BCG Daily Tuesday 14th February 2023
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Rosie Jones to crown Leicestershire's funniest school
The Leicester-based UK Kids Comedy Festival ran a competition at the city's Y Theatre where youngsters were asked to write and perform five comedy sketches. The Loving Laughing contest was aimed at finding the funniest school from nine entrants.
Dan Martin, BBC, 14th February 2023Brighton comedy night honours tragic stand-up who died aged 42
Organisers have confirmed a Brighton comedy night last autumn raised a total of more than £26,000 for a rare cancer charity in honour of comedian Phil Jerrod.
Phil Hewitt, Sussex Express, 14th February 2023New tour dates and Edinburgh Fringe run announced for Tony! (a Tony Blair Rock Opera)
New dates have been added to the UK Tour of Harry Hill and Steve Brown's hilarious musical, Tony! (a Tony Blair Rock Opera), including four weeks at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, following a limited season in London's West End at the Leicester Square Theatre from 15 April to 21 May.
Theatre Weekly, 14th February 2023Judging panel announced for first Sir Billy Connolly Spirit of Glasgow Award
Glasgow's Lord Provost Jacqueline McLaren, The Herald & Times Editor-in-Chief Catherine Salmond and Elaine C Smith are among the 11 judges who will shortlist nominations and make recommendations to Sir Billy Connolly, who will then have the final say on the first ever winner of the Sir Billy Connolly Spirit of Glasgow Award.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 14th February 2023Rhod Gilbert to return to the Edinburgh Fringe
The comic will perform at the Gilded Balloon this August with a short run of work-in-progress shows. It will follow his planned return to the stage in May, following his stage four cancer diagnosis last summer.
Chortle, 14th February 2023Dream gig: Adam Flood
Amused Moose Fringe 2022 Best Show Nominee and social media star Adam Flood takes a surreal sidestep into the world of Dream Gig.
Adam Flood, The Skinny, 14th February 2023More Edinburgh 2023 shows announced
Comedy management and production company MZA has announced its first 2023 Edinburgh Festival Fringe comedy shows.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 14th February 2023Videos
TV & radio
Mark Watson Talks A Bit About Life
Series 4, Episode 1 - MondayMark Watson, aided by the sardonic musical excellence of Flo & Joan, looks at the week as a metaphor for our lifetime, starting with Monday. With special guest Jayde Adams.
The Family Pile
Episode 5 - The Golden ChildYvette's son Raymond arrives to claim what's his, but a jealous Gaynor plans to fight him for it - meanwhile, Ursula makes a critical decision.
The Football's On
Series 10, Episode 1A humorous look at the week's football stories with Ian Stone and guests Charlie Baker & Glenn Moore.