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BCG Daily Tuesday 3rd January 2023

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Prince Andrew: The Musical. Prince Andrew (Kieran Hodgson)

Prince Andrew: The Musical - can you really make comedy out of anything?

Kieran Hodgson's post-Christmas royal knees-up may be good, goofy fun, but it's ill-suited to the sinister subject matter.

Marc Burrows, The New Statesman, 3rd January 2023
The Lenny Henry Birthday Show. Lenny Henry

Lenny Henry joins chorus of voices backing Windrush 75th anniversary celebrations

Black Country comedy legend Sir Lenny Henry and West Midlands Mayor Andy Street are among a chorus of voices who have spoken out today about the 75th Windrush anniversary.

Lisa O'Brien, The Express and Star, 3rd January 2023
Arthur Smith

Arthur Smith's Edinburgh Fringe hit transfers to Pleasance London in 2023

Arthur Smith's show My First 75 Years In Comedy will transfer to Pleasance London in March 2023.

Theatre Weekly, 3rd January 2023
Vault Festival

Billie Hakansson on curating the comedy programme at Vault Festival 2023

"It's curating a diverse festival that's not just what I want, but what everyone's got to say."

Blizzard Comedy, 3rd January 2023
Bill Bailey

Bill Bailey 'hounded from Twitter' after being targeted by so-called gender critical activists

Bill Bailey has deleted his Twitter account after being criticised for a brief mention of former colleague Graham Linehan, who is now known for his vocal opposition of trans rights. 

Emily Chudy, Pink News, 3rd January 2023
Trigger Happy. Dom Joly

Dom Joly announces his mum has died as he's flooded with support

Dom Joly, best known for as the star of Trigger Happy TV, has announced the sad news his mother has died leaving fans rushing to offer their condolences.

Louise Lavigueur, The Mirror, 3rd January 2023

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Danny & Mick. Image shows from L to R: Danny (Danny Adams), Mick (Mick Potts). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Danny & Mick

Series 5, Episode 2 - Record Wreckers

It's record-breaking day at Webbthorpe Leisure centre. Danny and Mick decide to join in the fun, but their antics result in an injury that could ruin the day! It's down to Danny to come to the rescue and take on the record-breaking event himself, but has he got a head for heights?

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