BCG Daily Wednesday 19th October 2022

Adam Larter reveals all in his fantasy album tracklisting

Adam Larter is a writer/comedian and the creator of Weirdos Comedy. Weirdos have spent many a year crafting cardboard feminist mermaids, the abomination that was Phil Collins growing out of Donald Trump's back and everyone's favourite, the Dorito fish.

The Lavender Hill Mob review

This adaptation of the post-war caper has its moments but lacks the adroit humour and tautness of the film.

Billy Bragg: What people like John Cleese get wrong about cancel culture

A belief in accountability does not involve condoning threats or violence - and freedom of expression does not mean freedom from consequence.

The Lavender Hill Mob review

Affable but half-cocked reinvention.

Mel Giedroyc withdraws from Ian McKellen-led touring production of Mother Goose

"Due to personal reasons, I have made the difficult decision to withdraw from the forthcoming production of Mother Goose."

Timestalker starts shooting with Nick Frost, Tanya Reynolds, and Aneurin Barnard joining cast

Alice Lowe's latest film Timestalker has started shooting in Wales.

HarperCollins signs TikTok comedy creator Clara Batten's debut

HarperCollins has signed Gin and Phonics, the debut book by actress, writer and TikTok comedy creator Clara Batten.

Tom Allen revealed to be related to Gloria Hunniford

Allen joked the Loose Women star was 'disappointed' at the news.

Hugh Dennis: 'Mock The Week might out-survive the Prime Minister'

"It's kind of an interesting age where you seem to be able to say anything, you know, that sort of fake news-y stuff is kind of interesting."

Spike - Darlington Hippodrome review

Spike is tonally unsteady, haphazard and inconsistent. And although both Milligan and The Goon Show could also be described in this way, one can't help but feel that they both deserve something better than this.

Paul Sinha reveals terrifying moment he was attacked by teens threatening to stab bus passenger

Paul, 52, was travelling on the London bus when he says two schoolboys began deliberately breathing electronic vape smoke on his neck. The Chaser, who suffers from Parkinson's disease, told his 229,000 Twitter followers that the thugs then threatened to "stab" a girl who stuck up for him.

Paddy McGuinness spotted with his wedding ring on

Paddy McGuinness has been spotted wearing his wedding ring again despite splitting from his wife, Christine, two months ago.

Mo Gilligan turns to dating app to find love

He broke up with his Hollyoaks star girlfriend Sophie Wise after deciding to focus on cracking America. But now it seems British comedian Mo Gilligan has tired of the single life - after signing up to celebrity dating app Raya in a bid to find himself a new woman.

Nativity! The Musical announces casting for 2022 run

Cast for Nativity! The Musical has been revealed as the show prepares to return to Birmingham Rep, where it had its world premiere in 2017.

Leading the show will be Ben Lancaster in the role of Mr Poppy alongside Billy Roberts as Mr Maddens, Daisy Steere as Jennifer and Cameron Johnson as the Hollywood Producer.

Review: Local Hero at Chichester's Minerva Theatre

Like much of the rest of this otherwise warm and endearing musical, it is frustratingly unsatisfying.