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BCG Daily Tuesday 15th November 2022

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Sara Pascoe

Sara Pascoe interview

The comedian and author on performing at Hugh Grant's birthday party, the problem with being labelled a 'feminist vegan', and her new show Success Story.

Liam Pape, The Guardian, 15th November 2022
BBC New Comedy Awards. Dan Tiernan

BBC New Comedy Awards winner Dan Tiernan interview

The winner of the BBC Three New Comedy Awards 2022, Dan Tiernan, tells all on his journey into comedy, his biggest inspiration and what he hopes to do next.

Anya Ryan, BBC, 15th November 2022
Gavin & Stacey. Nessa (Ruth Jones)

Ruth Jones gives graduation speech as Nessa

Gavin & Stacey's Ruth Jones surprised students at their graduation when she delivered her speech as her iconic character, Vanessa 'Nessa' Jenkins.

Sophie Thompson, Indy100, 15th November 2022
David Walliams' Awfully Good. David Walliams. Copyright: Crook Productions

I interviewed Peter Kay and David Walliams on the cusp of fame. Their contrasting fortunes are no surprise

Has there ever been a greater and more judderingly divergent contrast in the fortunes of two entertainers than the one playing out right now between Peter Kay and David Walliams?

Aidan Smith, The Scotsman, 15th November 2022
The Lavender Hill Mob. Image shows left to right: Miles Jupp, Justin Edwards

The Lavender Hill Mob review

Inventively designed and impressively theatrical reimagining of the 1951 comedy.

Paul Vale, The Stage, 15th November 2022
Jim Jefferies

Jim Jefferies announces UK tour dates

The Australian comedian will play Glasgow, Manchester, Edinburgh, Newcastle, Sheffield, Nottingham, London, Birmingham, Cardiff, Belfast and Dublin between March 8 and April 1.

Chortle, 15th November 2022
Lee Kyle. Copyright: Amy Booth

My inspiration: Lee Kyle - Disco Twix

The prolific North-East funny man tells us what inspired his latest comedy show.

Narc Magazine, 15th November 2022
Shazia Mirza. Copyright: Idil Sukan

Interview: Shazia Mirza

Award winning, critically acclaimed British stand-up comedian Shazia Mirza takes to the stage in a new adaptation of Bollywood's iconic film Disco Dancer, at Sadler's Wells 16-20 November 2022. We caught up with Shazia to talk D-I-S-C-O, her inspirations and favourite London haunts...

Rupert Dannreuther, To Do List, 15th November 2022
Mark Thomas. Copyright: Steve Ullathorne

Mark Thomas: Black And White review

The political comedian's new touring show takes on Liz Truss and the Tories but too often swaps subtlety for stridency.

Brian Logan, The Guardian, 15th November 2022
The Lavender Hill Mob. Image shows left to right: Miles Jupp, Justin Edwards

The Lavender Hill Mob - Richmond Theatre, London review

It breathes new life into an old classic by entrusting the plot, direction, production and design to a team who understands the value of respecting their source material, whilst imbuing it with their own creativity.

Alex Jacob, The Reviews Hub, 15th November 2022
Garrett Millerick. Copyright: Ed Moore

Garrett Millerick: Just Trying To Help - Soho Theatre, London review

Much of the subject matter stems from examining life under lockdown, and whilst this theme has now been well-explored, Millerick manages to avoid the already tired lockdown tropes with genuinely original observations, all of which are delivered with a tireless tenacity.

Mike Wells, The Reviews Hub, 15th November 2022

Videos

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BBC Two 9:45pm
30 min
Frankie Boyle's New World Order. Image shows left to right: Rob Delaney, Kiri Pritchard-McLean, Frankie Boyle, Jamali Maddix, Susie McCabe

Frankie Boyle's New World Order

Series 6, Episode 4

Frankie Boyle makes a string of bold and outrageous statements, which he then picks apart with the help of Rob Delaney, Susie McCabe, Jamali Maddix and Kiri Pritchard-McLean.

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