BCG Daily Monday 6th February 2023

Funny Woman review

Sky's 1960s-set series swings too wildly between old-fashioned farce and serious social issues.

Wallace and Gromit maker warns UK animators may have to move abroad

Head of Aardman studio blames Brexit as UK falls behind on skills and tax relief

Scotch smuggler finally tells tales of Whisky Galore

A 100-year-old islander has revealed how he was one of the men who smuggled bottles of Scotch from the wreck of SS Politician, the Whisky Galore ship.

Vault Festival review - Joz Norris: Blink

Blink sees comedian Joz Norris turn his hand to magic - or does it?

Gemma Arterton interview

"I love physical comedy, people running into walls and falling over. I've always loved it."

New Peter Kay documentary in the works

Peter Kay has already been the subject of at least four documentaries - and now a fifth is in the pipeline. And this time the comedian is collaborating with the film-makers, by putting out an appeal for fans to share their stories of how his comedy has 'played such an important part in your life'.

Daisy May Cooper tears up over lifelong crush Ben Shephard

Daisy May Cooper teared up today as she met her lifelong crush Ben Shephard live on Good Morning Britain.

The Masked Singer star, who was unveiled as Otter on Saturday night, was overwhelmed as she walked into the GMB studio wearing a blanket covered in Ben's face.

Funny Woman review

Funny Woman is exactly what the title suggests, but it's also more than that: It's heart and drama with a 1960s aesthetic and a main character who's easy to fall in love with.

First Chortle Award winners announced

The best comedy nights in the UK have been named in this year's Chortle Awards.

Steve Coogan and Michael Winterbottom on making 24 Hour Party People

"We re-created the Haçienda nightclub in a Manchester warehouse," says the film's director, Michael Winterbottom. "It was chaos - people were crying because they were so nostalgic".