BCG Daily Saturday 27th May 2023
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Alan Carr on divorce, dating and the skit that haunts him
He's the extrovert who used to pick on others for laughs. But after struggling in lockdown and a bruising separation, the comic insists he's grown up - and is happier than eve.
Charlotte Edwardes, The Guardian, 27th May 2023
Andy Smart obituary
"I've never planned a career - it's just happened, by being optimistic and making the most of each opportunity that life throws up."
The Telegraph, 27th May 2023
Fringe will be a less cheerful place without improv comedy master Andy Smart
Andy Smart frequently outshone household names of comedy, writes Vladimir McTavish.
Paul Sneddon as Vladimir McTavish, Edinburgh Evening News, 27th May 2023
40 must-see shows at Edinburgh Festival 2023: the critics' choice
Our critics have combed through the schedules to find the weirdest and most wonderful events. Let us know what you think they're missing in the comments below.
Clive Davis, Dominic Maxwell, Richard Morrison, Debra Craine, Laura Freeman and Alice Jones, The Times, 27th May 2023
Final Soccer AM descends into chaos as Sky forced to mute Jack Whitehall
The final episode of Soccer AM descended into chaos as Sky bosses were forced to mute comedian Jack Whitehall, for among other things comments about Rolf Harris, the Royal Family and Rupert Murdoch.
Sean O'Brien, talkSPORT, 27th May 2023Last Of The Summer Wine at 50: Super fans head to Holmfirth
It is 50 years since the world's longest-running sitcom, Last Of The Summer Wine, first aired on TV screens in Britain. With a few bars of lilting harmonica playing out, millions of viewers would sit down on a Sunday night to watch the antics of Compo, Clegg and Foggy meddling mischief in the Yorkshire countryside.
Alex Moss, BBC, 27th May 2023Cam Gavinski: Five Things I Wish Someone Told Me When I First Became A Professional Comedian
Make Your Own Opportunities. Put on your own shows. Make your own shit. Don't wait for someone else to give you an opportunity. You have more power than you know.
Yitzi Weiner, Medium.com, 27th May 2023Videos
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TV & radio
10am30 min
Your Place Or Mine
Series 1, Episode 8 - Adrian Chiles: Murter, CroatiaAdrian Chiles tempts Shaun to the laid-back Croatian island of Murter with potent fig brandy and his mum's homemade biscuits.
11am60 min
Fighting Talk
Series 20, Episode 39 - Champion Of ChampionsColin Murray presents his final episode as Fighting Talk's regular host, with this season's Champion of Champions up for grabs. Will either comedians Bob Mills or Justin Moorhouse, football journalist Jim White or sports broadcaster Eleanor Oldroyd take the crown?
2:45pm45 min
John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme
2023 SpecialThis forty-five minute special sees a palaeontologist try to not lose his head, a husband try to explain why he's going to Milan, and the world's top golfer getting a surprise. We also hear from a member of the silent majority and our regular interviewer hears from someone else. And... well, since you ask him for a story about an amazing journey...