BCG Daily Friday 24th March 2023

James Acaster added to Latitude line-up

To celebrate the release of Temps debut album, Tim Burgess is bringing his famed Listening Party live to Latitude, where James Acaster will share stories and music from the new Temps album with the Latitude audience.

John Bishop 'feeling pain like no other' as he reveals heartbreaking family tragedy

John Bishop has opened up about his heartbreak and "pain like no other" after revealing a shock family tragedy. The TV star was also forced to pull out of his new stage show, taking "compassionate leave" this week.

John, 56, revealed his mum Kathy had sadly passed away this week in a heartfelt Instagram post.

Jason Manford: My parents struggled to heat our home

Jason Manford has revealed how his parents struggled to heat their home and put food on the table when he was a child.

The star - best known for appearing on 8 Out Of 10 Cats - opened up about his family relying on charity to get through their daily routine, including having access to school uniforms.

Rainer Hersch on his fusion of comedy and classical

The British conductor-comedian reflects on a creative career led by his parallel loves: classical music and comedy. Ahead of his April Fool's Day Comedy Gala at Cadogan Hall, Hersch explains how he successfully fuses these 'high' and 'low' arts in a comic concert raising money for Help Musicians UK.

Lee Brace reveals his secrets to great character comedy before bringing Ross Feratu to Brighton

"Coming up with something new and refreshing can be challenging."

New World Order was funny, inclusive and unapologetically left-wing - of course the BBC cancelled it

After six series, the Scottish stand-up's superlative panel show has been dropped by the Beeb. As Boyle says, it's hardly surprising, but it was one of the only series on TV that gave adequate voice to the British left, writes Louis Chilton.

Suzi Ruffell: Snappy review

An on-brand stand-up set featuring a vivid cast list and dashes of pleasing physical comedy.

Craig Charles rushed to hospital after suffering health emergency mid-radio show

The 58-year-old actor was presenting his BBC 6Music show when he felt a tingling in his fingers.

The Cleaner, Series 2, review

Gleefully macabre sitcom mops up laughs with ease.

Ghosts: Best episodes so far

With a superb ensemble, hilarious scripts and surprising emotional turns, it's hard to choose the top episodes of BBC sitcom Ghosts.

Peter Pan Goes Wrong to return to the West End

Mischief, the creators of the hugely popular and multi award-winning The Play That Goes Wrong, have announced that their hit show Peter Pan Goes Wrong is set to return to the West End this Christmas.