BCG Daily Monday 30th May 2022
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Chris and Rosie Ramsey interview
The nation's favourite podcasting couple talk about their record-breaking success - and what makes their marriage work.
Simon Ward, The Big Issue, 30th May 2022
Finalists and judges announced for LGBTQ+ New Comedian of the Year
The competition is run by London queer comedy night Comedy Bloomers and reaches its climax at the Clapham Grand on June 14.
Chortle, 30th May 2022
What Women Want! review
What women want is apparently a good job in Dubai - as that's what Kimberley Datnow, the female half of this intended two-hander, is doing instead of stand-up in a Brighton pub function room on a Sunday afternoon. And in the show, she was clearly doing the job of three men, because that's who Peter Bazely replaced her with.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 30th May 2022
Snowflake review
The blurb promises 'truly bewildering comedy performance art' - and the emphasis should definitely lie on the 'bewildering' part. Hannah Winter's one-woman show greys the line between pretentious drama-as-therapy and parodying it - leaving the audience gently bemused.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 30th May 2022
Netflix CEO defends Ricky Gervais over right to free expression
Ted Sarandos has defended Dave Chappelle and Ricky Gervais following backlash to their controversial comedy specials.
Charlotte Krol, NME, 30th May 2022
An Audience With Stuart Bagcliffe review
Ignore the billing that this is a 'comedic one-man show': that sets false expectations of what to expect, especially for a play staged in a stand-up space.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 30th May 2022
Mel Byron: Standing At The Back review
Her confidence is testament to the fact that she needn't have been so timid in the past, but that needs to be backed with a tighter, more purposeful script if a show is to demand an audience's attention for an hour.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 30th May 2022
The Stand announces final batch of Edinburgh Fringe shows
After a tempestuous couple of years resulting in one missed Fringe in 2020 and one barely recognisable one in 2021, The Stand release their final batch of shows for the 2022 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 30th May 2022
Omar Ibrahim: Decolonise This
Omar Ibrahim offers a more nuanced take on the hypocrisies and rigidity of left-wing thinking, especially regarding race. His take is detoxified by coming from a largely sympathetic standpoint, from playing up his own stupidity and - of course - from not being white.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 30th May 2022
The Kunts: Prince Andrew's memory loss video released
Comedy punk group The Kunts have issued a video of Prince Andrew's notorious Newsnight interview... but with leader singer Kunt taking the place of Emily Maitlis. It is all part of the campaign to get their new single, "Prince Andrew Is A Sweaty Nonce", to No. 2 in the charts for the jubilee weekend.
Chortle, 30th May 2022
Patricia Brake obituary
Actor who excelled in TV soaps and sitcoms, including as Ronnie Barker's screen daughter in Porridge.
Anthony Hayward, The Guardian, 30th May 2022
Review: Dylan Moran @ Tyne Theatre & Opera House, Newcastle
The unfiltered, spontaneous feel of the show was a stark juxtaposition to the pristine and poetic imagery that propelled the night. Forgotten punchlines and a muddled encore left the night feeling just short of brilliance.
Cameron Wright, Narc Magazine, 30th May 2022
Dylan Llewelyn reveals hopes for Erin and James after finale
Dylan Llewelyn has looked back on the show's unexpected romance between his character James and Erin.
Stefania Sarrubba, Digital Spy, 30th May 2022
Seann Walsh finally admits guilt over Katya Jones affair
It's been four years since Seann Walsh's world came tumbling down after he kissed married Strictly partner Katya Jones. Now the loverat has expressed regret over the effect that it had on his then girlfriend, Rebecca Humphries.
Roderick McPhee & Felicity Cross, The Sun, 30th May 2022Podcasts
TV & radio
6:30pm30 min
The Leak
Series 15, Episode 3Tom Price is joined by Jason Byrne, Njambi McGrath and Ian Stone, from around Wales and the world. This week's comes form the Hay Festival.
6:30pm30 min
Just A Minute
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9pm45 min
The Chris & Rosie Ramsey Show
Series 1, Episode 3Chris and Rosie are joined by legendary Strictly Come Dancing judge Craig Revel Horwood and his fiancé Jonathan Myring.
9:25pm4 min
Jokes Only A ... Can Tell
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