BCG Daily Monday 20th February 2023
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Ignacio Lopez: 'I'm trying to figure out how to most effectively wind up the English'
The Spanish-Welsh comedian on cut-throat critics, dying on stage in the dark and why telling thousands of people to shut up was a career high.
Liam Pape, The Guardian, 20th February 2023
Petition launched after Bernard Cribbins's absence from BAFTAs In Memoriam section
There has been outrage on social media over the omission of Bernard Cribbins during the BAFTA Film Awards section when tributes were paid to industry people who had died during the year.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 20th February 2023
John Cleese issues "apology"
Cleese tweeted the following which we are guessing is intended to be somewhat comical: "I must apologise I had no idea that the idea of writing a new sitcom with my daughter would cause so much anger and distress I truly meant no harm. Naively I thought it might be fun But I feel terrible about having released this tide of negative emotion. Please forgive me."
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 20th February 2023
Spitting Image Saves The World review
"Puppets make fun but faltering march to the stage."
Tim Bano, The Stage, 20th February 2023
Cars owned by comedy icons Rowan Atkinson and Peter Sellers could be yours... for eye-watering price
A Lancia Delta and Lotus Elan owned by comedy icons Rowan Atkinson and Peter Sellers could be yours for an eye-watering price.
Jorge Hinojosa Mena, The Sun, 20th February 2023
Sex Education adds Jodie Turner-Smith as cast exits confirmed
Jodie Turner-Smith has enrolled onto the next series of Sex Education, with the actor telling press she was personally invited by the show's breakout star Ncuti Gatwa.
David Craig, Radio Times, 20th February 2023
Review: Gary Delaney, Gardyne Theatre, Dundee
Gary In Punderland is a consistently funny show delivered by a skilled technician.
Jay Richardson, The Scotsman, 20th February 2023
It's no joke, but Stephen Fry, you just have to apologise
A lovely little parody of cancel culture this week as members of the MCC (well, one member) called on the club president, Stephen Fry, to apologise for racist and sexist jokes he made at a Lord's dinner. The only problem, and it's not that much of a problem in the current climate, is that Fry never made them. The guy accusing him seems to have made them up because he doesn't like Stephen's plans to modernise the club and wanted to get him fired for the only thing you can get fired for nowadays - making a thoughtless joke.
Giles Coren, The Times, 20th February 2023
Alan Carr set for 'Mamma Mia! I Have A Dream' judging job
After snubbing Alan Carr for Britain's Got Talent, ITV1 may have found a way to keep him sweet - by making him a judge on another show. The funnyman is set to join the panel of theatre talent contest Mamma Mia! I Have A Dream.
Roderick McPhee, The Sun, 20th February 2023
Notes From A Small Island review
I suspect many who have the pleasure of this theatrical journey will, like me, be inspired to re-read Bryson's Notes From A Small Island.
Judi Herman, What's On Stage, 20th February 2023Review: St Doctor's Hospital
I had an absolute ball at St Doctor's Hospital. It reminded me why I love improvised comedy and how talented you must be to do it well.
Harry Bower, All That Dazzles, 20th February 2023Videos
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OnlyFans Creative Fund: Comedy Edition
Episode 4 - The Final TwistThe comedians hit the stage one last time to give the funniest 10-minute sets of their careers. This time, they'll need to win over celebrity judges Mae Martin, Jamali Maddix and London Hughes to avoid going home empty-handed.
6:30pm30 min
The Museum Of Curiosity
Gallery 17, Episode 1 - Meeting One Hundred And OneJohn Lloyd is joined by the Museum's 17th curator - QI Elf and No Such Thing As A Fish star Anna Ptaszynski - as they welcome donations from entrepreneur Bill Liao, actress Miriam Margolyes OBE and comedian Chris McCausland.
10pm30 min
Everyone Else Burns
Episode 6At an annual cross-chapter party, Aaron waits to be baptised. But his head is turned by one congregation carrying rainbow flags. Fiona and Rachel argue over university.
10:05pm30 min
Buffering
Series 2, Episode 4 - Green, Green GrassThe gang are in the countryside to party with Watson, an old university friend of Iain's who's known for his epic drinking sessions. But when they arrive they realise it's not an all night rave but a dinner party. Even worse, Watson's given up booze and is talking about marathon training. How will they get through the night?