BCG Daily Monday 3rd October 2022
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Eric Idle on surviving pancreatic cancer
Three years after being diagnosed, the 79-year-old has been given the all-clear. He reflects on losing his friends George Harrison and Robin Williams - and how he still manages to always look on the bright side of life.
Simon Hattenstone, The Guardian, 3rd October 2022
Harry Hill: Pedigree Fun review
Nobody does utter rubbish better.
Dominic Maxwell, The Times, 3rd October 2022
The Lost King review
Spearheaded by Hawkins's performance, and guided by the dexterity of Frears's craft, the The Lost King not only constructs an intriguing and understatedly bold character study but crystallises the latest historical evaluation of Richard III's reign.
Matthew McMillan, The Upcoming, 3rd October 2022
Live Review: Sh!t Theatre - Evita Too
Louise Mothersole and Rebecca Biscuit, aka Sh!t Theatre, always create funny, quirky, punky theatre.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 3rd October 2022
Live Review: Hannah Einbinder, Soho Theatre
Hannah Einbinder's run at the Soho Theatre pretty much sold out before she had uttered a single word. Presumably on the basis of her fame as co-star of Hacks.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 3rd October 2022
Review: Steptoe and Son - Birkenhead Little Theatre
Perfectly timed, well-staged and loaded with laughs, the Carlton Players production of Steptoe & Son is not to be missed.
North West End UK, 3rd October 2022
Review: The Upstart Crow at Apollo Theatre
Prices for some seats might be high, but those who are tempted would be more foolish than Falstaff to miss this comic delight.
Francis Nash, The Upcoming, 3rd October 2022
Off Menu and Guilty Feminist podcasts go live this Christmas
The Southbank Centre has announces two popular podcasts to be performed live this Christmas, bringing merriness and mirth out of the headphones and onto the stage.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 3rd October 2022
Funny Women final 2022
It was a secret vote from industry judges, but Lorna Rose Treen's victory in this year's Funny Women final must surely have been a landslide.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 3rd October 2022
Fantasy Football League, Sky - review
If it ain't broke don't fix it. That seems to have been the mantra when it came to remaking Fantasy Football League for the 21st Century.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 3rd October 2022
Russell Brand makes £2m in a year
Documents show strong profits from 6m YouTube followers.
Chortle, 3rd October 2022
Helen Bauer on the comedy of self-confidence and self-care
If you've seen Helen Bauer, you know about it. A high status, no-holds-barred, breathless whirlwind, her presence on stage is that of an irresistible and unapologetic comedic powerhouse.
Sarski Anderson, Bristol 24/7, 3rd October 2022
Live review: Funny Women Final 2022, Bloomsbury Theatre, WC1
This year's So You Think You're Funny? final in Edinburgh in August had an international flavour to it and so did the latest Funny Women Stage Award final. As comedy continues to thrive it is becoming more cosmopilitan, more multi-cultural. And the standard keeps getting stronger too.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 3rd October 2022
Rob Beckett ends up as accidental activist after becoming caught up in protest
Rob Beckett ended up on the news looking as if he was leading a protest march by accident.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 3rd October 2022
The Lost King review
Warmly funny and historically curious, Sally Hawkins' spirited, humane performance helps overcome a slight lack of dramatic tension.
John Nugent, Empire, 3rd October 2022
Upstart Crow stage show review
Laugh-til-it-hurts panto pleasure.
Marianka Swain, The Telegraph, 3rd October 2022
Charlotte Dawson shares emotional birthday moment by statue of dad
Charlotte Dawson shares emotional birthday moment as son says 'grandad' by statue of dad Les Dawson in St Annes.
Claire Lark, Blackpool Gazette, 3rd October 2022Videos
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5pm15 min
Lloyd Of The Flies
Episode 11 - The Great TidyingSucked into the vacuum cleaner, Catastrophe Jim tries to convince Lloyd, Abacus and PB that they are now in the afterlife. Lloyd refuses to believe that a life as significant as his could be over so soon, so he sets out to prove that they're still alive.
6:30pm30 min
The Leak
Series 16, Episode 3Tom Price is joined this week by Clint Edwards, Helen Monks, Benjamin Partridge
6:30pm30 min
Alfie Moore: It's A Fair Cop
Series 7, Episode 1 - Workplace TheftEver taken something from the workplace? Highlighter, loo roll, tea? What about high end phones? Copper turned comic, Alfie Moore solves the mystery of the disappearing devices.
10pm60 min
Question Team
Series 2, Episode 4Making up Richard Ayoade's self-quizzing collective are Joel Dommett, Harriet Kemsley and Janine Harouni.
10pm15 min
Stuck
Episode 3 - CucumbenairesDan is feeling insecure about his body and heads out on a shopping spree. But his anxiety isn't helped when Carla runs into an old flame - and brings her home to reminisce.
10pm23 min
Ladhood
Series 3, Episode 5 - Never ForgetWhen Liam accidentally takes a double dose of magic mushrooms, a bad trip begins to rear its ugly head. Liam is reminded of his first psychedelic experience.
10:15pm15 min
Stuck
Episode 4 - CookiesAs Dan struggles to find work and Carla struggles to contain Joy's anxiety, the cracks in their relationship are getting hard to ignore.
10:25pm24 min
Ladhood
Series 3, Episode 6 - TVWhile facing up to the prospect of moving back to Leeds, Liam gets a call from a past acquaintance. But can they shed new light on an old mystery?