BCG Daily Monday 24th April 2023

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Angela Barnes: 'Comedy's the only job I've had where I don't feel like a failure'

As she tours her latest show, the sanguine stand-up talks about trolls, deafness and finding joy through performing.

Si Hawkins, The Guardian, 24th April 2023

Inside No. 9. Image shows from L to R: Steve Pemberton, Reece Shearsmith

Inside No. 9's best episodes (that aren't The 12 Days Of Christine)

To mark series eight, we celebrate some of the brilliant Inside No. 9's finest half-hours so far!

Juliette Harrisson, Den Of Geek, 24th April 2023

Polite Society review

The debut film from Nida Manzoor, Polite Society is an appealing blend of action romp and teen comedy centred on a martial arts-obsessed teen.

Jamie Dunn, The Skinny, 24th April 2023

Dame Edna pays tribute to 'would-be comedian' Barry Humphries in self-penned obituary

The Australian comedian wrote an obituary for himself before his death.

Nicole Vassell, The Independent, 24th April 2023

Only Fools And Horses. Mickey Pearce (Patrick Murray)

Patrick Murray reveals cancer has returned and spread

The Only Fools & Horses actor, 66, previously told how he'd beaten lung cancer however he took to social media today to share the heartbreaking news with fans.

Jack White, The Sun, 24th April 2023

The glorious transgressions of Barry Humphries

The late comedic giant didn't care if he was punching up, down or sideways, writes Simon Evans.

Simon Evans, Spiked, 24th April 2023

Only Fools actor and novelist Kate Saunders dies

The actress-turned-novelist played policewoman Sandra in the hit sitcom.

Ethan Singh, The Sun, 24th April 2023

The Oldest Comedy Club In Britain review

Eighty-five minutes is probably too long for the film, with repetition that an hour-long version would exorcise. But the film serves as a tender portrait of idiosyncratic labours of love that built Britain's vibrant comedy scene, so perfectly personified by Peter Grahame.

Steve Bennett, Chortle, 24th April 2023

Mark Evans on Bleak Expectations

"It's going to be really interesting seeing how the character will change with the different ways people do it. I can't wait to see each and every one of them!"

Mae Trumata, The Upcoming, 24th April 2023

Extras. Image shows from L to R: Maggie Jacobs (Ashley Jensen), Andy Millman (Ricky Gervais), Darren Lamb (Stephen Merchant)

Mastermind winner backed by specialist subject star Ricky Gervais

A Mastermind finalist who chose BBC sitcom Extras as his specialist subject has been crowned victor after support from the comedy's star Ricky Gervais.

BBC, 24th April 2023

Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Smithy (James Corden), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Pam (Alison Steadman), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Bryn (Rob Brydon), Mick (Larry Lamb). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Larry Lamb defends James Corden amid accusations of diva-like behaviour

Larry Lamb has come to the defence of his Gavin & Stacey co-star James Corden amid the actor's recent plague of scandals and accusations of diva-like behaviour. Lamb told Times Radio that James 'may well' be like Dominic Raab in the way he behaves, but that wasn't his experience of working with him.

Daily Mail, 24th April 2023