BCG Daily Monday 30th January 2023
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Michael Palin on his first TV job in Bristol, Monty Python's legacy and the future of comedy
An interview with Palin ahead of his appearance at the Slapstick Festival.
Louisa Streeting, The Bristol Post, 30th January 2023
Ben Pope: Holy Cow review
Having just turned 30, Ben Pope wittily puts himself in the demographic of 'old enough to know the dream is dead, not old enough to change' in its pursuit.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 30th January 2023Stewart Lee interview
Stewart Lee is back...although it probably seems like he's hardly been away.
Marc Evans, Oxford Mail, 30th January 2023
Rarely asked questions: Rhiannon Shaw, Vault Festival
Character comedian and stand-up Rhiannon Shaw (BBC New Comedy Awards 2022, David Nobbs Memorial Trust Winner 2022) brings the first iteration of her Fringe debut to Vault Festival 2023.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 30th January 2023
Richard Herring to boycott Edinburgh Fringe over 'expense and elitism'
One of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe's best-known comics has vowed to boycott performing in the event this year - blaming the costs involved and the impact the event has had on his mental health.
Brian Ferguson, The Scotsman, 30th January 2023
Iain Stirling forced to scrap cheeky sex toy jokes after Love Island bosses brand them 'too rude for TV'
Iain, 35, revealed that he was banned from making some very rude jokes about certain contestants on the reality TV show.
Jessica Lester, The Sun, 30th January 2023
Piers Morgan 'should be banned from internet for his verbal diarrhoea', says Dom Joly
Joly suggested Jeremy Clarkson - whose presenting career has also come a cropper over his remarks about Meghan - could also do with a timeout.
Steve Hopkins, JOE, 30th January 2023
I'm a big fan of Gemma Collins but I'm still waiting for her to text, says Katherine Ryan
The Masked Singer star Katherine Ryan revealed that her game plan was to impersonate Gemma Collins on the show - saying she's a big fan of the Essex reality star.
The comedian - who was hiding behind the mask of Pigeon - said she had to hide her Canadian accent, otherwise fans would have guessed her straight away.
Shan Ally, The Sun, 30th January 2023
Buyer backs out of £62,000 Mr Blobby suit purchase
The seller, who wishes to remain anonymous, said they were not surprised when the eventual buyer backed out.
BBC, 30th January 2023
BBC's Undoing Martin Parker filming underway in Bolton
TV cameras rolled into the 'Hollywood of the North' as filming got underway for a new BBC comedy.
Jack Tooth, Bolton News, 30th January 2023Videos
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OnlyFans Creative Fund: Comedy Edition
Episode 1 - Really Funny, Really FastThe pressure to perform is on when the ten comedians are given two hours to pack as many laughs into their 30-second videos as possible. Before they get the chance to go viral, Jack and Sofie throw a cockney twist into the mix that derails their momentum.
5pm15 min
Lloyd Of The Flies
Episode 41 - Flight AwarenessAfter his inattention causes a mid-flight collision with Polly, Lloyd must attend a 'flight awareness' course run by Molly - if he refuses, he risks being grounded and will therefore have to walk everywhere!
6pm25 min
Lagging
Series 2, Episode 5 - Zaagmented RealityWhile Sol becomes a big business guru, Leah, Mo and Ray are at a hostile hospital. And a chaos-causing doctor seems to turn up everywhere.
6:30pm30 min
Just A Minute
Series 90, Episode 6 - Fool's Gold, Tectonic Plates and Jane MacDonaldSue Perkins challenges Paul Merton, Zoe Lyons, Alan Davies and Holly Walsh to speak for 60 seconds without repetition, deviation or hesitation.
10pm30 min
Everyone Else Burns
Episode 3Rachel wonders if she can square the idea of dating with the Order's rules. As Fiona focusses on her business, David struggles to get her attention and sits in on the church's teenage sex education talk.
10:05pm30 min
Buffering
Series 2, Episode 1 - The House PartyWorried that the housemates are showing their age, Iain decides the group should throw a party in a desperate attempt to cling onto their youth.