BCG Daily Tuesday 6th September 2022
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Hugo Rifkind: Why comedy and politics are a tricky mix
It was excruciating to watch comedian Joe Lycett on Kuenssberg's new show but he at least exposed a tired formula.
Hugo Rifkind, The Times, 6th September 2022
Joe Lycett: 'It's such fun being right-wing'
After his turn on Laura Kuenssberg's new political TV show, the comic can't believe he has upset anyone, he tells Matt Chorley.
Matt Chorley, The Times, 6th September 2022
Helen Bauer interview
The stand-up on middle-child syndrome, the comedy scene in Berlin and the nightmare gig that she can't forget.
Liam Pape, The Guardian, 6th September 2022
Ben Miller on career risks, comedy and being a 'flawed dad'
The actor, writer and comedian talks about juggling family with career and how he avoids being typecast.
Hannah Stephenson, The Independent, 6th September 2022
Tory MP Steve Brine fumes over 'the Joe Lycett debacle' after Liz Truss BBC interview
MP told BBC director general Tim Davie he should have not booked Lycett to make a good impression with their new show.
Isobel Lewis, The Independent, 6th September 2022
Tim Davie says Joe Lycett appearance on Laura Kuenssberg show was 'bemusing'
BBC Director-General Tim Davie says Joe Lycett's Laura Kuenssberg show appearance was 'bemusing' and the comic is unlikely to return any time soon - but he rejects claim booking showed 'left-wing bias'.
i Newspaper, 6th September 2022
Joe Lycett says his ticket sales have 'exploded' since 'coming out as right-wing'
Comedian made sarcastic remarks about the new Prime Minister during an appearance on a BBC politics show.
Nicole Vassell, The Independent, 6th September 2022Videos
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