BCG Daily Tuesday 15th November 2022
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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 2022BBC 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 2022Ruth 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 2022I 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 2022The Lavender Hill Mob review
Inventively designed and impressively theatrical reimagining of the 1951 comedy.
Paul Vale, The Stage, 15th November 2022Jim 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 2022My inspiration: Lee Kyle - Disco Twix
The prolific North-East funny man tells us what inspired his latest comedy show.
Narc Magazine, 15th November 2022Interview: 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 2022Mark 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 2022The 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 2022Garrett 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 2022Videos
TV & radio
Frankie Boyle's New World Order
Series 6, Episode 4Frankie 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.