BCG Daily Tuesday 24th January 2023

Emily Atack: 'Is it my fault I'm sent explicit messages?'

TV star Emily Atack is sent hundreds of explicit pictures and messages every day. She asks what motivates the men who do this and what can be done to stop them?

Everyone Else Burns review

I pray the end is nigh for this godawful apocalypse comedy.

Slapstick icon Benny Hill still tickling the Spanish

He may have been a global phenomenon in his heyday, but Benny Hill's fondness for scantily clad actresses and blackface impressions would definitely have led to him being cancelled today. At least here in Britain. Over in Spain, however, Hill, the epitome of political incorrectness, is enjoying a revival.

Spitting Image Live: the latex lampoon show all dolled up for a theatrical comeback

Spitting Image is back, but this time on stage. Director and co-writer Sean Foley tells Nick Smurthwaite about rewriting the show to keep it topical, the logistical complications of having 100 characters and why today's news cycle is good comedy material.

Iain Stirling: My comedy error

Before he started mocking Love Islanders, narrator Iain Stirling got his career break on kids' telly.

But the Scots funnyman has now told how he almost missed out on that earlier opportunity.

Thomas Green announces End Of Daze tour

Thomas Green has announced his first tour of the UK & Ireland - End Of Daze.

Triangle Of Sadness wins six at Sweden's Guldbagge Awards

Ruben Ostlund's Triangle Of Sadness swept the Guldbagge Awards, the Swedish version of the Oscars, on Monday night, winning six prizes including best film and best director.

Brooke Jones & Holly Kellingray: Mr Sister review

Tik Tok stars Brooke Jones and Holly Kellingray graced us with their sketch hour, Mr Sister, a quirky and clever show which debuted at the Lion & Unicorn Theatre, filled with original songs, quick character changes and the kind of banter that only old friends can pull off.

Everyone Else Burns review

While it may set the antenna of Irish viewers tingling, the Channel 4 sitcom fails to land its punches.

Dave drops The Island

Tom Allen-fronted comedy format The Island has been cast away after one series.

Everyone Else Burns: how do you make religious cults funny?

Channel 4's new sitcom, starring Simon Bird and Lolly Adefope, is a slow-burner that struggles to balance humour with its dark subject matter.

Deep Fake Neighbour Wars: The comedy turning Ariana Grande into a scaffolder

Is it legal? Is it ethical? So many questions.

Changes to Slapstick Festival

In a late change to the advertised programme for the 19th annual edition of Slapstick in Bristol, the event now taking place on Saturday 18 February at St George's, Brandon Hill (5.30pm) will be "Comic Strip Stories" - a 40th anniversary look back at The Comic Strip Presents.

David Walliams replaced by Bruno Tonioli as Britain's Got Talent judge

David Walliams has been replaced by former Strictly Come Dancing judge Bruno Tonioli on the judging panel for the new series of Britain's Got Talent.

The Unfriend review

Sharp, witty and quick - this play will keep you on your toes laughing full belly laughs as the British ludicrousness plays out on stage.

Only Fools superfan laid to rest in Reliant Regal hearse, with funeral staff dressed as Batman and Robin

Eddie Joyce's family wanted to give him a "lovely jubbly" send-off after he died of heart failure aged 72.