BCG Daily Friday 26th May 2023
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Ben Elton: why I'm back on stage for my Queen musical
It was panned by the critcs, but 20 years on We Will Rock You is still drawing big crowds. Now, the comic is starring in it, he tells Dominic Maxwell.
Dominic Maxwell, The Times, 26th May 2023
Brown Girls Do It Too Live at the Soho Theatre review
This bracingly positive show is impossible not to like if you have a heart.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 26th May 2023
A 'wake' for alternative comedy pioneer Tony Allen
Friends of alternative comedy pioneer Tony Allen are organising a farewell gig for him after he was diagnosed with cancer. The event is described as a wake for the 78-year-old 'while he is still alive, where he can be guest of honour'.
Chortle, 26th May 2023
Elf Lyons: Kink - and where to find it in London
Elf Lyons, star of sex comedy The Misandrist, tells us why kink is the most normal thing in the world - and where to find it in London. Many of the links in this article are NSFW. Obvs.
Elf Lyons, Londonist, 26th May 2023
TV review: Inside No. 9 - Series Eight
Indeed, regarding the last two programmes featured here, they are sometimes still very good indeed.
Chris Hallam, Chris Hallam's World View, 26th May 2023
John Kearns review
The stand-up delivers the finest set of his career - touching on fatherhood, bin bags and Van Gogh Lego.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 26th May 2023
New deal for Rob Brydon podcast
Wondery and Amazon Music have announced a podcast distribution and ad-sales rep deal with award-winning Welsh comedian Rob Brydon for his hit podcast series Brydon &.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 26th May 2023
Jim Davidson appeals driving ban
Jim Davidson has appeared at Southampton Crown Court in a bid to reverse a 12-month driving ban for speeding.
Chortle, 26th May 2023
Jimmy Mulville swore at cyclist as he used phone in his Aston Martin
Jimmy Mulville was caught out by cyclist Mike van Erp - known as 'Cycling Mikey' - who filmed as he used his mobile phone to read a text while driving.
Tristan Kirk, Evening Standard, 26th May 2023
Last minute cancellation of Robin Armstrong comedy show
Fans have been left disappointed as the show has been cancelled due to "unforeseen circumstances".
Holly Allton, The Shields Gazette, 26th May 2023Videos
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1:30pm30 min
The Good, The Bad And The Unexpected
Series 14, Episode 5This week Scottish international rockstar Fish shares some of his favourite stories of Marillion's heydays, as well as some very exciting news that's about to happen in his home life. Stand-up comedian Jo Caulfield spices up her own home life and manages a great, unexpected night out in Edinburgh with her gal pals. Completing this week's panel is comedian Eshaan Akbar, fresh from playing the O2 Arena in-front of a very confused crowd of 20,000 people, at a gig he'll never forget.
2:45pm15 min
Welcome To The Neighbourhood
Series 2, Episode 1 - Nick GrimshawJayde Adams and her guest, DJ Nick Grimshaw, dive into the world of community apps and messageboards. This week - a found treasure of the Templar is not all it's cracked up to be.
6:30pm30 min
The News Quiz
Series 111, Episode 5Andy Zaltzman takes on the week's news with help from Lucy Porter, Simon Evans, Kate Andrews, and Robin Morgan in an episode recorded at the Hay Festival.
9pm30 min
Have I Got News For You
Series 65, Episode 7Guest host Steph McGovern is joined by TV personality Carol Vorderman and comedian Nabil Abdulrashid.
9:30pm30 min
Black Ops
Episode 4Dom and Kay track down a new, potential undercover contact called Kirsty. Can she get them out of the Brightmarsh Gang?
10pm65 min
The Lateish Show With Mo Gilligan
Series 4, Episode 4The BAFTA-nominated comedian and actor chews the fat with guests including actor Adrian Lester and Eurovision superstar Sam Ryder.
10:30pm30 min
DMs Are Open
Series 2, Episode 2 - LoveThis week Ali Official and Athena Kugblenu present sketches about love. Expect a pixie dream girl who's done being romanticised, a new take on Paul's Letter To The Corinthians, and an excitable Oedipus on Mother's Day.
10:40pm45 min
The Chris & Rosie Ramsey Show
Series 2, Episode 3Husband and wife Chris and Rosie are joined by guests including Ronan and Storm Keating to poke fun at life. And, of course, they are asking... what's your beef?