BCG Daily Tuesday 25th April 2023
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Barry Humphries: Melbourne comedy festival says tribute is in works after criticism
Organisers exploring 'a fitting tribute' after friends say performer was hurt by decision to rename festival award after comments he made about trans people.
Kelly Burke, The Guardian, 25th April 2023
Polite Society review
This explosive, action-packed delight recalls Scott Pilgrim, Kill Bill, Get Out and The Matrix.
Mohammad Zaheer, BBC, 25th April 2023
In The Loop: this is the greatest political comedy of all time
Before Armando Iannucci made Veep, this spinoff of another political comedy series set the bar high for the genre.
Liam Gaughan, Collider, 25th April 2023
Joe Pasquale writes book of horror stories
Set for publication by Hellbound Books on 16 June 2023, Of Mice And Wolfmen will be available in Kindle, Hardback and Paperback versions.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 25th April 2023
Guilt series 3 review: a terrific end to a top trilogy
Out now on BBC iPlayer, this twisty Scottish drama with a great cast and clever plotting goes out on a high note.
Louisa Mellor, Den Of Geek, 25th April 2023
Rich Hardisty @ The Stand, Edinburgh review
Rich Hardisty's debut, tackling addiction and mental health, is a well-intentioned but heavy-going hour.
Polly Glynn, The Skinny, 25th April 2023
Interview: Bethany Black
Steve Spithray talks to the razor-sharp comedian about her philosophical approach to her new stand-up show, Always Bet On Beth.
Steve Spithray, Narc Magazine, 25th April 2023
Heckler throws pint at comedian's head
David McSavage has shared footage of a woman throwing a pint at him on stage, missing his head by inches. The Irish comedian was on stage at the Top Secret Comedy Club in central London when a heckler took umbrage at what he said.
Chortle, 25th April 2023
The Full Monty unveils first look at Robert Carlyle in new series
In a first-look image, which can be exclusively revealed by RadioTimes.com, Carlyle is seen in character as Gaz, standing in Sheffield's Tudor Square whilst covered in pigeons.
Lauren Morris, Radio Times, 25th April 2023
Kate Barron pulls out of Comedy Unleashed gig after discovering Daniel O'Reilly was also on the bill
Kate Barron had been booked to appear at Comedy Unleashed's Hate N Live tomorrow night, promoted by the comedy club that prides itself on its 'free speech' ethos, and providing a home for comics 'cancelled' elsewhere. But on learning about the notoriety of O'Reilly's now-abandoned alter-ego Dapper Laughs, Canadian stand-up Barron decided she couldn't share the stage of East London's Backyard Comedy Club with him.
Chortle, 25th April 2023
Polite Society review
Following the blast of sitcom joy that was We Are Lady Parts, Nida Manzoor takes a giant leap to the big screen with an in-your-face comedy about crane-kicking the face of traditional mores.
Fatima Sheriff, Little White Lies, 25th April 2023
Guilt series 3 review
Mark Bonnar still shines in this Scottish black comedy.
Anita Singh, The Telegraph, 25th April 2023
Stuart Laws: I'm so sure I don't want children that I had a vasectomy aged 35
Not wanting children doesn't make me a bad person.
Stuart Laws, i Newspaper, 25th April 2023
The Windsors' co-creator talks King Charles Coronation Special
Bert Tyler-Moore admits the show takes inspiration from The Crown as much as from the real-life royals.
K.J. Yossman, Variety, 25th April 2023
The Shark is Broken confirms Broadway transfer
Following successful runs at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and in London's West End, Ian Shaw and Joseph Nixon's comedy, The Shark Is Broken, will begin performances at Broadway's John Golden Theatre on 25th July ahead of an official opening on 10th August. The limited engagement will run for 16 weeks.
Zachary Stewart, What's On Stage, 25th April 2023Haydn Gwynne: 'Any time I'm in the same room as Camilla, I'm bundled off'
The actress - who plays the Queen in Channel 4's satirical sitcom - talks about the Coronation Special and poking fun at the Royals.
Judith Woods, The Telegraph, 25th April 2023TV & radio
6:30pm30 min
Wosson Cornwall
Episode 1 - It's Rick Stein's Cornwall. Not Yours.Visit Rick Stein's Cornwall (he's got planning permission for it), meet LJ and Jess, the low energy Gen-Z receptionists at the Royal Hotel, and find out just how important shanty singers are to the Cornish economy.
10pm60 min
Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled
Series 7, Episode 7Joining Alan tonight are Radio 1 DJ Matt Edmondson, Steph McGovern, stand-up Archie Maddocks and comedian Ed Byrne.
10pm60 min
Guilt
Series 3, Episode 1Skye's plan to try and to scare off Danny and his gang backfires, while Max and Jake's pub in Chicago is heading for financial ruin. Meanwhile, Sir Jim Sturrock opens a community centre in Leith, and Teddy is managing a cannabis farm in the Borders for Maggie Lynch.
10:40pm30 min
Rain Dogs
Episode 4 - Didion HellIn Bruton, Selby, Costello and Iris all seem to be thriving in their new home, until disappointing news disrupts their dreams of a conventional family life.
10:45pm60 min
The Football's On
Series 10, Episode 10A humorous look at the week's football stories with Ian Stone and guests.