BCG Daily Monday 13th June 2022
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Six writer Toby Marlow becomes first non-binary Tony Award winner
British composer Toby Marlow has made history as the first non-binary Tony-winner at the 75th annual awards, on a night that celebrated increasing inclusion in the theatre. The creator of the historical comedy musical, Six, won best original score (music and/or lyrics) written for the theatre, alongside co-creator Lucy Moss.
Mike Bedigan & Chris Attridge, Northants Live, 13th June 2022
The crucial ingredient in writing a sitcom script
Writing is hard. Writing a sitcom is particularly hard. When you tell people this, they tend to nod and agree, but not believe you. The number of script competitions and initiatives suggests that anyone can do it. And everyone can have a go. They can. But should they?
James Cary, Sitcom Geek, 13th June 2022
Simon Pegg: my addiction, midlife crisis - and Tom Cruise bromance
He's now best mates with the world's biggest star and one of Britain's busiest actors. But 12 years ago, Simon Pegg tells Charlotte Edwardes, he almost killed himself with drink.
Charlotte Edwardes, The Times, 13th June 2022
Good Luck to You, Leo Grande review
While the physical form may not be the visual focus of the film, Good Luck to You, Leo Grande is at heart a love letter to the human body and its capacity for pleasure.
Selina Sondermann, The Upcoming, 13th June 2022
E4 to launch a spin-off channel showing comedy repeats
The launch of E4 Extra from June 29 will free the main digital channel to concentrate on the reality and dating formats that have come to define it. Repeats of The Inbetweeners and Derry Girls will all run on the new channel.
Chortle, 13th June 2022
Absolute Radio censured over Steve Edge's F-bomb
Broadcast watchdog Ofcom have censured Absolute Radio after comic turned actor Steve Edge dropped the F bomb on Jason Manford's show.
Chortle, 13th June 2022
NextUp to stream Edinburgh Fringe 2022
Comedy streaming site NextUp has confirmed they are bringing the Edinburgh Festival experience live to their streaming platform for the first time ever this year.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 13th June 2022
Shannon Matthews The Musical creator Kunt defends controversial stage show
Essex comedy punk band Kunt and the Gang has responded to criticism of their musical, which depicts the tragic hoax kidnap of Shannon Matthews, who was reported missing in 2008 by her mother.
Victoria Johns, The Mirror, 13th June 2022
Vault Festival invites applications for 2023
VAULT Festival has announced that applications are now open for artists to apply to perform at the next edition of VAULT Festival, returning to London from Tuesday 31st January 2023.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 13th June 2022
Janey Godley: Still Got It review
To say Janey Godley has had quite the six months since she was last on stage would be an epic understatement.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 13th June 2022
Why, 60 years on, Spike Milligan's Bed Sitting Room is as relevant as ever
Spike Milligan's post-apocalyptic dark comedy The Bed Sitting Room has not been performed on stage for almost 40 years. Now, ahead of a rehearsed reading of the script that the former Goon wrote with John Antrobus, producer John Hewer recalls what drew him to the project...
John Hewer, Chortle, 13th June 2022
The creators of Brian And Charles on bringing their quirky comedy to the screen
Jim Archer and writers David Earl and Chris Hayward talk about the man-and-robot movie.
Gizmodo, 13th June 2022
Paddington In Peru revealed as title of new Paddington film
Following his visit with Her Maj as part of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations, the latest news about Paddington is some actual announcements about the third film featuring the world's most adorable Peruvian bear. Not only does it have a title - Paddington In Peru - but a director in Dougal Wilson.
James White, Empire, 13th June 2022
Edinburgh 2022: Pick of the Programme- Free Fringe
Free Fringe shows are free to enter and there will be bucket donations at the end. It's expensive to take a show to Edinburgh so if you enjoyed the show please be as generous as you would for a ticketed show!
Natalie O'Donoghue, Broadway World, 13th June 2022Edinburgh 2022: Pick of the Programme- Musicals
With over 3000 shows now onsale for the 2022 Edinburgh Festival Fringe, trying to narrow down what to see can be a bit of a task. BWW reviewer Natalie O'Donoghue has selected her top ten picks across the festival programme to highlight the shows you really don't want to miss this year
Natalie O'Donoghue, Broadway World, 13th June 2022Tom GK interview
How to Record the Greatest Album of All Time is essentially a live audition tape for the role of recorder of the greatest album of all time.
On The Mic, 13th June 2022Tom Skelton interview
As you can doubtless tell, this whole show was conceived around the idea of it being performed in 2020...
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Just A Minute
Series 89, Episode 5 - Finding Your Feet, A Bed of Roses and Taking the TrainSue Perkins challenges Paul Merton, Desiree Burch, Daliso Chaponda and Lucy Porter to speak for 60 seconds without repetition, deviation or hesitation.
6:30pm30 min
Beena And Amrit
Series 1, Episode 1 - The GraduationIt's Beena's graduation day and it should be a day of celebration. Unfortunately Dewi's trying to steal a diploma so he can get an education, and Amrit's milling around starting rumours about Beena's lecturer, which might affect her getting the character reference she desperately needs!
8:30pm30 min
TV Flashback
Series 7, Episode 1 - Welsh IconsKiri Pritchard-McLean looks for funny clips in the BBC Wales archive to discover iconic Welsh people, places and things.
9pm45 min
The Chris & Rosie Ramsey Show
Series 1, Episode 5Tom Fletcher and Giovanna Fletcher join the couple.
9:25pm4 min
Jokes Only A ... Can Tell
Episode 5 - Jokes Only A Lesbian Can TellJen Brister, Sarah Keyworth and Chloe Petts are amongst the comedians in this episode.