BCG Daily Wednesday 24th May 2023

The neutering of Monty Python

Trans activists are even more censorious than fundamentalist Christians, writes Simon Evans.

Dylan Moran fans walked out of show in New Zealand after he turned up on stage 'drunk'

Several people walked out of Dylan Moran's comedy show in New Zealand over the weekend after the famed Irish comedian reportedly turned up on stage 'drunk'.

Moran, 51, was kicking off his tour at the Isaac Theatre Royal in Christchurch on Saturday.

Audience member Rebecca Mackle told Stuff.co.nz Dylan was 'incoherent' during the stand-up routine.

TV prevew: Inside No. 9, The Last Weekend

It's nice to get to get back to a bit of normality for this week's final episode in the current series, The Last Weekend. Well, normality insofar as Inside No. 9 can ever be normal.

Dave Johns on taking I, Daniel Blake to the stage

Seven years on, Ken Loach's angriest film still shocks with its portrayal of life on benefits. It made Dave Johns a star - but did nothing to mellow his righteous fury.

Ruby Speaking review: A funny, warm and loving hug from south Bristol

It's set in a south Bristol call centre, features shots of its star dancing down Totterdown's stepped streets and features a really clever trick that will have you re-examining the way you talk to customer services people on the phone forever.

Mad About The Boy - Noël Coward's wit and charm remain undimmed

A new documentary adds to play revivals and a hefty biography in appreciation of the Master 50 years after his death.

Why comedy shorts are development gold

The Tiger Aspect comedy chief shares his thoughts on why shorts can accelerate on- and off-screen development.

Edinburgh Fringe Central locations confirmed

The Fringe Central: Artist Hub will be located at the Quaker Meeting House on Victoria Terrace, while yhe Fringe Central: Arts Industry and Media Offices will be in Appleton Tower, just off George Square.

Phil Wang: Wang in There, Baby! review

While the British Malaysian performer may not be delivering anything too interesting, unique or poignant, he knows his role in the circuit and delivers whimsical observations on British culture in a very gentle, albeit predictable way.

George Logan obituary

Entertainer and musician who took on the persona of Dr Evadne Hinge in the comedy duo Hinge and Bracket

Why I wrote Sex Bomb?

Sex is funny, sex is exciting, sex is a ride.

Eddie Izzard: 'Politicians on the Right are trying to stoke hatred'

Ahead of her hotly anticipated stage adaptation of Great Expectations, Eddie Izzard tells Nick Curtis about assuming her true identity as Suzy, hopes of becoming a Labour MP in 2024 and why the culture wars are bad for all of us.

Al Murray on becoming a dad again - and a grandad

The Pub Landlord, 55, has a five-year-old. His daughter Scarlett, 23, has a nearly-four-year-old.