BCG Daily Friday 24th June 2022

Man Vs Bee review: Rowan Atkinson's Netflix comedy is a better Bean

All hail the king of TV silliness - and Liza Tarbuck's fake beard

Can there be any show on telly that is more wonderfully, joyfully pointless than Taskmaster?

Charlie Perkins lined up as Channel 4 comedy head

Blink Industries comedy head Charlie Perkins is the frontrunner to become Channel 4 head of comedy.

Ellie White and Natasia Demetriou: the funniest women on TV

The creators of Ellie & Natasia, a new BBC Three series, tell Alice Jones why they have revived the sketch show.

Man Vs Bee review

For offering a quick burst of expertly performed silliness, Man Vs Bee earns its stripes.

Man Vs Bee review

The actor is at his comic best as an accident-prone housesitter who goes on a rage spree and destroys a high-tech home in an epic battle.

Alan Carr to 'take a break' from showbiz

Alan Carr will take a break from showbiz to "sort himself out" following his traumatic marriage breakdown earlier this year. The Chatty Man has revealed fans will see "less of him" in 2023, but first he'll spill the beans on his split in his "most personal tour" yet.

Fundraiser In memory of Phil Jerrod

A host of star comedians such as Romesh Ranganathan, Angela Barnes and Tom Allen will be performing at the Brighton Dome - in memory of their friend, comedian Phil Jerrod, who sadly passed away last year.

Best in Class All Star benefit show featuring Frankie Boyle, Jayde Adams and more

Best in Class have announced an All Star Benefit Show taking place at Edinburgh Fringe.

Derry Girls creator Lisa McGee proposed for freedom of city

The creator of Derry Girls has been proposed for the freedom of the city.

Who is the real Rowan Atkinson?

One of our greatest comic talents has a reputation for deadly seriousness off-screen. Is that fair? His Man Vs Bee co-writer reveals all.

Man Vs Bee director David Kerr interview

David Kerr details working with Rowan Atkinson, CGI Bee: 'It's Moby Dick in miniature''.

Bedfringe 2021 Interview: Olaf Falafel: STOAT

"Did I mention I'm the three-year holder of the Edinburgh Festival Funniest Joke?"

Bedfringe 2021 interview: Chelsea Birkby: No More Mr Nice Chelsea

"As a comic, I love a fringe where you can feel that something is in town when you arrive!"

Mary Beth Barone can't wait to dive into her first Edinburgh Fringe

First-timer Mary Beth Barone is relishing it - after all, she's used to hustle and bustle as a gigging comic in New York.

How does blind comedian Chris McCausland play the HIGNFY picture round?

When blind comedian Chris McCausland appears on Have I Got News For You complaints often follow. The Liverpudlian says viewers get very frustrated on his behalf and regularly turn to Twitter to vent their frustration.

Mortimer and Whitehouse spotted filming in North Wales

The comedy pair were pictured in Trevor near to where they are reportedly filming their new series.

Further casting announced for The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel

Further casting has been announced for the upcoming UK tour of The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, which kicks off in the autumn.

Andy de la Tour, Marlene Sidaway and Rekha John-Cheriyan will join the previously announced Hayley Mills, Paul Nicholas and Rula Lenska.

Nathan Cassidy interview

Well, it's funny, I never plan to do any stunts, I genuinely want it all to be about the shows, I'm all about the stand-up. I just get bored and things come to me.

Nic Sampson interview

My show Marathon, 1904 - you'll never believe this - tells the story of a Marathon that took place in 1904. Specifically, the 1904 Olympic Marathon in St. Louis, Missouri.

Pierre Novellie interview

It's a re-hash of what was supposed to be my 2020 show e.g. a stand up analysis of why I don't seem to enjoy things or enjoy them "correctly". Strangely enough, in those two years I have discovered the answer, so maybe covid was worthwhile for all of us.

Rob Carter interview

Christopher lives such a solitary lifestyle that he didn't even realise there was a pandemic until 6 months in.

Sam Lake interview

Cake is my first hour of stand-up and it's all about my upbringing, queerness, masculinity and, most importantly, weddings.

Sam Nicoresti interview

My show is called Cancel Anti Wokeflake Snow Culture and it's about identity politics, the culture wars, piss and the human soul.

Sasha Ellen interview

Creeps and Geeks is a one-woman stand-up show. In a nutshell, it's a whimsical look at some creepy, creepy stuff. Mainly women's safety. But in a fun way, I promise.

Sid Singh interview

This is my hour trying to tackle the aftermath of my 2019 show when I got to help beat Donald Trump in court in order to protect refugees.

Tom DeTrinis interview

Well, it is definitely an introduction for the audience into who I am - what made me, me; what excites me; why the heck I am just so damn angry all the time; etc.

Tom Mayhew interview

It's about the cost of living crisis from the viewpoint of a working-class millennial.

Tony Law interview

A lot of shouting and stooging about. Stupid nonsense. Reminiscing about my last couple years. Ghosts. Mum dying. Horses. Cancelling tips. Bunch of absurdity. A shambles.

Will Mars interview

I learnt to be a better stand up living in America.

The Idiot Circus interview

It's gonna be four grown men playing songs that for the most part deal with existential themes of life and death, loneliness, love, revolution and drunkenness, with at least one of the men wearing a pair of furry legs, unless the other members of the band manage to convince him otherwise.