BCG Daily Wednesday 3rd May 2023
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Bradley Walsh and son confirmed as Gladiators hosts
Comedian, actor and presenter Bradley Walsh and his son Barney have today been confirmed by the BBC as hosts for its new version of classic 1990s TV contest Gladiators.
Jill Robinson, The Sun, 3rd May 2023
Akemnji Ndifornyen interview
I recently caught up with the co-creator and star of Black Ops, to talk about some of the decisions he made making the series, why anything is possible when it comes to chasing your dreams, why he opted for the villain role and so much more.
I Talk Telly, 3rd May 2023
Inquest opens into Gareth Richards' death
An inquest has opened into the death of comedian Gareth Richards following a crash on the M25 in March.
Chortle, 3rd May 2023![Artwork for Tony! [The Tony Blair Rock Opera]](https://cdn.comedy.co.uk/images/library/misc/300x200/t/tony_blair_rock_opera.jpg "Artwork for Tony! [The Tony Blair Rock Opera]")
Tony! [The Tony Blair Rock Opera] announces new dates for UK tour
The parody musical is currently at London's Leicester Square Theatre until 21 May.
Tom Millward, What's On Stage, 3rd May 2023
Assembly Festival Announces Two New Venues and 80 New Shows for Edinburgh 2023
Assembly Festival has today announced a further 80 shows for its Fringe 2023 programme.
Theatre Weekly, 3rd May 2023
Five minutes with... Chris and Rosie Ramsey
Since launching their hit podcast in 2019, Chris and Rosie Ramsey have barely come up for air.
The Herald, 3rd May 2023
Tony! (The Tony Blair Rock Opera) at Leicester Square Theatre, review
Who has the last laugh, if there is to be such a thing? Well, in the past forty-four years, only one Labour leader has led his party to victory in a general election; in his case, three general elections; more than any of his predecessors. Who could it possibly be?
Alan Franks, London Theatre 1, 3rd May 2023
Zoe Lyons winds up her LGBTQ+ comedy night
Bent Double to end at Brighton Komedia next month.
Chortle, 3rd May 2023
Sir Lenny Henry stars in his own one-man play about the injustices of the Windrush Scandal
The one-man show, which opens on Friday at London's Bush Theatre - is about how people who'd come from the Commonwealth and lived here for decades were denied legal rights, detained and deported from 2018 under the government's hostile environment policies on illegal immigration.
Krishnan Guru-Murthy, Channel 4, 3rd May 2023
Joel Dommett and wife Hannah expecting their first child
Joel Dommett and his wife Hannah Cooper are expecting their first child.
Daily Mail, 3rd May 2023
Machynlleth: Inside the 'secret' comedy festival
This tiny Welsh comedy festival began as the 'antithesis to the Edinburgh Fringe'. Now its a raucous affair where stars let their hair down.
Tristram Fane Saunders, The Telegraph, 3rd May 2023Videos
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9pm60 min
Painting Birds With Jim And Nancy Moir
Series 1, Episode 3 - KentJim and Nancy are joined by music legend Jools Holland and local artist David Hunt as they travel to Kent to paint the stunning long-eared owl.
11pm15 min
Jamie MacDonald: Life On The Blink
Series 2, Episode 2 - Limb BroccoliIn this episode, Jamie battles with officious front of house staff who can't do too much to help, and he experiences the exact opposite experience at the airport where he's left to find his own way to Marseille.
11pm15 min
Comedy Club At Machynlleth
Series 2, Episode 5Tonight, Esyllt Sears speaks to two exciting stand-ups bringing their debut hours to Machynlleth. Mel Owen tells us about what playing at the festival means to her, and why she loves doing Welsh language performances. Plus Morgan Rees tells us about how his debut hour has transformed over time, and how it feels to be in Mach as a newer act.