BCG Daily Monday 17th April 2023
Press clippings
Emmanuel Sonubi, ArtsDepot review - confessions of a former bouncer
Pranks, parenting and cruise ships in the mix too.
Veronica Lee, The Arts Desk, 17th April 2023
Dylan Moran on why 'The jig is up with our own bullshit'
Life, he says, is about being as alive as possible, with people joining us in that pursuit.
Lenny Ann Low, Sydney Morning Herald, 17th April 2023
Sikisa: 'I'm the hardest working act on the circuit'
The comedian on online trolls, her worst gig and breaking into the comedy industry from a working-class background.
Liam Pape, The Guardian, 17th April 2023
Helen Lederer: 'To be the fat one at school was... interesting'
The author, comedian and actress, 68, discusses her worst habit, awkward silences and her favourite possession.
Louise Burke, The Telegraph, 17th April 2023
Live At The Works with Tom Davis review
Davis performing alongside Felicity Ward, Janine Harouni, Tadiwa Mahlunge and Spencer Jones.
Christine Stanton, The Reviews Hub, 17th April 2023
How dare they rewrite PG Wodehouse?
Sensitivity readers have no right to meddle with his pristine and perfect prose, says Simon Evans.
Simon Evans, Spiked, 17th April 2023
Paul O'Grady's funeral revealed as husband asks locals in home town to pay tribute to late star
Paul O'Grady will be laid to rest in a private ceremony at Aldington Church on Thursday.
Ellie Henman, The Sun, 17th April 2023
Phoebe Waller-Bridge's $60m Amazon deal is yet to deliver
When Amazon signed Phoebe Waller-Bridge on a $20 million-a-year deal in 2019 the company lauded her "brilliant mind" and praised the Fleabag actor as a "virtuoso". But after more than three years, $60 million and, it seems, so far nothing to show for it.
Peter Chappell, The Times, 17th April 2023
Dysfunction done right in Rain Dogs
The London-set tragicomedy about a struggling single mum is less a plea for sympathy than a showcase for flawed humanity and (occasionally outrageous) gallows humour.
Inkoo Kang, The New Yorker, 17th April 2023
The Harry Hill Show - A Retrospective
Harry Hill is a very visual performer, and with a look and performance style all ready to go, he took very naturally to television.
The Comedy Blog, 17th April 2023Videos
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6:30pm30 min
Just A Minute
Series 91, Episode 3 - King Kong, Harry Houdini And Snake CharmingSue Perkins challenges Paul Merton, Jennifer Saunders, Julian Clary and Lucy Porter to speak for 60 seconds without repetition, deviation or hesitation.
7pm11 min
A Comedy Of Gamers
Series 2, Episode 4 - Victory or Else a GraveWhen CYNDI sets up a dad vs daughter clash, Edmund and Tony bring in their own grievances to prove who's the best coach.