BCG Daily Saturday 11th June 2022
Press clippings
Emma Thompson and Daryl McCormack interview
Dame Emma Thompson wants to talk about sex. It's all because of her new film Good Luck To You, Leo Grande. In it she plays a widow in search of sexual fulfilment. Relative newcomer Daryl McCormack plays the sex worker she hires to help her in her quest. The BBC's Alex Stanger went to meet them.
Alex Stanger, BBC, 11th June 2022
Kate Copstick: The heart & soul of the real Fringe is being failed as performers remain priced out
The 'trickle down' economic model favoured by the society unsurprisingly fails the real Fringe. Meanwhile, a status quo which is fast destroying the society's founding principles of "openness and inclusivity" is cleverly maintained.
Kate Copstick, The Scotsman, 11th June 2022![Artwork for Tony! [The Tony Blair Rock Opera]](https://cdn.comedy.co.uk/images/library/misc/300x200/t/tony_blair_rock_opera.jpg "Artwork for Tony! [The Tony Blair Rock Opera]")
Review: Tony! [The Tony Blair Rock Opera], Park Theatre
Classic Harry Hill - funny, surreal and clever.
Joe Scholes, Everything Theatre, 11th June 2022
Linda Robson reveals Birds Of A Feather reunion 'won't be long'
Linda Robson has revealed a Birds Of A Feather reunion 'won't be long' after denying feud with Pauline Quirke.
Sarah Tetteh, The Sun, 11th June 2022
Stephen Merchant interview
"People assume I'm the nerdy guy. That's my schtick." The comedian explains why he's nothing like his on-screen image.
Michael Odell, The Times, 11th June 2022Podcasts
TV & radio
8pm60 min
Ministry Of Offence
Episode 9A riotous comedy panel show pitching Left against Right, as two teams of politically-opposed comedians go head to head. Hosted by Steve N Allen, with team captains Leo Kearse and Diane Spencer.