BCG Daily Sunday 19th February 2023
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Jamie Demetriou on imposter syndrome and his surreal childhood
In the Bafta-winning Stath Lets Flats, Jamie Demetriou unleashed a trail of comedy carnage. Here, he talks to Alex Moshakis about body contortions, dealing with 'feeling thick' and finding inspiration in the chaotic antics of his Cypriot family.
Alex Moshakis, The Guardian, 19th February 2023
Harry Hill receives Slapstick Festival medal
The medal was in recognition of his achievements in winning new audiences for the brand of silent screen comedy that Bristol's annual Slapstick Festival champions.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 19th February 2023
Darren Harriott becomes fifth celebrity eliminated from Dancing On Ice 2023
The latest instalment of the ITV reality show was a Movies themed special, with all of the remaining celebs and their pro partners skating to famous songs from blockbuster films.
Siobhan Macdonald, Daily Record, 19th February 2023
Emma Mackey confirms she's leaving Sex Education
Sex Education star Emma Mackey has confirmed she will be leaving the Netflix comedy after Series 4.
Helen Daly, Radio Times, 19th February 2023
Review: Jordan Gray: Is It A Bird?
From her brain and her mouth, Jordan Gray: Is It A Bird? is an incredibly witty and intelligent show that shines a light onto society's double standards on trans rights.
Bailey Carvell, To Do List, 19th February 2023
Leo Reich: Literally Who Cares?! - Review
Leo Reich: Literally Who Cares?! is a deft and rewarding evening, and the announcement of a major comic voice who is clearly only just getting started.
Joey Sims, Theatrely, 19th February 2023
Stephen Fry accused of making inappropriate jokes at cricket dinner
Speaking in his capacity as president of Marylebone Cricket Club, the actor and comedian allegedly joked about women "shagging" and linked Muslims and terrorists.
Tom Whipple, Ivo Tennant and Elizabeth Ammon, The Times, 19th February 2023Review - St Doctor's Hospital
I would be very keen to see what else The Free Association have up their sleeve, they're clearly a talented bunch, and the beauty of improvisational comedy is that you get something different every time.
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7:15pm30 min
The Ultimate Choice
Series 1, Episode 1Steph McGovern asks comedy guests to offer definitive answers to some of the great questions of the age in this radio version of "would you rather?". First up are Zoe Lyons and Dane Baptiste.
7:30pm90 min
The Seagull
Anton Chekhov's masterpiece in a new version by Katherine Tozer and composer John Chambers. Four artists at different stages of their careers compete for love and adulation.
10pm30 min
Bad Education
Series 4, Episode 6 - School PlayStephen wants to turn the school play into a showcase for his talents to impress an agent, but Hoburn has more sinister plans to use it as a way of closing the school down.