BCG Daily Thursday 30th June 2022
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Harry Hill: 'You paint one picture of Chris Tarrant, and it's hard to stop'
The comedian, TV presenter and amateur painter has joined the judging panel for a public art project, Brighter Future. He talks dabbling in painting himself, the legacy of TV Burp and why he used to have such a short fuse.
Helen Brown, i Newspaper, 30th June 2022
Susie McCabe to make her Question Time debut
She joked that her booking was "a bit bonkers... because I am always that relaxed about politics and current affairs".
Chortle, 30th June 2022
Man Vs Bee, Netflix review - or should it be Bee vs Bean?
Rowan Atkinson's new comic character is no Blackadder.
Adam Sweeting, The Arts Desk, 30th June 2022
Sharon Horgan: "I still give a shit - but way less of a shit than I used to"
The wickedly witty actor-writer led a new generation of funny women - but now she's focusing on life's important things, like getting mashed to the Libertines at Glastonbury.
Gary Ryan, NME, 30th June 2022
Edinburgh 2022: Sophie Duker Q&A
BWW catches up with Sophie Duker to chat about bringing Hag to the 2022 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Natalie O'Donoghue, Broadway World, 30th June 2022Edinburgh 2022: Eme Essien Q&A
BWW catches up with Eme Essien to chat about bringing Flat Shoes In The Club to the 2022 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Natalie O'Donoghue, Broadway World, 30th June 2022
There's so much more to Jewish jokes that the 'mean Jew' stereotype
Other types of Jewish humour are available says David Baddiel.
David Baddiel, The Jewish Chronicle, 30th June 2022
Good Luck To You, Leo Grande film review
A real eye-opener with a fantastic performance by Emma Thompson, who seemingly can't put a foot wrong.
Linda Marric, The Jewish Chronicle, 30th June 2022
Dave's Edinburgh Comedy Awards will return this year
After a two-year worldwide hiatus, the renowned Dave's Edinburgh Comedy Awards are back celebrating 40 years of awarding comedy excellence, reflecting the rich heritage of comedy talent recognised and its status as a springboard for comedians who have gone on to become household names at home and abroad.
Stephi Wild, Broadway World, 30th June 2022
Bedfringe 2021 interview: Max Fulham: "Is It Just Me?"
"To be in the lovely Quarry Theatre with a room full of people and sharing laughs was very special."
Dan Lentell, Get Your Coats On, 30th June 2022
First events announced for London Podcast Festival
Kings Place announces the first wave of events for the 2022 London Podcast Festival, which runs from 8-19 September.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 30th June 2022
Paedophile comedian Eamonn Goodfellow jailed for almost five years
Comedian Eamonn Goodfellow, who paid to watch children be abused online, has been jailed for four years and nine months.
Chortle, 30th June 2022Ania Upstill interview
Transhumance is my solo clown show about being a trans person and feeling like neither of the options of 'female' or 'male' really reflect who I am.
On The Mic, 30th June 2022Dalia Malek interview
We're all broke except for the people who are already successful, and we're participating in the most expensive thing.
On The Mic, 30th June 2022Dixie Longate interview
This has been one heck of a crazy couple of years we have had.
On The Mic, 30th June 2022JD Shapiro interview
This is my first time performing there so I'm BEYOND excited.
On The Mic, 30th June 2022Jenny Bede interview
It's about experiencing something colossal and life changing that is so incredibly common, it's basically deemed to be no big deal.
On The Mic, 30th June 2022Joz Norris interview
Blink is actually, unbelievably, the greatest magic show of all time.
On The Mic, 30th June 2022Sam See interview
This will be my second time doing the Fringe, and honestly I was stupidly fortunate the last time I was here.
On The Mic, 30th June 2022Comedy newbie Q&A: Cerys Bradley
The subject of today's Q&A with debut comedians heading for this year's Edinburgh Fringe is Cerys Bradley.
Brian Donaldson, The List, 30th June 2022Videos
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