rd May 2022
I talk to Dylan Llewellyn
"It's an amazing LGBTQ-led show with so much going for it and I'm just glad I got to be a part of it."
Elliot Gonzalez, I Talk Telly, 23rd May 2022
Fringe 2022: Here are the 11 Taskmaster contestants who have announced shows
After being cancelled in 2020 and massively scaled back in 2021 the world's largest arts festival is gearing up to get back to normal this year - with over 2000 shows already announced, including several from the stars of Channel 4's hit comedy series.
David Hepburn, The Scotsman, 23rd May 2022
Ricky Gervais's After Life-inspired Nottingham bench vandalised
A bench inspired by the final series of a Ricky Gervais TV show about loss has been broken into bits by vandals.
BBC, 23rd May 2022
Chart blow as YouTube ban The Kunts
Comedy punk band The Kunts have been banned from YouTube - just as they planned an assault on the charts with their song Prince Andrew Is A Sweaty Nonce.
Chortle, 23rd May 2022
Newcastle restaurant Chaophraya to hold rooftop comedy night
Diners will be able to enjoy rooftop views of Grey's Monument at an open-air comedy night in Newcastle city centre.
Sophie Brownson, Newcastle Chronicle, 23rd May 2022
Improv Corner - Improv in the media - Hypothetical The Podcast
In the podcast the tables are turned and this time round the guests put presenters Josh Widdicombe and James Acaster in the limelight and get them to answer hypothetical answers. It is really fun to see how they deal with the questions they are given and the answers that they tend to give as well.
Holly, Phoenix Remix, 23rd May 2022
Daniel Foxx signs to Off The Kerb
Whether it's growing up gay, pop culture or politics, Daniel uses a light touch and a quick wit to find humour in unexpected places within his award-winning stand up and writing.
Off The Kerb, 23rd May 2022
Christopher Lloyd joins cast of Nandor Fodor And The Talking Mongoose
American acting icon Christopher Lloyd is set to join Simon Pegg and Minnie Driver in the cast of Nandor Fodor And The Talking Mongoose.
Brian Welk, The Wrap, 23rd May 2022
Rowan Atkinson upsets Cotswolds neighbours with fireworks
A birthday party for Rowan Atkinson's girlfriend wrought havoc on a sleepy Cotswold village at the weekend after its fireworks were mistaken for a Russian invasion and allegedly left nearby pets 'traumatised'.
Daily Mail, 23rd May 2022
Mathew Horne's honest playlist
The actor and comedian can't get enough of The Cure and has an unconventional choice for his funeral song. But which ballad has always brought bad tidings?
Elle Hunt, The Guardian, 23rd May 2022
Meet the die hard Gavin & Stacey superfans
"I got James Corden tattooed on my leg."
Charlotte Manning, Metro, 23rd May 2022Videos
Online
Podcasts
TV & radio
2:15pm45 min
Jason's Mates
Sharply observed, audio rich satire on modern politics, from award winning film maker Peter Strickland, following corruption in a local election in the style of a 1970s children's programme.
6:30pm30 min
The Leak
Series 15, Episode 2Tom Price is joined by Maisie Adam, Jen Brister, Athena Kugblenu and Lloyd Langford.
6:30pm30 min
Just A Minute
Series 89, Episode 2 - The Ukulele, Bingo and The Pawn ShopSue Perkins challenges Gyles Brandreth, Ria Lina, Zoe Lyons and Paul Merton to speak for 60 seconds without repetition, deviation or hesitation.
9pm45 min
The Chris & Rosie Ramsey Show
Series 1, Episode 2Husband and wife Chris and Rosie are joined by celebrity couple Martin and Shirlie Kemp and star guests. And they ask the question that kickstarts relationship re-evaluations: what's your beef?
9:30pm5 min
Jokes Only A ... Can Tell
Episode 2 - Jokes Only Disabled People Can Tell"My wife uses me to skip queues with."
10pm40 min
Comedians Giving Lectures
Series 3, Episode 6Sara Pascoe is joined by comedians Paul Sinha, Kiri Pritchard-McLean and Tim Renkow, who compete to deliver the best lecture. Paul's lecture is 'The Art Of Quizzing', Kiri's is 'Everyday Sexism' and Tim's is 'How To Teach Kids About Taboo Topics'.
10:45pm15 min
Love Marriage By Monica Ali
Episode 6 - ConfusionYasmin is confused over her feelings for Joe, and by his unorthodox relationship with his mother...
10:45pm15 min
Adrian Edmondson - Signs Of Life
Series 2, Episode 1 - CreativityIn which Adrian Edmondson looks back from his early triumph at primary school as the Angel Gabriel to what went wrong with his hugely successful television sitcom and live show, Bottom, and his relationship with Rik Mayall.